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After the completely unexpected passing of Al Collins in 2021 – husband, partner in crime, manager, tour planner, bassist, and various other roles in Stacie’s band, The Al-Mighty 3 – nothing was the same for Stacie Collins. She moved from Nashville back to Cleveland, Ohio, to be with her family, and completely turned her back on music. When she saw an advertisement from the US airline Southwest, which was looking for flight attendants, she applied and, to her own surprise, was hired. After rigorous training, she began her service and has since entertained passengers with great enthusiasm, occasionally playing her harmonica, depending on which passengers she greets. Beyond that, musical activities were out of the question. That is, until she received an invitation from Dan Baird to perform as a guest at one of his shows. That’s when the fire was rekindled, and she occasionally took to the stage, even if only for a few songs.
For 2026, Stacie put her beloved job on hold and accepted Warner Hodges‘ invitation to join him and his band on their European tour that fall. She’ll not only be performing some songs in Warner’s set, but also opening for them with Warner’s band.
The biggest surprise, however, is that Stacie will be offering an album at the shows that was recorded with the Al-Mighty 3 band in Sweden in 2019, before Al Collins‘ passing, and was originally planned for release during the 2021 European tour. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned, and the album Damn Girl, available on CD and vinyl, has been sitting in storage ever since, awaiting its release. We’re delighted to be able to offer both the CD and vinyl exclusively through the Blue Rose webshop. What can we expect from Damn Girl? It’s clear from the very first notes of the opener, „You Don’t Know Me,“ where Stacie Collins‘ name is, Stacie Collins‘ voice is unmistakable! As expected, she sings, shouts, and gospels her heart out, blowing her blues harp with a sound that resonates far beyond the Mississippi and puts many a seasoned studio pro to shame. Stacie and Al Collins contributed to all 12 songs; guitarist Sudbury co-wrote half of them, and Göransson also left his mark on „Down For The Count.“ That this is a punchy rocker should come as no surprise. It’s by no means the only high-energy track; only the fifth song, „Things I Meant To Say,“ slows the tempo and demonstrates that Collins/Collins can also write wonderful ballads. One slow song is enough, but the other tracks really let loose again – boogie stompers or country/honkytonk rockers reminiscent of the cowpunk veterans Jason & The Scorchers show Stacie Collins and her band AL-Mighty 3 at their peak!
Of course, both formats will also be available for purchase at the upcoming shows of Stacie and the International All Stars with Warner E Hodges:
16.09. UK-Edinburgh, Bannerman’s
17.09. UK-Blackpool, The Waterloo Music Bar
18.09. UK-Crumlin, The Patriot House Of Rock
19.09. UK-Kendal, Ruskins Bar
20.09. UK-Forfar, 10 Cafe Bar
21.09. UK-Forfar, 10 Cafe Bar
23.09. UK-Llandudno, The Motorsport Lounge
24.09. UK-Kinross, Backstage at the Green Hotel
25.09. UK-London, Cart & Horses
26.09. UK-Brighton, Prince Albert
27.09. UK-Newcastle Upon Tyne, The Cluny
28.09. UK- Sheffield, The Greystones
29.09. UK-Leicester, The International
01.10. DE-Metzingen-Glems, Hirsch
02.10. DE-Listal, KBB Liestal
03.10. CH-Einsiedeln, Clübli – TC Crows
05.10. DE-Norderstedt, Music Star
07.10. DE-Heilbronn, WaldHaus
08.10. DE-Lichtentanne, St. Barbara
09.10. DE-Isernhagen, Blues Garage
11.10. N-Oslo, Herr Nilsen