British acoustic folk-rock trio, The Staves, hail from Watford, Hertfordshire, England, blend wistful Americana with classic British folk, in the similar vein to Laura Marling, Mountain Man and The Pierces.
Formed of three sisters, Emily, Jessica and Camilla Stavely Taylor, the trio gained their musical education through their parent's record collection, growing up listening to the likes of Crosby, Stills & Nash, James Taylor and Simon & Garfunkel. They began to perform music together, incorporating three part harmonies and gentle folk. Their parents encouraged them to perform at open mic nights, gradually developing their home-grown talent.
After playing at local cafes and pubs, the trio of sisters recorded what was to become their debut EP, "Facing West," displaying their ability to craft well-written songs. The EP garnered the attention of record labels, which happened to lead to the sisters being invited to sing alongside Tom Jones on his single, "Praise and Blame." After this break, they signed to Atlantic Records, a quick jump from playing at pubs to major label record deal.
They then went on to release their second EP, "Mexico," which developed their beautifully constructed vocal harmonies that incorporated a strong Americana influence. They then embarked on several tours, building their fan base, supporting the Civil Wars in 2012 for an American tour, before then opening for Bon Iver as he travelled across the States and Canada.
Their debut album, "Dead & Born & Grown," recorded with legendary producer Ethan Johns, was a terrific showcase of their vocal talents and penchant for penning radiant, ethereal ballads that have made them an exciting prospect in the world of folk.
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