Bill Staines

American folk musician
Died on Tuesday December 7th 2021


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@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Traveling Shoes on Songbook - 2 years ago

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@exetertowncrier: Obituary for Bill Staines - 2 years ago

@exetertowncrier: Bill gave me permission to use this song in a film I made with Kyle Glowacky. Bill Staines singing "River" with th… - 2 years ago

@FostersDailyDem: American folk musician Bill Staines is remembered by his family as someone who was dedicated to his craft right up… - 2 years ago

@seacoastonline: American folk musician Bill Staines is remembered by his family as someone who was dedicated to his craft right up… - 2 years ago

@seacoastonline: 'The Happy Wanderer': American folk musician Bill Staines dies at Rollinsford home - 2 years ago

@smveal: RT @kdandurant: Singer-songwriter Bill Staines' musical career spanned 57 years and earned him an international reputation as a songwriter… - 2 years ago

@kdandurant: Singer-songwriter Bill Staines' musical career spanned 57 years and earned him an international reputation as a son… - 2 years ago

@FostersDailyDem: 'The Happy Wanderer': American folk musician Bill Staines dies at Rollinsford home - 2 years ago

@staines_andyjoy: RT @MrStache9: The Libs have Bill C-5 being pushed through. No more "Harper" minimum sentences on certain drug crimes, other crimes. The Di… - 2 years ago

@SeattleFolklore: Almost 2 months since Bill Staines played on our stage for the last time. We feel lucky we saw him as much as we di… - 2 years ago

@wwake: RIP singer/songwriter Bill Staines - "River", "All God's Critters Got a Place in the Choir" - - 2 years ago

@staines_andyjoy: RT @TWilsonOttawa: NDP just tabled a private members bill to reduce the legal voting age to 16. 🗳 🇨🇦👶🏻 What do you think? Should underage… - 2 years ago

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@peterdelevett: RT @acousticUSA: More sad news in the folk music world...Folksinger Bill Staines has passed away from cancer. Please consider contributing… - 2 years ago

@the0_9: Bill Staines February 6, 1947 - December 5, 2021 - 2 years ago

@MartinG8177: RT @Jimbobfagan: Hi all! Here's your link for my weekly folk show with Sam Hindley. This week, the excellent Kate Green on her new CD, new… - 2 years ago

@shrewsmorris: RT @Jimbobfagan: Hi all! Here's your link for my weekly folk show with Sam Hindley. This week, the excellent Kate Green on her new CD, new… - 2 years ago

@NowOnWHUS: Bill Staines — Eagles / Orcas / Bears: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

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@acousticUSA: A Celtic Sojourn's Brian O'Donovan remembers Mass. folk musicians Scott Alarik and Bill Staines - 2 years ago

@NowOnWHUS: Bill Staines — Dear Friend: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

@NowOnWHUS: Bill Staines — Ceiling Unlimited: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

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@NowOnWHUS: Bill Staines — Walker Behind The Wheel: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

@NowOnWHUS: Priscilla Herdman with Bill Staines — Music to Me: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

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@NowOnWHUS: Bill Staines — River: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

@kprradiobob: This hour on #MyKPR Trail Mix #folkmusic #americanamusic #bluegrass : @AbbyPosnerMusic, @brandicarlile,… - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - River (The Whistle of the Jay) - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - A Place in the Choir (The Whistle of the Jay) - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - My Sweet Wyoming Home (Just Play One Tune More) - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - Some Distant Hill (October's Hill) - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - An Afternoon At Cohan's (October's Hill) - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - The Roseville Fair (The Whistle of the Jay) - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - Winter (Tracks And Trails) - 2 years ago

@KZSCspins: Bill Staines - In Order To Survive (Tracks And Trails) - 2 years ago

@MikeFarrisMusic: RT @TheCurrent: On @RadioHeartland on The Current, Mike Pengra features new songs from @LoriMcKennaMA, @JakeShimabukuro and @MikeFarrisMusi… - 2 years ago

