Ray Cooper live at Chapel Sessions
Schedule
Sat Nov 15 2025 at 07:30 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
St. Edward's Church | Southampton, EN
About this Event
Ray Cooper, a.k.a. Chopper, is a story based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Sweden.
Previously with Oysterband, Ray decided to go solo in 2013. Since that time he has written, recorded and released 5 solo albums and completed over 40 tours in Europe, Canada, and the UK. On stage Ray sings and plays cello, guitar, mandolin, piano and harmonica.
Former bands included Amazorblades, 3 Mustaphas 3 and OK Jive as well as many session recordings with producers such as Steve Lillywhite, Martin Rushent, Joe Jackson, Phil Chevron, Edwin Starr and Pete Bellotte, before eventually hooking up with Oysterband with whom he toured in 27 countries, recorded 19 albums, and won many awards.
Ray's music straddles folk, americana, world, rock and the singer-songwriter tradition, drawing on his wide experience in all these areas, from playing ceilidh music or rocking out on festival stages with Oysterband, to playing Swedish folk music in the local Sörmland tradition where he lives.
Ray's fifth solo album 'Even For A Shadow', released in May 2024, was nominated for album of the year in the Folk and Singer-songwriter category for the German music critics prize. 'Preis Der Schallplatten Kritik'.
For more info. on Ray visit his various media outlets by clicking on links below:-
“Ray is one of those songsmiths who possesses the ability to really get inside the characters – his insights are penetrating – majestic, full-bodied, confidently widescreen in nature.” – fROOTS
Doors open 7pm, on stage 7.30pm, Real Ale/Wine bar & Tea/Coffee available from 6.30pm in Church Hall.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking next to the Hall, nearest train station Netley
What can I bring into the event?
We provide a bar and snacks are available so no personal food or drink please
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
email [email protected]
What's the refund policy?
We are a not for profit series of music sessions so don't normally operate a refund policy, however if you have extenuating circumstances which mean you can't get to the Session then email us and we'll let you know if we can refund or give you a free ticket to another Session.
Where is it happening?
St. Edward's Church, and Church Hall, Southampton, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 15.87
