North of America
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North of America is a rock band from Nova Scotia
that has recorded with Matlock Records in Canada and the American label Level Plane Records
. Members of Halifax's State Champs and Truro
's The Motes
formed North of America in 1997. They have toured throughout North America and Europe, and members have been involved with other musical projects such as The Plan
, The Holy Shroud, Instruments, Vkngs, The Got To Get Got, Ov Gramme, production for Buck 65
, and composition of original music for the award winning CBC
television show Street Cents
.
The original line-up of the band consisted of Michael Catano, Mark Mullane, J. LaPointe, and Mark Colavecchia. LaPointe left the band after the recording of This is Dance Floor Numerology in 2001. LaPointe was replaced by Jim MacAlpine as of the 2003 Level Plane release, Brothers, Sisters.
North of America disbanded after releasing Brothers, Sisters. Current members now reside in Halifax and Vancouver. Since the breakup, the band has played a number of reunion shows, most recently in 2010, as well as embarking on a Canadian tour in 2005 with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
.
A collection of rarities and outtakes, 12345678910 was released in 2010 on cassette label Bart Records.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
that has recorded with Matlock Records in Canada and the American label Level Plane Records
Level Plane
Level Plane was a record label based in New York City, that tended to aim towards traditional emo and screamo artists.Level Plane was founded in early 1997 by Greg Drudy in order to put a label and an address on the back of Saetia's first 7"...
. Members of Halifax's State Champs and Truro
Truro, Nova Scotia
-Education:Truro has one high school, Cobequid Educational Centre. Post-secondary options include a campus of the Nova Scotia Community College, as well as the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in the neighboring town of Bible Hill.- Sports :...
's The Motes
The Motes
The Motes were an indie rock band from Truro, NS, Canada, and the founders of a regionally influential record label called Ant Records.Members of the Motes went on to form a number of notable bands in and around Halifax, NS, including North of America, Recyclone, and Instruments.- Discography...
formed North of America in 1997. They have toured throughout North America and Europe, and members have been involved with other musical projects such as The Plan
The Plan (band)
The Plan is a Swedish band created by Broder Daniel-bass player and guitarist Theodor Jensen.Originally the band consisted of four members but after by the time for their second record two of the members had left. For their third record it was only Jensen left...
, The Holy Shroud, Instruments, Vkngs, The Got To Get Got, Ov Gramme, production for Buck 65
Buck 65
Richard Terfry , who uses the stage name Buck 65, is a Canadian experimental artist, MC and turntablist. Underpinned by an extensive background in abstract hip hop, his more recent music has extensively incorporated blues, country, rock, folk and avant garde influences.Terfry is also a radio host,...
, and composition of original music for the award winning CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
television show Street Cents
Street Cents
Street Cents is a teen-themed newsmagazine TV series that originally aired on CBC Television between 1989 and 2006. It was one of a few shows focused on consumer and media awareness for young people. The series was created by producer John Nowlan. He cites Britain's Pocket Money as one of the...
.
The original line-up of the band consisted of Michael Catano, Mark Mullane, J. LaPointe, and Mark Colavecchia. LaPointe left the band after the recording of This is Dance Floor Numerology in 2001. LaPointe was replaced by Jim MacAlpine as of the 2003 Level Plane release, Brothers, Sisters.
North of America disbanded after releasing Brothers, Sisters. Current members now reside in Halifax and Vancouver. Since the breakup, the band has played a number of reunion shows, most recently in 2010, as well as embarking on a Canadian tour in 2005 with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists are an American rock band formed in 1999 in Washington, D.C. and currently recording for Matador Records. They have released six full-length studio albums and have toured internationally...
.
A collection of rarities and outtakes, 12345678910 was released in 2010 on cassette label Bart Records.
Discography
- 12345678910 Cassette, Bart Records, 2010
- Brothers, Sisters LP, Level Plane Records, 04/01/2003
- Elements of an Incomplete Map, Pt. II 2002
- The Sepultura CD, Level Plane Records, 02/01/2002
- This is Dance Floor Numerology CD, Progeria Records, 04/04/2001
- The Sepultura LP, The Kingdom of God, 10/04/2000
- These Songs are Cursed CD/LP, Matlock Records (USA and Canada), Rewika Records (Europe), 04/12/1999
- Bayonet Point 7", Montesano Records, 1999
- Elements of an Incomplete Map CD, Matlock Records, 06/12/1998
Compilation appearances
- Walking in Greatcoats on Four Dots, Montesano Records (1999)
- The Sneaks are Everywhere on Self Portrait Compilation 7" (1999)
- Overcoated on Making the Impossible Possible, Chimaeric (1999)
- We Had To Call Your Parents on In The Film They Made Us A Little More Articulate, Escape Goat Records, 2003