North of Nine

A soulful Los Angeles-based pop/rock outfit in the vein of Maroon 5, North of Nine are led by charismatic vocalist Jackson Guthy, a precocious singer/songwriter who began recording professionally at the age of 11, and has performed on The Ellen Show and opened for acts like Cher Lloyd, Fifth Harmony, Five Seconds of Summer, and One Direction. Rounded out by Rob Ketchum (drums), Michael O'Grady (guitar), Edison Lo (bass), and Nolan Frank (keys), the group is the brainchild of Guthy and manager/executive producer Randy Jackson. North of Nine's debut EP, 2015's Alive, was produced by Gavin Brown (Lady Gaga, Barenaked Ladies, Three Days Grace) and features the hit single "Can It Be You?" ~ James Christopher Monger