Dana Cooper celebrates the release of his 32nd album at Stage 33 Live

Legendary singer-songwriter Dana Cooper will perform at Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, Vermont, on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Only 40 tickets will be sold. Tickets are available in advance through stage33live.com, or at the door subject to availability. Advance tickets guarantee entry. Americana singer-songwriter Cameron Sutphin opens. The performances will be recorded and filmed.

Come celebrate acclaimed singer-songwriter Dana Cooper’s 32nd full-length release, The Ghost of Tucumcari, which features an all-star lineup of guest artists. The new album marks a major achievement for the veteran musician after over 50 years in the business. Artists lending their voices to this project include Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Mando Saenz, Darden Smith, Shake Russell, Libby Koch, and more.

The Ghost of Tucumcari takes listeners on a stirring musical journey across genres from Folk and Rock to Country and Americana. Standout tracks include the haunting first single, The Ghost of Tucumcari, featuring Grammy-winner Lyle Lovett, and a rousing rendition of Woody Guthrie’s song This Land Is Your Land with Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, and all the other guest vocalists on the album. The album is currently booming on Spotify and all other digital platforms — follow this link to stream it from your choice of services: digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/WD4ChZK4EM

“The title track crackles with a mysterious energy that would make for the background music of a David Lynch film, where dreamlike patterns form out of the subconscious. With Lyle Lovett on vocals, the track encapsulates the essence of true Americana.” — Glide Magazine

“Dana has a poet’s eye for beauty & detail, a blue’s man’s soul, and a songbird’s gift. He is remarkable.” — Hayes Carll

“The Album is 5 Star Grammy Material.” — Shake Russell

“Genius.” — Tom Tranchilla, KPFT Radio

“Blown Away. The title cut! What can I say but ‘Meow’.” — Marilyn Rea Beyer of Midnight Special, WFMT

“The Ghost of Tucumcari earns its right to be selected as the haunting title track. Cooper makes it clear that not only does he know how to collaborate, but he also has extensive industry experience.” — Will Phoenix, Newsbreak

Dana’s story is one of true perseverance and lifelong dedication to his craft.

His musical journey began at the young age of two when his father would prop him on the bar to sing along with the jukebox. Coming from Missouri, Cooper was surrounded by the sounds of classic country and folk music from an early age. He quickly became enamored with the guitar and taught himself to play and to harmonize vocally by listening to records. By his teenage years, Cooper was performing in coffee houses and clubs around Kansas City, honing his skills as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

In the 1970s, Cooper landed a record deal with Elektra Records and released his acclaimed self-titled debut album in 1972. Backed by renowned LA studio musicians “The Section,” including Leeland Sklar and Russ Kunkel, the album showcased Cooper’s lyrical depth and virtuoso guitar playing.

For over a decade, he was half of the highly acclaimed duo The Shake Russell/Dana Cooper band who garnered a large following in Texas as well as appearing on Austin City Limits. Through the ’70s and ’80s, he built his reputation on the club circuit while also collaborating with artists like Lyle Lovett, Kim Carnes, Susan Werner, Kim Richey, Hal Ketchum, and more.

Over his 50+ year career, Cooper has amassed a catalog of 30+ albums and continues to tour actively. He released his highly anticipated 32nd studio album, The Ghost of Tucumcari, in May of 2024.

Central to Cooper’s unique artistry is his ability to connect with audiences through his authentic stories and warm stage presence. His decades of experience shine through in the ease and humor he brings to both his playing and storytelling. Though he’s performed with Folk and Americana greats, Cooper has always followed his own musical vision.

“Few artists can claim to make music for 50 years and still do so with the same eagerness and enthusiasm that marked their initial efforts.” — Lee Zimmerman, American Songwriter

Dana Cooper remains driven by his pure love for songwriting and performing, bringing people together through songs. From coffee houses to major concert halls, his singular mix of virtuosity and vulnerability has earned him a lifetime of devoted fans.

During his years as a troubadour, Dana has received many accolades:
· In the Spirit of Folk Award
· Heritage Musician Award
· Best Male Songwriter Award, Indie Acoustic Project
· Best Record, The Tennesseean
· Nashville Music Award Nomination Best Pop Album
· Veteran of the Kerrville Folk Festival

Dana’s music does not belong to one genre. His 2022 CD, I Can Face The Truth, charted on five different radio charts — Americana, Indie Folk, Alt Folk, Alt Country & Roots, and three Best of Year End Charts. That album ranked #22 on “Top Albums for 2022” chart from Americana Highways listeners — ranking higher than artists like Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile, Tom Petty, Patty Griffin, Kris Kristofferson, and more.

Stage 33 Live is a casual and intimate industrial-rustic listening room in a former factory hosting local, regional, and national performances and presentations of original material. No bar or kitchen, the stage is the mission; coffee / soda / juice / water and weird snacks available by donation. More info about the nonprofit, all-volunteer project, and this and other upcoming events, online at stage33live.com

Stage 33 Live gratefully acknowledges the help of so many individuals without whom none of this would be happening, and institutional support this season from The Island Corporation, the Vermont Arts Council, the Rockingham Arts & Museum Project, and WOOL-FM to help fund improvements and maintenance, and generally smooth out a lot of the rough edges. Stage 33 Live is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and all donations are deductible to the fullest extent. Volunteers run the thing from stem to stern.