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An Evening with Bill Staines
Friday Night Folk, Unity Hall, All Souls UU Congregation
New London, CT
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Staines has twenty-six recordings to his credit and has written over three hundred songs, many of which have been recorded by the likes of Peter, Paul, and Mary, Makem and Clancy, Nanci Griffith, Glen Yarborough, and Jerry Jeff Walker. His music is sung at campfires and folk music gatherings, in homes and churches, all around the country. Songs like "All God's Critters,"  "The Roseville Fair,"  "Child of Mine," and "River," have become folk music classics. Composer David Amram once described Bill as "a modern day Stephen Foster. His music will be around a hundred years from now."

On stage, Staines is an intimate, compelling performer, out of the folk scene of the 60's, encouraging his audience to sing with him on his chorus songs. He will mix in traditional tunes with his own contemporary folk ballads. His humorous tales of life on the road and observations of everyday people provide an entertaining blend of story and song.

"I have always wanted to bring something of value to people with my songs. I think that is important, to try to write beyond myself, to write to the great things that we all experience in our lives."  For Bill, that is what folk music is all about--a music rich in the human experience and spirit.

Bill has recorded two children's albums, The Happy Wanderer and One More River, both of which have won the coveted Parents' Choice Award. His music has appeared in a number of films, including the HBO series, Deadwood, Return of the Secaucus Seven, John Sayles' first endeavor as a director, and Off and Running with Cyndi Lauper.

Bill has done numerous radio and television appearances and, during its early years, was a frequent performer on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion Show."

Staines has released two songbooks: If I Were a Word, Then I'd be a Song published by Folk Legacy and Music to Me published by Hal Leonard Corp. An illustrated book of his song All God's Critters was published in 2009 by Simon and Schuster with illustrations by talented artist, Kadir Nelson. Bill's memoir, The Tour, was released in 2003.

Nanci Griffith once wrote, "Bill Staines has been my hero since 1977. He carries on where Woody left off- carrying on the tradition of stories and characters you wish you knew."

"When do you think it will be time to retire?" someone once asked Bill. He answered, "In the words of my old friend, Tommy Makemabout ten o'clock tonight."
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Friday Night Folk, Unity Hall, All Souls UU Congregation (View)
19 Jay Street
New London, CT 06320
United States
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Categories

Music > Americana
Music > Folk
Music > Singer/Songwriter

Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

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Owner: Friday Night Folk at All Souls
On BPT Since: Sep 12, 2012
 
Friday Night Folk
fridaynightfolk.org


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