Chas Lacey

More People Really Should Know About: Ryan Bingham

December 10, 2024 Chas Lacey 3

“What’s this?” I hear the well-informed readers of AMA UK say, “a feature saying More People Should Really Know About …. Ryan Bingham”. Really? Well yes, because despite holding multiple awards and his many TV and […]

artwork for Ags Connolly album "Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand"

Ags Connolly “Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand”

November 29, 2024 Chas Lacey 0

Timely tribute to Texan troubadour from home-grown traditional country musician. With his latest release, ‘Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand’ the British country-traditionalist Ags Connolly has achieved a rare feat. Not only has he made […]

artwork for Amy Speace album "The American Dream"

Amy Speace “The American Dream”

October 29, 2024 Chas Lacey 1

Songs of innocence and experience form a poetic musical memoir. Amy Speace will be familiar to many as the winner of the UK Americana Music Association’s 2020 International Song of the Year Award for ‘Me and […]

Classic Clips: Eagles “Take It To The Limit” – Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland 1977

October 18, 2024 Chas Lacey 1

Fortunate to have songwriters of the quality of Glenn Frey and Don Henley in their midst, there are a couple of particular Eagles favourites that stemmed from a different source. Don Felder has long maintained that […]

artwork for Rob Heron & The Teapad Orchestra album "Feet First"

Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra “Feet First”

October 15, 2024 Chas Lacey 0

Multi-genre musical styles and tales of heartbreak with a feelgood factor. With their sixth album, ‘Feet First’, Newcastle-based Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have packed in soul, doo-wop, rockabilly, blues and country into a […]