The new tribute album to Texas troubadour James Hand ‘Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand’ has proved to be a big hit with reviewers and fans alike!
From American Songwriter and Saving Country Music in the US to Country Music People and AmericanaUK in Europe, every critique of the album has been unfailingly positive…
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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
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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…
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Listen to the new single here!
The foremost Americana site in Europe – AmericanaUK – has covered Ags in a new ‘More People Should Really Know About…’ article.
Andrew Raw mentions Ags’ “wonderful, memorable music and affecting words” in the new piece.
Read the whole article HERE!
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!
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.
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Order the highly acclaimed album ‘Siempre’ on CD and vinyl from the Shop! Along with albums from Ags’ back catalogue and other merchandise…
Ags’ fourth album ‘Siempre’, released in June 2023, has been named on several lists celebrating the best albums/songs of the year!
Country Music People‘s January issue features its Critics’ Choice Top 10 lists, of which ‘Siempre’ is featured in three. Steve Tidbury has the album in his number one spot, whilst Jack Watkins described Ags as “a New Master who sounds like an Old Master”.
Elsewhere in the issue, CMP rated the song ‘Tell Me What You were Gonna Tell Me’ among the best of 2023.
‘Siempre’ was also celebrated in rundowns from sources such as Fried Coyote and Country Lowdown, whilst Cerys Matthews played the song ‘Change My Mind’ as part of her 2023 round up on BBC 6 Music!
2023 was a successful year, and things are looking bright in 2024 too! Keep an eye on the Shows page and make sure you catch Ags at a spot near you…
Don’t forget to stop by the agsconnolly.com Shop to fill someone’s stocking this year!
You’ll find the latest, highly acclaimed album ‘Siempre’ on vinyl and CD, plus t-shirts and back catalogue releases…not least a very limited amount of the Live In St. Louis, MO CD, a cult favourite previously thought to be sold out.
Visit the Shop now (or ask Santa) to ensure shipment for Christmas!
