We’ve partnered with Meep Records and artist Brittany Gould to create an extremely limited number of 7″ vinyl records, each paired with one-of-a-kind artwork.

Only 33 records will be cut. They will be released with a show on May 30th, 2013 at Deer Pile in Denver (8pm doors. 9pm opener tba. 10pm Ian Cooke solo set).

The record features two unreleased songs recorded during the Fortitude sessions: “Love Where You Live” and “Criminal” – neither are available for streaming or download anywhere.
As a bonus, the 7″ will include a bonus digital download of four cover songs.

The 7″s are individually cut by Meep Records using a vintage Presto K-8 lathe. They are clear vinyl, mono, and play at 33 1/3 rpm. They are individually cut rather than being made from a stamper so every record is unique. The artwork was hand-cut, assembled, and hand-numbered by Brittany Gould. Each cover is unique.
There will only be 33 records available. Of those, a very limited amount are available for pre-sale here: http://iancooke.bandcamp.com/album/limited-edition-record-release

In addition, Cooke will be selling his CDs, LP, and new shirts, available in nearly every color, shape, and style. Each is also one-of-a-kind.

http://wdet.org/shows/craig-fahle-show/episode/ian-cooke-performance/

Good interview, discussion of looping, and performance of ‘Fortitude’

from OpenAir/Colorado Public Radio:

Ian Cooke and 303 Choir meet, rehearse, and perform together in Stages, a 23-minute doc about musical collaboration. In this short doc, produced by Ray Trout and Ian O’Dougherty, 303 Choir (local singers aged 9 to 16) sing harmony with local cellist and songwriter Ian Cooke on his post-apocalyptic song “Rover” from his most recent album ‘Fortitude.’

Trout, a local media producer, and O’Dougherty, a local musician (Ian Cooke, Uphollow, Tauntaun, Eolian) and video editor, have been producing this doc since early 2012 with no budget, and will be offering downloads to try to fund more Stages docs.

The download includes an HD video file of the final performance, plus a 5-track EP featuring several versions of the song, documenting the evolution from demo to finale. The ‘pay-what-you-want’ download is available here  (  <——-  click the word “download” – down and to the left ).
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Recorded Live for Black in Bluhm Sessions, with drawings by Emi Brady. Please help our cause by donating (to the left or on this page), so that we can record more songs about dinosaurs!

Ian Cooke releases his song “The Race” as 3 mixes and 12 individual tracks.

-Download the seeds of this project in your choice of FLAC, 320k mp3, or other audio formats.
-Get 3 mixes of ‘The Race’ as well as the 12 individual tracks that it is built from.
-Play, Record, Manipulate, Mix, Remix. If you wish, send it back and we’ll add it back into the growing digital album.
-Lyrics/chords are included as .doc and .pdf files.

The song and its tracks can be downloaded for free or for a variable donation at iancooke.bandcamp.com

Download here and share with your friends!

Ian Cooke and band, post-Red Rocks.

Click for info on the show – This Friday. 7pm doors. Get there early!

Ian Cooke in the Underground Music Showcase:
11:00 PM on Thu, Jul 22 @ Hi-Dive (21+) before Paper Bird.
8:15 PM on Sun, Jul 25 @ Goodwill Parking Lot (All Ages) after Nathaniel Rateliff.
Click for info and to buy passes.