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Northern Harbour - The Band

Northern Harbour,  simply the finest & most authentic Jimmy Buffett tribute show this side of Margaritaville!  Lost a shaker of salt? Need a holiday? Need a cheeseburger in paradise?  Well Parrot Heads (Buffett “enthusiasts” for the un-initiated), kick back, put your toes in the sand, grab the appropriate tropical beverage, and let us tell you what it's all about!  Northern Harbour, formerly Margaritaville Express, began wowing crowds in the Toronto area in 2003, and are now hailed as one of the top tributes of their kind in the world! The show is a true Buffett concert experience from start to finish, deftly performed in the style that made Jimmy Buffett one of the top-grossing concert acts in the world! Fronted by singer/guitarist and founder Brian Neale, who has been honing his renowned & uncanny Buffett material for many years in performances all over the world, Northern Harbour also brings the warm, casual charm, and tongue in cheek humour of Mr. Buffett to every stage they play.  Brian’s voice is routinely confused with Jimmy’s by parrot heads hearing the band for the first time. “WOW!....” is the most frequent description of Brian’s vocal work.

  However this 8 piece outfit also features some of the most experienced & skilled players the South/Central Ontario area has to offer. Members of the band (see member bios) have performed & recorded with the likes of Chris De Burgh, Supertramp, Billy Joel, Ronnie Hawkins, The Stampeders, and many other prominent artists (including Buffett himself!). With almost two centuries of collective professional experience, Northern Harbour expertly navigates the tropical island-rock waters they call home, and well beyond. And a healthy dose of classic pop-rock, country, and R&B is always available to meet the needs of any event! Like a favorite jukebox in some remote island bar, you never know what’s next! From Buffett’s earliest work, to his latest crossover hits, the band brings you the true concert versions of all the songs you know by heart. But their most distinctive feature belies their professional chops - few bands of any stature know how to create FUN for their audiences like Northern Harbour does!

  Ceaselessly supported by our “Parrot Head friends”, the band now embraces a vigorous fan base spread all across the province, and beyond. They have also become a festival favorite, performing headline sets at major outdoor events such as Festival of the Islands, Kempenfest, Almostfest, Burlington Ribfest, and many more.  2008 will see Northern Harbour continue to expand into new regions and venues on both sides of the border, and continue to bring the sunshine & great music to anyone with ears and sand in their dancing shoes!! From Alaska to Cane Garden Bay, the band's still looking for that lost shaker of salt...

 Represented by Chorus Artists Group, the band’s clients enjoy a heightened level of attention, service, and support.  The group's production standards are only the highest, and they are proud to work with our highly experienced sound technician, Steve Meacher, who ensures top-notch sound at every show.  You will be surprised by our commitment to making your event the very best it can be. So let Northern Harbour take you on a quick trip to that island in the sun, without the airfare! After all, it’s 5 o'clock somewhere...