A Virtual Tribute to Bill Staines | Hosted by the Woodstock Folk Festival
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2022
- Through words and music, our virtual tribute honors America’s quintessential troubadour, Bill Staines, who passed away on December 5, 2021.
Donations in honor of Bill Staines may be made to The Staines Family Trust; these funds will be used to cover final expenses and any additional monies will be used to re-press Bill’s out-of-stock CDs.
Read more about Bill Staines and the Passim All-Stars as well as how to donate in Bill's honor. Go to the Woodstock Folk Festival website, woodstockfolkfestival.org - and use the button in the right column of any page of the site to get to the Video page. 
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I met the wonder of Bill Staines music in the late 60's. On one of the first dates with my now husband (of 50 years), Bill sang at a coffeehouse-style concert at Northeastern University. Our sons grew up with his music acting as our life's background melodies. Bill's CDs soothed our grandchildren in the magical way only well-formed music can. We last heard Bill in concert in Rochester, NY shortly before the pandemic. Immediately at home, humming and singing the familiar songs. A national treasure we had the distinct pleasure to follow for much of his career and our lives.
Gosh, how I miss you, Dad. Thanks for teaching me the lasting importance of music, and what it means to be immortal through song.
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I count my lucky stars to have attended a couple of his concerts in Minnesota. He even mingled in the crowd during intermission at one of them and had no compunction about just chewing the fat with me.
You have my sincere condolences. I first met Bill back in '77, when I was first starting to play the circuit. He was always a kind, warm man who was a genuine human being. I was very fortunate to have been able to spend a good number of evenings together, over the years. Last saw him at the 2019 Old Songs Festival, in Altamont, NY. His music will be part of me until the end.
Bill was great in all ways. What a joy to have been able to work with him during his lifetime.
The people have only discovered a fraction of the great songs Bill Staines has written . In time, he will be recognised as the greatest singer-songwriter of them all. Some of the worst songs i ever heard sold millions and were instantly forgettable, and it is not a criterion for judging any record. . Even though" All Gods Critters " was Bills biggest hit , he has many, far better compositions that will be discovered in time. " The Streets Of Old Quebec " is a hauntingly beautiful song, and " Old Jack " is a nostalgic tribute to an old farm mule. " Music To Me " is also a classic combination of poetry and melody, and there are dozens more. Rest In Peace , Bill, you were a true genius.
I just now learned of Bill's passing in 2021. I sing his songs all the time. I am so grateful for having seen him sing in person so many times and for the magnificent treasure he left for us in his music. I'm so sad that he is gone. God bless his family and close friends. Let's keep on singing his songs!
Over forty years I have worn the groves out on my Bill Stains Records. I use his songs when I write Novels and refer to him in the text. I sing his songs on the street wherever I go. I've sung him in Nursing homes over half the country. I did not know he had passed. I saw him live once at a church in Hopinton I think He look enough like me to be a blood relative. I waited over an hour for him to come out of hiding to shake his hand. He was reclusive, seemed shy. I would not have waited to bother him if I had known. His music lives in my voice wherever I go. Amen
Bill Staines was one of a kind. What a joy to have known him. ~ JJ
I raised my kids to the music of Bill Staines, John Prine and David Mallett. Bill was a pro's pro. He will be missed-- one of a kind. RIP Bill.
Just listening to some Bill Staines songs this Saturday morning in Feb 2023. Found out he had passed over a year earlier. I enjoyed attending Bill's concerts in the Twin Cities area back in the late 80's thru about 2004. The Extemp (Coffeehouse Extempore) was one of my favorite places to hear Bill. Another was at the Hobgoblin music store and venue down in Red Wing, Minn. I will always love listening to Bill's home-spun and soothing songs!
When I was going through a very difficult time in the early 1980s when I was in college and severely depressed, Bill's music helped me get through that time. And I remained a fan for the years after. A very talented and warm performer.