@kprradiobob: This hour on #MyKPR Trail Mix #folkmusic #americanamusic #bluegrass : @lynnmilesmusic, @InaMayWool, LJ Booth, Antje… - 2 years ago

@JoelWeder: Just heard on @FolkRoutes that Bill Staines passed away. Thanks Tom for letting us know. Made me a little sad, as I… - 2 years ago

@JoelWeder: RT @clubpassim: We lost another giant in the scene, Bill Staines. We were extremely lucky to host Bill for over 40 years, from emceeing the… - 2 years ago

@tsq2: RT @ChrisSmither_: Bill Staines was one of the first musicians I met when I came to Boston from NOLA. We were just kids back then, and to h… - 2 years ago

@WBSDfm: Bridges by Bill Staines - 2 years ago

@WBSDfm: My Sweet Wyoming Home by Bill Staines - 2 years ago

@WBSDfm: The Streets of Old Quebec by Bill Staines - 2 years ago

@currentplaylist: 7:18 Bill Staines - Heart Alone - 2 years ago

@NowOnWHUS: Bill Staines — Lone Star Hotel Cafe: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

@NowOnWHUS: Bill Staines — Sweet Wyoming Home: right now on @whusradio - 2 years ago

@WERANowPlaying: Bill Staines - "A Christmas Lullaby" - 2 years ago

@WERANowPlaying: Bill Staines - "River" - 2 years ago

@WERANowPlaying: Bill Staines - "The Boats They Come and the Boats They Go" - 2 years ago

@WERANowPlaying: Bill Staines - "A Place in the Choir" - 2 years ago

@peterdelevett: Every year, Staines drove more than 65,000 miles playing over 200 dates for audiences across the continent. ‘Whenev… - 2 years ago

@pdelevett: “Someday when the flowers are blooming still/ Someday when the grass is still green/ My rolling waters will round t… - 2 years ago

@kprradiobob: This hour on #MyKPR Trail Mix #folkmusic #americanamusic #irishmusic #bluegrass : Socks in the Frying Pan, Deeper S… - 2 years ago

@pdelevett: RT @peterdelevett: I’m devastated to learn of the passing of Bill Staines. My family has been listening to him since 1978, when my parents… - 2 years ago

@peterdelevett: I’m devastated to learn of the passing of Bill Staines. My family has been listening to him since 1978, when my par… - 2 years ago

@mbvukutaphiri: My safe place. I love music. – ♫River by Bill Staines, from #SoundHound with LiveLyrics® - 2 years ago

@mbvukutaphiri: My safe place. I love music. – ♫Child of Mine by Bill Staines, from #SoundHound - 2 years ago

@mbvukutaphiri: Discover "Crossing The Water" by Bill Staines on #deezer - 2 years ago

@mbvukutaphiri: ♫Crossing the Water by Bill Staines, from #SoundHound - 2 years ago

@kprradiobob: This hour on #MyKPR Trail Mix #folkmusic #americanamusic #bluegrass : @rayezaragoza, @CarrieNewcomer, Rani Arbo,… - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Travelin' Shoes on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@RonFolkMusic: FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK remembers iconic folksinger and singer/songwriter Bill Staines with archival performances and i… - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - River on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Rooty Toot Toot for the Moon on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Oh Brother Don't You Weep on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Wild Wild Heart on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Music to Me on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Ballad of Jake and Ten Ton Mollie on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Quiet Faith of Man on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Little Cowboy's Lullaby on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - ....stories about aging on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Coyote on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Old Jack on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - All God's Critters Got a Place in the Choir on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Ballad of the Maples on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Roseville Fair on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Child of Mine on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Buffy's Quality Cafe on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Crossing the Water on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@NowOnWRUW: Bill Staines - Yellowstone Winds on The Music Gallery - 2 years ago

@GeneKlain: Well, I've learned that Bill Staines passed away five days ago. Not a name most know, but for those of us who grew… - 2 years ago

