Biography
“soulful, powerful, straight from the heart”
-Monica Younge, Indie Music Reviews
COLES WHALEN knows how to jumpstart a music career, literally. After independently releasing an EP in 2005, she bought a pick-up truck and camper and never looked back. She toured constantly through the US and Canada, released 2 follow - up full length records, and sold more than 13,000 CDs right out of the back of her truck before landing back in her hometown of Denver, CO in early 2009.
Not slowing down, Whalen made frequent trips to Nashville, TN, immersing herself in the songwriting circles of music city, while continuing to conquer the road. She has appeared with Hip Hop super star Akon at his Hitlab Showcase in Montreal, Canada and opened for Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Paula Cole, The John Butler Trio, Rufus Wainwright, Reckless Kelly and others.
2012 looks promising for this young songwriter as she prepares to release her much anticipated 4th CD, recorded in Nashville – TN, with producer Michael Flanders.
Ricardo Baca, Pop Music Critic for The Denver Post wrote “Whalen delivers an absolutely great show, she left a lasting impression on me.” Come see for yourself.
DISCOGRAPHY:
I Wrote This for You (coming 2012)
The Whistle Stop Road Record 2009
Nothing is Too Much 2007
Gee Baby 2006
Coles Whalen: ep 2005
PRESS:
I am sitting here today with a true sense of the word talent. With a
voice that will knock your socks off and the musical talent that will
make you sway right there in your chair, she understands what it takes to make it.
- IndyConcerts.com
Whalen delivers an absolutely great show. She left a lasting impression on me.
- Ricardo Baca, The Denver Post
If you haven’t heard of singer-songwriter Coles Whalen, you will.
- Colorado Music Buzz
A glance at the life and times of this honey-voiced Nashville-via-Denver singer confirms Whalen has always been an unflinching romantic with an epic vision.
- The Omaha Reader
This girl is one of the best country performers out there right now, just under the radar- a great time to see an artist in my opinion.
- No Depression
Coles Whalen is one of the hardest working players in the scene
- Denver Westword
Coles Whalen has one of those unique voices that holds your ears captive.
- Uncommon Music
It’s truly inspirational to see an artist that possesses so many excellent qualities; she’s talented, approachable, and extremely loyal to her fans.
- Music Tyro
For lovers of good music, you can’t go wrong with anything by Coles Whalen that you can get your hands on. This record is going to be in my personal rotation for quite some time.
- Collected Sounds
Whalen maintains a rich consistency in her musical style, yet continues to evolve in her songwriting technique. Her lyrics are honest and powerful.
- Echo Magazine, Phoenix
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