"The Other Side: Music from East Nashville"--a benefit compilation for the Martha O'Bryan Center, featuring Todd Snider, Matthew Ryan, Chely Wright, Paul Burch, Tim Carroll, and more. website
"one of the best young songwriters in Nashville..." --Grayson Currin
"From the first measure, you hear the unmistakable sound of the pure and uncompromised spirit of an artist who just wants to sing what’s in his heart. And it rocks you right down to your soul..."--Puremusic.com
"Cockrell’s gotta be the guy who found that perfect pop sensibility Paul Simon seems to have lost somewhere along the way. But that’s not the only thing that makes Cockrell’s music so affecting (his recent, faith-focused To Be Loved EP, in particular).
Cockrell layers that gorgeously innate sense into folk- and Americana-pop songs that keep a rustic honesty despite being fleshed and lush and haunting, like gingham dresses trimmed in lace.
It comes across, maybe, via the strength of Cockrell’s voice: It’s controlled and warm, but the edges break subtly and never with affect, like a guy who really inhabits the meaning in his words.
The words: "Truth will keep on shining, like a morning sun, brighter than troubled winds can blow/ And if you lose your vision, you can use my eyes to see just where it is you need to go." — ’Pride (Won’t Get Us Where We’re Going)’ "
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I love music. It does something to me that’s unfair. It knows the corners I walk around, and when I’m least expecting a confrontation music throws its punches. Music confronts me. I grew up in church because my Dad was and is a preacher. Both my brothers are too. It’s basically the family business. I suppose I’m preaching just the same. However, when I was young and sitting in my fourth Sunday service for the day (no easy proposition for a young boy with a chronic case of ants-in-the-pants) the music would start to play and the effect was profound.
Music has always had its hand around my throat. I started playing guitar when I was out of college because I finally realized it was indeed a possibility and that I was tortured without doing so. I haven’t quit since then and I don’t suppose I will anytime soon. I have recently moved to Nashville, where I have found many like-minded souls who believe there is still music to be made, songs to be written, and truth to be told.
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Hi Thad, thanks a lot for the friendship. Great to be added to such a wonderful singer and songwriter. There's great music on your page, lots of new inspiration. In some ways we got the same roots. Maybe you got the time to listen to some of my songs. For example “Freedom fighter” which won the international songwriter contest “Comprosers" (Los Angeles/Maastricht 2008). Think you like it. Hope to see you some day in Germany or maybe in Nashville .. who knows??? All the best for you and all your friends ... Shiregreen from Germany
Hi Thad, If you ever need an opening act, Im looking for someone to hook up with. Its hard to make a tour when you live on a small island in the pacific, let me know.... it would be fun, Peace and aloha, Poni Brendan
The show last night was absolutly amazing; you have an incredable passion about you! Next time you come to town, you got a sold ticket right here! Thank you again!! <3
Are we related? Where is your family from. I really enjoy your music. I think your music lets the listener have their own interpretation of the lyrics. That is what makes a good song writer.