@DEShellenberger: "We learned of the loss this week of two prominent figures in the local folk scene: Scott Alarik, a journalist, mus… - 2 years ago

@ByronKittle: RT @anaismitchell: A terrible week for New England folk community w/ the loss of both Scott Alarik and Bill Staines. Love and gratitude. Th… - 2 years ago

@breathnac: Did not realise till listening to Profiles in Folk on @WSHUPublicRadio tonight that the great folk singer-songwrite… - 2 years ago

@JillErickson: @johngorka @lucykaplansky ... think you might like this story. Thanks @CorcoranWGBH & Brian O'Donovan for this love… - 2 years ago

@OtterDreaming: RT @RKLindgren: The last time I saw the late singer-songwriter Bill Staines perform was at the venerable Leo Coffeehouse in Cincinnati. Our… - 2 years ago

@RKLindgren: The last time I saw the late singer-songwriter Bill Staines perform was at the venerable Leo Coffeehouse in Cincinn… - 2 years ago

@kniterati: RIP Bill Staines, 1947-2021. - 2 years ago

@GBHNews: "Scott Alarik and Bill Staines have left behind a legacy of a gentle approach to music," says Brian O'Donovan, host… - 2 years ago

@MikeRegenstreif: "Remembering Bill Staines" is the theme for the next #StrangerSongs on #ckcufm. The show is now available for stre… - 2 years ago

@ProtestMusica: RT @RKLindgren: I met Bill Staines a few years ago at Leo Coffeehouse in Cincinnati. I have heard other performers call him the nicest guy… - 2 years ago

@RKLindgren: I met Bill Staines a few years ago at Leo Coffeehouse in Cincinnati. I have heard other performers call him the ni… - 2 years ago

@LisaDeeleySmith: Bill Staines now, too? - 2 years ago

@ktbennett: RT @Jimbobfagan: Hi all! Here's your link for my weekly folk show with Sam Hindley. This week, the excellent Kate Green on her new CD, new… - 2 years ago

@KMUZNowPlaying: Bill Staines - Bird in the Wind - 2 years ago

@RichBaumann: Dear Friend by Bill Staines performed by Rich Baumann - 2 years ago

@ionafyfe: RT @Jimbobfagan: Hi all! Here's your link for my weekly folk show with Sam Hindley. This week, the excellent Kate Green on her new CD, new… - 2 years ago

@Jimbobfagan: Hi all! Here's your link for my weekly folk show with Sam Hindley. This week, the excellent Kate Green on her new C… - 2 years ago

@HenrySantoro: RT @CorcoranWGBH: Back hosting @GBHNews’ @MorningEdition today. One highligh, GBH’s Brian O’Donovan joins me to talk about two local folk m… - 2 years ago

@CorcoranWGBH: Back hosting @GBHNews’ @MorningEdition today. One highligh, GBH’s Brian O’Donovan joins me to talk about two local… - 2 years ago

@NSpiritRadio: This week's Song of the Soul: - 2 years ago

@WDIYFM: Tonight on #CelticFaire, Rick Weaver has a tribute to Bill Staines who passed last weekend including covers of his… - 2 years ago

@RKLindgren: @amethystarlight We had to say goodbye this year as well. I am so sorry for your loss. Bill Staines wrote the best… - 2 years ago

@christopherruhm: Great joy in this video tribute to Bill Staines from William (my son) and his significant other, Molly. Enjoy - 2 years ago

@Prof_Alison: Bill Staines Victor Borge Billy Joel Metallica Janelle Monáe Pink - 2 years ago

@SocietyAlert1: Bill Staines Death - Obituary: Bill Staines, a most wonderful songwriter, and performer have passed on. His songs i… - 2 years ago

@RichBaumann: Dear Friend by Bill Staines performed by Rich Baumann - 2 years ago

@staines_andyjoy: RT @zeek4800: @cathmckenna What is even more appalling is that you wouldn't speak out against the bill when you were an elected official a… - 2 years ago

