Short Summary

I have been writing songs, recording and touring for a long time now. From my work with major labels like Elektra Records and Southcoast MCA, to Indie labels like Compass Records, King Easy, and Travianna. Now I'm about to release my newest recording project entitled "Children of a Common Mother" and I can't wait for you to hear it. I am currently in the studio recording and several talented friends will be included either in person, or from afar. This time I'm doing CDs and Vinyl.

Grateful to Ryan Bingham (Singer/Songwriter (Oscar Winner) & Yellowstone Series Actor), who is endorsing this release. “Children of a Common Mother” will be “Presented by Bingham Bourbon”offering exciting promotional & advertising opportunities for the upcoming Album Release Shows.  This endorsement, however, does not include funding for recording, packaging, radio promotion, etc.  I have a detailed list of expenses further down. This is where I need your help.

I've begun recording at Howard's Apartment Studio in Nashville. My gifted co-producer from the "I Can Face the Truth" CD, Dave Coleman, is once again on board. Additional recording will be done at Coastal Bend Recording Studios in Rockport, TX with the help of John Macy.

The songs range from new to vintage, some never before recorded, others reimagined. There are 11 original songs as well as my version of the Woody Guthrie classic, "This Land is Your Land" and a beautiful song, "Holy Ground" by my talented Irish friend, Gerry O'Beirne.

Contributing Artists on this New Release:

Musicians

Dave Coleman - Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, Vocals, Engineer, Co-Producer

Chris Benelli - Drums

Rick Lonow - Drums

Paul Slivka - Bass Guitar

Dave Francis - Bass

Josh Leo - Guitar

Guest Vocalists Include:

Hayes Carll - Darden Smith - Susan Gibson - Shake Russell - Libby Koch - Gillian Tuite,  Lyle Lovett, and Mando Saenz.  

Song Co-writers: 

Shake Russell - "Children of a Common Mother"

Tom Prasada - Rao - "Song for Myself" 

Johnsmith - "Mockingbird"

Josh Leo - "Rocked in a Country Cradle"

Shannon Hughes - "Start the World Again"

David Starr - "Beauty and Ruin"

Doug Biggers - "What is Love Waiting for?"

Covers of - "This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie and "Holy Ground" by Gerry O'Beirne

There are many expenses involved in recording, releasing, and promoting this project.  For this campaign, I have a modest estimate for what it will cost to garner the attention and airplay this Album deserves which totals at least $16,000. These expenses include: Studio Costs, Mastering, Art Work, Manufacturing, Publicist, Radio Promotion, Mail Outs to Press and Radio, Video Production, Merchandise Line for Promotion. 

I am calling on my "Devoted Fans & Friends" to be a vital part of bringing this project to fruition. In this time of deep division, music is a common language that can help unite us, and bring some level of peace and joy to those who listen. 

So, I invite you to check out my Donation Tiers. You will find many choices of participation from a Pre-Release Download & Physical Copies of the CD and LP, to Newly Designed Merchandise, Songwriting Mentorships, and even an In-Person House Concert. Choose the level you are comfortable with to become a meaningful contributor to the creation of "Children of a Common Mother."

Even if you can't donate a dollar amount you can be a great help by spreading the word of my campaign to other music lovers. If you can welcome one friend to be a part of this effort through Twitter or Facebook or by smoke signal, please do. Word of mouth is still powerful stuff.

Together we can accomplish so much and I am excited to offer you unique perks for participating in this campaign. 

Thanks from the heart!

Dana Cooper