CD reviews are starting to come in for Secret Society of Starfish’s debut release, Dark Reflections From The Water’s Edge.
I now have cd's and t-shirts available on the new MERCHANDISE page!
I'll be recording at Belle City Sound this weekend with a KILLER improv project featuring (sax/wind synth) Raj Ebner of Yeti Rain,
(drums/percussion/loops) Craig Walkner of Far Corner, and (Warr guitar/Chapman stick) Jason Blake of Backward Sky Falling!
I recently recorded with sax and wind synth virtuoso Raj Ebner! I tracked guitar for the up-coming Yeti Rain CD and Raj's solo album....
SECRET SOCIETY OF STARFISH are busy writing new material. Two compositions,
"Chronos" and "Tension", are near completion.
Joe with Devin Townsend before the SSOS show @ Shank Hall December 7, 2011
SSOS were on Planet Prog, Mark Krueger's long running show on 91.7 WMSE in Milwaukee, WI.
You can stream the show HERE or
download just the interview and songs HERE (Right click on the on the word here and and SAVE TARGET AS ...)
SSOS will officially release their debut cd, Dark Reflections From The Water's Edge, 11-11-11 on Canada's Unicorn Records!!
"New videos of SSOS have surfaced on Youtube! "Camerone" at Up & Under Pub, Milwaukee and Led Zeppelin cover "Kashmir" at Summerfest, Milwaukee. Check these out...Media Page
Secret Society Of Starfish is now on Reverb Nation! Please visit and sign up to become a fan!
I would like to thank the 400+ people who attended/participated in the Paul Kopecky Memorial Concert, which occurred on October 22, 2011 (Paul's 40th birthday) at Mixer's Lounge in Racine, Wisconsin. The concert was a celebration of brother Paul's exceptional musical talent. (Paul passed away in 2009 due to complications resulting from juvenile diabetes.)
Several excellent bands dedicated their time and talent to making this an incredible event: Lyden Moon, Fibonacci Sequence, SypderxXx, Far Corner, and Secret Society of Starfish. And then Kopecky took the stage. On three tracks brother William and I were joined by special guests: Jeff Konkol and Chris Vincent (keys and drums for Secret Society of Starfish) on "Bartholomew's Kite," Dan Jung (drums for Lyden Moon) on "Sky-Blue Hair," and Craig Walkner, Angie Schmidt, and Dan Maske(drums, cello, and keys for Far Corner) on "Selket's Kiss." Paul's drum kit was then brought onstage and the brothers K performed "Moontown," "Eden's Flow," and "Autumn Swirl" along with Paul's drum tracks while images of him were projected onto a screen behind the band. It was an extremely emotional show and an amazing display of the love and respect so many have for Paul.
Also, dedicating their time and talents: Chris Djuricic (mixing/engineering and audio recording), Tim Thilleman (sound system/stage coordinating), Pete Leech (videography), Mark Leemkuil (videography), Robert Levy (photography), Gareth Glynn Ash (photography), Mike Buse (security), Carrie Kopecky/Diana Kopecky/Wendy Bernhardt/Gabriella Brossman/Eickner family (admissions), Rachel Kopecky/Kylee Straka (merchandise), Tom/Ken/Raj/Mykel (road crew), Tim Carls (art design), and Tom Koleske (web and art desgin). The show was recorded and filmed so check back for videos (and maybe CD release info?) soon.
Please visit the Paul Kopecky Tribute site and send a friends request or post a comment.
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Paul Kopecky (1971-2009), rest in peace
Racine Journal Times Online article Kopecky Memorial Concert honors legacy of local drummer
Check it out HERE!!
Express Milwaukee (Shepherd Express) article Secret Society of Starfish Keeps Local Prog-Rock Alive
Check it out HERE!!
My good friend Mike Popke mentioned the Paul kopecky Memorial Concert in the prog rock/metal publication
Sea of Tranquility.
BACKWARD SKY FALLING is back to rehearsing material for their recording session in early 2011.Track titles include..... "Discordant Objects", "A Period Of Consequences", "Forever Never Sleeps", Mouth's Failing Words", "Stain", "Shades Of A Darkened Lie" and "Six-Twenty Two". Stay tuned for music samples as they become available.
Joe and Jason Blake
I recently recorded guitar tracks for drummer/percussionist, vocalist and composer Mykel Alekzanderh on his up-coming cd.
Please check out the latest reviews of Snarling Adjective Convention's debut CD Bluewolf Bloodwalk on the Snarling Adjective Convention's site.
Snarling Adjective Convention's debut CD Bluewolf Bloodwalk, released by Canada's Unicorn Digital label, is available for purchase. More snarling info can be found on the discography page, and sound samples are available as well.
Snarling Adjective Convention (l-r): Joe Kopecky, Roger Ebner, William Kopecky, Craig Walkner, Dan Maske.
"New videos of SSOS have surfaced on Youtube! "Camerone" at Up & Under Pub, Milwaukee and Led Zeppelin cover "Kashmir" at Summerfest, Milwaukee. Check these out...
