SPH Presents: Concerts in the Chapel with Dana Cooper
Doors 6:30pm
Showtime 7:30pm
SPH truly enjoys welcoming back returning artists that love playing our room. This is one of those and we know you will love it as well. This is a BYOB show, and some complimentary beverages and set ups will be available while supplies last. There will also be a pickin' party after the show so bring those instruments!
Dana Cooper has proven to be a favorite performer with audiences at our Concerts in the Chapel shows. It’s a delight to welcome him back to us once again! He is a poetic songwriter, an insightful storyteller, and a rousing musician whose performances engage and inspire audiences around the world. Cooper’s lifelong passion & devotion to music began at age 2 in Kansas City. His father, George, was a huge influence. One of Dana's earliest memories is of his father taking him to the Calico Cat, popping a coin in the jukebox and listening to Dana sing along with Hank Williams & Ernest Tubb.
At age 20 a move to LA resulted in a record deal with Elektra Records where he recorded his first album with members of “The Section” Russ Kunkel and Leleand Sklar, as well as other luminary players Jim Horn, Al Perkins, Jim Gordon, Joe Osborne, and Lee Holdridge. This album still wins accolades today and was recently reissued on the Warner/Japan label.
After several years in California and a year recording in Seattle, Cooper moved to Texas where he wrote and performed with Shake Russell. They released several independent albums and one album for Southcoast/MCA.
His years as a Troubadour are measured by his impressive 28 Albums and Collection of Accolades:
Cooper’s songs have been recorded by a variety of artists such as bluegrass singer Claire Lynch, Irish vocalist Maura O’Connell, Nashville songbird Jonell Mosser, as well as songwriters Pierce Pettis and Susan Werner.
On his latest release, I Can Face the Truth, Cooper faces hard truths head on with humor and heartfelt expression. Joining forces with Co-Producer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Coleman the two enlisted some of the best songwriters, singers, and musicians from the US and Ireland. Collaborators in the studio include Tom Kimmel, Kim Richey, Jonell Mosser, Maura O’Connell, Brother Paul Brown, David Starr, Rebecca Folsom, and Gillian Tuite.
Take this opportunity to see this highly acclaimed performer in an intimate setting with some of the best acoustics around. We look forward to seeing you!