Previous Live Performances

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5 November 2005: Grand Rapids - CANCELLED

(private function)
This was a pending private show for which the details didn't work out, unfortunately.

4 November 2005: Ann Arbor - POSTPONED

The Second Annual North Halloween Special! Join us at Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available) for an evening of madness and ridiculum as we perform a selection of our favorite covers of past shows and a few new surprises. Admission is free for those in costume (it has to be enough to convince our door staff), or $8 otherwise. Free parking is available right across the street at the National City bank.
This show was rescheduled from it's original 29 October date, and is now being rescheduled again due to a massively complicated fall schedule for the band. We'll keep you posted!

24 September 2005: Ann Arbor

North returns to Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available). Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 covers a full night of music. Free parking is available right across the street at the National City bank.
We had a late-notice cancellation of our original co-billing band. We were fortunate enough to get Chris Hedly from DSM to take their place.

16 July 2005: Ann Arbor

North returns to downtown Ann Arbor in a bold attempt to stake out a new venue! Please join us at Arbor Brewing Company on Washington Street between Main and Fourth. Doors open at 7:30 pm and $8 (see discount below!) covers an evening of music at this cool new space. (Enter through the restaurant and head left.) Please come help us make a strong showing at this new downtown venue! Map available.
UPDATE: We have heard the voice of the masses. For parties of two or more, cover is only $6 each!

11 June 2005: Ann Arbor - CANCELLED

North returns to Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available). Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 covers a full night of music, with special guest TBA. Free parking is available right across the street at the National City bank.
Before we went very far to promote this show, we decided to revamp our performance schedule in order to focus more on our recording efforts. This date was one of the changes made, and we're encouraging folks to check out our July show at Arbor Brewing Company instead, as it could lead to a nicer long-term downtown venue for us. Apologies to anyone who somehow got word of this and planned for it; we hope to see you in July instead!

14 May 2005: Ann Arbor

North makes an appearance at Espresso Royale Cafe on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Show runs 9 PM to 11 PM and is totally free! Drop on in while out on the town (and bring some friends to check us out while the checking out is free). :) Map available.

9 April 2005: Ann Arbor

North hosts another evening of music at Oz's Music with special guest, poignant folk and acoustic songwriter Chris Buhalis! Join us at Oz's on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available). Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 covers a full night of music. Free parking is available right across the street at the National City bank.

5 March 2005: Ann Arbor

North busts out a full evening of music at Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available). Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 covers a full night of music. Free parking is available right across the street at the National City bank.

22 January 2005: Ann Arbor

North returns to Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available) with special guest, solo Chapman Stick and classical guitar wizard Steve Osburn! Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 covers a full night of music. Free parking is available right across the street at the National City bank.

26 December 2004: New Hope, PA

North's Joseph Mancuso makes a rare East Coast appearance at John & Peter's at 96 South Main Street in downtown New Hope (map available). The show starts at 3 PM and will run with breaks until about 6:15. Admission is FREE. (Audience under 18 is welcome accompanied by a parent.)

11 December 2004: Ann Arbor

North returns to Espresso Royale Cafe on Main Street (map available) in Ann Arbor's downtown strip. The show runs 9 PM to 11 PM, and is FREE... so some on downtown and bring some friends!

1 December 2004: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso appears as the featured songwriter at the Six String Coffee House Open Mic at the Michigan League on U of M's central campus (map available). The event and refreshments are totally FREE! Show starts at 8:30 PM with signups beforhand; come on down and play a tune or two!!

20 November 2004: Ann Arbor

North returns to Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available) with our more traditional set of (mostly) originals, and special guest from Chicago, Jeff Elbel + Ping! Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 covers a full night of music.

30 October 2004: Ann Arbor

We proudly announce the first annual North Halloween Special! Come join us at Oz's Music (on Packard, just south of Stadium, map available) for a night of masquerade mayhem! A special set of our favorite covers from past shows and a few new surprises make up the tricks; and the treat is free admission for those in costume (as deemed sufficient by our admissions table staff - so you'd better impress!). $8 admission otherwise; show starts at 8 PM. Don't miss this one waiting for the Great Pumpkin! (Man, that joke was lame.)

