"From the first gutsy growl I was hooked as CocoLarosa spewed a melodic rant about his fellow shipyard workers and their tall tales on the Fraser River - his driving acoustic guitar chugging along like a diesel in the hull of a tug.
Some of CocoLarosa’s songs are like mini operas with mythical characters and dubious motives, and others are rapid pace political tirades of epic proportion."
- Russ Rosen, Artistic Director at Bez Arts Hub 2024
BIO
CocoLarosa is a surrey-based folk singer/songwriter known for his rhythmically bombastic and lyrically driven storytelling. His music explores themes of nostalgia, desperation, and sass, always speaking directly from the heart of his life experiences.
In July 2024, he was nominated for Folk/Roots Artist of the year by the Fraser Valley Music Awards, and also took home the FVMA people's choice award.
In June 2023, his song shoulders of Giants was voted number one in the Folk Singer/Songwriter category of the Reddit Grammy Awards.
CocoLarosa regularly performs at showcases and festivals across the lower mainland, enthralling audiences with his original music. Known for his passionate performances and high caliber lyricism, Coco's authentic narratives stir up emotion and resonate with people in all walks of life.
CocoLarosa speaks with Stephen Quinn on CBC Radio's The Early Edition, about playing Surrey's Fusion Festival, July 2024
CocoLarosa wins the Fan Vote Award at the Fraser Valley Music Awards, and is nominated for Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, 2024