Artist description music is our life. the great northern are five friends whose semi-diverse musical tastes swirl together in a mix of acoustic folk, punk roots (plus some classic pop and country), dual lead vocals, and alternatingly searing/soothing music

Music Style folk/punk/rock

Musical Influences Belle & Sebastian, Bettie Serveert, Big Star, Buffalo Tom, Nick Drake, Ida, Nirvana, Gram Parsons, Pixies, the Replacements, Teenage Fanclub, Uncle Tupelo, Velvet Underground, the Who, X, Yo La Tengo

Similar Artists Neil Young, the jayhawks, superdrag

Artist History andrew, rick, and john, have been friends for years, with a mutual love of music. shivawn joined in early 2002 on violin, guitar and vocals, instantly becoming the most talented member of the group. jennie came aboard in the spring, on bass, adding instant credibility, and a PHD. we have been playing around the DC/Baltimore area, with artists such as Dawn Dineen, Ellen Cherry, Ape House, The Chris & Joylene Show, The Dullards, and Little Pink

Group Members ---Rick Johns-Vocals, Drums and Percussion, Bass, Aucoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Dulcimer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Andrew Heller-Acoustic/Electric Guitars, Vocals, Bass -------------------------------------------------Shivawn Mccarthy-Violin, Electric Guitars, Vocals ---------------------------------------------------------John Smith-Vocals, Lead Guitars, Bass, Percussion ---------------------------------------------------Jennie Gundersen-Bass, guitars, vocals

Instruments fender/danelectro/gibson guitars, fender/danelectro basses, taylor/yamaha/fender/martin acoustic guitars, gretch drums, fender amps, Rat, Big Muff, and mxr distortion pedals, hand made violins, harmonicas, cheap keyboards, melodica, chicken shake, tamborine,

Albums currently (home) recording

Press Reviews "This band rocks amazing flavors of Americana complete with singing drummer and raven-haired Irish violinist!! We love them!" -Dawn Dineen.

Additional Info please feel free to email if you like what you hear, or are looking for artists in the area similar to you at: smith2s@yahoo.com , website coming soon

Location Woodbine, Maryland - USA

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