The North

Artist Information

Biography

February 2011 - The North are slated to return overseas. Three weeks of shows have been planned, including more UK dates and the band's first venture into Germany.

On Tuesday, October 5th, The North will be the "Featured Band" on IndieSolo.com

October 2010 - LGFUK! is officially released through the band's web-store.

September 2010 - The band officially sells the last copy of their eponymous debut. 5000 copies were sold, exclusively at shows or through their web-store, and because the album featured a different line-up, the album will not receive a second pressing.

September 2010 - The North return to Europe, playing shows in Amsterdam, Belgium and London. LGFUK! is sold for the first time and packaged along with an album made up of fan and band favorites.

The London show, at St. Luke's Church, is shot and recorded, to be released as a live CD/DVD package. Previously, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Elton John have all played and recorded there. No date has yet been set for the release.

June 2010 - LGFUK! is released to YouTube. LGFUK! is a 50-minute documentary, shot by the band and put together by, guitarist, Neal Lyons, chronicling the band's UK Tour. Check it out: www.YouTube.com/LGFUK

June 2010- For the second year, The North play multiple NXNE shows, in Toronto, including an acoustic set at Pearson Int'l Airport.

May 2010 - The North embark on another well-recieved tour of the UK. Six cities, in 8 days. Venues included sold out shows at Queen's Hall, in Edinburgh, and Her Majesty's Theatre, in London.

"All That I Am" & "Take You Home" have been added to the music playlist, heard throughout Whistler Village, during the Winter Olympics.

February 2010 - After only 13 months online, www.WeAreTHENORTH.com receives it's 1 millionth hit.

January 2010 - Francis Rossi, of Status Quo, officially announces his UK solo tour, with The North acting as his support act. The tour begins in Edinburgh, in May 2010. The band will also support Status Quo, during their Irish Tour, in June.

January 2010 - Kirt Godwin (guitar) & Kevin White (drums) join The North's line-up, following the December departure of original member, Tom Kiskunas, and drummer, Da-Rell Clifton.

December 2009 - Once again teaming up with Moe Berg & Laurence Currie, The North record, "Take You Home", at Sunny Side Studio, in Toronto. The track is the B-Side to "All That I Am". Noah Mintz mastered both tracks at Lacquer Channel Studio, in Toronto.

September 2009 - The Mississauga Arts Council nominates The North in the category, "Emerging Performing Arts - Group", for a MARTY Award. This is the band's second award nomination in 2009, having already been nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award, as "Best Live Rock Act".

July 2009 - The North team up with Sickid Productions to shoot a video for "All That I Am". The video can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIXvXYHMzgY

June 2009 - The North play 4 shows during Toronto's, 2009, NXNE Festival.

April 2009 - The North's episode of Aux.tv's, Master Tracks, premiers on April 20th. As of August 2009, it is the most viewed video on the website.

March 2009 - Da-Rell Clifton replaces Greg Lyons on drums.

February 2009 - The North embark on an extremely well-recieved tour of Ireland. Six cities, and 7 shows, in 8 days. Venues included sold out shows at The Olympia Theatre, in Dublin, and Waterfront Hall, in Belfast.

The North's, self-titled, full-length was released on their official website, January 20, 2009. It is also available on iTunes.

In December 2008, The North shot a reality/documentary for TV, entitled "Master Tracks". The show, which aired on Bite TV, in April 2009, followed the band as they recorded a single with Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness) & Laurence Currie (Sloan, Joel Plaskett). The song, "All That I Am", is now available for free download, on Aux.TV - www.aux.tv/audio/

September 2008 - The North independently release The Purley Sessions EP. Six songs appear on the EP.

June/July of 2008 - The North return to London where they cut 13 tracks with Francis Rossi (Status Quo) & engineer Gregg Jackman (Razorlight, Gary Moore). These tracks make up the material on both "The Purley Sessions EP" and, later, their self-titled full-length.

April/May of 2008 - Join forces with Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness) to work on the material that will make up the first "official" release as The North.