25 September 2004: Ann Arbor

North kicks off a new fall season at Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available) with returning special guest Sari Brown! Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 admission includes a full night of music.

21 August 2004: Ann Arbor

North returns to Oz's Music on Packard, just south of Stadium (map available) with special guest Steamboat Willie and the Crawdad. Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 admission includes a full night of music. This will be a wild night not to miss!

29 July 2004: Ann Arbor

(private event)

24 July 2004: Ann Arbor

After a year without hosting live music the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair invites North to return! Our set is at Noon at the stage at Liberty and Ashley Streets. Other sets include The Johnstown Cats at 10am, Sari Brown at 2:10pm, and The Hopescope at 4:15pm.
As a nice change of pace, gigs are coming faster than website updates, so, for the record, this entry never made it onto the dates listings... it went straight into the archives!

26 June 2004: Ann Arbor

North returns to Espresso Royale Cafe on Main Street (map available) in Ann Arbor's downtown strip. This free show runs 9 pm to 11 pm, and its location makes for a perfect opportunity for dropping by with some friends (a.k.a. future North fans!). :)

6 June 2004: Ann Arbor

North returns to the Kerrytown Artisan's Market at Detroit Street and Fifth Avenue in Kerrytown (map available) for one or two sets landing somewhere in the neighborhood of Noon to 2 pm. Music and browsing the work of local artisans is FREE, so grab the kids and come on down!

5 June 2004: Ypsilanti

North joins the lineup at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse Benefit to raise money to support this historic center for the arts in our area. The festival, held right at the freighthouse in Depot Town (map available), runs Noon to Midnight, and features live music, artists and craftsworkers all day long. North's set is expected to start around 7pm.

24 April 2004: Ann Arbor

North returns to Oz's Music with a guest appearance from local alt-folk rocker Dave Boutette! Oz's is located on Packard (just south of Stadium) in Ann Arbor (map available). Show starts at 8 PM, and $8 admission includes a full night of music. Join us and Dave to ring in spring!

6 March 2004: Ann Arbor

North and Brian Lillie and the Squirrel Mountain Orchestra team up for a special double-bill show at Oz's Music! Oz's is located on Packard (just south of Stadium) in Ann Arbor (map available). Show starts at ** 9 PM **, and $8 covers a full set from both bands. We're looking forward to this special event!
Brian, much to our surprise, brought his own opening act to his half of the show, local humorous folk artist Steve Amick!

7 February 2004: Ann Arbor

North performs at Espresso Royale Cafe on Main Street (map available) in Ann Arbor's downtown strip. The show runs from 9 pm until 11 pm, and is absolutely free! It's the perfect show to drop in on while spending a Saturday night out on the town, and, since it's free, you can bring all of your friends! ;)

4 February 2004: WCBN Radio

North will be performing a set live on WCBN Radio's Local Music Show! The show runs every Wednesday night from 9 pm to 11 pm, and can be heard in the greater Ann Arbor area at 88.3 FM, or via streaming MP3/QuickTime at www.wcbn.org on the web. Especially for out-of-town fans, this radio/webcast is your chance to finally catch us live!

10 January 2004: Ann Arbor

At long last (God-willing), North returns to Oz's Music. Local singer-songwriter legend Chris Buhalis opens... and we're STOKED! Oz's is located on Packard (just south of Stadium) in Ann Arbor (map available). Show starts at 8 pm and $8 admission includes a full night of music. Show early to get the good seats. Thanks again!

NOTE: Folks who attended the 18 October show at Oz's will be offered a $5 admission price because of the emergency that shortened the set that night. We apologize and will make up for the short set at this show!

6 December 2003: Ann Arbor - CANCELLED

North hits another "home show" at Oz's Music with special guest TBA (check back). Oz's is located on Packard (just south of Stadium) in Ann Arbor (map available). Show starts at 8 pm and $8 admission includes a full night of music. Show early to get the good seats. Thanks again!
When it rains, it pours. This show was cancelled due to a death in Joe's family that had him out of town for most of the first half of Decemeber. We apologize for the inconvenience.

