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I just LOVE January. Always have. I love the idea of taking inventory, fresh starts and new beginnings. January always reminds me of one of my favorite quotes by George Eliot : "It's never too late to be who you might have been." What an inspiring thought! A year ago January, I did a lot of soul searching about my life and my career and what I wanted from both. Somewhere in the middle of all that searching, a really happy pop song kinda popped out. You can listen to it here: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3535536 (It's also on my latest album, "Pink Umbrella")



As it turns out, January is a very BUSY month musically. Starting with a CD release show at Uncle Calvin's Coffeehouse in Dallas on Friday, January 20. http://unclecalvins.org/Upcoming.aspx If you live in the DFW area, I would be so honored by your presence at this show. I am so excited to be sharing new tunes with you. I am sharing this show with Tom, who will be having his own new CD to release very soon!! It promises to be a very fun evening.


Even though my album hasn't been officially released, I found myself on a 2011 Top Ten list! Here's what Mike Hall had to say about Pink Umbrella:


"By simply picking up a ukelele, this already-great songwriter has found her muse. One song after another, done in her own somewhat quirky way, yet with depth and brimming with heart and soul. She is stepping up her game and stepping out with a voice that's all her own."


Jan 22, Tom and I will be traveling to San Antonio to participate in the 19th birthday party of Celebration Circle. We will be performing a concert in the afternoon as part of a day long celebration. If you live in San Antonio (even if you don't attend Celebration Circle), feel free to crash the party!!


The following week, I'll be loading up ZuZu with all my warmest clothes and heading to the midwest for 5 shows. I'm tickled to death to be bringing along Forrest Evans, a 17 year old bass player from Topeka, KS. Forrest is the reigning Kanas State Fiddling and Picking/Finger Style Guitar Champion. Here are the deets on the shows:


Jan 25th - Last Minute Folk - Topeka, KS

Jan26th - Open Table Concert Series - Lincoln, IL

Jan 27th - Springfield House Concert - Springfield, IL

Jan 28th - Barrington House Concert - Chicago, IL

Jan 29th - This Old House Concert Series - Berwyn, IL

(Full details can be found on my website: http://www.carycooper.com/calendar.html)


Looking forward to February, I'll be attending the International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis for the first time as a solo artist. If you're attending the conference, be sure to catch my Official Showcase on Saturday at 7pm in the Nashville Room. I'll be posting my full showcase schedule later this month on my website and on Facebook.


Knowing that not everyone feels the same way I do at this time of year, I am sharing a link to my newest song, written for anyone in a dark place. http://youtu.be/a5rjrY8emVc



Peace, Love and Resolutions,

Cary]]> http://carycooper.com/news.html#14 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 welcome to the official cary cooper website - cary cooper - news http://carycooper.com/news.html#13 http://troubadourtx.com/ If you're a Facebook junkie (like me) you can also "like" their fan page for more information on the show. http://www.facebook.com/troubadourtxtv Their camera crews have already been to our house several times for interviews and they spent a night following us around the Kerrville Folk Festival. (pictures here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.160112224054539.43077.144596398939455 ) We can't wait to see how our "stories" unfold.

In addition to being picked for Troubadour, TX, I was offered a publishing deal by BE Music and Entertainment. All the details are still being worked out, but basically this means that I will be getting paid to write songs!! Michael Blanton (google him) is the president of the company and has worked with lots of big names in the industry. Part of their plan is to send me to Nashville to meet AMY GRANT and personally pitch a few of my songs to her. I grew up on Amy Grant's music, so I feel like i'm in the middle of a big surreal dream. Will keep you posted as things develop!

I have a booking agent!! The WONDERFUL Marilyn Edge has stepped up to the plate to begin booking gigs for Tom and me. I am currently compiling a list of venues we've played, venues we'd like to play, etc for her to contact. If there is a venue in your area that you would like to see me/Tom/us play, send me an email at cary@carycooper.com and i'll be sure to pass the info along to Marilyn. I am starting to book solo gigs, openers and split bills with other artists, so if there is an artist you think would be a good fit for me to open for or to split a show with, drop me a line with the name! If you'd like to deal with Marilyn directly, she can be reached at marilyn.edge@gmail.com.

Speaking of getting to the place of being ready to play solo, I have a new blog posted: http://carycooper.wordpress.com/ I'd love it if you have the time to read it and leave a comment.

In light of all the good news, I am reminded of a quote by Joseph Campbell, "Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls." Thank you, my friends, for supporting me in following my bliss. None of this would be possible without you. I am so grateful.


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Speaking of websites, I've added a few videos of new songs to mine. You can look for them on the front page. I will be recording some of them in April as Jagoda comes down from New York and we continure working on my new project. Hoping to be done with it in time for a summer release. Can't wait for you to hear it.

Hope you're enjoying beautiful weather and hope to see you soon at a show!

