What's with the name?
If you ever have had the pleasure, or more honestly, the pain of trying to name an organization or a band, you'll know where we're coming from. It seemed to be virtually impossible to find a name that touched upon all of the bases that we cover. We're more than just a band, we're more than just event planners, we're more than just web designers ... we seemed to be more than we could put into words. The name 44 Degrees North was originally used for a band that Jeff Yette was a member of, and it was for this he originally designed the "Euro" style logo. The name itself is reference to the line of latitude that passes through Potsdam, NY. The name just sort of stuck and the logo seems to appeal to many different people ... so why not.

A Brief History.
As a lifelong residents of the Potsdam area, Jeff Yette and his wife have come to appreciate the quality of living the north country has to offer. Their travels have often crossed paths with old friends that have since left the area to pursue careers in performing arts. By coincidence, one trip to Texas put Jeff and his family just over an hour away from a concert that Jason Sutter was playing with the band Smash Mouth. The Yette family went to the show which started the thought process ... "it's sad to think that we had to travel half-way across the U.S.A. to see a Potsdam native showcase his talent." This spark was later rekindled when Phil Hurley returned to Potsdam for a class reunion which lead to an impromptu gig sitting in with a local bar band. Over the months to follow, Jeff began working with former classmates and friends to put together a "Bringing Home the Talent" campaign to showcase area natives that have since left the area, but return home from time to time to visit family and friends. Through contacts and business associates, Jeff and wife have been asked to lend their skills to several fundraising events, celebrations, design websites and brochures, and run sound for world renowned acts at the Edwards Opera House.

This unique combination of talent, industry contacts and local business relationships lead to the creation of 44 Degrees North Promotions, or more simply, 44DN ... a Promotion company that is well versed in event planning and performing arts!

Contact
Phone: 315-268-9848
Email: 44dnpromos @ gmail.com