ShANE COOlEY

S h a n e Co ol e y
Shane Cooley is an emerging 20 year old
contemporary rock singer/songwriter.
Shane Cooley
Steadily making a name for himself as an original new talent,
Shane has built a following since he began performing in 2001.
He has written over 150 songs, reflecting his experiences with
stories that draw in and captivate the audience. As a skilled
and emotional singer, Shane successfully combines his heartfelt
lyrics with catchy guitar riffs in a variety of musical styles that
include Americana, Folk, Country, Hard Rock and Rock & Roll.
Shane puts on an entertaining show, often mixing it up with
the audience. His diverse and good humored performances
include up close & personal acoustic shows and energized full
band concerts, all with his own material.
Shane grew up on the shores of the Rappahannock River located in the rural Northern
Neck of Virginia. He began writing songs at the age of 13 with influences such as Bob
Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Rob Thomas, Ziggy Marley, Tracy Chapman and
Ryan Adams.
At 14, Shane wrote and recorded, ‘Live On USA’, donating all proceeds to the Red
Cross Relief Fund of America. This earned him a volunteer award in which he received
a standing ovation from a group of veterans, prompting him to move forward in the
music business and to continue with charity work.
Shane has recorded a total of 11 self-recorded and studio CDs, all with his own songs.
He receives regional, national and international airplay, including XM, Sirius and recent
attention from the UK. As a student, at The College of William and Mary, Shane has
acquired a loyal following and a steady interest from local radio and newspapers.
His current work, ‘Whirlpool’, is a concept album about personal challenges. Six songs
have received airplay. Musicians Stewart Myers (Lifehouse, Mandy Moore), Steve Bassett (Delbert McClinton) and Tim Bradshaw (John Mayer’s touring band) joined him in
the studio to create an upbeat record in the vein of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.
Song usage includes compilation CDs, college productions, advertising and television
shows. Shane’s popular song, ‘Dreams and Aspirations’ is currently being used as the
feature song in Disaboom’s national infomercial. ‘Don’t Want To Be In The City Tonight’
was featured on ‘The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman’ on cable’s IFC.
From intimate songwriter showcases to large national multi-day events, Shane Cooley
has attracted audiences up and down the East Coast, including New York City and
Nashville. Dedication, perseverance and word of mouth have gained Shane respect
within the music community. Shane will spend 2008 pushing his work to record labels.
“Shane Cooley writes strong songs with nice hooks and is very dedicated
to his career.” - Chris Keup
“I met Shane Cooley a couple years back...he is an artist committed to his
craft and his positive outlook and drive will take him where he wants to
go. When you see him perform, you’ll see what I mean.” - Steve Bassett
“Oh, it’s time I went out on a limb again and predicted the next big thing. Bet you
never would have guess the name, Shane Cooley.” - Ken/radioisdead.com
PO Box 474, Mollusk, Virginia 22517-0474
cooleymusic@gmail.com
www.shanecooleymusic.com
www.myspace.com/shanecooley
gigs
Shane Cooley
PO Box 474, Mollusk, Virginia 22517-0474
cooleymusic@gmail.com
2007/2008 Schedule:
Shane Cooley
Notable Performances:
•W&M BB Games sang National Anthem (2008)
•Jam Fest Benefit Concert at Lake Matoaka
with Carbon Leaf (2007)
•Sunrise to Sunset Acoustic Fest with
Robbin Thompson, Susan Greenbaum (2007)
•Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon with INXS (2007)
•Camp Jeep Event with Tim McGraw (2007)
•Rams Head, The Bitter End and The Bluebird
Cafe Songwriter’s Showcases (2007)
•Summer Concert Series at Lake Matoaka
performed as headliner (2007)
•Norfolk Harborfest with Los Lonely Boys (2007)
•Jamestown 400th Anniversary Event (2007)
with Bruce Hornsby, Chaka Khan, Ricky Scaggs
•Norfolk Harborfest with Sugar Ray (2006)
•Anna’s Lounge with The Influence (2006)
•Newtown Concert with Johnny Napp (2006)
•RiverFest with Steve Bassett (2005)
•Y Rocks The Neck with Fighting Gravity (2003)
•Band member w/Bassman Robinson (2001/02)
Awards and Nominations
•Two-time nominee as one of Twelve “Futures” for
XM Radio as an artist gaining momentum every day.
