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 Muskogee-born and Bakersfield-raised is a pedigree that most country singers would kill for; not only does Stacie Collins live up to her heritage, she exceeds it with a unique sound that blends Roadhouse Rock-n-Roll, Chicago Blues and Honky-Tonk-Twang.
After finding a way of life she loved, Stacie Collins found the courage to live it and headed to Nashville. Upon her arrival to Music City on New Years day 01, with little money, no place to live, unemployed and only 1 friend in town, Stacie was full throttle on an uphill journey. It took a few months to settle in but after emerging onto the music scene, she quickly earned a reputation as being one of the most exciting & passionate performers around. From the moment she takes the stage and belts out her first note you know this girl means business. But when she unleashes her high-spirited energy on a mean little blues harp, Collins declares she’s not your typical Music Row twangstress.
In early October of 01, Stacie co-wrote and released her self-titled independent CD. It quickly climbed the Americana charts garnering praise and radio play worldwide and the first of many European tours soon followed. With an ever growing fan base and tour schedule it was clear that Stacie had touched a nerve and in doing so, decided it was time to cut another record. Enter Dan Baird, former lead singer of The Georgia Satellites turned producer. Dan caught a show at the legendary Exit/In in Nashville and witnessed Stacie cranking her harp through an over driven amp like Little Walter and belting out her songs as if she might never sing again. He was mightily impressed.
Baird and Collins teamed up and with a smokin’ band, hit the recording studio with Dan producing and supplying his signature guitar playing. The result, a ten-song Southern Rockin' Twang Bangin' Blues romp titled THE LUCKY SPOT, named after an old honky-tonk in Bakersfield where Stacie grew up. Again co-written by Collins and independently released in June 07; if this record had been released twenty or thirty years ago it would sound as natural on 70’s FM radio alongside ZZ Top and The Rolling Stones as it would next to recordings by rockers like The Black Crowes and Drive-By Truckers.
With her high-energy show, Chicago Blues flavored harmonica chops and raucous sound, Stacie Collins is forging a path occupied by very few women. Combine that with her whiskey soaked vocals and gritty songwriting and you’ve got yourself a sure fire recipe for “Kick-Ass”. It may be hard to put Collins sound into a neat little box as her influences run far and deep but it’s that very thing that keeps her fans coming back over and over.
Stacie has opted to write and perform her songs without worry of borders and boundaries and in doing so finds the freedom and inspiration one needs to create magic with every performance, or go down swingin! When asked about her music and the path she’s on Collins replies, “When people come up to me after a show with tears in their eyes, hug me and say 'Thank You, Thank you, Thank You, I didn’t know they still made music like that,' I realize I’m right where I’m supposed to be”.
Armed with great songs, a live show that makes you say “Damn Girl!” and a band that makes you wanna be in a band (and if you are in a band, makes ya wanna be in a better one), Stacie Collins is sittin’ in a sling shot and the arm is drawn back tight! This is one show you won't want to miss if you love edgy, down home and home grown.
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