The Staves - Live at Llanthony
Gloucester Guildhall proudly presents The Staves in a unique outdoor gig at Llanthony Secunda Priory.
The Priory's beautiful gardens and waterside setting in the heart of Gloucester's quayside make for a truly perfect arena for the band’s signature sound.
Come on down for festival vibes, incredible music, great beer and food, all in an unforgettable setting. The event has an intimate festival feel, promising powerful performances in one of Gloucester’s finest historic sites.
Taking a cue from youthful folk revivalists like Laura Marling, Mountain Man, and the Pierces, Watford, England’s the Staves blend the wistful cadences of classic British folk with breezy, Laurel Canyon-era pop. They made their full-length debut with Dead & Born & Grown in 2012. Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon produced the follow-up, 2015’s lf I Was, and 2021’s Good Woman saw them work with producer John Congleton on a set partly inspired by both loss and childbirth.
The trio formed in 2009 around the talents of sisters Emily (vocals), Jessica (vocals/guitar), and Camilla Staveley-Taylor (vocals/ukulele), who first learned to harmonise by singing along with their parents’ record collection, dominated by the likes of Simon & Garfunkel and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Emily was only 14 years old when the siblings made their live debut at a neighbourhood pub’s open-mike night, but they were well-received and began appearing on a regular basis. The Staves released their debut EP, Facing West, in 2010, the same year they performed as backing vocalists on Tom Jones’ 2010 gospel collection Praise & Blame
The band’s 4th album All Now emerges, bold and bright, from a period of quiet, which followed a period of chaos, for the band. When Good Woman was released in 2021, to positive reviews, it felt like “an echoing silence” to share such a cathartic album with a world shut down. So The Staves had to retreat, again, and actually wrestle with everything they had been through.
The result? An album as rich and honest as all the most profound music by The Staves scattered across albums for the last decade, calcified here into something special. There’s the buoyant nostalgia on ‘After School’, a love letter to Emily from her little sisters “looking back on the simpler times” and reflecting on those teenage days shuffling into that one bedroom with the CD player to play the new Sheryl Crow album.
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Guildhall Presents is a series of headline gigs from major artists, brought to amazing alternative venues across Gloucester by Gloucester Guildhall. Supported by Arts Council England.
Sat 20 July 2024
Llanthony Secunda Priory GL2 5FA
Tickets: £25
General Admission
Time: Gates open 5.30pm / Show starts 6.30pm
Ages: All Ages (recommended 10+. Under 18s must be accompanied) babes in arms under 18 months free, children over 18months must have their own ticket.
Access: We offer free Carer / Assistance tickets. Please contact the Guildhall Box Office (01452 503050) to book these.
Presented by Gloucester Guildhall.
EVENT INFO
OUTDOOR EVENT
DATE: SUNDAY 21 JULY 2024
VENUE: LLANTHONY SECUNDA PRIORY
Priory Junction, Gloucester GL2 5FA
GATES OPEN 17:30
SHOW STARTS 18:30
CURFEW 22:00
Accessibility information:
There is a viewing platform that can accommodate up to 10 wheelchairs, chairs will also be available on the platform, we ask that only one companion accompanies guests in this area. The viewing platform will be stewarded throughout the event and there is one accessible toilet on site. If you would like to use the viewing platform it is useful for you to let us know in advance, please contact our Box Office at 01452 503050 to speak to a member of the team.
There are 3 accessible parking spaces at Llanthony Priory and an additional 6 spaces at Gloucestershire College. These spaces are issued on a first come first served basis.
The site is flat and is a mixture of hardstanding and grass and the viewing area for the stage is on grass.
FAQ
How do I get to the priory and where can I park?
Llanthony priory is a couple of minutes walk from Gloucester Docks and is situated next to Gloucestershire college. There are ample carparks around the Docks area. There are also two pay and display carparks next to the venue, in Gloucestershire college and Sainsburys (Gloucester Quays).
There are 3 disabled parking spaces in Llanthony carpark which can be used by blue badge holders on a first come first served basis. There are no other spaces available at Llanthony for vehicles. Gloucestershire college carpark has 6 spaces available. Glos college has an easier accessible route from the carpark, along the canal path to Llanthony Priory.
https://www.dpaccreditation.org.uk/find-a-car-park/car-park-results-detail/772
Directions and Parking info can be found on Llanthony Priory’s Website: https://llanthonysecunda.org/visit-us/site-info/
Can I bring my own food and drink
Due to licensing only alcohol purchased on site is permitted. Please do not bring alcohol with you as this will be confiscated at the gates. You can bring your own water in a sealed bottle. Those with special dietary requirements are permitted to bring food for personal use, this will be at the security discretion upon entrance. No other outside food is permitted on site. There will be caterers on site. All catering will have vegan and vegetarian options available. There will also be a bar and a café selling snacks, ice cream and hot and cold drinks.
Will there be seats available?
This is a green field site and no chairs are provided other than on the accessible viewing platform, you are welcome to bring your own seating, but please note that these will be checked by security upon entry into the site. No gazebos are permitted as these can limit the view of the stage for others.
Are Children allowed?
All ages are welcome to this event. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note sufficient ear protection is strongly encouraged and is the responsibility of the parent / guardian.
Are Dogs Allowed?
Only registered assistance dogs are allowed at this event
What happens if the weather is bad?
The event will go ahead apart from in the roughest weather – you are welcome to bring an umbrella or mac – please do not bring any high or buildable structures I.e gazebos / tents
Will there be recycling bins on site?
There will be a selection of recycling and food waste bins near the entrances / exits. Please collect all your rubbish and put them in the bins on your way out of the site.
What are the timings for this event?
Gates will open at 5.30pm, the show will start at 6.30pm and finish by 10pm. Line up and individual stage times are subject to change, and these changes may be at short notice. The Staves will be joined by a supporting bill starting at 6.30pm. We advise all ticket holders to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Please respect our neighbours
Llanthony Priory is close to a number of residential properties, please respect our neighbours by entering and exiting the site quietly, and disposing of rubbish / recycling in the bins provided
Have another question?
If you have an unanswered question or need any more info on this event please get in touch with our box office team at guildhall.boxoffice@gloucester.gov.uk