Welcome to the online home port of Northern Harbour, the most authentic and dedicated tribute to Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefers this side of Key West! This Toronto based tribute show is an amazing re-creation of the Head Parrot's musical Gulf Coast journey, which is now in its 4th decade. All delivered in the fun-loving style that has made Jimmy Buffett one of the top grossing touring acts in North America. Canada's favorite trop-rock party is still going strong too, with a continually evolving live show that delivers all the energy, colour, fun, and especially the sound of Jimmy in concert! Drawing from a truly massive catalog of honed Buffett songs (& more), and known formerly & semi-famously as Margaritaville Express, the band has been bringing the islands North since 2003. And they're just getting warmed up (takes longer in Canada, eh)! In their short history they have been featured on many top-tier tribute bills, and have worked some of the most prestigious festival, corporate, & club stages on both sides of the 49th.
Fronted by founder & guitarist/vocalist Brian Neale, who has been performing Buffett material (often to gaping stares of disbelief!) for over 20 years, Northern Harbour also features some of the most experienced & talented pro players in Southern Ontario (see BIOS page). Music Director Ian Kojima (Chris De Burgh, Stampeders, etc.) brings his vast experience to bear in leading the band to awesome heights! The result is what many say is the tightest Buffett tribute show band in the world!
The band's show, and Buffett's songs, are nothing but good fun - but it's also about great music - and those are the two elements the band delivers first & foremost. The show is never tacky, and the band does not simply ape Jimmy & the Reefers. Instead, this band has made it's rep based on top-notch live performances, that have distinguished them from other Buffett tributes.
Please take a moment to drop the band a line from the CONTACT page if you caught a show, or just want to say howdy – we love to hear from Parrot Heads everywhere! Or sign up for our newsletter. Special thanks to all the friends & fans who continue to make every gig a party to be remembered! You pholks sure know how to celebrate down-island style. After all, the weather is always here... Just watch out for those land sharks!
Brian Neale (nice hat!) performs onstage with Jimmy Buffett! See photosHEREor see video below!
Or drop us a line on the ol' cyber-coconut telegraph to get yourself added to our "Harbour Lights" newsletter mailing list! Due to a computer crash here recently, those who were previously on the mailing list need to resubmit their email address. So just fire off a quick note to steve@northernharbour.com and we'll fix it so you can hear those hot lines hum again in 2008!
Fast Facts:
Pro 8 piece Jimmy Buffett tribute show
Formed in 2003, as Margaritaville Express
Led by Brian Neale, two-time Buffett tour sound-alike contest winner
Among North America's top tribute acts
Experienced in Can/US, festival, corporate, and casino bookings
Top quality pro audio production
Pro management, direct bookings
Searchers of lost shakers of salt, everywhere...
Northern Latitude, Southern Attitude
Take a trip to the islands,
without clearing customs...
If you think your special event would benefit from a dose of Caribbean Soul & Trop-Rock n' Roll from Canada’s #1 party band, you can reach us directly by visiting the Contact page. Northern Harbour delivers a veritable buffet (ahem,...) for the ears that encompasses a wide breadth of popular music. But it's a show designed to fully entertain, and leave a little sand in the dancing shoes of your smiling guests! We work directly with you to help make your event successful, and most of all, FUN! From production to promotion, Northern Harbour helps take your worries away, mon! For festivals, special events, or private functions, the professional party-makers of Northern Harbour are a sure bet. Nothing but Jimmy himself comes close! Ask any Northern Parrot Head!
Some comments from Northern Harbour clients:
Fred Hacker, MRC "Party on the Dock" Organizer: "The band was great! They were very obliging and supportive in our preparations, and the show they put on was first rate. We had intended the event to be a one-off, but it was so successful that we'll have another party next year with Northern Harbour."
Erika Soderberg, Social Chair EYC, Toronto:"It was an absolutely incredible evening. Everyone said it was the best ever!! Thank you for making it so successful. This is exactly what we needed this year!"
Paul Taylor, Organizer, Island Time Boat Bash:This band is amazing and people from all over the country and the USA were blown away at how great these guys were. My friends who made the trip from Chicago to Toronto fell in love with city, the people, and the band Northern Harbour."
Linda Fisher, Ent. Co-Ordinator, Hiawatha Horse Park & Slots:Truly a show for all to enjoy. Northern Harbour had the crowd dancing in the aisles & waving their fins! A great band to work with, and they won Sarnia over.