Kopecky Family Band

"There's a songwriting craftsmanship that only comes from the cohesiveness of players that are tied together and these guys are, well, a family band ."

- RCRDLBL

Interview during Bonnaroo 2011 - American Songwriter

Kopecky Family Band visited Bob Boilen & Co to perform a Tiny Desk Concert - NPR - All Songs Considered

Voted one of the best new bands of 2011 by Paste Magazine. - Paste Magazine

Voted as one of the best live acts of 2011 by Paste Magazine - Paste Magazine

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"Only a few times did I stay for an entire set [at CMJ 2010]. Suuns was one. The Kopecky Family Band was another." - Bob Boilen, NPR, All Songs Considered

"There’s some cool new bands I am keeping my ears on - Kopecky Family Band from Nashville [being one of them]."
- Bruce Warren, WXPN, Some Velvet Blog

"There are some bands I hear and just want to scream onto the internet “LISTEN TO THIS! TRUST ME!” and Kopecky Family Band is one of those bands. Their rich and textual songs simultaneously remind the listener of a time gone by while instilling a feeling of freshness and youthful exuberance." - The Music Slut

"There's a songwriting craftsmanship that only comes from the cohesiveness of players that are tied together and these guys are, well, a family band ."

- RCRDLBL

"The Disaster‘ is one of the standout albums of the year 2010: a breath of fresh air from start to finish. This 7-piece from Nashville, TN combine backgrounds in classical, folk, and rock music to create a truly great sound. I’ve been listening to ‘God & Me’ over and over and over!"
- Cougarmicrobes

The perfect soundtrack to life in general. The Kopecky Family Band consists of seven band members all residing in Nashville, Tennessee. On their newest album, The Disaster, they create a whimsical rock feel with their song "Birds" and sexy vocals in "Red Devil." This album was produced, engineered, and mixed by Partners in Crime(Chris Grainger and Russ Long.) The bands knowledge and talent of instruments create a unique melody with a violin, cello, sleigh bells, and a xylophone. Their honest lyrics relate-able to society, especially in the song "Disaster", make them a band for anyone and everyone.
The perfect soundtrack to life in general. The Kopecky Family Band consists of seven band members all residing in Nashville, Tennessee. On their newest album, The Disaster, they create a whimsical rock feel with their song "Birds" and sexy vocals in "Red Devil." This album was produced, engineered, and mixed by Partners in Crime(Chris Grainger and Russ Long.) The bands knowledge and talent of instruments create a unique melody with a violin, cello, sleigh bells, and a xylophone. Their honest lyrics relate-able to society, especially in the song "Disaster", make them a band for anyone and everyone. - Tarryn Feldman

If Donny and Marie were a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, Kelsey and Gabe Kopecky are a little bit Baroque and a little bit indie rock. These siblings' harmonies are at the heart of The Kopecky Family Band who will play The Rudyard Kipling this Thursday August 19th.
The Nashville-based Kopecky Family Band is touring in support of their EPThe Disaster, a seven-song release that comfortably meshes classical music sensibilities with a nod to bands like Stars and The Most Serene Republic . Paste Magazine has described them as a new wave Arcade Fire. Not bad, but the sound is more like a love triangle between Colin Meloy, Leslie Fiest, and Roy Wood.
This classically trained family whose sound includes strings and brass instrumentation writes focused songs that are not lost in the intricacy of the arrangements. But the Kopecky clan's sound is anything but busy. The instrumentation and production are clear and melodic. A homemade video of them performing the EP's opener God & Me on the corner of Bardstown Road and Eastern Parkway in Louisville is testament to the fresh sound the band has even in a stripped down environment.
The seven piece band - yes they are really a family - performed at this year's SXSW Festival and will perform during Next Big Nashville music conference in September. So catch them at the Rud before they start playing the bigger venues. - Kevin Seledmeir

The Kopecky Family Band, who hail from Nashville, are described as a “neo-classical indie band.” I always hesitate to apply the label of “indie” to any band because I find that it is far too broad a term, but despite that, this band definitely does have an “indie” sort of feel to them. The “neo-classical” label is also apt, as their songs are skillfully written and executed. Their music utilizes an interesting variety of instruments (including many string instruments and the occasional horn), and these variations provide for a diverse and entertaining listening experience.

Another reason I hesitate to use the “indie” label is because it often suggests inaccessibility or an overly eclectic sound. However, this is not the case with the Kopecky Family Band. While some of their songs do lean more toward an “indie” sound, their music is overall catchy and memorable. This is proven by the success of their single “Lucky.” I personally enjoyed “Trainwreck,” with its catchy chorus and confident beat, and “God & Me,” which showcases the band’s musical skill by interweaving a graceful horn part among the guitars and drums. I would recommend the Kopecky Family Band to anyone looking for a band with a softer sound and noticeable musical talent. - Kate Rands, KSLU