•Recipient of the ASCAP Plus Award (2006 and 2007)
•Semi-Finalist for the Independent Music World Series
•Semi-Finalist in the 102.1 the X Local X-Posure Series
•William and Mary Leadership Award (2006)
•Nominee for the Virginia Music Awards by Ninevolt
Magazine for Folk/Acoustic Artist of the Year (2003)
•Citizen of the Year Award (2002)
•Virginia State Volunteer of the Year (VFW) Award for
‘Live On USA’ 9/11 (2001)
2007
January 18th KC’s Music Alley Fredericksburg VA
January 19th The Loft Fredericksburg VA
February 8th The Lodge 1 Williamsburg VA
February 21st The Loft Fredericksburg VA
March 1st William and Mary Williamsburg VA
March 2nd Bruton High School Williamsburg VA
March 9th Grafton Middle School Yorktown VA
March 16th Loudon Battle of Bands Leesburg VA
March 24th Mary Washington Univ Fredericksburg VA
March 31st Yankee Candle Co Williamsburg VA
May 3rd W&M Barnes and Noble Williamsburg VA
May 11th Jamestowne 2007 Williamsburg VA
May 24th Rams Head Tavern Down Bar Annapolis MD
June 6th Kelly’s Nags Head NC
June 7th Kelly’s Nags Head NC
June 8th Harborfest Norfolk VA
June 9th Hell’s Kitchen Norfolk VA
June 19th Hilton Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA
June 20th Lake Matoaka Amph Williamsburg VA
July 4th Independence Day Event Gloucester VA
July 5th Outer Banks Brewing Station Kill Devil Hills NC
July 15th The Bitter End Greenwich Village NY
July 20th Hilton Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA
July 21st French Quarter Cafe Nashville TN
July 23rd The Bluebird Cafe Nashville TN
July 24th Edgehill Studios Nashville TN
July 26th Cafe Coco Nashville TN
July 28th Chrysler Camp Jeep Event Charlottesville VA
July 31st Hilton Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA
August 1st Kelly’s Nags Head NC
August 2nd Kelly’s Nags Head NC
August 4th Jolly Roger Ocracoke NC
August 14th Kenny’s Castaways NYC
August 16th Rams Head Tavern Down Bar Annapolis MD
August 23rd The NorVa Norfolk VA
September 2nd Rock N Roll Marathon Virginia Beach VA
September 6th Homebrew Williamsburg VA
September 16th Bob FM Radio Live Norfolk VA
September 29th Family Weekend W&M Williamsburg VA
September 30th Sunrise to Sunset Acoustic Fest Norfolk VA
October 4th Homebrew Williamsburg VA
October 5th Red Ribbon Rock Williamsburg VA
October 19th Lake Matoaka Amph Williamsburg VA
November 17th Lancaster High School Lancaster VA
November 19th Radio Performance Williamsburg VA
December 31st First Night Williamsburg VA
2008 (check Web site for additions)
January 12th Anthem Music Fest College Park MD
January 31st W&M Women’s BB Halftime Williamsburg VA
February 8th Anthem Music Fest Finals College Park MD
February 16th Filming for HR Music TV Williamsburg, VA
February 20th W&M Men’s BB Halftime Williamsburg VA
May 17th Music Festival Lively VA
May 31st Chalk Festival Gloucester VA
PO Box 474, Mollusk, Virginia 22517-0474
cooleymusic@gmail.com
www.shanecooleymusic.com
www.myspace.com/shanecooley
Shane Cooley
S h a n e Co ol e y
PO Box 474, Mollusk, Virginia 22517-0474
cooleymusic@gmail.com
www.shanecooleymusic.com
www.myspace.com/shanecooley
Shane Cooley MEDIA
Shane Cooley
PO Box 474, Mollusk, Virginia 22517-0474
cooleymusic@gmail.com
Discography
•WHIRLPOOL 2007, produced by Stewart Myers (Jason Mraz, Lifehouse, Mandy Moore).
