Brian Copeland - lead vocals, guitar
Matt Burnett - keys, coolness
Jon Taubman - lead guitar, vocals
Ji Tanzer - drums, percussion
Robin Way - percussion
Influences
Neil Finn, John Mayer, KT Tunstall, INXS, Peter Gabriel, The Beatles, Squeeze, Lenny Kravitz, Guster, Elton John, David Bowie, The Police...
Founded in 2003, the Portland-based Brian Copeland Band (BCB) has been enjoying critical recognition and a growing reputation for leading the northwest’s pop music resurgence. Piloted by singer/songwriter Brian Copeland, the evolution of his latest project can be traced back through nearly fifteen years of on-stage success and partnerships with dozens of accomplished musicians. Most recently, Copeland is teaming up with world-class pianist, songwriter, and arranger Matt Burnett. Among Matt’s credits is recording work with multi-platinum artist Jim Brickman.
With some of the best regional talent on board, including Matt Burnett ..s, Robin Way (Barons in Trees) on percussion, Amelia Bierly ..o, and a rotating cast of instrumentalists, the Brian Copeland Band is back in the studio recording a new album slated for release later this year. As the current three-song demo shows, fans and music critics alike can count on an expertly orchestrated collection of songs that combine the warmth and refinement of classical strings with Burnett’s catchy piano hooks and Copeland’s powerful lead vocals. Recorded with award-winning engineer and producer Keith Sommers (Absinthe, Lowcraft, Phonochrome), the demo showcases not only superb musicianship, but Copeland’s production and songwriting chops as well.
BCB’s first album, Daffodil, met with instant success and was an obvious departure from the up-tempo funk jams Copeland had become known for as the force behind local favorites The Furleys and Pale Green Pants. Transitioning to a sexier, more sophisticated pop sound on their sophomore release, Velvet Crush, the band went on to win the regional finals of the Emergenza International Music Festival and secure a coveted main stage slot at The Bite of Oregon.
Portland’s premier nightlife television show, PDXposed had this to say about a recent BCB performance at Berbati’s Pan: “Experiencing the Brian Copeland Band for the first time, we were inspired by Copeland’s lyrics and his obvious positive and upbeat way of looking at life. Every musician in the band is excellent and impressive in their own right. Together they make a tight, cohesive unit that is at once charismatic and energetic. We can't wait to film them again!”
As a vetted pop musician at the center of a galaxy of classically trained musicians, Brian Copeland has built a powerhouse pop institution that remains fresh and engaging from album to album and show to show.
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COME TO COLORADO!!!! I need to see my family! It was really great to see you at Tegan's wedding! But I do and my father lost your Green pants CD. I might need another one. I also have some songs I wanna see if you like and if I should put anything else in them... make sense? text the celly. 303.482.5115
Hey there! Excited to check out the new gig dated! You are officially penned into my calendar!(I can't erase it!!!) Hope you guys are doing well! Don't work too hard but Play Hard!!!
Hey there! Just wanted to stop by and let you know how great it was to meet you guys on Friday. I am impressed by the music...just incredible! Keep up the great work and see you again on Thursday!!! :-)
Brian, I tried to post you a copy of our killer poster but you don't except codes! Guess now you have to come to the show so i can give you one! So it's Monday night 9 muses @ 7pm...hope to see you there;)
oh man brian! I totally missed your show. I was planning on going but then my sister JUST found out shes moving to afganistan in 2 weeks and it was her going-away-party. Ifandwhen you play in seattle again i will so be there. How did it go?
Hiya Brian! Thanks for the add. Do you still think you can help me in Ptown? ps. I like really like "home" but it makes me sad kinda... Strange mix of emotion, nice work!
I'm going to try to. I'm scheduled to work everyday this weekend though so I'm going to try and find somebody to take my shift on sunday and hopefully somebody will!
