Page 7 - NOVDEC 2023 ION Indie Magazine

Carra “Mamma Coal” Stasney
is a country singer-songwriter born
and raised near Detroit, Michigan,
and now based in the Grand Canyon
State of Arizona. During our shoot,
she was super cool, chill, and
relaxed.

As a seasoned country artist, she’s
had many photo sessions under her
belt. What I learned about Mamma
Coal, per her website is, Mamma
Coal is a hard gigging country
musician and mother of two in Tucson,
Arizona. She writes songs meant to
move people, both emotionally and
physically.

She has been particularly inspired by
Tucson's country dance community.
Her upcoming album “Dance Hall
Crush” is out now and is a collection
of original western dance songs
including two-step, waltz, west-coast
swing, and line dances. Her songs
“Lead Her On” and “Ghost Town Get
Down” are clear demonstrations of
the artistry and skill she and her band
bring to the table -- and the dance
hall.

Our session was done at Trail Dust
Town at which she told me that she
gigs there from time to time. Our
conversation was fun, as her journey
is an interesting one. And in her own
words…here is Mamma Coal!