Copious Jones

Copious Jones was started in January 2010 by singer/songwriter/guitarist, Mikhail Petersen, and drummer, John Cowin. The two met at The Atlanta Institute of Music where they immediately found they shared similar music tastes and views of the world around them. With more than 30 original songs written already, the two began looking for like-minded musicians to create music with and help them see their vision become real.

Over the next year and half members came and went, but Mikhail and John put together their dream team with fellow Atlanta Institute of Music graduate, Chris “Critter” Ricker filling in on electric guitar, and three local veterans on the local jazz scene holding down bass (Matt Stallard), African percussion (Ahsa Ahla), and keys/synths (Yoel Ben Yehuda).

The band quickly began gaining recognition and a steady following. They landed a slot at Virginia’s Floyd Fest in 2011, as well as headlining a series of smaller local festivals in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Tree Sound Studios owner, Paul Diaz, was introduced to the band, and they began recording their first album in early 2011. Though it took the better part of a year, the band was finally satisfied with their mixes and arrangements and they sent them off to be mastered by Jeff Lipton (Bon Iver, Andrew Bird).

“A Place To Go,” is the first single from their self-titled first album. The song was inspired by the countless nights the band spent under the stars playing onstage and around campfires, and enjoying the time with friends and family. It features local blues staple, Donna Hopkins, on backup vocals, and saxophonist, Jimmy Hennessey.

The full album will be available on the web and in CD form as of October 26, 2012. Soon after that release the band will make available a live DVD and CD recorded at Smith’s Olde Bar, one of Atlanta’s most popular music venues, and an acoustic album featuring the songs on their CD stripped down to just Mikhail and his guitar.

Their steady momentum is sure to only increase with the release of their album as the band continues to pick up new fans with every show. With heartfelt lyrics, an incredible rhythm section, and intricate yet melodic guitars & keyboard, Copious Jones is a band well-worth checking out.



*“A Place to Go,” is available now on itunes, Amazon, and Rhapsody. The rest of the album will be available as of October 26.

**You can find them on the web at: www.copiousjones.com

or on facebook: www.facebook.com/copious.jones


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