I am so pleased to announce that Jake and I are joining forces and getting into the gig hosting trade where we live in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. We’re calling the event series ‘Tor Bookings’ to match Jake’s label Tor Press and because I do like a good pun. We are fortunate enough to have access to […]
Read More… from Tor Bookings, hosting our first show in Todmorden!
I love Monopoly Child Star Searchers and Manchester is probably my favourite city in the summer time so I’m chuffed to be playing at this gig in the middle of August… Nick Mitchell is an amazing guitar player as well = all good. For the record, I’m NOT going to be reading, stoned, straight from […]
Read More… from Sophie Cooper Band gig supporting Monopoly Child Star Searchers in Manchester
Hi guys, I’ve been off work this week and had a lovely time sorting the house out, walking up very cold hills, barbecuing, drinking cocktails and seeing friends. Music wise, I’ve been writing a new song and did a bit of trombone on one of Jake’s new pieces which sounds ace! I’ve also had a bit […]
I’m playing a gig in Manchester on the 18th October supporting the one and only Duane Pitre! So, so, so, happy about this. I met Duane (lovely bloke!) when I played trombone in his drone ensemble a couple of times a few years ago and it’s a real privilege to share a stage once again. Details […]
If you like small, crazy pop songs recorded onto 4-track tape in a bedsit in Finsbury Park then this is the release for you. Jake at Tor Press has knocked up 20 of these CDRs with a freshly screen printed cover for me to sell. It’s a reissue of a self-released CDR I made in […]
Just a few bits and bobs to share. Firstly, thanks to everyone who came to my clothes swap the other day. It went really well! Had a load of lovely people show up, got some great new clothes and donated a lot of stuff to charity so all in all, very happy. Here’s me at […]
Poster by the incredible Jake Blanchard. […]
Read More… from Hebden Bridge gig, Jake Blanchard poster arts!
Proper excited to be playing this gig. The venue is so wonderful. I saw Colin Potter play there last month so I have proof. Bridget is one of my very favourite musicians so I’m always happy to watch her play. Plus Pascal Nichols and Joincey are both on the bill… basically, if I wasn’t playing, […]
Come one come all! Me and Bridget Hayden have organised this event to take place on the 18th May in Todmorden. REALLY looking forward to it. We’re going have cake and cocktails on sale, DJ some great music, and everyone gets to take home some new clothes = best day ever. Donations on the door. All proceeds […]
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Chuffed to be playing this one: Sunday 26th May The Family Elan and guests The Family Elan – Bradford world psych Cian Nugent and The Cosmos – Irish free-wheeling psych jams Sophie Cooper – Spaced out noise-pop from Todmorden via Stoke at The New Beehive Inn, 169-171 Westgate. BD1 3AA. 7pm – 10pm. FREE Website for Threadfest: http://www.bradfordthreadfest.com/ […]