“a working-class hero of stadium-sized potential."
— Robert Doerschuk of AllMusicGuide.co
The Worcester, Massachusetts born Copely was born and bred on the blues. His professional career
began playing shows with artists BB King, Buddy Guy, Dr John and many others, as a member of
different blues-based bands from the New England area. Most notably, in 2000, Marc ws a member
of the James Montgomery Band, and went on to produce James’ WC Handy nominated “Bring It
On Home” with guest James Cotton. Soon after, Marc signed a recording contract with RCA
Records and before the ink was dry, moved to New York City
In 2002, he released the critically acclaimed solo record, "Limited Lifetime Guarantee” on RCA. Touring constantly in support of that
record, Marc and band opened for bands such as Coldplay, Our Lady Peace, and The Tragically Hip as well as playing hometown
shows in New York City. After receiving much radio play and time on music television with first single “Surprise”, the
record went the way so many other records have gone, being lost in the ever changing and clouded world of the record business.
After that, he decided to take matters into his own hands and built a recording studio first conceived for writing and experimenting
with his own material. But, as life goes, things changed and Marc found himself writing and recording with many other New York
City artists, and writing songs with Carole King(“Breathe In To You”), Tracy Bonham(“Something Beautiful”) and Willy Porter
(“If Love Were An Airplane”). In addition to writing and recording, he became an in- demand guitar player and vocalist for many
recording sessions and live shows. During that time Marc was called on to play guitar and sing with Hollywood Records Indian
pop star, Tina Sugandh. He also produced, mixed, sang and played guitar on the latest Jess Klein release for Ryko records,”Strawberry
Lover.” Upon it’s release in April 2005,“Strawberry Lover” was the most added record to Triple-A Radio it’s first week out,
named one of the Top 10 Sexiest Records for 2005, and has received much critical applause including a four star review in
Mojo magazine.
Marc continues to produce and play with these, and many other artists, and is writing and recording a soon to be released
second solo effort.