Northern Neck News Article Concert helps Red Cross
BY ABBY WALTER
"Among the myriad activities going on at the beginning of the school year, there is one that stands out. Inspiration Elevation, an open mic and poetry reading program that was begun last year and continued through the summer, had its first regularly sched uled event of the school year at Java Jacks Coffee House. Shane Cooley was the featured performer. The event was developed by RHS English teacher, Grover Cleveland Winfield III and Mimi McComb, owner of Java Jacks, and has really grown a following in the past few months. The program was launched for visual artists, musicians, poets, novelists, comedians, and rappers.
The free show held Sept. 10 took up a collection of donations for the River Counties Red Cross. The River Counties Red Cross helped people affected by Hurricane Irene when the Northern Neck was hit two weeks ago." read more
Magazine 33 Article Shane Cooley
BY MICHAEL COHEN
6/01/2011
"D.C. - Shane Cooley, the man with a smooth name and a sound to match, brought something special to the stage at Ebenezers Coffeehouse in Washington D.C. Singer, songwriter, and veritable one-man band, Cooley wears many hats. Literally speaking, he was wearing a very smooth hat during our interview, which distracted me a bit with thoughts of how I would look in the same headgear. With that being said, Shane is many things, though the title of "workhorse" surges to the forefront of my mind." read more
The Daily Press
Two local benefit concerts for tornado recovery raised more than $8,000
BY SAM MCDONALD
5/24/2011
A May 21 concert by songwriter Shane Cooley raised nearly $6,200 to help rebuild the tornado-wrecked Zoar Baptist Church in Deltaville.Cooley grew up on the Northern Neck. He said one of his high school teachers is the wife of the pastor at Zoar. When the tornado hit, the couple ran into the church to take shelter and somehow survived although much of the church was crushed.
In the wake of the disaster, Cooley called and offered to play a free show to help raise money to rebuild the church." read more
The Daily Press
Shane Cooley to play benefit concert to help Deltaville church
BY SAM MCDONALD
5/17/2011
"The town was recently devastated by a tornado, and the church was nearly destroyed," Cooley wrote in a message. "It literally looked like a huge bite was taken out of the brick building. Since Zoar is very pivotal in the community, it is important to rebuild this landmark to help get the people of this town back on their feet." read more
The Sentinel
Shane Cooley concert to benefit Zoar
5/12/2011
"Shane Cooley will hold a benefit concert for Zoar Baptist Church from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Deltaville Ballpark. There will be no admission fee.
The proceeds will benefit the Zoar post-tornado rebuilding effort."read more
Yahoo - Associated Content
Recipe for a rising star. The Shane Cooley Story
BY J. ESPY
4/15/2011
Shane's beginnings were rough. As Cooley explains most of your favorite artists are not born of natural talent. It takes drive, dedication and precision to develop the clarity in the voice pitch and sharpness in the tone. Clearly his heartfelt drive and his passionate love for music have nourished Cooley into the accomplished and talented young musician he is today."read more
Northern Neck News
Artist stops at his Alma Mater on his 45 day tour
BY ABBY WALTER
2/23/2011
"Cooley, a graduate of Rappahannock High School and son of Principal Jack Cooley, performed on Valentine's Day for RHS students and teachers.
The special performance was one of Cooley's first stops as he makes his way through a 45-day tour called the "Home Sweet Home Tour." read more
The Daily Press
Young rocker Shane Cooley to perform first show of 2011 in Gloucester Saturday
BY SEAN KENNEDY
1/7/2011
"William and Mary graduate Shane Cooley, an up-and-coming folk/rocker who recently performed at the National in Richmond, will be at the Bena Country Store in Gloucester Saturday for an 8 p.m. performance. Cooley has previously performed on the same stage as Bruce Hornsby, Carbon Leaf and Lucinda Williams."
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W&M Alumni Magazine
Home Sweet Home Never Sounded So Sweet
BY HAYLEY SOOHOO '12
10/6/2010
"The busy student-musician also found time to perform at the 2010 South By Southwest Music and Film Interactive (SXSW), a well-known music festival held annually in Austin, Texas. He earned his spot there through the USA Songwriting Contest. Cooley explained that performing at SXSW was "a blast," and that he met a lot of musicians and got to spend time with some of his favorite bands."
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The Aquarian Magazine, Shoreworld
BY JOHN PFEIFFER
9/22/2010
Shane Cooley - The Vagabond EP
"In a world full of dog eat dog ladder climbing, Shane Cooley is a bright and positive influence.He's been writing songs since he was 13 years old and has applied much study as to what works and what is real in his life and ultimately, his music."
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'Musically Dreams Next'
by ROB HEDELT
5/20/2010
"I've been exploring more of a rootsy, folk feel in my music recently, and the songs on this recording just followed that," said Cooley, noting that his new musical collaborators sang and played the dobro, mandolin and more on the new disc recorded at a studio near Ocracoke.
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