November/December of 2007 - Bernadette & The North hit the UK as the support act for Status Quo on their Winter Tour. 32 dates between Nov 8th and Dec 21st, before a total audience nearing 100 000. Venues included the NEC in Birmingham and Wembley Arena.

Since forming The North in February of 2007, the ensemble has been hard at work, playing nearly 200 shows throughout the Toronto area. Venues they’ve graced include Lee's Palace, The Horseshoe Tavern, Rivoli and Drake Hotel, playing alongside acts like Amanda Wilkinson, Lights, The Junction, illScarlett and The Waking Eyes.

Bernadette is the daughter of Status Quo frontman, Francis Rossi. She was born in Dublin, Ireland and emigrated to Canada when she was 3 years old.

Guitarist Neal Lyons is a former world champion skier, winning a gold medal at The X-Games in 2000.

The song "One-A", by close friends illScarlett, was inspired by Neal's old apartment in Streetsville.

www.WeAreTHENORTH.com

Instrumentation

Bernadette (vocals, guitar)

Born: August 3rd. Dublin, Ireland.
Lives: Bolton, Ontario, Canada.

Bernadette is a show stopper. Her beautiful, country-tinged, voice can take much of the credit for THE NORTH's signature, country-stained, rock sound.

Known to many simply as "B", she resides in the country, an hour north of Toronto, Canada, working as a waitress in a local diner.

Much like her father, Status Quo's Francis Rossi, the outgoing and charismatic woman you'll see, on stage, differs somewhat from the humble, small-town, girl who enjoys a quiet night to herself, reading or watching movies. She is a prolific songwriter, having already penned a solo album, before forming THE NORTH.

When not touring, Bernadette loves to work out and spend time with her dog, Denver, and two cats, Cashew and Monster.


Kirt Godwin (lead guitar, vocals)

Born: October 19th
Lives: Port Credit, Ontario, Canada.
Associated Acts: Fourlines, Trophy, Ride The Tiger, The Beautiful Unknown, Kirt Godwin

Kirt's musical resume speaks for itself. In the past 5 years, he's played more than 750 shows. The man breathes music.

1. What is your favorite word? Word.
2. What is your least favorite word? Like (when used out of context)
3. What turns you on? Knee-high leather boots (on women or on myself).
4. What turns you off? The word, "like", when used out of context.
5. What sound or noise do you love? Wind chimes, hanging by an open window, in July.
6. What sound or noise do you hate? FEEDBACK!!!!
7. What is your favorite curse word? Fuck, so many to choose from...
8. What profession other than music would you like to attempt? Life Coach. Telling people what they should do with their lives, and makin' huge coin to do it. Sounds good to me. (Insert fake ass laughs here)
9. What profession would you not like to do? Cook.
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Nice job kid... Nice job.


Tom Hodgins (bass, vocals)

Born: June 22nd
Lives: South Compton, Ontario, Canada.
Associated Acts: Corduroy, Skinner, The Autumn Woodsmen

As well as being an original member, Tom is one of THE NORTH's principle songwriters.

1. What is your favorite word? Slap-Chop!
2. What is your least favorite word? Impossible
3. What turns you on? My "On" button.
4. What turns you off? My "Off" button.
5. What sound or noise do you love? The sweet, sultry sounds of baby makin', slow jams.
6. What sound or noise do you hate? My 5am, weekday, alarm.
7. What is your favorite curse word? Cock
8. What profession other than music would you like to attempt? Celebrity Pet Spa Esthetician!
9. What profession would you not like to do? NBC Tonight Show Host
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Son?!


Clark Neal Lyons (guitar, vocals)

Born: May 10th
Lives: Streetsville, Ontario, Canada.
Associated Acts: KOVER, Heroes For Sale, Going Nowhere, B&ME

Neal is a former world-champion skier, winning an X-Games gold-medal in 2000.

1. What is your favorite word? Delicious
2. What is your least favorite word? Can't
3. What turns you on? Shoulders
4. What turns you off? Doubt
5. What sound or noise do you love? Thunder storms
6. What sound or noise do you hate? Grinding gears
7. What is your favorite curse word? "Fuck" has never let me down.
8. What profession other than music would you like to attempt? Dog Whisperer
9. What profession would you not like to do? Doctor
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Go on in Mr. Lyons, somebody put you on the guestlist.


