CD Review
Dana Cooper, "Made of Mud"
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"Made of Mud" is made of melodies — the instantly engaging kind difficult to find on the charts today. Singer-songwriter Dana Cooper’s subjects range from love and death to religion and politics, with a topical undercurrent throughout, and he makes everything hummable.

Part of Cooper’s secret is his relaxed, soft-focus voice. Reminiscent of Jules Shear, it coaxes fresh melodic charms from even Woody Guthrie’s venerable "Pretty Boy Floyd." Other highlights include three beautiful ballads and the Byrdsian rocker "Sit This One Out," a plea for peace and quiet. The understated, guitar-based arrangements are nicely embellished with the occasional lap steel, harmonica or flugelhorn.

Cooper began making records more than 30 years ago, and he has clearly mastered the craft. —Steven Wine , MSNBC

Ingenious singer/songwriter, consummate musician, and recording artist Dana Cooper has hit the road again, and will perform:

 
Thu, Jan. 12 2006 All Good Café Dallas, TX 8pm 214-742-5362
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Fri, Jan. 13 2006 The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe Galveston, TX 9pm 409-762-9199
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Sat, Jan. 14 2006 Acoustic Concert Tours Wylie, TX 8pm
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Fri, Jan. 27 2006 Camp Street Café Crockett, TX 8pm 877- 544 8656
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Sat, Jan. 28 2006 Bugle Boy La Grange, TX 8pm-10pm 979-968-9944
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 ...in promotion of his new release Made Of Mud, his 11th album!  Formerly of renowned Texas duo Shake and Dana, he has been touring for over 20 years. Dana Cooper is a true modern-day troubadour. For more info on Dana and his music, visit www.danacoopermusic.com