Copeland (band)

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Copeland

Background information
Origin	Lakeland, Florida
Genre(s)	Pop Rock Alternative rock
Years active	2000–present
Label(s)	Columbia Records The Militia Group
Members
Aaron Marsh Bryan Laurenson Jonathan Bucklew
Former members
Rusty Fuller James Likeness

Copeland is an American Pop/alternative band, originally formed in 2000 by singer Aaron Marsh (who also plays the guitar, mellotron, organ, and piano) with his friend, bassist and backup singer James Likeness, in the city of Lakeland, Florida. Bryan Laurenson, guitarist, and Jonathan Bucklew, drummer (who took the place of Rusty, ex-drummer of Copeland and drummer on Beneath Medicine Tree) give the band an original sound. In 2002, they signed a record deal with independent label The Militia Group and released their debut album Beneath Medicine Tree a year later. They operate out of Central Florida and have a calm, pop-rock sound. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 they performed at the annual Cornerstone Florida Festival in Orlando, Florida. In Motion, Copeland's second full length CD, was released on March 22, 2005. It was produced by Matt Goldman and Aaron Marsh, and mixed by Ken Andrews.

Eat, Sleep, Repeat, Copeland's third full length album, was released on October 31, 2006. Columbia Records announced their signing of Copeland in a press release dated November 14, 2006.^[1] "We always said that we would only consider working with a label that was passionate about our band and our music, and the folks at Columbia are just that," the band said in a blog on its MySpace page. “Nothing drastic will change other than the fact that hopefully a few more ears will get to hear our music.”

Beneath Medicine Tree features a heavy medical theme. Aaron Marsh admits that the lyrics in this album were inspired by the hospitalization of his girlfriend and the death of his grandmother. The album booklet includes photographs by bassist James Likeness of hospital scenes.^[2] Marsh cites that, "With Beneath Medicine Tree, I wanted to make a record that moves people," while "With In Motion, I wanted to make a record that makes people move."^[3]

Lead singer Aaron Marsh has also lent his voice to other bands such as Underoath on their album They're Only Chasing Safety, Anberlin on Cities and Lydia on their upcoming album, Illuminate.

On July 18, 2007 James made public his decision to no longer be a part of Copeland. He cited pursuing a career as a graphic designer (a field in which he has a college degree) as a chief reason in his decision to leave the band. ^[4]

As of September 6, 2007, Copeland announced that they had officially split ways with Columbia Records.

They are currently working on a new record.

1 Current members
2 Other projects
3 Discography
4 External links
5 References

[edit] Current members

Aaron Marsh - vocals, guitar, piano
Bryan Laurenson - guitar, piano
Jonathan Bucklew - drums

[edit] Other projects

Copeland is involved in To Write Love on Her Arms.
Aaron Marsh is involved with the band Anchor & Braille along with Anberlin's Stephen Christian.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Beneath Medicine Tree (March 25, 2003)
In Motion (March 22, 2005)- #115 US
Eat, Sleep, Repeat (October 31, 2006)- #90 US
Dressed Up & In Line (November 20, 2007)

[edit] EPs

Copeland/Pacifico Split EP (2001)
Copeland/The Pale Split 12" (2004)
Know Nothing Stays the Same (2004)
Sony Connect Sessions (2005) - A bonus disc with the initial copies of In Motion.
Best Buy Exclusive Bonus Disc (2006) - Included with the initial copies of Eat, Sleep, Repeat that were sold at Best Buy.

[edit] Compilation/Guest appearances

From Brooklyn with Love (2001)
Stepping Stone Volume 1 (2002)
Take Action Volume 3 (2003)
Hello. We Are the Militia Group (2004)
Denison Marrs on "The Right Time" by the band Denison Marrs, Marsh provides guest vocals. (2004)
Maybe This Christmas Tree (2005)
Happy Christmas volume 4 (2005)
Policia! - A Tribute to the Police (2005)
(They're Only Chasing Safety) on "Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others Escape" by Christian post-hardcore band Underoath, Marsh provides guest vocals. (2004)
Punk Goes 90s (2006)
Cities on "Inevitable" by the band Anberlin, Marsh provides guest vocals. (2007)
Illuminate on "Hospital" by the band Lydia, Marsh provides guest vocals. (2007)