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COLLINS, STACIE Damn Girl CD
€ 14,90^*

COLLINS, STACIE Damn Girl LP
€ 24,90^*

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

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STAGGER, LEEROY Pilgrimage CD
€ 14,90^*

STAGGER, LEEROY Pilgrimage LP (colored green vinyl)
€ 22,90^*

Canadian singer-songwriter, CanAmericana artist, and heartland rocker Leeroy Stagger has been one of the most interesting artists in his field since the early 2000s. His sometimes unconventional path has garnered him a string of major awards and earned him widespread popularity and acclaim – far beyond Canada’s borders, especially in Europe, where his albums have frequently been released on the Blue Rose label, a label perfectly suited to this kind of music, and where he has cultivated a loyal fan base through numerous tours. His recent tour in our region has just concluded successfully. Together with his band, he performed in many renowned clubs for live music after a 10-year hiatus and once again thrilled audiences at the annual Static Roots Festival. His setlist included a number of classic hits from his long career, along with plenty of new songs! Because Leeroy Stagger has released a brand new album with nine consistently strong tracks, it is called – like his tour – ‚Pilgrimage‚.

Originally from Vancouver, Leeroy Stagger moved back to the West Coast after many years in the Alberta Prairie shortly before the pandemic, finding his new home on Vancouver Island in Victoria. He established his own recording studio (Neighborhood Records) there, where his latest album was created – in close, friendly collaboration with renowned multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer/arranger Joel Plaskett from the opposite end of Canada, in Dartmouth on Halifax Bay in Nova Scotia. Plaskett not only co-wrote, instrumented, and produced and recorded all the songs on ‚Pilgrimage‘ with Leeroy Stagger, but it is above all his empathetic approach to creating the atmosphere of each track that stands out, always focused and aligned with the core of the lyrics. And these lyrics are special; indeed, they follow a concept that Leeroy Stagger explains in detail in the liner notes of the booklet. In short, ‚Pilgrimage‘ represents a deliberate exploration of his own past and career, his Scottish ancestors and Celtic tradition, initiated by a weekend in Glasgow in 2018 and inspired by the famous book ‚Soil And Soul‘ by writer and Highland activist Alistair McIntosh.

It’s no surprise, then, that ‚Pilgrimage‘ is a distinctly folk-oriented Leeroy Stagger album. Acoustic guitars, mandolins, violins, and banjos frequently take center stage or are seamlessly woven into the soulful ballads and catchy songwriting of the ingenious Stagger/Plaskett team, often garnished with subtle electric folk-rock undertones reminiscent of the 70s. The „analog,“ handcrafted production perfectly complements this, offering a radical and very appealing counterpoint to the now overly automated, assembly-line Americana sound of the likes of Isbell, Carlile, Old Crow, and Avett. And the protagonist’s voice, or rather his singing style, fits this perfectly: warm, sonorous, yet assertive and slightly edgy, always attractive and full of character – 100% Leeroy Stagger!

The opener, ‚Fiddler’s Daughter‘, immediately sets the tone with its appropriately dominant fiddle; this is island folk at its finest. It’s followed by the country-rock ballad ‚Swimming Back To You‘, with acoustic and electric guitars constantly intertwining, and the beautifully flowing melody of ‚Summer Rain‘, driven by banjo and electric guitar. ‚Last To Know‘ is a thoughtful and poignant storyteller in an acoustic country/Americana style. Pedal steel, fiddle, organ accompaniment, and raw harmony vocals create a Dylan-esque feel somewhere between ‚Blood On The Tracks‘ and ‚Desire‘. Yes, this is truly a key, central song! ‚Dogwood Flower‘ is pure folk. With its clear banjo/fiddle focus, the track is reminiscent of early Loudon Wainwright III material (‚The Swimming Song‘), beautifully complemented by Steve Marriner’s (MonkeyJunk) campfire harmonica.

In ‚Highlands Leaving‘, Scottish folk meets Appalachian mountain music. Kendel Carson’s fiddle and Joel Plaskett’s mandolin define the soundscape before the electric lead guitar (also by Plaskett) elevates the song to another level with a striking solo, leading into a jamming finale. Afterwards, ‚Bangor‘ picks up considerable speed with acoustic uptempo/folk rock, again featuring Kendel Carson in a leading role, with accordion accompaniment provided by John Aaron Cockburn (Bruce’s nephew). After ‚Lost In The Flood‘, a smooth, stately ballad with (almost) anthemic qualities, ‚Pilgrimage‘ ends in the most tranquil, quiet way imaginable with ‚Carry Me‘: Leeroy Stagger all alone, just his voice and guitar picking.

Summer is far from over, but perhaps ‚Pilgrimage‘ is already the CanAmericana album of 2026?!

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WYNN, STEVE I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True - Live in Rome! 2-CD
€ 14,90^*

After publishing his memoir, „I Wouldn’t Say It If It Wasn’t True,“ Steve Wynn embarked on a six-month tour of the US and Europe in September 2024, where he read excerpts from the book and interwoven them with numerous other stories, but above all, with a great deal of music. It was a highly entertaining evening, and even for listeners/viewers with a more or less rudimentary grasp of English, it wasn’t limited to just the music.

Now, Blue Rose Records is releasing a worldwide exclusive document of this tour, recorded at the „Monk“ club in Rome, Italy on April 9, 2025. This double CD is available exclusively through the Blue Rose Records mail order service, at Steve Wynn’s concerts, and via Steve’s Bandcamp page.

Here are Steve Wynn’s own words about the album:

„I took the stage in Oxford, U.K. in September of 2024, just a few weeks after the release of my memoir “I Wouldn’t Say It If It Wasn’t True”. This was to be the kick-off of a six-month tour of the US and Europe where I planned to present a live representation of the book each night with a combination of readings, stories and song selections.

I had selected the excerpts that I knew I’d want to read and my wife Linda had lovingly copied, glued and taped those sections into a notebook to make it easier to reference on stage. Those readings would provide signposts for the 28 years covered in the story while I planned to weave in some songs I had chosen to help tell my tale. The basic outline was there, but I hadn’t plotted out much beyond that.

After sound check, I went for a long walk in that lovely historic city, mulling over how I might tie those pieces together later that night. I walked into the club about 30 minutes before my set, ready to wing it.

Shockingly it all came together quite naturally onstage, with impromptu jokes and an easy but linear flow. Backstage after the show I proceeded to write down as much as I could remember from my spontaneous outburst and 120 shows later, that “let’s-see-what-happens” night in Oxford has been the basis for every show I’ve done since with only minor amendments along the way.

Six months later the Italian translation of my book was released, and I decided to call on my friends and local luminaries Rodrigo D’Erasmo (violin, viola) and Enrico Gabrielli (sax, oboe, flute, keyboards) to join me for ride. We had a blast with our little orchestral, theatrical presentation over the course of 2 weeks and this show in Rome was definitely the highlight.

This is the next best thing to being there. And, hey, I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true.“

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