Kevin White (drums, vocals)

Born: August 14th
Lives: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Associated Acts: Corduroy, The Worst

When not acting, Kevin attends Ryerson University, where he is currently studying Sociology.

1. What is your favorite word? !
2. What is your least favorite word? When people say, "hey", instead of, "eh". For example, "That was a great meal, hey!" (this is a regional problem here in Canada)
3. What turns you on? www.pichunter.com
4. What turns you off? Pretentiousness coupled with an aura of deservedness.
5. What sound or noise do you love? The first 15 seconds of (Led Zeppelin's), "When The Levee Breaks".
6. What sound or noise do you hate? Brushing teeth
7. What is your favorite curse word? Dickhead
8. What profession other than music would you like to attempt? That job where you go around to hotels and resorts, as a guest, and rate the quality of their service for the company. Secret Guest? I don't know the actual job title.
9. What profession would you not like to do? 43rd President of The United States
10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Just a big smile and a high five should do!

Discography

September 2010 - The North/ Authorized Bootlegs
A collection of the band's favorites, sold exclusively during their European Tour. Includes 3 live tracks from LGFUK!

June 2010 - The North/ "Killer" Single
Recorded at Metalworks Studio
Produced by Cory Revesz & The North

Jan 2010 - The North / "All That I Am" Single
Recorded December 2009
Produced by Moe Berg & Mixed by Laurence Currie

Jan 2009 - The North / Self-Titled LP
Recorded in July 2008 in England at ARSIS Studios
Produced by Francis Rossi & Moe Berg

Sept 2008 - The North / Purley Sessions EP
Recorded in July 2008 in England at ARSIS Studios
Produced by Francis Rossi & Moe Berg

2006 - Bernadette / Self-Titled
Recorded in 2006 in England at ARSIS Studios
Produced by Francis Rossi

Links

• MySpace
• LGFUK! The North's documentary.
• Facebook

Audio

• Take You Home
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• All That I Am
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• Heartland
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• What's My Name
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• Seamless
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Video

High Life

Photo Gallery

Press

• Fact Sheet: The North [+ Show ]
  

  January 2010 - Kirt Godwin (guitar) & Kevin White (drums) join The North's line-up, following the De...January 2010 - Kirt Godwin (guitar) & Kevin White (drums) join The North's line-up, following the December departure of, original member, Tom Kiskunas, and drummer, Da-Rell Clifton.
  
  January 2010 - Francis Rossi of Status Quo, officially announces his UK solo tour and that he will be supported by The North. The tour begins in Edinburgh, in May 2010. The North will follow this tour, joining Status Quo for their 3 Irish dates in early June.
  
  December 2009 - Teaming up, once again, with Moe Berg & Laurence Currie, The North record, "Take You Home". The track will be the B-Side to "All That I Am", to be released, in Germany, in 2010.
  
  September 2009 - The Mississauga Arts Council nominates The North in the category, "Emerging Performing Arts - Group", for a MARTY Award. This is the band's second award nomination, in 2009, having already been nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award, as "Best Live Rock Act".
  
  July 2009 - The North sign on with Scout Promotion, A.S.S. Concert & Promotion and Bob Media, in Germany. They will work to further build The North's name overseas, culminating with an album release and tour in 2010.
  
  July 2009 - The North team up with Sickid Productions to shoot a video for "All That I Am". The video can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIXvXYHMzgY
  
  June 2009 - The North play 4 shows during Toronto's, 2009, NXNE Festival.
  
  April 2009 - The North's episode of Aux.tv's, Master Tracks, airs on April 20th. It is now the most viewed video on the website.
  
  March 2009 - Da-Rell Clifton replaces Greg Lyons on drums.
  
  February 2009 - The North embark on an extremely well-recieved tour of Ireland. Six cities, and 7 shows, in 8 days. Venues included sold out shows at The Olympia Theatre, in Dublin, and Waterfront Hall, in Belfast.
  
