D.A. COLE

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D.A. Cole was raised by a hard working single mom in an environment that encouraged strong values which helped shape his beliefs and work ethic. The early support he received was a major factor in his early achievements. D.A. has had an interest in music as far back as he can remember, influenced by everything from country pop crossover sound and singer songwriters, to arena rock and one hit wonder novelty acts. Singing became a passion and an outlet for creative expression.
Self taught, D.A. started singing in New York City bars and clubs and began booking recording studio time with extra money earned as a bar bouncer to develop his craft as a recording artist. The self written songs recorded by D.A. reflect experiences from his personal life that he hopes his listeners can relate to and draw comparisons to experiences in their own lives, and helps this artist connect and communicate with an audience.
Working most often with only acoustic guitar accompaniment, D.A. has performed hundreds of shows singing his original material as well as covering the favorite songs that influence his passion in song writing and performing. He has sung at some of New York City's most sought after venues such as the Hammerstein Ballroom and at the opening of the Broadway nightclub Show for a charity benefit in Feb.2004, as well as a guest appearance on ABC television's Good Morning America. Other live TV performances also included Mexico City's TelemundoTV Azteca , before taking his act on the road to Las Vegas and inevitably Nashville, where he continues to perform at some of the 'Music City's' most recognizable locations, and enjoying every minute of it.
When asked how he would describe his music D.A. replied, "I've always felt music should be about possibilities and not limitations, it should bring people together. I'd like to think my music can appeal to both young and old alike, and cross the boundaries of various genres; country, pop, gospel, folk, rock, and soul. All of these elements can be felt and heard in different songs of mine, but if I had to give it a name I guess I'd call it 'country soul'."
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS WITH DATES
1. D.A. is selected to be the first artist to perform at Justin Timberlake's New York City bar Southern Hospitality on Oct.22,2007. Many attend the event including country contemporary Carrie Underwood,
2. D.A.'s single Playin On The Radio is the featured song on the soundtrack of the Red Shift Pictures film Manhattan Kiwi. June 2007 New York City screening.
3. D. A. Is the featured lve on-air artist on New York City’s Party 105.3 and his two singles Playin On The Radio and Red Light-Green Light both begin to get national air play Nov.2006. During that summer of 2006 Red Light-Green Light was receiving rotation radio play on Dublin, Ireland’s KISS FM and was charted in the top 100 in the British Isles.
4. D. A. does Nashville tour headlining the Tennessee State Fair and Music Festival and performs shows at the ever popular Tootsies Orchid Sept.2006.
5. Spring 2008, performing at Johnny Utah’s in Rockefeller Center in New York City.
** D. A.’s 2008 touring will include shows in Nashville, Tennessee, and Mobile, Alabama.