Jeff Cohen

JEFF COHEN: Jeff Cohen is a distinguished, 6 time BMI Award winning, Grammy and CMT Award Nominated songwriter, producer, and publisher based in Nashville, Tennessee. His compositions have collectively sold over 25 million albums, featured in more than 100 film and television placements, and appeared in over 10 million video games.

Cohen’s songwriting prowess is evident in chart-topping hits like “Crazy for This Girl” by Evan and Jaron, “Postcard from Paris” by The Band Perry, “Holy Water” by Big & Rich, and BBC Radio 2 A-list hits for The Shires, including “Thousand Hallelujahs,” “Daddy’s Little Girl,” “Echo,” and “I See Stars.” His versatility has led to collaborations with a diverse array of artists, including Teitur, Sugarland, Josh Groban, Jake Bugg, Spin Doctors, Elles Bailey, The Wandering Hearts, First Time Flyers, Macy Gray, Nell Bryden, Mandy Moore, and many more. Cohen is also co-writer on  2018 UK Americana Song Of The Year Nominee “Endless Road”  by The Worry Dolls. Beyond the music charts, his work has enriched numerous television shows such as “Dawson’s Creek,” “One Tree Hill,” “The Simpsons,” “Saturday Night Live,” and the themes for “Paw Patrol.” and “Jack and Jill”.  His compositions have also graced films like “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” “Stuart Little 2,” “Aquamarine,” and “The Princess Diaries.”

Before fully immersing himself in songwriting, Cohen served as a music executive at BMI, where he played a pivotal role in the careers of talents like Jeff Buckley, Lisa Loeb, Joan Osborne, and Spin Doctors. He is also the founder and songwriter for the critically acclaimed band Pancho’s Lament.

In addition to his creative endeavors, Cohen is deeply involved in the songwriting community. He serves on the board of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and the Inspired Nation Foundation, founded by Kara DioGuardi. Cohen is also the co-founder of the Gotham Songwriters Festival, with all proceeds benefiting Opportunities For Youth Arts, reflecting his commitment to nurturing and advocating for young talent in the arts.

Cohen’s journey from a music executive to an award-winning songwriter underscores his enduring passion and significant influence in the music industry.

Doors open 7pm. Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!