Regarded by many as the kings of the Tampa Bay jam scene, Cope (therealcope.com) has won over their legions of fans with eclectic covers featuring re-imagined melodies that give way to expansive improvisations and freewheelin’ originals. Slso BIG Something (bigsomething.net). Hailing from Raleigh, NC, this tight six-piece ensemble brings arena-sized grooves to every stage they play. This is funk, fit for the future, featuring crystalline synths, wailing saxes, and guitars that shred established musical boundaries.