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The Coop
Rock / Jazz / Jam Band

"Come out and see us Live!!!"

Algonquin & West Dundee/ Champaign, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  6/25/2008
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   The Coop: General Info
Member Since7/8/2005
Band Websitepurevolume.com/thecoop
Band MembersDanny Biggins (guitar/vocals), Cason Trager (bass/effects), Jared Shaw (alto sax/aux. percussion), Jake Barinholtz (drums/samples), Tony Szajowski (Keyboards, Organ), Sam Ball (Vocals, Musical and Spiritual Guidance, Management)
InfluencesEverything we may encounter in life... but as far as music goes ... Phish, The Beatles, STS9, Johann Sebastian Bach, The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, Frank Zappa, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, 311, The Mars Volta, Sublime, Bela Fleck and The Flecktones, Umphrey's Mcgee, Moe, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, and many others to name.
Sounds LikeA wide variety of jazz and rock stylings. We're a developing band that acquires new influences and styles all the time. Sounds like Enhanced music. PS Goog Framelore
Get these shirts at our shows!

Download "Lost In Thought" from Digstation.com!

Take a look at "Whiteout," an independant film featuring music by The Coop

Record LabelGreen St. Records, Champaign/Urbana, IL
Type of LabelIndie





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Aug 31 2008 12:00P
Strip Mines Music Festival Murphysboro, Illinois

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   About The Coop
Hello music lover, we are The Coop, a rock/jazz/fusion/jam band from Algonquin/ Champaign, Illinois. We have been together since around february of 2004, and making music ever since. We are always looking for shows. If you would like us to play somewhere, let us know! We have recorded two albums, the second of which was released on December 19th, 2006. For any booking info or opportunities, email us at thecoopmusic@gmail.com. Finally, we must give a shout-out to Erik Johnsen, Former Bassist/Founder of The Coop. Peace.


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Sarah Hooters!!!





Jun 19 2008 11:54 PM

hey you guys goin to rothbury?? i saw you guys at summer camp and had a blast with you!
Sancho





Jun 19 2008 11:47 PM

Here, trip out on this, it's a new visual language being developed by some scientist on acid. . .

..
cold bones





Jun 19 2008 7:19 PM

be excellent to each other



and party on dudes!
cold bones





Jun 16 2008 8:57 PM

We will keep you gents in mind as well, as soon as we have the opportunity to hook it up. We're definitely looking to book more for the summer.
Diana





Jun 16 2008 4:02 PM

halloo from your oregon homie.

that is all.
Z-Man





Jun 10 2008 10:03 PM

Saw you guys uhh...last Friday I think. I'm fuckin' amped for Strip Mines man! See you there.
The Pipers





Jun 10 2008 8:47 PM

Yeah I can't wait to get to play a show with you guys! We love your music. We should get 2,000 people to go and camp out for weeks while we have Phish make a comeback and play with us! Let's Promote!

:)Steve from The Pipers
Strip Mines Music Festival





Jun 9 2008 7:50 PM

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Come vibe with us...Music is the fire that binds us together...love light & lunacy...dreadx
cold bones





May 31 2008 8:38 AM

Things are great. Thanks for asking! We have a couple shows this weekend, and we're looking to book more this summer.
Any ideas?
Sancho





May 26 2008 2:28 PM

I took a poop, while listening to the
Coop.
What does that mean?
The TopHatCats





May 17 2008 11:28 AM

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Diana





May 12 2008 3:50 PM

Dear The Coop:

you have this annoying tendency to rock my face when I'm trying to work. Tell my mp3 player to stop playing Coop songs at times when I can not burst into song myself.

Love,
Diana
The Pipers





May 10 2008 2:10 AM

We have some of our new studio recordings up on our site! Tell us what you think.

