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Sam Cooper
Folk / Americana / French pop

"You're a spiritual billionaire."

Portland, Oregon
United States

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/samcoopermusic  

   Sam Cooper: General Info
Member Since4/3/2006
Band Members I usually perform all by my lonesome. On recordings, I play guitar, bass, banjo, violin, mandolin, cello, accordion, keyboards, percussion and other stuff (with varying levels of success).

On the album "Spiritual Billionaire," Derek Bondy plays trombone, Nathan Crockett plays violin, Jesse Dettwiler plays cello, Dan Pisarcik plays drums, Justin Ringle plays trumpet, Andy Rosenberg plays saxophone, and Scott Wilkensen plays viola. And Sam plays stuff too.

On my recent East Coast tour, Matt Beckemeyer played banjo and guitar.
InfluencesThe Beatles, Radiohead, Wilco, David Bowie, Joanna Newsom, Beck, Beethoven, The Shins, many more.
Sounds LikeA girl once told me I sounded like Devendra Banhart but with better lyrics. Then she told me she was on acid.

Record LabelOh Whales! Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
Backspace - solo Portland
Aug 14 2008 8:00P
Costello’s Travel Cafe Portland, Oregon
Aug 21 2008 8:00P
Holocene - solo collaboration show with Strangers Die Everyday, Blue Cranes, and more! Portland, Oregon

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   About Sam Cooper

I was borned and risen in Colorado, and when it turned 2007, I moved to Portland. I have played my music here and there and on both coasts in the form of tours. I am very happy about this.

I write songs and sing them and play guitar. I also play several other instruments. I also play in several other bands: Horse Feathers, Invisible Rockets, Ivonrose Family Jamboree, Tchotchkes, and possibly more.

I just recorded an album. It's called Spiritual Billionaire. It sounds lovely and was created with the help of Dan Pisarcik at The Alice House. You can buy it or pieces of it on this very profile.

I recorded a prototype of this album last year. It's called Murray Manor. You can find it on CD Baby, iTunes, and the like.

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   Sam Cooper's Friend Space (Top 16)
Sam Cooper has 849 friends.
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Sam Cooper's Friends Comments
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The Bedouin Jacks





Jul 21 2008 4:06 PM

COME SEE THE SHOW TONIGHT AT THE HIGH DIVE xo The Jacks
jive white boy





Jul 20 2008 9:36 PM



big cd release coming up! hey hey!
William "Bill" Ivonrose





Jul 16 2008 12:02 AM

in celebration of me finally making yr top friends, i give you this video.

blue horns





Jul 10 2008 11:19 AM

good running in to you at wonder
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Nicole





Jul 9 2008 7:28 PM

Ooooohhh! I just found all your show dates.
Ok, now I know! I know!!!
Nicole





Jul 9 2008 7:25 PM

I'm sad I'm missing your show. I just got your bulletin.
Hope it goes well! I'll try to catch you the next time around! Keep me posted!
Dylan J Thomas





Jul 8 2008 7:57 PM

I know you miss the hell out of new york state. ha ha. or not.
how've ya been?
Mountain Mission





Jul 7 2008 10:02 PM

alaska - any time
lisa





Jul 4 2008 12:51 AM

Our underlapping leaves me most upset. For, I have looked to said clouds, and hear no whistle.
OH, HESTIA'S SWEET WIND! Where is your tune! Where has Sam gone?
New Century Schoolbook


Is Online


Jul 2 2008 11:59 PM

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brother,sister





Jul 1 2008 9:45 PM

full size
Oscillating Wastebasket





Jun 30 2008 9:28 PM

There is a spiritual void that even Buddhist can't fill here without your presence. Come sing songs, eat , be merry. We can try to sneak into North Korea.
Britardigrade





Jun 30 2008 6:40 PM

RSVP the July 10th show at Chaos --- I will be there! You are playing in my hood, yo. And on my night off.

Compound words are fun!

