Cope was born from the creative spark of brothers Dennis and Kenny Stadelman, hailing from Akron, Ohio. These visionary musicians wasted no time embedding their sound into the pulsing heart of Florida’s jam scene.

With the addition of powerhouse drummer and soulful vocalist Dave Gerulat,whose tail-shaking rhythms light up every show, and exceptional multi-instrumentalist Juanjamon, master of saxophone, keys, and vocals, Cope soared to new heights as one of Florida’s premier jam bands. Their dynamic synergy ignited a devoted fanbase, uniting friends, fans, fellow artists, and musicians into a tight-knit national family.

Cope’s intricate arrangements set the stage for Dennis Stadelman’s blisteringguitar solos, seamlessly interwoven with Juanjamon’s soaring saxophone and vibrant keyboard melodies. Kenny Stadelman’s deep, groovy bass lines anchor the band’s sound, while Dave Gerulat’s dynamic drumming drives the music to euphoric peaks.

Bound by their passion for good people and good times, and a genre-defying mix of psychedelic funk, jazz-reggae fusion, and electro-grass, Cope quickly claimed prime slots at festivals, captivating audiences with masterful songwriting and high-octane, improvisational jams.

More than a band, Cope is a family of vibrant people within Florida’s music scene and beyond. When Cope comes to town, they bring the party, and the Cope family shows up in full force, because they know this might just be the best night of their lives!