‘CORNER OF MY STREET’ SINGLE RELEASED!

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The song ‘Corner Of My Street’ from the album Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand has been released as a single to radio!

‘Corner Of My Street’ – the only track on the album written by Ags himself – came into being after Ags and James met for the last time in 2018 and the Texas troubadour suggested they write songs together. Ags wrote the song as an initial idea, but James sadly never got to hear it. It has had a great response from listeners since the album’s release in late 2024 and a single release seemed like a natural next step…

Stream and download it wherever you get your music – or buy the album from the Shop.

‘YOUR PAL SLIM: SONGS OF JAMES HAND’ IS OUT NOW!

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The new album ‘Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand’ is out now!

This record has been a long time in the making, and Ags is very glad to finally be able to pay full tribute to a man who influenced his music and life greatly. Special thanks are given to the contributions of Chris McElrath, Jake Penrod, Beth Chrisman and Brennen Leigh, plus the vital groundwork of Anna Robinson and Robert Pokorny. All pieced together by the incomparable Stuart Jones at Woodworm Studios.

“Hand’s songs fit seamlessly into Connolly’s style” – Rocking Magpie

“…Ags manages to caress each tune with a tenderness and tenacity that imbues an emphatic imprint. *****” – Alan Cackett

“…the grandiose oeuvre becomes tangible again” – WrittenInMusic

Stream/download it from your platform of choice:

https://goldrushrecs.lnk.to/yourpalslim

Buy the CD direct from the Shop or from all good record stockists.

‘YOUR PAL SLIM: SONGS OF JAMES HAND’ NOW AVAILABLE FOR CD PRE-ORDER!

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Ags’s new album ‘Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand’ – a tribute to the music of one of his major influences – is now available to pre-order on CD!

The album features contributions from James Hand’s last guitar player Chris McElrath, plus artists who played with James over the years in Brennen Leigh, Jake Penrod and Beth Chrisman. The creation and production of this album has been a labour of love for Ags, and it has been done with the gracious blessing of the Hand family. Official release date is Friday 22nd November…

Pre-order the new album in the Shop today!

Listen to the new single here!

‘OUTSIDE THE LIGHT’ AVAILABLE NOW!

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Ags’ new and first book ‘Outside The Light’ is available now in paperback and on Kindle!

‘Outside The Light’ is a crime thriller that follows Mike Rowe, a disillusioned detective who is convinced to take one last case. However, things are not as they seem – witnesses start turning up dead and a mystery starts to unravel along with his world…

You can buy the book from Amazon UK and Amazon US. If you’re unable to order from either of these sources please email agsconnolly@gmail.com to buy!

AGS HAILED BY HOLLER COUNTRY!

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Influential online country music magazine Holler Country has named Ags among The Best Of British Country and Americana in a new article.

Alongside artists from across the board of country, roots and its sub genres, Ags is the sole representative of traditional country listed in the piece. Readers are encouraged to check out Ags if they also like Joshua Hedley, Kelsey Waldon and Guy Clark…good company!

Read the article HERE.

Photo: Tse Kao