Peace, love and daffodils,
Cary]]> http://carycooper.com/news.html#12 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 welcome to the official cary cooper website - cary cooper - news http://carycooper.com/news.html#11
Thursday
3:20PM Rm #1929
11:30PM Rm#1730
12:30AM Rm#1723

Friday
2:00PM Rm#1711
10:50PM Rm#1725
1:00AM Rm#1707

Saturday
10:30PM Rm#1826
12:00AM Rm#1806
1:00AM Rm#1707
2:30AM Rm#1704

If you're coming, I hope you'll try and catch a showcase. Lots of new songs to hear!!]]> http://carycooper.com/news.html#11 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800 welcome to the official cary cooper website - cary cooper - news http://carycooper.com/news.html#10 www.facebook.com/deehillphotography]]> http://carycooper.com/news.html#10 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800 welcome to the official cary cooper website - cary cooper - news http://carycooper.com/news.html#9
Happy New Year! Hope this email finds you healthy and happy and holding fast to all your resolutions. Here's what is happening in my world:

1. GIG IN SAN ANTONIO ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

On January 23, Tom and I will make the not so long trip to San Antonio to play for the Celebration Circle's 19th Birthday party. We will be playing at their morning service as well as doing an extended concert at 1:30 following a potluck. If you're in San Antonio, come join us for the celebration. it's always extremely uplifting to be in the presence of Rudi Harst and his lovely wife Zett. (A lot of fun too!)

2. NEW ALBUM IN THE WORKS

Later this week, our dear friend Jagoda will be heading to Dallas from New York to help produce my newest record. This recording is going to be lots of fun. Probably a bit more upbeat than Dirty Little Secret. Can't wait to get started. Actually, I DIDN'T wait to get started. Tom and I spent the week between Christmas and New Years recording rough mixes of several of the songs that will be on the album. If you'd like a sneak peak listen, click on the following link:

http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3136433

There are two songs, "Time To Let Go" (which will sound much different when it finally appears on the record) and "If'n I was God" (which is a cover of one of my favorite childhood songs”¦this won't be on the record as it has already appeared on a Hudson Harding Christmas Compilation, but i thought you might like to hear it anyway!)

3. Cary IS #2 ON REVERBNATION FOR THE 3RD WEEK IN A ROW!

I'm not sure how all this works, but I'm not gonna argue. Click here for a list of all the artists.

http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/main/bes_chart?genre=folk&genre_geo=Local&page=1

4. HEADING TO FOLK ALLIANCE IN FEBRUARY

It's been at least a couple of years since Tom and I attended the International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis. This year we'll be going and doing several solo and duo showcases as well as trying to drum up business for the Wildwood Tofu Bar, our recording studio. If you are attending the conference, please look us up and attend a showcase. Lots of new songs to be heard.

5. CARY QUIT SMOKING

It was my New Year's Resolution. So far so good. I know my daughters will be happy. My audiences will be happier (without having to hear me hack my way through songs). And in the end, I will be happier as I'll live a longer and healthier life. Just thought you should know. Here's a quote that gives me a lot of hope when I make a committment to do something:

"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets:

Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!’"
- W.H. Murray


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Well that's it for January. Hope to see you somewhere soon!

Peace, love and Texas snowflakes,
Cary]]> http://carycooper.com/news.html#9 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800 welcome to the official cary cooper website - cary cooper - news http://carycooper.com/news.html#8 http://www.reverbnation.com/#!/main/bes_chart?genre=folk&genre_geo=Local&page=1]]> http://carycooper.com/news.html#8 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800 welcome to the official cary cooper website - cary cooper - news http://carycooper.com/news.html#7
I am so excited to be writing you this month. Mainly because I have something really special i can't wait to share.


As a songwriter, every song you write feels pretty special. But every great once in a while, a song comes out of nowhere and seemingly writes itself. This month, I wrote one of those songs. A song for the holidays. A song for any day. A song of hope. I would love for you to hear it and watch the video I produced on my website. http://www.carycooper.com If you like it, let me know!!

Tomorrow, Tom and I will take Thurman to the kennel, pack the girls in the car and drive the hour north to spend Thanksgiving with my extended family. Even though we all live fairly close, life and activities keep us running in different directions most of the time, so it's nice to slow down, relax and enjoy a little time together. My goal for this holiday is to tell every single one of my relatives what they mean to me. I hope you'll consider doing the same.

Here's a little story to inspire you:

The Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. In the two years it was missing, more people went to stare at the empty space where it hung than had gone to see the actual painting in the prior 12 years. Don't wait till the beautiful things in your life are gone before you express your gratitude and appreciation. Our lives are filled with Mona Lisas. Let the people that matter to you know they matter to you.

Peace, Love and Mona Lisas,
Cary]]> http://carycooper.com/news.html#7 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800 welcome to the official cary cooper website - cary cooper - news