David Shawn Cook Perspective on Faith & Children

David Shawn Cook's lyrics speak volumes about his life's struggles and the power of God's grace. Through his music, he reminds us that no matter our past mistakes, there's always hope for a better future. Join him on his spiritual journey and discover the transformative power of faith. #HopeAndGrace, #Faith&Children, #StopChildSexTrafficking

I am an ordiary guy who has been extroidinarily blessed. I came from a small town in Indiana, Rolling Prairie. If you miss the flashing light, you've gone passed it. I grew up with singing lessons, school choir, swing choir, and some high school bands. I knew one thing for sure when I was young. I loved music. So, when school was over, me and some guys moved to Boston, MA to see if we could make a dream hapen. For thirteen years we paid our dues in all the best clubs, venues, and colleges up and down the east coast, but the record deal never materialied. Don't get me wrong, The band had a huge following and was on all the college and major rock radio stations in and around Boston and New Hampshire. The record deal was certainly there but after etensive negotiations with Columbia and Casablanca records, the band declined to ever sign. Why, artistic control. Both labels wanted 51% of the band and artistic control which would give them th poser to tell us what to write, how to dress and all of it. To put it simply, that just wasn't us. So, we walked away. Eventually, the band split up and life happened. Marriage, kids and corporate america. But I wasn't through making music. Sure, I stopped for a number of years but the draw of it was in my blood and I couldn't go on without it. So, in 2015, I went to work only this time it was Christian Rock instead of 80's Power Pop. 

There's a whle lot more to the story and you can find out more by signing up for my mailing list. You can do that here: https://davidshawncook.me/streaming.

Pardon me - but sitting on a toilet. It may sound silly. Some people keep magazines in their bathroom. I keep a guitar, and have my phone near by just in case I come with something while doing other business.

First, I want people to know it's authentic. I'm not playing games here. I am who i say i am and I've been through a lot. I know what it's like to be rejected, beaten down, abandoned, and without hope. If not, for my God whom I did not have a good relationship with at the time, I wouldn't be here today. It's that simple. 

I like doing live streams and more down to earth showcases where the audience is smaller but the atmosphere is more intimate. I want to get to know my people. I want that relationship. It keeps me going and people are important to me.