  In December, The North shot a reality/documentary for TV, entitled "Master Tracks". The show, which aired on Bite TV, in April 2009, followed the band as they recorded a single with Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness) & Laurence Currie (Sloan, Joel Plaskett). The song, "All That I Am", is now available for free download, on Aux.TV - www.aux.tv/audio/
  
  The North's, self-titled, full-length was released, on their official website, January 20, 2009. It is now also available on iTunes
  
  September 2008 - The North independently release The Purley Sessions EP. Six songs appear on the EP.
  
  June/July of 2008 - The North return to London where they cut 13 tracks with Francis Rossi (Status Quo) & engineer Gregg Jackman (Razorlight, Gary Moore). These tracks make up the material on both "The Purley Sessions EP" and, later, their self-titled full-length.
  
  April/May of 2008 - Join forces with Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness) to work on the material that will make up the first "official" release as The North.
  
  November/December of 2007 - Bernadette & The North cross the UK as the support act for Status Quo on their Winter Tour. 32 dates between Nov 8th and Dec 21st, before a total audience nearing 100 000. Venues included the NEC in Birmingham and Wembley Arena.
  
  Since forming The North in February of 2007, the ensemble has been hard at work, playing about 75 shows throughout the Toronto area. Venues they’ve graced include Lee's Palace, The Horseshoe Tavern, Rivoli and Drake Hotel, playing alongside acts like Low Level Flight, Amanda Wilkinson, Lights, The Junction, illScarlett and The Waking Eyes.
  
  Bernadette is the daughter of Status Quo frontman, Francis Rossi. She was born in Dublin, Ireland and emigrated to Canada when she was 3 years old.
  
  Guitarist Neal Lyons is a former world champion skier, winning a gold medal at The X-Games in 2000.
  
  The song "One-A", by close friends illScarlett, was written about Neal's old appartment in Streetsville.

• Canadian Music Week 2008: B & The North [+ Show ]
  

  Canadian Music Week 2008: B & The North The Ampersand wanted to introduce readers to the artists ...Canadian Music Week 2008: B & The North
  
  The Ampersand wanted to introduce readers to the artists playing this year's Canadian Music Week. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find time to interview 300-plus bands. So, we sent out a short questionnaire to everyone so they can speak for themselves.
  
  Bernadette of Mississauga's B & The North weighs in with her answers.
  
  What was the first album you ever bought and do you still listen to it?
  
  It was probably Wilson Phillips to tell you the truth, but the Solid Gold collection was my s**t as a kid. Those tapes you used to get at Petro-Canada. If I still had a tape deck I would totally jam it out. Dig them out of my closet.
  
  What is your best/worst/wackiest story from your time on tour?
  
  We just got back from the UK and one night we were doin' it up with some fans back at the hotel. After getting cut off at the hotel bar, we hit the city for a few hours. Upon our return, one of the staff says he needs our help with something. We go up to like the top floor and there, passed out in the hall, is one of the fans we were drinking with earlier. The hotel guy was totally mortified. I think he thought he was dead. Good times. Check out YouTube. There's a bunch of other shenanigans on there.
  
  Do you get more groupies than Nickelback? Why or why not?
  
  Well I don't think I get a fair shot. Travelling with 4 dudes who treat you like their sister isn't the best game I've learned.
  
  
  Who are your musical influences?
  
  Blue Rodeo, Ryan Adams, Bryan Adams, Disney Soundtracks and The California Raisins.
  
  CMW will be successful if we....
  
  Don't get kicked out of our hotel.
  
  B & The North play The Cadillac Lounge on March 7 at 11 p.m.
  
  Web Link to article:
  http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2008/03/04/canadian-music-week-b-amp-the-north.aspx

Setlist

Set List From St. Luke's Church, London, UK. September 15th, 2010.

Hymn
Baby Don't You Do It
Heartland
All That I Am
Only Fools Rush In Too Late
Killer
Make Up Your Mind
Back To The Start
In My Chair
Take You Home
High Life

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