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NORTH OF 49 BIO

The North of 49 band was conceived at the end of 2004 by Dan McVeigh who felt a need to find another avenue to get his songs heard by a larger audience in bigger clubs and festivals throughout Canada. Dan called on several other fine musicians who are also songwriters to form a band that could not only write great songs but also entertain an audience with a highly energetic mix of today’s country music hits, classic rock gems and original music.

The band features Dan McVeigh on keyboards, acoustic guitar and lead & background vocals, Richard Mattson, on guitars, harmonicas and sax, lead & background vocals, Jarvis Mushka on bass guitar, background vocals, and Jim Bennett on drums.

North of 49 is comprised of veteran musicians who have been performing for many years. Dan McVeigh is the leader of the band, on keys and guitar, has many years experience playing both as a solo artist and in groups including Today’s Child, Classified and Platinum Plus. He has recorded two albums and recently went #1 on “The Country Edge” (Canada’s top internet country station) with his single “You Are All I Dream Of”. He has won several songwriting awards and was nominated at the Ontario Country Music Awards for future country star of the year. Richard Mattson is an experienced multi-instrumentalist who plays electric, acoustic guitars, sax and harmonica. He honed his craft playing on the road with Terry Sumsion and True Blue. Jarvis Mushka has played bass all over the world and has played with Beverley Mahood, Susan Aglugark and many more.

North of 49 has played at some of the top clubs in Ontario including Hugh's Room in Toronto and the Lil Big Horn in Cambridge. They are currently booking shows and have already played at the 2006 Fergus Truck Show, the Rodeo Bar in Brantford, and many other clubs throughout Ontario this year. Don’t miss this exciting band coming to a town near you.

For bookings call: 905-453-6104 or email dman-music@rogers.com

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Dan McVeigh
Richard Mattson
Jarvis Mushka
Jim Bennett

North of 49 Set List