@staines_andyjoy: RT @hollyanndoan: “We’ve been here almost 4 hours and I haven’t gotten one thing I would classify as an answer to a question.” @FinanceCana… - 2 years ago

@CorineHannaford: RT @musicwithmike: One of my greatest USA folk heroes, Bill Staines, is announcing his retirement. He has performed for so many years he's… - 2 years ago

@BLouConaway: @HenrySantoro Also nice piece on Bill Staines' passing today as well. Was lucky to hear him in a UU church concert in JP. RIP. - 2 years ago

@cctrubiak: RT @LisaJeanetteMe: Tonight at 7:30pm ET. Sprinkling in one or two Soundheim, Bill Staines and Harry Chapin amongst my originals... https:/… - 2 years ago

@bradweis: #obitpatrol Deaths: Critic, writer, and musician Greg Tate; folk musician Bill Staines; drummer Melvin Parker; acto… - 2 years ago

@AlexMagicpop: Fallece el cantautor Bill Staines - 2 years ago

@LisaJeanetteMe: Tonight at 7:30pm ET. Sprinkling in one or two Soundheim, Bill Staines and Harry Chapin amongst my originals... - 2 years ago

@staines_andyjoy: RT @emilybrown1960: Yet Liberals demonize licensed firearm owners, looking to reconstitute legislation similar to Bill C22, repealing manda… - 2 years ago

@kfaiplaylist: "Walker Behind the Wheel" by Bill Staines Poetry, Science and Wrestling at 8:16am - 2 years ago

@kfaiplaylist: "Moving It Down the Line" by Bill Staines Poetry, Science and Wrestling at 8:16am - 2 years ago

@Sysoon: Bill Staines (1947 - 2021), died at age 74 years: was an American folk musician and singer-songwriter from New Hamp… - 2 years ago

@Sysoon: Bill Staines: Page about Bill Staines - 2 years ago

@bill_was_right: RT @brokenbottleboy: And Carrie’s ex boyfriend and Britain’s premiere public cucking fetishist is Harry Cole, former Guido Fawkes hack and… - 2 years ago

@nlarge1: RT @Revkin: Bill Staines, taken too soon at age 74 on 5 December (aggressive prostate cancer): - 2 years ago

@Melysse: RT @clubpassim: We lost another giant in the scene, Bill Staines. We were extremely lucky to host Bill for over 40 years, from emceeing the… - 2 years ago

@Revkin: Bill Staines, taken too soon at age 74 on 5 December (aggressive prostate cancer): - 2 years ago

@EmmaAnd51775114: RT @dspangallo: So saddened about this. Bill Staines’ music was such a large part of my life, and still is. I had the pleasure to bring him… - 2 years ago

@dspangallo: So saddened about this. Bill Staines’ music was such a large part of my life, and still is. I had the pleasure to b… - 2 years ago

@stridergdm: Following up on my own post, another story on Bill Staines from a good friend (and now cook) - 2 years ago

@TraaDyLiooar1: Speaking of acoustic guitars, one of my favourite folk singers died this week. Here is Bill Staines playing one of… - 2 years ago

@JonathanSellman: @SusannaDW Yes- A Place in the Choir by Bill Staines was sung frequently in First Day School. - 2 years ago

@JonathanSellman: Folk troubadour & poetic lyricist Bill Staines died Dec 5th. I had only one opportunity to hear him in concert and… - 2 years ago

@JulieBrill5: @peiferlabunc Loved Pasdim! Love that Bill Staines song too- I used to sing it to my kids. - 2 years ago

@Nippertown: Lots of folks will eulogize Bill Staines, talking about his songwriting prowess, and there’s certainly no debate on… - 2 years ago

@basicfolkpod: @anaismitchell I did not hear about Bill Staines oh no!! - 2 years ago

@kimruehl: @anaismitchell Bill Staines!? Man, what a week. - 2 years ago

@basicfolkpod: RT @anaismitchell: A terrible week for New England folk community w/ the loss of both Scott Alarik and Bill Staines. Love and gratitude. Th… - 2 years ago