18 October 2003: Ann Arbor

North returns to Oz's Music and proudly presents special guest and old friend of shows past Brian Lillie! Oz's is located on Packard (just south of Stadium) in Ann Arbor (map available). Show starts at 8 pm and $8 admission includes a full night of music. Show early to get the good seats. See you there!
Just for historical record, this show was cut off early due to an emergency at Joe's home. We stopped the show with about 5 songs to go. Everything worked out allright, but we're offering a discount to folks at this event at our next show (12/6) to make up for the short set.

12 October 2003: Ann Arbor - CANCELLED

North's Joseph Mancuso plays at set at the Kerrytown Artisan's Market at Detroit Street and Fifth Avenue in Kerrytown. Music is free, as is browsing the variety of artisans' work, and set will likely loosely land somewhere in the Noon to 2 pm range. Other members of North and special guests may also appear.
The Kerrytown bookings are handled somewhat informally, and due to unalterable travel arrangements, Joe had to find a sub to cover his set for this show. We had great experiences with the Artisan's Market this summer, and look forward to more Kerrytown opportunities next year.

14 September 2003: Ann Arbor

North plays at set at the Kerrytown Artisan's Market at Detroit Street and Fifth Avenue in Kerrytown (map available) for this special Book Fair market. Music is free, as is browsing the variety of artisans' work, and set will likely loosely land somewhere in the Noon to 2 pm range.

13 September 2003: Ann Arbor

North makes it's full-on return at Oz's Music on Packard (just south of Stadium) in Ann Arbor (map available). Show starts at 8 pm and $8 admission includes a full night of music (possible special guests TBA). Show early to get the good seats. See you there!

7 August 2003: Ann Arbor

North plays an acoustic trio opening set for local virtuosic rockers The Hopescope on Thursday 7 August at the Blind Pig on First Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Other sets include acoustic rock from good friends Jeff Elbel and Ping and a set by local artisans Vega. Show starts at 10 pm and cover varies between $5 and $8 depending on 19+/21+.

27 July 2003: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso plays at set at the Kerrytown Artisan's Market at Detroit Street and Fifth Avenue in Kerrytown. Music is free, as is browsing the variety of artisans' work, and set will likely loosely land somewhere in the Noon to 2 pm range. Other members of North and special guests may also appear.

20 July 2002: Ann Arbor

North kicks off a two-show day with a free performance at the State Street Stage of the Ann Arbor Art Fair, located on State Street just north (ha!) of Liberty in downtown (map available). The set starts at 12:15 pm, and features more 2-percussionist action, with a visit from our own Tom Sharpe!

20 July 2002: Ann Arbor

One hour of live North not enough for one day? Fear not! North strikes it up again on the Main Street Stage of the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. Just peruse the Fair down Liberty to the intersection with Main Street downtown (map available). The show starts at 4 pm, and features performances from Tom Sharpe, as well as Jeff Elbel and Ping, on tour from Los Angeles! This free 2-hour set is our finale for the Art Fair weekend, and a set you will NOT want to miss!

18 July 2002: Ann Arbor

North performs live at the University of Michigan Art Museum on State Street and South University on campus (map available). This free performance starts at 1 pm and will be our double-drummer debut! Our AfroCuban guru Al DiBlassio will be joined by North veteran kit percussionist Hans Masing of The Witch Doctors!!

2 June 2002: Ann Arbor

Thanks to a successful turnout at our venue debut, North returns to Leopold Bros. brewery on Main street in downtown Ann Arbor (map still available)! This time, our set begins at 6:30 pm, and all ages are welcome. $3 cover starts at 6 pm.

19 May 2002: Ann Arbor

North makes its debut at Leopold Bros. brewery on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor (map available) for an evening of music starting at 10 PM. Cover is $3 and starts at 9:30. (The II-V-I Orchestra blasts out classic big band earlier in the evening from 6 to 8:30!)
This will hopefully be the first of many shows at Leopold Bros., and we hope you can come down to support us at this new venue!

