SCOTT COOK

"He sings his heart and soul, and in doing so lets light flood into your own ... A good eye for imagery, a gentle human touch, a wry sense of humour, a whole lot of integrity, a warm, rugged voice ... Truly one of Woody Guthrie's children." -David Burke, RnR Magazine "Scott Cook's seventh 'love letter to the world' is all strings and beauty, a 12-song agnostic endorsement of love over fear. .. It doesn't condemn, it summons to one fire. *****"
-Fish Griwkowsky, The Edmonton Journal "One of Canada's most inspiring and imaginative storytellers ... beautifully written lyrics, intricate chordal patterns and a refreshing plain-spoken vocal clarity" -Maverick Country "As good a modern folkie as we have these days. A voice perfect for the genre. An understanding beyond the norm" -Frank Gutch, Jr., No Depression "Scott Cook has distilled his travels down into songs powered by a sharp eye for imagery, a healthy dose of humanity, and that unforgettable voice, that at the same time intones the rigors of the road and the most comfortable couch you have ever slept on." -David Francey 

A roots balladeer with a rare personal warmth, Alberta's Scott Cook has distilled the stories collected over thirteen years of near-incessant touring across Canada, the USA, the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere into straight-talking, keenly observant verse. He brings humour, a disarming honesty and a deep love of humanity to his songcraft and storytelling, whether accompanying himself with fingerstyle guitar and clawhammer banjo or backed by his acoustic trio the Second Chances. He has made his living as a troubadour since 2007, and independently released seven albums along the way. All the hard miles notwithstanding, he still believes that songs can change your life, and your life can change the world. 

More Performers