Tag Archives: The Staves

The Staves at the Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell

Posted on October 28, 2014 by John S

I went to see one of my favourite bands, The Staves, tonight, at the Crypt on the Green, Clerkenwell. Under St James’s church. The three sisters – Emily, Camilla and Jessica – have been touring some fairly small venues, trying … Continue reading →

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The Staves at the Scala, Kings Cross

Posted on April 28, 2013 by John S

Readers of this blog will know I love the Staves and have seen them a couple of times in the last year. So of course I had to go and see them on their latest tour. My friends Jon and … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – 2012 Albums and more besides…

Posted on December 22, 2012 by John S

Let’s cut to the chase. This is my Top Ten for 2012,  then I’ll explain. 1. Wrecking Ball – Bruce Springsteen 2. Dead & Born & Grown – The Staves 3. Channel Orange – Frank Ocean 4. Twins – Ty … Continue reading →

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Have you Heard? – (27) “Dead & Born & Grown” by The Staves

Posted on November 16, 2012 by John S

The Staves are three sisters from Watford (which is just outside London) who sing the most beautiful harmonies. Jessica, Emily and Camilla. Their music is kind of folk, kind of pop. It’s a music that highlights the voices: most of … Continue reading →

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Latitude Festival 13-15 July – the detail !

Posted on July 19, 2012 by John S

You may have read my first thoughts blog on Latitude, which summed up how I felt about the festival. Very good indeed was the answer. This blog goes into a bit more detail about the bands and singers I saw, … Continue reading →

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Latitude festival 13-15 July – first thoughts

Posted on July 17, 2012 by John S

I and my son Kieran, plus friend Jon and his daughter and niece all went up to Suffolk, near Southwold,  for the Latitude music and arts festival this weekend.  Yes it rained a bit, yes it was very muddy in … Continue reading →

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The Staves at the Tabernacle, Notting Hill

Posted on May 3, 2012 by John S

Yesterday I and a couple of friends went to see The Staves at the Tabernacle in Notting Hill, West London. The Staves are three sisters, Emily, Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Cooper, hence the band name) from Watford.  They sing what I … Continue reading →

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Two gigs and three discoveries

Posted on March 3, 2012 by John S

This week I’ve been to two gigs and enjoyed some fantastic music. Also, through a retweet on Twitter, I’ve discovered a band whose music I really like. This is the great thing about music generally, but also about going to … Continue reading →

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