Artist description Hello, and welcome to the world of Coop. Coop is a five piece band from Brenham,TX (between Houston,TX & Austin,TX on US290). Their style of music is cutting edge alternative rock that leaves the listener on the edge of their seat.

Music Style Alternative Rock

Musical Influences Doors, Pearl Jam, Counting Crows

Similar Artists Pearl Jam, Creed, Doors

Artist History Coop has been together for about two years, but certainly a fast two years. After being together for less than six months the band recorded and released their first c.d. "Better without ‘em". The album did well in the surrounding areas and now they are working on their second full-length album to be released nation-wide. Coop has been broadcast on two local Houston television shows and has headlined several Matagorda beach parties sponsored by Budweiser of El Campo or Dr.Pepper of Brenham. And with a radio play list that includes over thirty stations in five states (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas), who knows what the future will bring the boys.

Group Members The band consists Jake Schaper, 23 on vocals he draws his inspiration from bands such as The Doors, Counting Crows and The Lemonheads. Now we have Donnie Thompson on guitars Donnie 20 who is more fond of a punk sound. And finally we come to Philp Haney 22, on drums, he is heavily influenced by The Dave Matthews Band, The Refreshments and jazz drummers in general.

Instruments Lead guitar, electric lead, acustic lead, electric rhythmn, acustic rhythmn, keyboard, drums.

Albums Better Without 'Em

Additional Info New CD due late '00

Location Brenham, Texas - USA

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