Dana Cooper in the BAG on Monday

Monday night, at 9pm sharp, sees the return of great US singer/songwriter Dana Cooper, writes Roy Thompson of the Ballymore Acoustic Gigs. Pronounced Dayna, lest here be any confusion for Irish audiences!

His prolific endeavors have resulted in 20 albums. The critically acclaimed 'Miracle Mile' on Compass Records was nominated for a Nashville Music Award as 'Best Pop Album' and was chosen by Performing Songwriter magazine as one of the top DIY recordings for the year.

'Harry Truman Built a Road' was named one of the best records of 2002 by The Tennessean and was also chosen as one of the top twelve DIY recordings for that year. Made of Mud released on King Easy Records in 2005 won Cooper the 'Best Male Songwriter Award' by Indie Acoustic Project. Working with co-producer/guitarist Thomm Jutz, Cooper recently released 'The Conjurer' which features some of the bluesiest, rawest music of his career.

Meanwhile, here's an update on the gig list through April.

Monday March 5 - Matt Andersen (CAN)
Young Canadian Bluesman – Big man with a huge voice and dynamic guitar playing. €12

Monday March 12 - Johnny Duhan (IRL)
Renowned Irish Songwriter – Writer of such Irish classics as ‘The Voyage’ and ‘Don’t Give Up ‘til Its Over’
€12

Monday March 26 – Ger Wolfe (IRL)
“The Lark of Mayfield” one of the greatest Irish songwriters of our time. Wonderful voice and guitar accompaniment. €12

*Tuesday April 3* – Susan Tomelty & Pat Farrell (IRL)
Great Dublin-based Blues/R&B Act – with superb guitar from Pat Farrell. €12
*Note change – it’s a Tuesday night*

Monday April 16 - Paddy Nash (N.I.)
Emerging Derry singer/songwriter. Quit the day job to take a support slot on Billy Bragg’s 2011 Irish Tour. €12

Monday April 23 – Pat Coldrick (IRL)
Irish virtuoso classical guitarist, Pat is accomplished in his playing, having studied classical guitar. Varied repertoire of original pieces, interpretations of well known songs, and classical standards. Engaging and entertaining. €12

Monday April 30 – Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart (USA)
Both former ‘Dukes’ (Steve Earle &The Dukes) this husband and wife duo are as Americana as it gets. Blend of blues, folk, roots, country, rock, all balled up in smooth vocal harmonies and gorgeous guitars.


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