Dana Cooper * Darcy Wilkin

***THIS SHOW IS IN THE THEATER, WHICH IS ON THE 2ND FLOOR & ACCESSIBLE ONLY BY STAIRS. We would love nothing more than to be able to welcome every human into the theater and are working really hard to have an elevator built in the near future.***

Acclaimed Nashville-based singer-songwriter 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.

“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

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.

JAM IT:
The Ghost of Tucumcari

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Singer/songwriter Darcy Wilkin writes incisive songs about the human condition, and performs them beautifully.  Darcy also hosts the traditional and folk music program “Grassroots” on WMUK (Kalamazoo’s public radio station).  As a folk music DJ, Darcy is very familiar with the work of other singer-songwriters, and she incorporates songs by audience favorites into her sets.

Darcy returns to the studio this summer, once again working with musician and producer Joe Newberry.  Showcasing Darcy’s sublime songwriting and singing, the album will also feature a number of special guests who were early influences on the Kalamazoo-based artist.