Danny and Michelle Jerabek help Neenah's Lakeview Students Broaden Their Musical Horizons

Appleton Post Crescent - October 2009

Lauren had not heard anyone rock out with a button accordion or a washboard, however, until she witnessed Danny and Michelle Jerabek in action Wednesday.

"They kind of sounded different to me, and I liked it," Lauren said.

The Jerabeks are the husband-and-wife team leading Copper Box, a high-energy band from Oshkosh whose sound has been dubbed squeezebox rock.

The duo introduced different instruments and musical genres to Lauren and 360 other students at Lakeview Elementary School during two miniconcerts.

The performances were sponsored by the Lakeview Parent more »

The Hype Machine--Copper Box

The Hype Machine - March 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 in Milwaukee, WI

Journal Sentinel - January 2009

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 »

Interview with Copper Box

Indie Music Stop - October 2008

Indie Music Stop by C.W. Ross

Interview with Copper Box: 

Go to www.indiemusicstop.com to read the interview on the November 2008 issue.

 

"If you are looking for some original sounding music, then do I have the band for you!"  To read MORE... go to www.indiemusicstop.com .

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Copper Box...

The Northwestern: Weekend Section - October 2008

...Rocking with favorite Oshkosh sounds tonight...cruise into the staple downtown joint to catch dynamic "swamp rock" foursome, Copper Box light up the stage with foot-stomping grooves like "Tijuana" and "Hey Baby, Que Paso."

Boasting contagious beats and catchy lyrics, Copper Box comes pocketing originals off April 2008 release "Need a Little Squeezin'" and a slew of favorites from earlier albums like "Backyard Party..."

 

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CD Review by Wildy's World

Wildy's World - July 2008

• Review by Wildy's World on Jul 02, 2008

  Rating

  4 (Really Like Them)

  Comments

  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 more »

CD Review by Indie Music Sampler Podcast

Indie Music Sampler Podcast - July 2008

• Review by Indie Music Sampler Podcast on Jul 01, 2008

  Rating

  4 (Really Like Them)

  Comments

  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.

  Podcast Rating

  Definitely - Will add this track to a future podcast

  Web Mention

  http://indiemusicsampler.com/2008/06/27/ims-102/

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CD Review by Ed's Mixed Bag

Ed's Mixed Bag - June 2008

• Review by Eds Mixed Bag on Jun 28, 2008

  Rating

  5 (Love Them!)

  Comments

  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

  Web Mention

  http://www.edsmixedbag.com

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CD Review by Mondo Blu

Mondo Blu - June 2008

• Review by Mondo Blu on Jun 19, 2008

  Rating

  4 (Really Like Them)

  Description

  Boisterous, Carefree, Cheerful, Confident, Earthy, Elegant, Energetic, Freewheeling, Fun, Lively, Party, Stylish, Fun

  Comments

  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 more »

CD Review by Indie Music Stop

Indie Music Stop - June 2008

• Review by Indie Music Stop on Jun 18, 2008

  Rating

  5 (Love Them!)

  Description

  Energetic, Fun, Lively

  Comments

  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

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Copper Box comes alive in latest CD

Scene - May 2008

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 »

2008 WAMI Award Nominees

Shepherd Express - April 2008

The nominees are in

By Shepherd Express Staff

Group: Hindsight; Bellevue Suite; Molitor; Skillet; Northern Room.

Solo Artist/Performer: Ronnie Nyles; Greg Waters; Tom Vollman; Ryan McIntyre; Peter Mulvey.

CD: “Fahrenheit 420”, Fahrenheit 420; “Country Rock Star”, Tracy Stefans; “Little Bird”, Cory Chisel and The Wandering Sons; “Civil War”, Fever Marlene; “Tell Me Why”, Alex Wilson.

Female Vocalist: Chrissie Dzioba; Ronnie Nyles; Annie Denison; Deirdre Fellner; Debbie Johnson; Lisa Hannon.Male Vocalist: Michael Wendland; Lamont Richardson; Michael Sean; Corey Chisel; A.J. Laird.

New Group/Artist: House Blend; The Buskers; Greg Waters and The Broad Street Boogie; Twelve.Ounce.Prophet; Grey Leaf.
Song: "Barbaro”, Deb Lopez and Ronnie Nyles; “Violet”, Fahrenheit 420; more »

Culture Bin: Swamp Rock at the Grand

City Pages - February 2007

The crazy music of Copper Box stomps through two very different venues. Apparently the accordion is one mean party instrument. Seriously.

Four generations of accordion players resulted in the family affair that is Copper Box, one of the hottest and most popular bands in Wisconsin---which is led by the accordion player.

Danny Jerabek found the instrument as a young boy. Today, years later, his penchant for playing has Copper Box being chosen to open for a wide range of national acts swinging through Wisconsin.

