Fox Menagerie / Verses
Rock, Pop, R&B, Country
About the Album:
Fox Menagerie's Verses is an eclectic anthology that showcases the band's ability to transcend genres while staying rooted in their indie rock foundation. Verses takes listeners on a sonic journey, blending elements of rock, pop, jazz, R&B, and country to craft a collection of songs that are as diverse as they are cohesive. The album is a celebration of both musical and personal transformation, capturing the band's evolution and the individual stories of each featured artist.
Nothing Compares 2 U Featuring Stephen Cooper
Love What You Do Featuring Franki Moscato
Black Velvet Featuring BD Greer
Crazy Featuring Hannah Rose Reyes.
Life This Way Featuring Erin Boheme
I'm So Excited Featuring Tee Sims
Vinyl Afternoon Featuring Brent Bel
Stickshifts and Safetybelts Featuring Kate Voss
Just a Girl Featuring Anna Bartlett
In Your Eyes Featuring Cayli Ballenger
My Name Featuring BD Greer
Pontoon Featuring Brent Bel
Melody Featuring Stephen Cooper
The Danger Featuring Kate Voss
Somewhere Only We Know Featuring Erin Boheme
Joe Sly - Arrangements/Piano/Vocals
Dave Jerabek - Bass/Vocals/Trumpet
Jason Goessl - Guitar
Andy Mertens - Upright Bass
Alex Quinnell - Drums
Danny Jerabek - Clarinet/Trumpet
Alec Riegsecker - Guitar
Ric Armstrong - Drums
Jake Opperman - Saxophone
Aaron Zepplin - Guitar
Andy Welch - Drums
Parker Collar - Guitar
Gibson Mueller - Drums
Lucas Fischer - Drums
Jason Busse - Guitar
Nate Grier - Guitar
Mark Budwit - Drums
Dave Geschke - Bass
Tom Thiel - Guitar
Ryan Thomas - Drums
Ben Baertschy - Drums
Jon Wheelock - Bass
Julio Reyes - Saxophone
Josh Rankin - Drums
Kelvin Kaspar - Guitar
Keith Scanlan - Guitar
James LeFevre - Drums
Shaun Swanson - Fiddle
Recorded at Winneconne High School Library
Engineered by Dave Jerabek
Mixed by Dave Jerabek
Mastered by Dave Jerabek
Cover Design by Joe Sly
About
Fox Menagerie
Fox Menagerie, created by Joe Sly and Dave Jerabek is a collective of talented musicians based in Wisconsin, known for their versatile arrangements and collaborative spirit. The band features a rotating cast of artists, each bringing their unique style and influence to the table. The group’s dedication to community and musical innovation has made them a staple in the indie music scene.
Joe Sly
Fox Valley Songwriter/Producer Joe Sly's music has been enjoyed from living room couches around the world, thanks to placements on TV shows like Cobra Kai, The Voice, and Young and the Restless. Live audiences in many wonderful time zones have also enjoyed this music as he toured with bands and held residencies in places like Koh Tao (Thailand), San Francisco, and his native land of cheese, Wisconsin. Today you can hear his live band of Smooth Operators, or the wide array of other artists who have recorded his songs, in whichever musical stream you happen to launch your canoe.
Dave Jerabek
Dave Jerabek’s musical journey began early, growing up in the vibrant and welcoming Wisconsin polka scene, where he honed his craft playing with his father’s dance band. In his late teens, Dave co-founded the eclectic Americana band Copper Box with his brother and sister-in-law, quickly gaining a loyal following. After college, he joined Sly Joe and the Smooth Operators, contributing to several critically acclaimed albums and further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and talented musician.
In 2022, Dave teamed up with longtime collaborator Joe Sly to launch Fox Menagerie, a unique project blending creativity and community. Together, they produce weekly live-recorded singles featuring a rotating lineup of talented regional musicians, all captured in an intimate library setting. With his roots in tradition and a passion for innovation, Dave continues to make an indelible mark on the Midwest music scene.