28 North - World on Fire (2014)

Los Angeles. 2013. 28 North.?? Take the art of timeless songwriting, infuse it with astounding instrumental prowess, and throw in the blistering energy and attitude of the 21st century. What do you get? 28 North. Recently Voted Best Band in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine, the members of the band - Michael Lindner, Taylor Netzler, Tyler Bond, and Mark Glinka - have been putting on epic, crowd-pleasing shows all across the U.S. from New York to California, and everywhere in between. An ever-growing mob of fans has been coming out to watch 28 North perform with groups like Blues Traveler, Young the Giant, My Morning Jacket, TV on the Radio, and Crash Kings. The band has recently signed with legendary manager Jerry Heller (CCR, CSNY, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, NWA) and relocated to Los Angeles. 28 North has become a Sunset Strip staple regularly performing at The Roxy, The Viper Room, and House of Blues LA. The groups self titled record, '28 North' has gotten radio play for 28 North in over 150 markets across the nation. With appearances at the ?SXSW and CMJ festivals, 28 North has taken their act over the top with their new record, 'World on Fire'. With their unparalleled vocal harmonies, virtuosic guitar work, polished hook laden songwriting, a rapidly expanding fan base, and their boundless charisma, it's only a matter of time before '28 North' is blazing from the stadium lights.??

28 North were founded in Pittsburgh by singer/guitarist Michael Lindner. The group's 2007 debut album, Gone Too Far, had a jam band sound, heavily influenced by the Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead, but the bandmembers decided to hone their songwriting skills and focus on a more Southern rock sound for their 2008 follow-up, Mystery. The band toured the U.S.A. relentlessly, playing festivals such as CMJ and SXSW, and opening for the Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket, Dickey Betts, Ace Frehley, Blues Traveler, and many others. Following the band's self-titled 2010 album and 2011's Long Walk Home, the group relocated to Los Angeles. World on Fire followed in 2014, showcasing a more polished hard rock sound, and the group began work on a follow-up with producer Gavin MacKillop. ~ Paul Simpson