20 April 2002: Novi, MI

The North Southeast Michigan Borders World Tour continues with a return to the Novi location of Borders Books and Music (map still available) for another free show, starting at 8pm.

22 March 2002: Ann Arbor

North at last returns to the Michigan League Underground (map available) at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor for a free show, complements of the U. Special guests Fields of Industry share the stage. Show starts at 9 PM.

16 March 2002: Birmingham, MI

North continues its Borders Books and Music Tour with a set at the Birmingham location (map available). Again, the show is free and starts at 8pm.

1 March 2002: Farmington Hills, MI

North makes its debut at the Borders Books and Music in Farmington Hills (map available). Set starts at 8pm and is, of course, free.

2 February 2002: Novi, MI

North returns to Borders Books and Music in Novi (map available) for a two-hour free show, starting at 8pm.

1 February 2002

North's Joseph Mancuso hosts an open mic edition of the Six String Coffee House at The Michigan League Underground on the U of M campus. Come on down and belt out your favorite tune! The event starts at 8:30pm with signups at 8pm, and is totally free.

16 November 2001 - Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso joins local songstresses Jen Erb and Liz Momblanco for a songwriters-in-the-round edition of the Six String Coffee House. The show starts at 8:30 pm at the University's Michigan League Underground; entertainment and even refreshments are absolutely free!

10 November 2001: Ypsilanti, MI

After our show at TC's Speakeasy in downtown Ypsilanti (map available) last week, we were invited to play an opening set there for heavy funk-rock band Soot by a rep of theirs who just happened to be there! Hans Masing joins us on traps for this fast and furious rock set. Show starts at about 10:30pm, with $3 cover.

2 November 2001: Ypsilanti, MI

North returns to TC's Speakeasy in downtown Ypsilanti (map available) for a nice long set rolling into the night. Powerful acoustic guitar duo Catharsis makes a special appearance. Show starts at 10:30pm, with $3 cover.

27 September 2001 - Ann Arbor

North makes its debut at The Ark as part of a benefit concert for The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living along with local acoustic blues/rock ensemble FUBAR, local folk songwriter Lili Fox and Detroit acoustic solo artist Jere Stormer. Doors open at 7:30, and tickets are available via The Ark, MUTO and Ticketmaster (for more information or directions see The Ark Website). Please join us for this special occasion and our Ark debut!

21 July 2001 - Ann Arbor

North returns to the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair for a free live outdoor show at Main and Liberty Streets in downtown Ann Arbor. Our set is from 4pm to 6pm, the afternoon slot following the morning music at the fair, our pals The Johnstown Cats (10:30am - 12:30pm)!

22 June 2001 - Novi

North spins up to the Novi Border's Books and Music for a long and more intimate coffeehouse-style set. Please join Joe and Markus and a few special guests for this free show, 7pm - 9pm. Map available.

1 June 2001 - Grand Rapids

North makes its debut at the Grand Rapids Festival, a city-wide weekend long event, the evening of Friday, June 1st. Our set is scheduled for 8pm at the DiSuvero Stage at the corner of Monroe and Michigan downtown. A map of the festival is available at the festival web site via their maps page, or use the map we found!

31 March 2001: Ypsilanti

North presents a full evening of non-stop music along with Detroit hardcore folk phenomenon Jere Stormer, and special guest, local songstress Annie Dubrinsky. Please join us at TC's Speakeasy on Michigan Avenue in downtown Ypsi (map available). Show starts 10:30pm; cover $3.

...and while you're in Ypsi, swing by the farewell show of local retro-rockers, The Skypilots (see below)!