:)Steve from The Pipers
the JASz lounge





May 5 2008 8:46 PM

Up, Down and All Around there is the Sound... of the.... space... deep space...
Evan Priday





Apr 27 2008 8:50 PM

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Friend Of The Devil





Apr 27 2008 3:44 PM

hey, i can't thank you guys enough for lettin' me play with you last night, i had the time of my life. that set was just disgustingly good! thanks again, love you guys.
Sean Shiel





Apr 11 2008 10:51 AM

April 26th! 2 weeks motha fucka!
Worlds Of Mind (JULY 27th)





Mar 19 2008 3:52 PM

hey guys! hope all is well!


justen
worlds of mind
Jason Andropolis [since 1989]


Is Online


Mar 15 2008 8:45 AM

Thanks 4 The Add!

Danny B!
Ill see you at clearwater
CHRIS!





Mar 2 2008 5:55 PM

its been since new years since ive seem you guys.
march 18. ill try to be there.
with the rest of the rodriguez's
Friend Of The Devil





Feb 26 2008 10:21 AM

Awesome, definitely just let me know and I can throw some stuff together for you guys!
Friend Of The Devil





Feb 25 2008 8:42 PM

hey would you guys be interested in any art? i'd love to do some stuff for the coop.
Dancing Bear Bob





Feb 19 2008 9:38 AM

hey, remember me. i know your lead singer. are you guys playing at the house cafe. if you are let me know, i live upstairs.
The Ruckus





Feb 13 2008 10:30 PM



Urbana will be rockin' this friday night.
C-Note





Feb 12 2008 2:04 PM

Diana





Feb 1 2008 10:41 AM

not that i couldn't have said this earlier,
but i enjoyed the show on saturday.

i'm pretty sure i enjoyed you guys more than moe. but i could be biased.

mebbe.

who knows.
Worlds Of Mind (JULY 27th)





Jan 30 2008 2:09 PM

hows the rock and roll treatin you guys? hopefully good!

justen
worlds of mind
Kenny G





Jan 29 2008 11:41 AM

u guys are still rockin it keep it comin i love it
Zmick





Jan 24 2008 11:01 AM

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Worlds Of Mind (JULY 27th)





Jan 23 2008 1:41 PM

love the music guys. I think ive seen a couple of you walking around ecc if im not mistaken. I saw you a while back at oasis cafe. it was pretty sick. keep it up.

justen
and
worlds of mind
Diana





Jan 22 2008 7:33 AM

i'm more excited than words can tell about this weekend.

just an fyi..

let me know what the hotel set up is, cause i can't afford a room by myself, but am more than willing to throw down.
THE RAVE JAMS, Milwaukee, WI





Jan 18 2008 1:46 PM

LES CLAYPOOL
Friday March 21st - 8:30 PM
At The Rave / Eagles Club

Milwaukee, Wisconsin


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skanky jahnke





Jan 2 2008 11:42 PM

good show on new years made the night um ill prolly be at the clearwater show
lauren





Jan 1 2008 11:10 PM

hey,

you guys did great on new years.
sorry if i freaked you guys out,
i was just leting the music flow through me, you know.

ha anyways, yeah you guys are sicko.

peace
THE RAVE JAMS, Milwaukee, WI





Dec 12 2007 12:14 PM

Check Out The Rusted Root / G. Love / Moe.
At The Rave / Eagles Club, Milwaukee, WI

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Lex_eeeee





Dec 7 2007 3:42 PM

Whatever happened with the battle of the bands? Was there ever like.. A round 3 or whatever?
Sean Shiel





Dec 5 2007 11:01 AM

Hey guys. Looks like we got another show together before '08. Werd.
Diana





Nov 30 2007 10:33 AM

hey random coop member. i see that you're "online now". as am i. look how much we have in common!
This Could Be Dangerous





Nov 25 2007 5:55 PM

you guys are amazing

you're our favorite band
Casa Karma





Nov 24 2007 9:48 AM

sick set last night guys. i had a blast.


brian
Sean Shiel





Nov 23 2007 9:23 AM

get rowdy?
Sean Shiel