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Brad Cole is an acclaimed Americana songwriter and performer known for weaving folk storytelling with jazz, soul, and Bossa Nova textures. Based in the bustling New York and Chicago scenes, he leads the Bossa Blue collective and has built a reputation for intimate, compelling live performances. Through a blend of vintage warmth and modern sensibilities, Brad crafts songs that resonate with listeners across genres.

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Here you'll find a concise biography, a complete look at his discography from earliest to latest, and upcoming tour information. We’ve got you covered—secure your seats and time your visit to his shows with ease.

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Brad Cole’s career highlights include prestigious regional finalist placements, multiple songwriting contest recognitions, and a Lincoln Center finalist honor. His music is accessible on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, and through Bandintown for tour alerts. For bookings and media, visit his official pages and follow his journey across live venues such as Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, NY and Colony Woodstock in Woodstock, NY. Date to be announced: keep an eye on tour schedules for the latest getters and events.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Brad Cole

  • Genre/style: Americana/folk with jazz, soul, and Bossa Nova influences; active in New York/Chicago scenes and lead for the Bossa Blue collective.
  • Complete discography (most recent first): Songs from the Moon (2021, Self-published), Lay It Down (2016, Hey Man! Records), Icebreaker (2013, label not listed), Down the Line (2012, Cd Baby Inc), Exile (2010, Independent), Highway 200 (2008, Independent).
  • Top singles (most recent first): Hold Me in Your Arms Tonight (2024), Hits Me Like Lightning (2023), Cab's Ride (2021), What If Love Was Perfect (2021), The Black Wind (2021), Honore' (2021), Only Color from Now On (2021), Taken by the Glow (2021), Oh Chicago (2017), Pause (2014).
  • Major awards/achievements: 2012 Mountain Stage NewSong Regional Finalist; 2012 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist; 2012 NERFA Quad Showcase; 2012 Great American Songwriting Contest finalist for Butterfly; 2011 Great Lakes Songwriting Competition top-10 finalist for Come Home; 2014 Kerrville Kerrville New Folk Finalist; 2015 Great American Song Contest WINNER; Lincoln Center Finalist (2016).
  • Social media and presence: active on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Bandsintown; official site and music pages provide bios, videos, and booking info.

The records

Brad Cole Discography

  • Songs from the Moon
    2021 · Self-published
  • Lay It Down
    2016 · Hey Man! Records
  • Icebreaker
    2013 · Independent
  • Down the Line
    2012 · Cd Baby Inc
  • Exile
    2010 · Independent
  • Highway 200
    2008 · Independent

The hits

Top Brad Cole Songs

  • Hold Me in Your Arms Tonight
    2024 · N/A
  • Hits Me Like Lightning
    2023 · N/A
  • Cab's Ride
    2021 · N/A
  • What If Love Was Perfect
    2021 · N/A
  • The Black Wind [Explicit]
    2021 · N/A
  • Honore'
    2021 · N/A
  • Only Color from Now On
    2021 · N/A
  • Taken by the Glow
    2021 · N/A
  • Oh Chicago
    2017 · N/A
  • Pause
    2014 · N/A

Brad Cole’s career highlights include prestigious regional finalist placements, multiple songwriting contest recognitions, and a Lincoln Center finalist honor. His music is accessible on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud, and through Bandintown for tour alerts. For bookings and media, visit his official pages and follow his journey across live venues such as Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon, NY and Colony Woodstock in Woodstock, NY. Date to be announced: keep an eye on tour schedules for the latest getters and events.

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