The Skypilots, 21 March 2001: Ann Arbor

If you remember our shows at the URC Coffeehouse and at The Lonely Hearts Club, you remember The Skypilots, with whom we double billed at both locations! Their lead vocalist, John Hubers, is leaving town, and the band's all-out farewell concert is at 9pm at Ypsi's The Wooden Nickel, 901 Huron River Drive, just a stone's throw from our show at TC's (see above). Drop on by on your way to TC's and catch the Skypilots' original rock, along with high-energy acoustic band, Son of Adam (who you also may remember from our days with the URC)!!
Ypsi's never been rocked so hard in one night, ehy? ;)

2 February 2001: Ann Arbor

Joseph Mancuso joins local singer-songwriters Lisa Hunter and Joe Reilly (of Bar Sugar) for an in-the-round style evening of music at the Michigan League Underground. Admission and refreshments are totally free; show starts at 8:30 pm.

26 January 2001: Ann Arbor

After a long break, North's Joseph Mancuso throws in a short opening set for local singer-songwriter Jennifer Erb at the Crazy Wisdom Tea Room on Main Street downtown. Show starts at 8:30 pm and is free.

22 July 2000: Ann Arbor

North splits a set back to back with local swing band The Johnstown Cats at the intersection of Main and Liberty (map available) at The Ann Arbor Art Fair!! The split set runs 10:30 am to 1:15 pm and is totally free. Between the crowd and sharing the stage with the Cats, we're very stoked for this one!

21 July 2000: Ann Arbor - CANCELLED

North's Joseph Mancuso comes to Amer's Deli on State Street in Ann Arbor for a nice informal evening of originals and ecclectically selected covers. Set is from 8pm to 11pm and totally free. Come on down, have a coffee or sandwich, make a request or two, and hang out.
This show was cancelled by the venue, and word didn't reach me until the 11th hour, in this case because of problems with the booking agency. At the core, though, this was another case of the typical difficulties with live music in Ann Arbor: with the Art Fair crowds, the venue couldn't spare the room or complications of a performing artist. Take that as you will.

25 June 2000: Ann Arbor

North closes a wild weekend with a set at TOP OF THE PARK!! We're very excited for our debut with the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, a long-standing cultural and entertainment tradition in the city. This free outdoor show is atop the Power Center parking structure (map available) at 7 pm. Local alternative country/bluegrass group The Trinkets kick off the show, featuring local artists K C Groves, Whitley Setrakian-Hill, and Sue Gillis. Please do join us!

24 June 2000: Detroit

North's Joseph Mancuso appears as musical guest to the Flying Turtles' sketch and improv comedy appearance at the Trumbull Theatre (map available). Show starts at 8 pm, cover is $7.

24 June 2000: Ann Arbor

(private function)

24 June 2000: Ann Arbor - CANCELLED

North returns to the Lonely Hearts Club on Washington Street (map available) for a headlining set. Show time, cover and opening guest(s) TBA.
This show was cancelled due to the venue, the Lonely Hearts Club, closing up shop earlier this month. The reasons for this were apparently many, but included a lack of support on the part of local residents for tolerating the venue's music and crowds. We're bummed, both for the loss of our gig as well as for the loss of a great venue for live music here in town.

10 June 2000: New Hope, PA

North joins a daylong lineup of artists for BeneFest 2000, the first annual benefit festival being held at New Hope - Solebury High School in New Hope, PA. This outdoor event raises money for local causes in need of aid, and runs most of the day on the high school grounds (map available) . We're excited to be on board with this regional-scale event, as well as for our debut in the Northeast!

14 April 2000: Evanston, IL

North joins Chicago artist Ripley Caine for an evening of acoustic music at The Unicorn Cafe (map available). Show starts at 9 pm.

1 April 2000: Ann Arbor

North teams up with local rock artists the Skypilots for a night of kickin' music at the Lonely Heart's Club on Washington Street in downtown AA (map available). Doors open at 8 pm, show starts promptly at 8:30 pm, cover is $3. Please join us for our first home show of the new (colloquial) millenium! (Flyer (huge GIF) available.)

18 March 2000 (rescheduled): Chicago, IL

North makes its Chicago debut at Border's Books and Music on Butterfield Road in Wheaton (Yahoo map and MapQuest map available). We'll be starting at about 8 pm, and the show is FREE. We're looking forward to kicking off our presence in the Chicago area!

