Come out to celebrate the Release of Dana Cooper's New CD "I Can Face The Truth" on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Our concerts are usually outside at the pavilion, under cover. This Concert, due to low temperatures will be enjoyed in the Soma Ranch Studio Barn building.
Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Dana Cooper from Nashville will be performing many of his New Songs as well as Old Favorites.
On this New Project, Dana collaborates with Tom Kimmel, David Starr, Maura O'Connell, Kim Richey, Rebecca Folsom & more.
Dana is a Poetic Songwriter and Engaging Storyteller. His flat-picking, finger-picking & percussive strumming is legendary among guitarists as well as his praised harmonica playing & vocals. His 1st Release was on Elektra Records. When he moved to Texas he joined & Released Several Albums with Shake Russell in the Shake Russell/Dana Cooper Band before embarking on a Solo Career.
In his Solo Career, Dana has received several Honors and worked with many Established Musicians.
He has collaborated on Past Releases with Lyle Lovett, Susan Werner, Pierce Pettis, Kim Carnes, Susan Gibson, Don Henry & Josh Leo to name a few.
His Awards Include-
Heritage Musician Award
Folk Alliance Spirit of Folk Award
Best Male Songwriter- Indie Acoustic Project
Best Record Award from The Tennesssean
Kerrville Folk Festival Veteran Performer
For Full Bio and more Info go to www.danacoopermusic.com
While teaching at a songwriting retreat in Michigan I was given an assignment based on a church in my hometown. Seems they built a tower for Jesus to land on when he one day returns to earth.
Walking along the wind blown shore of Lake Michigan I reflected on the disappointment and frustration Jesus might feel to see our human race still failing to follow his message of love. By simply recalling his teachings, his suffering and dying on the cross for our sins, I put myself in his sandals. I wanted to make people laugh and think seriously at the same time about the work we all need to do in making the world a better, more peaceful place.
The day after writing No Second Coming I performed it for all the attendees at the Songwriting workshop. The response was huge and continues to be with audiences every where I play. It has become one of my most requested songs and I've even sung it at a few Unitarian Church services where folks sang along. Though writing it was a serious endeavor the whole process was also a whole lot of fun. And, so far, I haven't been struck by lightning! ~ Dana Cooper
Arrive 5:30pm
Set 1 5:50PM - 6:30PM
Intermission 6:30PM - 7:00PM
Set 2 7:00PM - 7:40PM
Suggested donations for concert $20 - 80.
Come out to celebrate the Release of Dana Cooper's New CD "I Can Face The Truth" on Sunday, March 13, 2022.
Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Dana Cooper from Nashville will be performing many of his New Songs as well as Old Favorites.
On this New Project, Dana collaborates with Tom Kimmel, David Starr, Maura O'Connell, Kim Richey, Rebecca Folsom & more.
Dana is a Poetic Songwriter and Engaging Storyteller. His flat-picking, finger-picking & percussive strumming is legendary among guitarists as well as his praised harmonica playing & vocals. His 1st Release was on Elektra Records. When he moved to Texas he joined & Released Several Albums with Shake Russell in the Shake Russell/Dana Cooper Band before embarking on a Solo Career.
In his Solo Career, Dana has received several Honors and worked with many Established Musicians.
He has collaborated on Past Releases with Lyle Lovett, Susan Werner, Pierce Pettis, Kim Carnes, Susan Gibson, Don Henry & Josh Leo to name a few.
His Awards Include-
Heritage Musician Award
Folk Alliance Spirit of Folk Award
Best Male Songwriter- Indie Acoustic Project
Best Record Award from The Tennesssean
Kerrville Folk Festival Veteran Performer
For Full Bio and more Info go to www.danacoopermusic.com
While teaching at a songwriting retreat in Michigan I was given an assignment based on a church in my hometown. Seems they built a tower for Jesus to land on when he one day returns to earth.
Walking along the wind blown shore of Lake Michigan I reflected on the disappointment and frustration Jesus might feel to see our human race still failing to follow his message of love. By simply recalling his teachings, his suffering and dying on the cross for our sins, I put myself in his sandals. I wanted to make people laugh and think seriously at the same time about the work we all need to do in making the world a better, more peaceful place.
The day after writing No Second Coming I performed it for all the attendees at the Songwriting workshop. The response was huge and continues to be with audiences every where I play. It has become one of my most requested songs and I've even sung it at a few Unitarian Church services where folks sang along. Though writing it was a serious endeavor the whole process was also a whole lot of fun. And, so far, I haven't been struck by lightning! ~ Dana Cooper
Arrive 5:30pm
Set 1 5:50PM - 6:30PM
Intermission 6:30PM - 7:00PM
Set 2 7:00PM - 7:40PM
Suggested donations for concert $20 - 80.