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Shane Cooley is a 19 year old rock singer/songwriter who is on a nonstop road to success. For the past five years, Shane has performed his library of over 150 original songs in many venues, from large festivals attracting 75,000 people, to intimate songwriter showcases, up and down the East Coast. His recording career includes 5 home-recorded and 4 studio CD's that have received a great deal of radio airplay from local stations to XM Satellite Radio. One song, "Don't Want to Be in the City Tonight" was featured on the IFC show "The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman." Shane is a freshman at the College of William and Mary. Recently he formed a rock trio, Shane Cooley and the Aviators, with fellow students Christian Amonson and Will Murphy. The band has gained immense popularity at the W&M campus and is booking for the college circuit. They just finished their debut, self-titled demo, recorded by Stewart Myers (Jason Mraz, Mandy Moore, Lifehouse). Shane also uses his music career to help in the community as well as be a mentor. The past two years, Shane has created his own charity drive and worked with 105.5 WRAR FM. The "CDs For Christmas Drive" collected CD's and CD players that were donated to needy children during the holidays, this helped to expose them to all genres of music. In the wake of September 11, 2001, Shane dedicated a song he wrote, "Live On USA", to raise money for the Red Cross Relief Fund of America. For a young artist, Shane Cooley has developed a strong resume' as an experienced artist. Shane Cooley and the Aviators have will to go as far as he can, and the talent to get there.