11 March 2000: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso splits an evening set with local singer-songwriter Liz Momblanco at Amer's Deli on State Street in Ann Arbor. Music runs 8 to 10:30 or later and is totally free.
Just for the record, Liz Momblanco had to cancel out of this show due to health concerns, but local folk artist Mike Beattie filled in on short notice and did a cool set.

19 February 2000: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso and Markus Nee join a score of local musicians (including Jim Roll, Brian Lillie, Chris Buhalis and Dick Siegel) at the BeatlesFest Fundraiser at the Lonely Hearts Club on Washington St in Ann Arbor (map available). Show runs 8 pm - Midnight, donation for admission, $8, goes to Ozone House.

23 January 2000: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso joins a host of local musicians in making a special guest appearance at the Co-CD Release for Brian Lillie and the Squirrel Mountain Orchestra's new CD "Good Luck Fire Chief" and Jim Roll's latest, "Lunette". This super release party is at The Ark, at 316 S Main in Ann Arbor, and starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now and at the door; doors open at 7pm.

4 December 1999: Ann Arbor

North again plays an opening set for acoustic rock band Under Construction at the Espresso Royale Cafe at State and North University Streets in central Ann Arbor. Show is free and starts around 7:30 pm. Hope you can check these guys out!

3 December 1999: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso returns to host the Six-String Coffeehouse Open Mike on Friday, 3 December at the Michigan League Underground on UM's campus. This free special edition of the Six-String has always featured a variety of great local and student talent from which many of the Coffeehouse's current headlining acts have come. All artists are welcome! Sign up is at 7pm, and show begins at 8.

19 November 1999: Ann Arbor

North headlines the Espresso Royale Cafe on State Street near North University Street in Ann Arbor. Show starts at 8pm and is totally free. Our special guests are our fellow acoustic rockers from Lansing, Under Construction, doing a special acoustic set. Hope you can join us!

5 November 1999: Ferndale, MI

North opens for Lansing-based acoustic rock original/cover band Under Construction at Xhedo's Cafe in Ferndale. We heard these guys back in September, and are looking forward to playing with them. Show time is 8:30 pm, cover is $6.

23 October 1999: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso and Markus Nee join the festivities with a special performance at the Johnstown Cats' Halloween / Sa-wing Party, at which the Johnstown Cats will be howling out some live swing music, starting around 8 pm. A suprize, completely-unscheduled appearance by The Headless Thompson Gunners, Southeast Michigan's Warren Zevon cover band, is also predicted as likely. Please contact us for an invite to this event.

15 October 1999: Ann Arbor

This is it! North presents our first headline appearance, the Revolutions CD Launch with very special guest, Brian Lillie, and maybe a few suprizes! Hope you can join us at the Gypsy Cafe, 9:30 PM for this long-awaited event.

18 September 1999: Ann Arbor

Joe performs solo at the Espresso Royale Cafe at 324 South State Street, with kickin' rhythm guitarist Joe Gingras of the Ann Arbor "folk/fusion" trio MerGin. Both Joe's are looking forward to a fun show. Starts at 8pm, free.
For the record, this show was cancelled last minute due to a conflict between the booking agent and the venue manager, so if you showed up and we weren't there, that's why. The band who WAS there, however, a group called Under Construction, was very good, and friendly enough to let me play an opening set for them at 7:30 before they started. We're still on good terms with everyone involved in the mix-up, and actually hope to be playing shows with Under Construction and at the ERC very soon.

17 July 1999: Ann Arbor

North returns to open for folk favorite Brian Lillie and the Squirrel Mountain Orchestra at the Gypsy Cafe in Kerrytown, Ann Arbor. Show starts about 9pm, cover $4 or so. Our last show with Brian was one of our best, and for a packed house - we hope you can join us for this one!

25 June 1999: Ann Arbor

Joe wraps up a 3-act show at the Angel Caravan Coffeehouse with local artists Richard Lawrence and Spyder Joe at the Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill Street (between Lincoln and Olivia) in Ann Arbor. Show's at 8pm, Friday, June 25.

