The L.A.-based pop/rock band North of Nine came through town last night to play Aloft Hotel as part of the hotel’s Live at Aloft concert series. The guys literally flew to Cleveland from Los Angeles for the gig. A mix of pop and rock that sounds a bit like Maroon 5, their hit “Can It Be You?” has gotten some traction on commercial radio. Former American Idol judge Randy Jackson manages the group, something they talk about in this interview we did backstage before the band’s performance. 

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This article appears in Jun 17-23, 2015.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.