Cooley’s recorded music has received critical acclaim and international airplay from numerous publications, radio and television.  Along with “River Road,” he has self-produced multiple releases post-pandemic, including the full-length LP Forest - deemed “exquisite” by Songwriting Magazine (U.K).  Other recent solo releases include the upbeat The Circus Rolls ON EP, double singles “Voices / Black Moon” and “Dracula / Moonlit Words,” and “Stella Ray” a single described by Austin Chronicle as “pure fun, off kilter folk-pop.” His studio releases span back decades, including 2015’s Kings Highway - “an absolute triumph” (Daily Press), and 2020’s 50 Songs - an acoustic anthology.  “He’s one hit away from radio stardom,” wrote Billboard critic Jeff Miller.

Shane Cooley grew up in Lancaster, Virginia - the son of a high school principal and a wildlife magazine writer.  His father, also a musician, introduced him to several instruments at a young age. After penning a song inspired by 9/11 at age 14, Cooley raised funds for the Red Cross relief fund.  The experience of helping others through his song sparked a life-long pursuit of music and songwriting.  After earning a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature at The College of William & Mary, he hit the road, touring both the United States and Europe.  Cooley then spent the greater part of a decade living in the music hub of Austin, TX, where he still often hangs his hat.  He later returned to Virginia, where he now has his home studio, Cooleyland.  He regularly travels for his live performances.

Shane Cooley hosts weekly livestreams on his Facebook page with his father, Jack on drums - a weekly tradition that has gone on for five years on Wednesday nights.  More information on his music can be found at shanecooley.com. 10/2/25