9 April 1999: Ann Arbor

North opens for local pop/rock gurus The Bottle Prophets at the Michigan League Underground as part of the League's Underground Movement series of rock showcases. Show runs 9-11 pm and is free!

20 February 1999: Ann Arbor

North returns to the URC Coffee House, Saturday, February 20th at 8pm, opening for high-energy Detroit acoustic rockers Son of Adam. We're looking forward to this show!
The URC Coffee House is a monthly event held at the University Reformed Church on Huron Street just west of the Power Center (across the street from the back of the Rackham Building). Music and even coffee and snacks are totally free.

19 February 1999: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso hosts the Six-String Coffeehouse Open Mike on Friday, February 19th at the Michigan League Underground on UM's campus. This special edition of the Six-String features local and student talent and lots of great original material; all local artists are welcome! Sign up is at 7pm, and show begins at 8.

6 February 1999: Ann Arbor

North opens for local folk giants Brian Lillie and the Squirrel Mountain Orchestra at the Gypsy Cafe on Saturday, February 6th, 9:30pm (folk time). This show is gonna be just too wild!

11 December 1998: Grand Rapids

The North trio hits Vinyl Solutions in Grand Rapids on Friday evening, December 11th at about 9pm, opening for Michigan-based progressive rock ensemble Discipline. (Press release is available, as is our flyer (170K GIF, 600dpi)).
Vinyl Solutions is located at 2035 28th Street, between Breton and Kalamazoo streets, in the Grand Central Plaza. Call 616-241-4040 for more info.

21 November 1998: Ann Arbor

North makes its trio debut with percussionist Tom Sharpe on board at the URC Coffee House, Saturday, November 21st at 8pm. The URC's own Skypilots open with their own upbeat acoustic rock.
The URC Coffee House is a monthly event held at the University Reformed Church on Huron Street just west of the Power Center (across the street from the back of the Rackham Building). Music and even coffee and snacks are totally free.

10 October 1998: Ann Arbor

North bassist Markus Nee makes a guest appearance in the Squirrel Mountain Orchestra backing up Brian Lillie at the Positively Local Festival on Saturday, October 10th. This event, sponsored by the Ann Arbor People's Food Co-op, features lots of food, activities and entertainment for all ages, including hit local artists Chris Buhalis, Jim Roll, Jo Serrapere, and Family Magic. Festival runs Noon to 6pm, with Brian Lillie and the S. M. O. scheduled to start at about 5 pm. The show is free, and located at the West Park Bandshell, West Park, east of 7th between Huron and Miller.

2 October 1998: Ann Arbor

The Six-String Coffee House is an in-the-round style showcase of local folk artists founded in 1996 by national folk artist Michael Hsu. October's Six-String features North's very own Joseph Mancuso, as well as local artists Jim Roll and folk/blues favorite Jo Serrapere. Enjoy donuts and some fine local music at the Michigan League Underground, 8pm.

21 March 1998: Ann Arbor

North shares the stage with local rock quartet Total Eclipse at the URC Coffee House on Saturday night, March 21st at 8pm.
The URC Coffee House is a monthly event held at the University Reformed Church on Huron Street just west of the Power Center (across the street from the back of the Rackham Building). Music and even coffee and snacks are totally free - come early if you want a seat, we're expecting a packed house!

17 March 1998: Ann Arbor

Kick off St. Patrick's Day with some music at Leonardo's, in the North Campus Commons. North opens for local folk-rock artist 'Liam van Kampen - we're looking forward to a great show. Should start 8pm-ish, and is a free show.

25 February 1998: Ann Arbor

North plans to hit the Open Mike at Leonardo's, conveniently located in the North Campus (Pierpont) Commons, on Wednesday, 25 February 1998. Rumor has it that local folk-rocker 'Liam van Kampen may also be in attendance. Rumor also has it that the audience picks a group from the show to get a "real-life gig"...

5 February 1998: Ann Arbor

North's Joseph Mancuso and ethnic a cappella group Kol Hakvod each play an opening set for UM's Gentlemen at the Michigan League Underground on Thursday, February 5th at 8pm.

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