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March 27th, 2010

written by Andrew Wagner      Onmilwaukee.com staff writer

And the WAMI goes to ... polka?

Yup, the WAMI Awards -- the Wisconsin version of the Grammys -- will recognize the state's best polka artist at its annual awards ceremony next month in Appleton.

Last summer, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences dropped the Grammy award for Best Polka Album. The group made the decision in order to "ensure the awards process remains representative of the current musical landscape."

Wisconsin Area Music Industry President Lance Shellman says the addition reflects the state's rich polka heritage. In fact, it's the official state dance.

"There's more »

SXSW Music Conference:  March 2010

Heading down to Austin, TX in March to the SXSW Music Conference to represent Copper Box.  Looking forward to meeting a lot of new people and learning about the latest in music business.

Mad Toast Live in Madison, WI on Tuesday, Sept. 29th!  Join us at The Brink Lounge.

and from Waterfest 2009:

.... we’re long overdue in introducing you to Copper Box.

Straight outta Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and fronted by the husband-and-wife team of Danny and Michelle Jerabek, this band takes a lot of influences, tosses them into the blender and comes up with a distinctive sound. It’s mostly rock, Zydeco and polka, but there’s also some blues, country and Tejano.

The Jerabeks are veteran performers. Their considerable skills were honed in their families’ polka bands, which they joined as kids. Think of the accordian replacing the Hammond organ, yet sounding a bit like it, and you get an idea of Danny’s skills. Michelle plays more »

Copper Box

8pm Saturday, Shank Hall  $8

The accordion is perhaps one of the least-appreciated musical instruments.  Yet a guy as tough as James Ellroy (whose novels include ultra-hard-boiled classics like "L.A. Confidential") has an ear for it, and if you're living in Milwaukee, you're at least going to learn to tolerate it.

Copper Box makes this easy.  Hailing from Oshkosh, this group features Danny Jerabek, a true accordion virtuoso who translates the vivid physicality of the instrument into an idiomatic style that includes elements of rock, Zydeco, blues and (natch) polka.

His wife, Michelle Jerabek, sings with him and also plays flute, guitar more »

"...Copper Box makes this easy (to listen to the accordion).  Hailing from Oshkosh, this group features Danny Jerabek, a true accordion virtuoso who translates the vivid physicality of the instrument into an idiomatic style that includes elements of rock, Zydeco, blues and (natch) polka.

His wife, Michelle Jerabek, sings with him and also plays flute, guitar and sax.  With bassist Kevin Junemann and drummer Jason Van Ryzin, they swing from originals to unusual covers-including a Pink Floyd polka-with style and humor.

Copper Box's latest album is "Need a Little Squeezin' " -an agreeable sentiment.

-Jon M. Gilbertson, Special to the Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, more »

Michelle Jerabek was awarded at the 2008 WI Polka Hall of Fame banquet for the "Side Person of the Year."  (SEE PHOTOS in the PHOTO GALLERY)

"I would like to thank:

Copper Box --Danny, Jason & Kevin--for all your hard work and talent

Shaylee & Maria --(our daughters) for your love and for letting us do something that we love to do, even when it demands more out of all of us

Family -- for helping with babysitting and your love & support

Fans -- for listening, traveling to shows, and supporting Copper Box

Babysitters -- for being there for us and Shaylee & Maria

--without ALL of more »

Review by Wildy's World on Jul 02, 2008 - Rating - 4 (Really Like Them)

Copper Box - Need A Little Squeezin'
2008, Copper Box

If you want to know how to make a party go mad with delight, you start with the band. You can go the traditional straightforward rock route, but if you want to appeal to a broad array of attendees you've got to have some variety in the sound. So you take elements of Rock, Country, Zydeco, Pokla, Klezmer and even some Jethro Tull-inspired flute playing and you mix them up into more »

Review by Indie Music Sampler Podcast on Jul 01, 2008

Rating - 4 (Really Like Them)

I have to admit - it's not very often you'll hear an accordion on my program but this group is irresistible. "Need A Little Squeezin'" was featured on episode #102 of Indie Music Sampler. I love the way this group take a little from several genres and turns it into something you can't quite put your finger on.

Review by Eds Mixed Bag on Jun 28, 2008

Rating - 5 (Love Them!)

Copper Box;
It's out,!! episode #142 of the Ed's Mixed Bag podcast with your track, "Need A Little Squeezin' " & thanks for the excellent intro and ID. I'll be back here to Ariel to grab another track by you guys!! Thanks, again.

Podcast Rating - Definitely - Will add this track to a future podcast

Review by Mondo Blu on Jun 19, 2008

Rating - 4 (Really Like Them) - Boisterous, Carefree, Cheerful, Confident, Earthy, Elegant, Energetic, Freewheeling, Fun, Lively, Party, Stylish, Fun

Just finished listening to this CD and really enjoyed it. It covers so may different styles and it's also a lot of fun! Here are the tracks I'll be playing from this weekend 20/06:

NEED A LITTLE SQUEEZIN' - JAMBALAYA - GYPSY DANCER - HEY BABY, ¿QUÉ PASÓ? - TIJUANA - SCHTUMPFER'S CUMBIA - ZYDECO CHA CHA CHA - PLEASE PASS THE SCHNAPS - PURPLE BOA - REDHEADS HAVE MORE FUN - ZYDECO BOOGALOO more »

Review by Indie Music Stop on Jun 18, 2008

Rating - 5 (Love Them!) - Energetic, Fun, Lively

Hi Guys,

Great CD. I just got done reviewing it for on my site.

Here's the direct link to it:

http://cwonline.110mb.com/upb/upb2.2.1/viewtopic.php?id=37&t_id=1

I gave it a 9 out of 10. Really fun, refreshing, unique sounding music.

Thanks,

From,

C.W. Ross
Senior Writer
cw@indiemusicstop.com
Indie Music Stop
http://www.indiemusicstop.com

We'd like to welcome Ariel Publicity to the CBx promoting crew.  Ariel Publicity will be in charge of promoting the new CD, Need a Little Squeezin' via cyber PR (internet radio programs, ezines, etc.).  Welcome to the team!

Need a Little Squeezin', Copper Box

Copper Box knows how to get an audience grooving.  Once the Oshkosh-based band starts laying down its infectious groove, the dance floor is filled before youcan say, "Hey Baby, Que Paso."

It doesn't hurt that the husband-wife frontman/woman team of Danny and Michelle Jerabek are talented, enthusiastic multi-instrumental veterans of the stage, both having grown up in their respective families' polka bands.

Combine the Jerabeks with an equally talented and enthusiastic rhythm section in the form of Kevin Junemann on bass and precision stickman Jason Van Ryzin on drums, and you have a band that demands to more »

The NEW CD is out and available NOW!!  Buy it at a LIVE show

2) Snail Mail:  Send a check or money order made payable to Copper Box for $15 plus S&H ($3.00)  TOTAL: $18 and we'll send it to you direct within 7 business days.  Copper Box  PO Box 3966 Oshkosh, WI 59403.

OR buy a copy from the Copper Box store. Need a Little Squeezin'?  ---Polka-Rock-Zydeco ....an hour of music!  Get it in your collection.

Check out the video on NBC 26's website.

http://www.nbc26.com/today/17189496.html

CBx promoted their NEW CD---Need a Little Squeezin' 

RELEASE DATE SET: April 11th at LIVE SHOWS ONLY.

....that's the title of the new CD that will be in your hands in a few months.

If you'd like a little preview of "Need a Little Squeezin' " we'll be sending a mp3 sample to all of you on the mailing list soon.  Be sure you're on the e-mailing list!