Cooter and The Coprolites

Chuck Cosson writes songs from experience, rooted in the richness of American music (and its British interpreters), and reflecting a life lived on both coasts.  Rock, punk, rockabilly, Americana, blues, country, soul, all with the worn vintage vibe of comfortable jeans and boots, and the lyrics of an amateur philosopher and theologian.

His latest record "Gilman Town Hall" defies genre, with something for fans of:  Outlaw Country, Boogie/Blues Rock, Whimsical Americana, Psychedelic Jams, Lounge Jazz, Traditional Country, and 90's Alternative, just to pick a few.  Produced by Issaquah's Tyler Mays, with drums by Jason Edwards and William Sage, Jesse Gallaway on bass, guitar, and mandolin, Martin Budde on Guitar, Peter Adams on keys, Cliff Colon on sax, and Emily Jarmes on vocals.  Singles "Ghosts" and "That'll Do Ya" are streaming now; full album drops Sept 2025.

The 2022 debut collection "Goodbye Cougar Mountain" features the anthemic "Friends Don't Lie" and lilting country-rock tune "Memories," plus the hip-shaking blues rock number "Roadside Assistance."  Featuring  maestros James Howard, Andrew Cloutier, Peter Adams, Tor Dietrichson, and Tela Moss, the collection showcases music with depth and variety, but never leaves its roots far behind.   Both albums were engineered by Tyler Mays and mastered by Rachel Field at Resonant Mastering, Seattle, WA.

Chuck grew up in a home with a solid mix of lawyerly pragmatism and creative inspiration, learning guitar and piano, and writing unduly profound poetry.  Maturation can be hard on the knees and the eyesight, but it's good for art and this first collection reveals that seasoning, as does the insightful banter (and occasional off-color joke) accompanying Chuck's live performances.

Check out the Cooter and the Coprolites releases "Gilman Town Hall" and "Goodbye Cougar Mountain" on your favorite streaming platform, and sign up for the mailing list for news, inspirational aphorisms, and performance dates.