@acousticUSA: RT @anaismitchell: A terrible week for New England folk community w/ the loss of both Scott Alarik and Bill Staines. Love and gratitude. Th… - 2 years ago

@anaismitchell: A terrible week for New England folk community w/ the loss of both Scott Alarik and Bill Staines. Love and gratitud… - 2 years ago

@deadpeoplecom: Bill Staines is no longer with us - #BillStaines #Bill #Staines #rip - 2 years ago

@ls2000: Bill Staines (February 6, 1947- December 5, 2021) - 2 years ago

@ProtestMusica: RT @RadioHeartland: Prolific singer-songwriter Bill Staines died Sunday at the age of 74. Staines was said to drive more than 65,000 miles… - 2 years ago

@ProtestMusica: RT @TheCurrent: Prolific singer-songwriter Bill Staines died Sunday at the age of 74. Staines was said to drive more than 65,000 miles a ye… - 2 years ago

@LocalCurrent: Bill Staines was a regular visitor to Minnesota - his song "The Roseville Fair" was inspired by the name of St. Pau… - 2 years ago

@Revkin: Bill Staines, taken too soon at age 74 on 5 December (aggressive prostate cancer): - 2 years ago

@ls2000: Bill Staines has died. - 2 years ago

@LukeTaylorMN: RT @TheCurrent: Prolific singer-songwriter Bill Staines died Sunday at the age of 74. Staines was said to drive more than 65,000 miles a ye… - 2 years ago

@BruceMe16982144: RT @BruceMe16982144: Travelling Shoes - 2 years ago

@jadeisthename: RT @TheCurrent: Prolific singer-songwriter Bill Staines died Sunday at the age of 74. Staines was said to drive more than 65,000 miles a ye… - 2 years ago

@TheCurrent: Prolific singer-songwriter Bill Staines died Sunday at the age of 74. Staines was said to drive more than 65,000 mi… - 2 years ago

@marshallhonorof: Touching obituary for Bill Staines on his website today. I'm not the world's greatest guitarist, but maybe I'll gra… - 2 years ago

@marshallhonorof: RT @RadioHeartland: Prolific singer-songwriter Bill Staines died Sunday at the age of 74. Staines was said to drive more than 65,000 miles… - 2 years ago

@RadioHeartland: Prolific singer-songwriter Bill Staines died Sunday at the age of 74. Staines was said to drive more than 65,000 mi… - 2 years ago

@dunstonchexin: RT @ChrisSmither_: Bill Staines was one of the first musicians I met when I came to Boston from NOLA. We were just kids back then, and to h… - 2 years ago

@SeeSome: RT @clubpassim: We lost another giant in the scene, Bill Staines. We were extremely lucky to host Bill for over 40 years, from emceeing the… - 2 years ago

@melissawenzelMN: @RadioHeartland When I first heard Bill Staines "Roseville Fair" over 20 years ago, I truly thought he was singing… - 2 years ago

@noelmidnight: Sad to hear the news that Singer/Songwriter Bill Staines is no longer with us .... Irish audiences will be familiar… - 2 years ago

@peiferlabunc: I was sad to see that one of them, Bill Staines, died this week. I loved his music. So many great songs--I can st… - 2 years ago

@rubylittleCDLP: RT @swallowhill: We are saddened to learn Bill Staines has died. Bill was the definition of a modern troubadour. His family has started a g… - 2 years ago

@pophistory: RT @swallowhill: We are saddened to learn Bill Staines has died. Bill was the definition of a modern troubadour. His family has started a g… - 2 years ago

@rubylittleCDLP: RT @ChrisSmither_: Bill Staines was one of the first musicians I met when I came to Boston from NOLA. We were just kids back then, and to h… - 2 years ago

@pophistory: RT @ChrisSmither_: Bill Staines was one of the first musicians I met when I came to Boston from NOLA. We were just kids back then, and to h… - 2 years ago

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