When the Oshkosh-based quartet appears at the Grand Theater Wednesday, Feb. 7, they're opening for the nationally recognized rock-country more »

Valley Sounds from the Oshkosh Weekend

The Northwestern - January 2007

"Won't You Love Me Like That," by Copper Box:

Why it's cool? How would you even classify this band? Rock? Zydeco? Polka? We have no idea. All we know is that this Oshkosh band makes really good music.

How to get it? This song is on the band's new album, "Backyard Party," which for now you can buy at Copper Box shows. Look for it wider distribution in the near future.

More about the band: www.copperboxsite.com, www.myspace.com/copperboxband

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Night cools, Riverfest heats up

Watertown Daily Times - August 2006

After several days where thermometers hovered around the 100-degree mark, Mother Nature gave the city a break as the 20th annual Riverfest celebration kicked off Thursday night with clear skies, cool temperatures and a rousing performance by the recently reunited country band Little Texas.

You know what? It has been hot everywhere we have gone so this is awesome, said Porter Howell, lead vocals and guitar player for Little Texas. Awesome night, beautiful weather and a beautiful little town with a river you got here.

The festival was kicked off with the Cajun music of Copper Box, and although the grassy area more »

Making The Video

The Northwestern: LifeStyle section - April 2005

[photo]Michelle Jerabek and her Copper Box band-mates Dave Jerabek, back left, Dan Jerabek, Nate Grier and drummer Jeff Roblee, make their first music video "Finally Found You" at the Algoma Club last Monday. At top [photo], Tim Kolb, Marc Stevens and Tony Mata film the video. EXCITEMENT SURROUNDS FIRST COPPER BOX MUSIC VIDEO Flip on MTV, and you just might catch a glimpse of Usher or 50 Cent documenting the filming process in "Making the Video." Had you wandered into the Algoma Club last Monday, you would have seen local band Copper Box doing the exact same thing. And just like the television more »

The Original "Accordion Swamp Rock"

Neenah-Menasha Independent News: Steppin' Out - January 2005

If you're looking for a band with a different style and sound, you've got to check out Copper Box. They define themselves as "accordion swamp rock" and it's right on the button. The band, Copper Box, consists of Nate Grier, guitars; Jeff Roblee, drums; Dave Jerabek, bass guitar & tuba; Michelle Jerabek, lead vocals/saxophones/percussion; and Dan Jerabek, lead vocals/button accordion/trumpet. "Copper Box" got it's name from the "BOX" in 'button box'- the defining sound of the band and the "Copper" is what it cost to keep a band going..."every last copper penny and every last inch of emotion/motivation." Sometimes, you gotta dig more »

Diverse mix of influences leads to wider audience

Post-Crescent - September 2004

Diversity is key to the five-piece Oshkosh band Copper Box. ?We all come from pretty different backgrounds and everyone brings those influences with them,? said Michelle Jerabek, who co-leads the band with her husband, Danny. Copper Box performs tonight at Tom?s Garage in Appleton with The Wandering Sons. Both Danny and Michelle got their start in polka music. Along with Dan's brother Dave, and their first band, Kick, was known for playing high-energy polka. But a couple years ago the band decided to break on through to a wider audience by changing its name to Copper Box and diversifying its sound, incorporating the various more »

Only 50 years and Oshkosh is Still Rocking

The Northwestern - July 2004

Five decades of rock in Oshkosh and beyond:

Fifty years ago 19-year-old Elvis Presley walked into Sun Records in Memphis and recorded a rhythm and blues song written by Arthur Crudup.

"That's Alright Mama," not only went on to launch the career of the man who would be "The King" but is also being comemorated as the birth of the musical genre known as rock'n'roll...

Wisconsin has contributed such rock legends as Les Paul, Steve Miller and Jerry Harrison. Even Oshkosh has left its mark on rock music....

While it's not likely that Oshkosh will ever regain its musical glory from the era of more »

MIDEM 2004 Conference

PEAK ENTERTAINMENT - January 2004

Copper Box will be 1 of 15 artists from the USA that will be represented by PEAK Entertainment in Cannes, France at the MIDEM 2004 Conference at the end of January. more »

Copper Box--Roots

The Scene - October 2003

The latest CD from the Oshkosh-based band, Copper Box is the most pleasantly engaging music I have heard in a long time. Roots offers a wholesome rush as refreshing as a cool spring breeze bloqing new life into a stuffy room. Copper Box's music is a mix of zydeco and roots rock with a dash of polka. The band's signature is found in the strong but smooth vocals of Danny and Michelle Jerabek, along with Danny's vibrant work with the accordion. The band plays with a relaxed, down-to-earth tightness that invites the listener to join in the fun. The rhythm section more »