Tag Archives: Dave Cousins

STRAWBS Revisit “Grave New World” On New Concert Release

July 13, 2026

Despite having quite a few outstanding albums, STRAWBS were very much aware, when they wrapped up the recording of their 1972 work, that “Grave New World” would be special, as proven by the film the ensemble created to accompany this … Continue reading →

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STRAWBS’ BBC Archives Get Boxed Up

January 30, 2026

They may have established a special connection with radio later in the day, when Dave Cousins temporarily left music to rule the waves in a different way, but STRAWBS spend a lot of time playing for various Beeb programmes back … Continue reading →

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Dave Cousins Passed Away

July 13, 2025

Dave Cousins, one of the greatest English singers-songwriters, has died today, aged 85. Not that it was unexpected but it hurts just the same. Charming and stubborn in equal measure, David is mostly known as the founder and leader of … Continue reading →

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STRAWBS Release Video Of Their Symphonic Outing

May 9, 2025

It was way back in 2009, when STRAWBS were celebrating their four decades on the scene, that the veterans – Dave Cousins, , , Rod Coombes and – graced the stage in a very special company. On a few songs … Continue reading →

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STRAWBS – The Magic Of It All

October 4, 2023

Esoteric Antenna 2023 The last hurrah of English institution whose intrepid spirit should live on. It could be this ensemble’s last album anyway but, when the cancer-battling Dave Cousins called his colleagues to join him in Cape Town to work … Continue reading →

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