Distribution: www.shanecooleymusic.com, Plan 9 music stores across VA, Birdland Music,
William and Mary Barnes and Noble Bookstore, CD Baby, Apple iTunes.
•SHANE COOLEY AND THE AVIATORS 2007, demo produced by Stewart Myers (Jason Mraz, Lifehouse)
•FLYING NAKED 2006, produced by Chris Keup and Stewart Myers (Jason Mraz, Lifehouse).
Distribution: www.shanecooleymusic.com, Plan 9 music stores across VA, Tower Records,
Birdland Music, William and Mary Barnes and Noble Bookstore, CD Baby, Apple iTunes.
•ME, MYSELF AND YOU 2005, recorded/produced by Steve Bassett.
•CLIMB 2004, recorded at Winter Sound Studio, engineered by Bob Gurske.
•POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT 2003, recorded at Winter Sound Studio, engineered by Bob Gurske.
•HAWAIIAN SHIRT 2003, produced/recorded by Shane Cooley.
•DANCE AS IF NO ONE WERE WATCHING 2003, produced/recorded by Shane Cooley
•JUST CALL ME SHANE 2002, produced/recorded by Shane Cooley.
•LIVE ON USA 2001, produced/recorded by Press-A-Demo and Shane Cooley.
•BURNING ROCK 2001, recorded by Wayne "Bassman" Robinson.
On the Web
Notable Song Usage:
•www.musiciswild.com
•www.cdbaby.com
•www.snocap.com
•www.purevolume.com
•www.itunes.com
•www.napster.com
•www.rhaposdy.com
•www.musicconnect.com
•www.musicishere.com
•www.myspace.com
•www.youtube.com
•www.video.goggle.com
•www.indigo.tv
•www.musicnation.com
•’Don’t Want To Be In The City Tonight’,
On the Tube
Notable Videos
•Hampton Roads Music TV, in concert (2008)
•Disaboom Infomercial, featured song (2008)
•IFC Cable, song on soundtrack (2006)
•Indigo TV, video premiere (2006)
• ‘Dreams & Aspirations’ &
‘Don’t Want To Be In The City Tonight’
Television Series, ’The Minor Accomplishments of
Jackie Woodman’ (2006)
•’Dreams and Aspirations’,
Triple Scoop Music; Compilation CD and
Video Presentation Soundtrack (2007).
Disaboom; National Infomercial Soundtrack as
featured song (2008).
•’Flying Naked CD’
Songs used in soundtrack for various College of
William and Mary video productions (2006/2007).
www.indigo.tv: Time Warner Cable ‘with ‘Flying
Naked’ CD interview with Shane. Produced by
INDIGO Interactive TV, NYC, NY.
•‘Not A Boy Anymore’
Notable Press
www.musicnation.com, Epic Records contest,
finished in top 20/1000
•Making Music More, Starke Jett/Northern Neck News, 2008
•Cooley releases 11th album, Mickies Zoo/Internet, 2008
•Flying Freshman, Sam McDonald/The Daily Press, 2007
•Cooley tackles musical challenges, Craig Pearson/W&M Newspaper, December 2006
•Pro rocker joins class of 2010, Valerie Hopkins/The Flat Hat, October 2006
•Unique Profiles for W&M Class of 2010, Sharon Schiff/The Virginia Gazette, September 2006
•Shane Cooley makes noise in a quiet town, Sam McDonald/The Daily Press, 2006
•Series of Articles on a rising musician, Rob Hedelt/Fredericksburg Freelance Star, 2003 - 2006
PO Box 474, Mollusk, Virginia 22517-0474
cooleymusic@gmail.com
www.shanecooleymusic.com
www.myspace.com/shanecooley