California brought us the Grateful Dead, Vermont brought us Phish, Colorado brought us String Cheese Incident, Florida is bringing us Cope.
Cope is the brainchild of Kenny and Dennis Stadelman, two brothers from Akron, Ohio, who formed one of Florida’s most sought-after jam bands. Joined by Dave Gerulat on Drums and Vocals and Juanjamon on saxophone, keys, and vocals, these exceptionally talented musicians drew together a fan base who have become a tight-knit family of friends, fans, and fellow music aficionados across the nation.
Cope's intricate arrangements lay the foundation for Dennis Stadelman's electrifying guitar solos seamlessly woven together with Juanjamon's screaming saxophone and powerful keyboard melodies. Kenny Stadelman's deep-groove bass lines form the backbone of the band's sound and Dave Gerulat's dynamic drumming propels the music to euphoric heights.
United by their love of good times and a unique blend of psychedelic funk, jazz-reggae fusion, and electro-grass, Cope carved a path onto festival stages and into prime headlining slots, leaving audiences spellbound with their intelligent originals and relentless jams.
Cope is more than just a collection of extraordinary musicians—they are a force of nature in the Florida scene. They have been hailed as the "Undisputed Jam Kings of Tampa Bay." Where Cope is on the bill the Cope family turns up. And this could be the best night that we ever had!
