Coles Whalen

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 played over 600 shows in the US and Canada, released 2 follow up full length records and sold more than 10,000 CDs out of the back of that truck before landing back in her home town of Denver, CO in early 2009.

Not slowing down, Whalen added a band into the mix and continued conquering the road. She appeared at Hip Hop super star Akon’s Hitlab Showcase in Montreal, Canada and in support of Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Paula Cole, The John Butler Trio, Rufus Wainwright, Reckless Kelly and others.

“The Whistle Stop Road Record,” Whalen’s 3rd full length record was released in Oct 2009 and is enjoying strong regional radio play in 2nd and 3rd string country and AAA markets.

2010 looks promising for this young songwriter as she begins recording her 4th CD in Nashville, TN with producer Michael Flanders (Casey Chambers, Mitsy Dawn) and appearances with Joan Jett and En Vogue already confirmed.

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.