KOPECKY
An instrumental / progressive / rock band with brothers William Kopecky(bass, keyboards, sitar), and Paul Kopecky(drums, percussion). (website)
SNARLING ADJECTIVE CONVENTION
A progressive / improv / experimental band featuring members Dan Maske(keyboards, trumpet, percussion) and Craig Walkner(drums, percussion) of Far Corner, Roger Ebner(wind synth, sax) of Yeti Rain, and William Kopecky(bass) of Kopecky. (website)
SECRET SOCIETY OF STARFISH A dark and twisted mucical adventure with members of the progressive metal bands Dimension X (DR Burkowitz-bass/Jeff Konkol-keys/Dave Hoover-voice/Chris Vincent-drums), and Hybrid Effect (Tim Gibson-guitar) (website)
KOPECKY/BLAKE
A dark-tinged, avant garde / metal outfit with Jason Blake(chapman stick) of Aziola Cry.
Influences
Yngwie Malmsteen, Rob Halford, Return To Forever, Billy Sheehan, Dream Theater, Terry Bozzio, Rush, Steve Vai, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, King Crimson, Lamb of God, Meshuggah
By combining serpentine guitar work with textures and technique, Joe Kopecky creates a versatile tapestry of sound.
Fueled by inventive musicians and innovative producers, Joe composes, records and performs with a technical, multi-styled mind-set.
Joe's gear includes Axtra 6 and 7 string guitars, Marshall Amplification and Roland/Boss effects.
Joe has also performed with progressive acts such as Alan Holdsworth, Planet X, Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard, Cab, Uriah Heep, Thinking Plague, Par Lindh, Far Corner, and many more.
Thanks for the add my friend. How are you? Sorry to hear about your brother and I hope he recovers fully. You seem to have the world at your fingers lately,I wish you continued success on all your future endeavors.Take care and best wishes to Paul and William too.You guys are still the best band to ever come out of Wisconsin in my mind...PERIOD!
Kopecky is Awesome! I was first introduced to Kopecky by Jimmy and Johnny Ryan. I work for Jimmy Ryan at his company and also run his MySpace and Ursession. com websites. Love your work.
