From Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI to Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA to Westfest in West, TX, Copper Box keeps the crowd hopping and the tent rocking with their unique blend of styles often described as "squeeze box rock" or, if you will, "polka-rock-Zydeco."

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:
Copper Box has received multiple WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) nominations.

The band was selected to film a special music video for Sony for presentation at the National Association of Broadcasting (NAB) event held in Las Vegas, NV.  In 2007, a video clip of Copper Box was selected for an American Band commercial by the producers of American Idol.

Copper Box has released three critically acclaimed CD's: Roots (2003); Sunny Days (2005) and Backyard Party, released in late 2006.  They are currently putting the finishing touches on a highly anticipated fourth CD that will be released in early 2008.

Copper Box shared the main stages with Little Big Town, W.C. Clark, Peter Frampton, Buckwheat Zydeco, Little Feat, America, The Little River Band, Little Texas, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Brave Combo, Hunter Hayes, David Lee Murphy, The Radiators, Marcia Ball, The Guess Who, C.J. Chenier, and many others.

Copper Box front man, Danny Jerabek, has been called "the Jimi Hendrix of the accordion," and has been featured on national television several times.

He received his first 3-row button accordion, commonly referred to as the "button box," from his grandfather when he was 9 years of age.

Inspired by his grandfather to learn Czech and German songs and later inspired by Don Cialkoszewski and the great Steve "Esteban" Jordan, and by a love for a diverse range of music from jazz to rock and everything in between, he has made a name for himself in the world of accordion greats.

Danny shares vocals with his other half, Michelle Jerabek (saxophones, guitar, flute, vocals).  Michelle's distinctive vocals have been compared to legendary vocalists Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt.

The rhythm section consists of Kevin Junemann (bass) and Jason Van Ryzin (drums).

To learn more about Copper Box, click here for their website..

Season Underwriter:

The Swiss Colony

Season Media Underwriters:

BIG Radio - Green County Broadcasting
Monroe Publishing, LLC

Additional Underwriting by:

AMCORE Bank
Jeff and Chris Antos
Paul and Sue Barrett
Pete Guenther and Barb Woodriff
Monroe Noon Optimists
Monroe Women's Club
Henry and Adair Najat
Dr. Scott Patterson
Precision Drive & Control
Peg Stiles
Deb Thompson
Bob and Gaida Vickerman
Wisconsin Community Bank

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