For more than forty years, Bill Staines has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, folk song societies, colleges, concerts, clubs, and coffeehouses. He played for us back in 1977. He’s also a heck of a yodeler.
You can check out Bill Staines’ website here.
Hauling in the Wood Magnificent Morning Talking Nothing Blues Zane Grey One Long Whistle Annie Drew Roseville Fair Haciola’s Last Words Roll, Engine Roll I must be Going Home French Trapper Rye Whiskey Joe Diamond Joe January Snow Maples Deep Blue Sea Sang for her a Song River Woody Guthrie Medley Canadian Winds Marriage Blues Lynchburg Town So Sang the River Grandfather’s Clock Loving You Rooty, Toot Toot Sow Story – Red Clay Country Blues Greenback Dollar Chime Bells Fly Song
Doris was a singer from New York City and came up with her band. I do remember her fiddle player was Kenny Kosak.
Robin and Linda were favorites at the Coffee House, and we had them back every year. This is their third appearance, and they are joined by Mike Cass on dobro. There is a short guest set featuring Carolyn O’Dell.
One of my favorite singer/song-writers, it was a real coup to get Paul Siebel to play at the Freeze-Dried. Tony Markelis (bass) was a big help in getting him up to Albany, and he did not disappoint. He was also backed up by Paul Asbell on guitar. Siebel kind of disappeared from the scene after putting out 2 albums, What a loss, but at least we have his recordings.
Paula Lockheart is a terrific singer that came to us from New York City. She sang with a bluesy quality and had a great backup band including Bob Montalto, Peter Eklund, Mimi Hart, Bobby Kent, and Bill Mullins.
