Bill Staines is heading our way (Saltspring)

Subject: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 12 Sep 03 - 12:43 AM

It's that time of year again when Paul (Musicman) sponsors a visit from singer/songwriter Bill Staines! This year, Bill will be delighting Saltspring Islanders with his talent and wealth of song on October 19th.   

Paul strongly identifies with Bill, and is dedicated to building "Bridges" between people through music and song.

As most of you know, many people of beautiful BC have been traumatized by the ravages of fire. Most carried fire insurance, many could simply not afford to. These families are having to start all over again. There is also a province wide effort to raise funds to rebuild the historic wooden Kettle Valley Railway Tressles that were distroyed by fire this past week.

Paul and I would like to take the opportunity at Bill's concert to raffle off CD's from our friends and neighbours in an effort to build a bridge of support for these many people in need. If indeed any of you would like to donate a CD to this cause please PM myself or Musicman. Of course we will promote your talents and spirit of good will! AND you will get a chance to "share the stage" with Bill. Paul and Bill have already donated their CD's to the cause and we're hoping that some of you might like to, as well.

Thanks for listening...more concert details to come!
LL

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: GUEST,Big Jim From Jackson
Date: 12 Sep 03 - 09:02 PM

Be sure and check out Bill's new autobiography. It should be in print by now. Bill is coming to Carbondale, Il. in early October, and I look forward to getting my copy at that time. I was privileged to read the first chapter when he was just starting to write it.

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 12 Sep 03 - 11:07 PM

Oh my goodness! Thank you for all the PM's I've received so far...
Your response has been great!   Paul and I will make sure that credit is given where credit is due....Mudcat will definately be on the Saltspring map!!

LL

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 13 Sep 03 - 10:55 AM

Big Jim - or anybody else - can you tell us the title of Bill's autobiog, who publishes it, where to send for it, etc? I want to buy a copy but couldn't find anything on AmazonCom that was still in print. (I live in Ireland so will have to get it through some channel that does foreign shipping.) Thanks for any info or help! Bonnie

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 15 Sep 03 - 03:42 PM

Refresh please.....

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Charley Noble
Date: 15 Sep 03 - 03:58 PM

Well, we get to hear Bill Staines tonight (Monday) at Slates Restaurant in Hallowell, Maine. Even though we live next to his home state of New Hampshire, we seldom get to see him.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 03:41 PM

Still waiting to find out details of his book. Anyone? Please???? Pretty please???????????

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: katlaughing
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 03:45 PM

Bonnie, I think someone else told me it won't be out until next month or so.

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Charley Noble
Date: 16 Sep 03 - 04:36 PM

Bill told us last night that the book was stalled for at least another month. The concert at Slates was quite wonderful.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: GUEST,Big Jim from Jackson
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 03:40 PM

Bonnie, Bill will be in my area in early October. I'll find out the in early October. I'll find out the info on title, publisher, etc. and post it on Mudcat. Sorry to take so long to answer; I've been gone plus very buisy, so I haven't checked the forum threads lately.

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 03:45 PM

Thanks so much Big Jim - I appreciate it!

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Lyrical Lady
Date: 17 Sep 03 - 03:50 PM

hmmm...it should be ready by the time he comes out west to see us...I'll be a great read...I'm looking forward to it!

LL

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 05 Apr 04 - 07:17 PM

Bill Staines will be at the Branford Folk Music Society concert this Saturday, April 10, 2004 in Branford, CT, USA. More info at: BFMS. Opening act will be Judi Neal, who founded BFMS 30 years ago!

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: open mike
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 01:27 AM

ha! funny, our society goes by the same initials...
Butte Folk Music Society in Butte county, calif.
(and i believe there is one in Baltimore or Boston, too)
your western sister organization
and we might be hosting Bill this fall, too!

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: John Hardly
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 02:04 PM

Northern Indiana in mid May

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: open mike
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 02:21 PM

For those of you not in the know, here is Bill Staines' web page
and his touring Itinerary
is here.
Nanci Griffith had his song Roseville Fair on her Lone Start State of Mind "album" if i am not mistaken, and one of the most requested kid's songs that I ssing is his Critter Choir. (I suggested to the guy who does his web page that Charle Paton was not a name that most would connect with our beloved Folk Legacy Record man, Sandy.)HE is a great story singer.

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Big Jim from Jackson
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 08:04 PM

Shortly after the Branford gig Bill will go into the studio for a recording session, so we can all look forward to a new CD.

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Suffet
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 01:16 PM

New York Pinewoods Folk Music Club
(Folk Music Society of New York, Inc.)

presents...

Bill Staines in Concert
Friday • May 20, 2005 • 8:00 PM
Advent Lutheran Church
Broadway & West 93rd Street
New York City

Admisson: $18.
CD*NY members: $15.
NY Pinewoods members: FREE!

NY Pinewoods website: http://www.folkmusicny.org/

Be there!

--- Steve

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Peace
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 03:05 PM

Please say hello from me,

Bruce Murdoch

Subject: RE: Bill Staines is heading our way.....
From: Big Jim from Jackson
Date: 28 Apr 05 - 07:14 PM

I understand he will be in Blytheville, Arkansas, on June 2nd. I plan on seeing him then.