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Folk Singer-Songwriter Bill Staines at Historic Gore Place

Gore Place (Waltham, MA)
Title: Folk Singer-Songwriter Bill Staines
Venue: Gore Place (Waltham, MA)
Full Price: $15.00   Our Price: $7.50
Rating: 4.0 stars

Rated 4.0 by 2 members who went.

For over thirty five years, Bill Staines has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, folksong societies, colleges, concerts, clubs and coffeehouses. Radio and TV appearances have included A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, The Good Evening Show and a host of local programs on PBS and network TV.

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Members Who Went Said:

4 Star Rating
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Jul 31 2008

Alice Nchols

Alice Nchols

Bill Staines is a wonderful writing, storyteller and performer. He is also just so comfortable with himself - his warmth comes right through. Avery enjoyable event

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Event Highlights

  • “Staines is one of the best songwriters in folk music today, penning lyrics that evoke a sense of place and a generous spirit to go along with his pretty melodies.” --Associated Press

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For over thirty five years, Bill Staines has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, folksong societies, colleges, concerts, clubs and coffeehouses. Radio and TV appearances have included A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, The Good Evening Show and a host of local programs on PBS and network TV.

About Gore Place:

Gore Place Society's mission is to preserve and promote the 1806 estate of Christopher and Rebecca Gore as a unique educational resource to inspire an appreciation of early 19 th century America.

About Gore Place:

The early 18oos estate of Massachusetts Governor Christopher Gore includes a small farm with sheep, goats and poultry. The elegantly furnished mansion has been called “the Monticello of the North” and architectural historians consider it to be the most significant Federal period mansion in New England.