Artist description North is a musical project currently centered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that has been producing original music since 1994. The group's style centers mostly on acoustic folk/rock music featuring rhythmic guitar, bass, intricate rock and world percussion, and evocative vocals. The project occasionally forays into other genres, and past work has also included a cappella/vocal work and film-scoring.

Music Style Folk/rock w/ attn to thoughtful composition and lyrics.

Musical Influences Indigo Girls, Rush, Loreena McKennitt

Similar Artists Dave Matthews Band, Indigo Girls, Tom Petty

Artist History North was a concept long-held by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joseph Mancuso. In late 1995, Mancuso self-produced an experimental EP of six original songs under the project name "North". Over the next few years, while the EP found its way into the hands of friends and fellow musicians, composition and informal performances continued. In mid-1997, Markus Nee, bassist, guitarist and long-time friend of Mancuso, joined North as its second full-time member. The duo continued performing around the Ann Arbor area,and eventually caught the interests of percussionist Tom Sharpe, who joined the group in late 1998. The trio released their debut CD, Revolutions, in October of 1999, and continues to grow both musically and in popularity via their work in the Michigan and upper mid-West folk and acoustic rock music scenes.

Group Members Joseph Mancuso - lead vocals, acoustic guitars; Markus Nee - electric basses and guitars, backing vocals; Tom Sharpe - percussion

Instruments vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, electric basses, rock and world percussion

Albums Revolutions (CD EP) - 1999

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Additional Info We're really nice guys!

Location Ann Arbor, MI - USA

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