For Immediate Release
THE COOPER BROTHERS
Rock & Roll Cowboys Back In The Saddle
Special Guest
BECKY ABBOTT
BARRYMORE’S MUSIC HALL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Ottawa, ON – The one and only Cooper Brothers are back together to perform at Barrymore’s Music Hall with special guest Becky Abbott on Friday, February 8th at 8:00 Pm.
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Sultry up and coming Ottawa singer, Becky Abbott opens the show and will unveil her new rock band for their debut performance. Abbott, a member of Juno-nominated blues/rocker David Gogo’s band for the past few years, just returned from touring with Gogo in Europe. The trip included a stop in London, UK to perform a live session for BBC Radio 2 that is set for national broadcast in January. The band had the pleasure of recording the session at the BBC’s famous Maida Vale Studio 3, where such legends as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who and The Rolling Stones have recorded over the years. Becky is also confirmed to do some songwriting for her debut Cd with Tom Wilson (Junkhouse/Blackie & The Rodeo Kings) early in the new year.
Don’t miss the chance to see the legendary Cooper Brothers and a young star on the rise in action together at Barrymore’s Music Hall!!
For the latest on The Cooper Brothers, check out http://www.thecooperbrothers.com
For information on Becky Abbott see http://www.myspace.com/beckyabbottmusic
Tickets on Sale Now!!
Tickets available by calling 1-888-222-6608, on line at http://www.ticketweb.ca, Barrymore’s Box Office (613-233-0307) and both Compact Music locations (613-233-8922)
Formed in the early seventies, The Cooper Brothers (Brothers Brian and Dick) are best known as one of Canada’s premier country rock bands. From their humble beginnings in Ottawa in the early 70’s, to touring with such legends as The Allman Brothers, the band’s eclectic blend of rock, country and rhythm and blues has cemented their place in the annals of popular music.
Signed to the legendary Capricorn Records in 1978, The Cooper Brothers gained international attention and toured with such renowned acts as the Doobie Brothers, Joe Cocker and Charlie Daniels amongst many others. Their debut release, simply titled “The Cooper Brothers” garnered rave reviews right across the U.S., inspiring a radio DJ in Atlanta to say “Hot damn! The Eagles are dead…..long live the Cooper Brothers.”
With such classic hits as “The Dream Never Dies”, “Rock and Roll Cowboys”, “Show Some Emotion” and “I’ll Know Her When I See Her”, The Cooper Brothers took command of the radio airways throughout North America, with three singles cracking Billboard’s Hot 100. “The Dream Never Dies” went on to become one of the most played songs on U.S. radio in 1980 and earned an ASCAP Award as such. At home in Canada, the band was voted “Best New Group” in 1978, “Best MOR Group” in 1979 and “Best Overall Group” in 1980 by the Canadian Contemporary Music Programmers.
The Cooper Brothers new “Best Of” Cd including all of their hits and some lesser known gems was released last year on Pacemaker Records/EMI to great response and enthusiasm from fans and media alike.
The current line up sees Brian and Dick Cooper joined by their friend and former producer Les Emmerson (Five Man Electrical Band) on guitar and vocals, Steve Hollingsworth (Kim Mitchell) on drums and vocals, keyboardist Ed Bim and Brian Sim on guitar and vocals.
“…rich, textured harmonies and infectious melodies” – Billboard Magazine
“…a rare, intelligent, diverse blending of pop and country music that rivals The Beatles and the Buffalo Springfield in imagination and creativity.”
– Atlanta Gazette
“Their soaring harmonies and hard driving but very melodic country flavored rock quickly earned them the tag: Canada’s answer to The Eagles.”
– Montreal Gazette