Britard (me when I'm acting cognitively delayed) + Tardigrade (The coolest most hard core animals EVER!) = Britardigrade
Love Note Collectables





Jun 29 2008 11:11 PM

You can call anytime. I'm usually up all night, however my phone broke two days ago.
I'll have it replaced though and talk to you soon!
Love Note Collectables





Jun 29 2008 8:40 PM

Sam, I really miss you. Florida is nice. Sunny and hot! We sold our last copy of April Fossils the other night at a show we played in Melbourne.
How have you been?
Oscillating Wastebasket





Jun 29 2008 7:43 PM

dude, i just ran into a former VHFLC worker/former Boulder dude here in Korea.
AoXoMoXoA





Jun 29 2008 11:25 AM

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AoXoMoXoA





Jun 29 2008 11:24 AM

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CL





Jun 25 2008 1:50 PM

Mountain Mission





Jun 24 2008 6:25 PM

great tracks - i enjoyed listening to your songs
Britardigrade





Jun 23 2008 5:49 PM

PS Holy Shit! Rapunzel sounds AWESOME! With the horns? I like the horns.

OK, that's all.
Britardigrade





Jun 23 2008 5:43 PM

It's soooooooo pretty!!!
How do I go about purchasing one of these new albums?
Dylan J Thomas





Jun 22 2008 7:40 PM

east coast, west coast, or somewhere in the middle, we gotta play some more shows together at some point.
sjofn





Jun 18 2008 6:47 PM

you sure play a lot of instruments - great songs
blue horns





Jun 18 2008 4:09 PM

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hey sam, come mingle.
Mitchell Sheldon





Jun 16 2008 10:54 AM

Warmly.
I just found a drummer, I think I'm going to turn myself into a band.
Rosilyn





Jun 15 2008 11:24 AM

yay for autoharps and st. ignatius!!! but mostly, yay for autoharps...

i hope it went well.

due to my recent relocation to socal region, getting to your show was an un-reality.

enjoy that sunshine (i heard it was sunny there yesterday, anyway :)
Mitchell Sheldon





Jun 14 2008 3:48 PM

Your new songs make me happy. I like the band arrangements.
Fox Ivonrose





Jun 13 2008 4:35 PM

last night was a pleasure and priviledge. miss you already. please keep us updated with dispatches from the lonesome road.
M Wallulis





Jun 13 2008 1:14 AM

Nice job tonight! Your show rocked! Thank you for the comment invite! Funny that even though I haven't been in myspace I stumbled into it anyway! I love synchronicity. You guys rocked it! Hope to see you again soon! Also I haven't forgotten about our vocal/guitar trade... :) have a great night!
Jenne





Jun 13 2008 12:22 AM

Hi Sam,
Agh! I never see your show posts until the day AFTER they happen. Guess I need to check my myspace more. It's hard to believe I haven't seen you in a year. I'm heading out to Molalla to spend the Summer as a camp photographer, so I'm probably going to miss your next few shows, too. But if you have one around the beginning of August, I will make a point of being there (before I fly off to work in Hawaii in mid-August *squeals in delight*). I hope you're doing great and still the cool, mellow guy I remember you being.
Photobucket Jenne-
jive white boy





Jun 12 2008 11:28 PM

great show. i really enjoyed the vibe of the entire night. good luck on your tour.
shelby sifers & the thirty day whiskey binge





Jun 12 2008 9:47 PM

sandy and 15th.
RAD!
morgan monster





Jun 12 2008 2:40 PM

that sounds yummy.
see you there!
Adele





Jun 12 2008 2:37 PM

and I have yet to get your address! let me know, mr.
cooper
Ms. ValeriLopez





Jun 12 2008 1:55 AM

Hey Sam, thanks for the add... I'm playing at the Camelia Lounge tonight in the Pearl district at 9pm, so i can try to come to your bene concert at 7pm:) we'll see, I'm driving up from Corvallis
Kazmiera