Dana Cooper's "The Ghost of Tucumcari" was voted #1 Album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll.
The Nashville-based Dana Cooper is a poetic songwriter, an insightful storyteller, and a rousing musician whose performances engage & inspire audiences around the world. Central to Cooper's unique artistry is his ability to connect with audiences through his authentic stories, sense of humor and warm stage presence.
His vast career started with his 1st self-titled Release on Elektra Records in the 70's. The studio band consisting of legendary players - "The Section" with Leland Sklar & Russ Kunkel AKA "The Immediate Family." In the late 70's Dana moved to Texas to be in a band with Shake Russell, releasing several albums together and performing on "Austin City Limits". His move to Nashville produced collaborations with several established artists - Kim Carnes (Betty Davis Eye's), Don Henry, Hal Ketchum, Kim Richey, Tom Kimmel & more.
"The Ghost of Tucumcari" is Dana's 32nd latest release. It has received Rave Reviews in American Songwriter, Glide Magazine, M Music Magazine, Americana Highways online and more. The Album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Libby Koch, Shake Russell, Darden Smith & more.
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QUOTES AND REVIEWS
"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 has a poet's eye for beauty & detail, a blue's man's soul and a songbird's gift. He is remarkable." - Hayes Carll
ABOUT MIKE JUNE:
"Johnny Cash meets The Clash!"- Northcoast Journal, Arcata, CA
"Mike June doesn’t pull his punches. At all. Biting commentary with a working-man’s perspective."- Twangville
With a voice that resonates with raw emotion and lyrics that paint dark pictures of America’s soul, Mike June stands as a powerful storyteller in contemporary American music. Whether his songs are being dressed in roots-rock (Poor Man’s Bible), or string-band Americana (Exile on Wilson Street), June retains his singular voice, insightful lyrics, dark humor, and heartfelt style no matter the setting.
June’s musical style is a fusion of folk, rock, blues, and country influences, creating a sound that is both classic and contemporary. His lyrics often document America’s era of unease, mastering the precarious balance between despair and hope. Having honed his craft through years of touring and performing, Mike June has garnered a dedicated following across the country. His energetic live performances captivate audiences, transporting them to the heart of his stories with every chord strummed and every word sung.
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