Jeff Yette, the founder of 44 Degrees North Promotions (44DN) credits his musical taste and talents to his family where he grew up to the sounds of trumpet and exposure to the Norwood Brass Fireman ... a Northern New York icon. Throughout his youth, he was exposed to most genres of music including rock-n-roll, classical, country, jazz, blues and rock. Jeff played brass through his youth and studied music theory in college. He has be a staple of the Northern New York music scene as the front man of such groups as Straight Line, Thump, 44DN, and most recently Jacked.

In addition to being a performing musician, Jeff has served as a speaker and Master of Ceremonies for groups up to 5,000 in attendance since 1988. Applying his background in music and public speaking, Jeff has kept the bodies on the dance floored for countless weddings, reunion, anniversaries serving as both a live musician and a Disc Jockey.

In addition to their own musical groups and DJing services, 44DN works with many other bands and DJ's through the area. 44DN acts are available for ...

• Bar/Tavern Gigs
• Weddings
• Birthdays/Private Parties
• Jamborees
• Corporate Events/Exhibits
• Festivals (Block Dances, Field Days, etc.)

All of our groups have numerous years of experience in their particular field and use professional audio equipment. 44DN will be sure to match you up with an act that fits yours needs and your budget.

Contact us for rates and available dates.

Jacked
Jacked is a cover band with an extensive song catalogue spanning rock, country, southern rock, blues and original rock. With nearly 150 songs in their repertoire, Jacked can play extended sessions and mult-night engagements with the need to repeat songs.

Jacked consist of thirty-something brothers Rich & Jason Russell from Lawrenceville NY; Jeff Yette form Parishville, NY and Jon Glaser from Heuvelton.

2FatDads (2FD)
2 Fat Dads is exactly that ... two fathers entertaining children with real music ... not sugar coated, purple-dinosaur tunes. The offer an interesting mix of rocked-up children's classics and family friendly rock. Think of their shows as a rock concert on training wheels

Other bands we have worked with ...

80Proof
A good-time party band playing all of the classic rock anthems that get you on your feet and singing along.

Alter Ego
A Classic/Alternative Rock band playing music that gets people up and dancing.

Band Penny
A unique 3-piece band featuring guitar, keyboards and drum covering classic and modern rock favorites .

Blue Haze
A 5-piece classic rock cover band with a female lead singer performing area favorites.

Illusion
A Classic/Alternative Rock band with high-energy performances, this group is sure to please the 18-35 year old crowd.

Sabbatical
A 5-piece band of seasoned professionals with too many years of combined experience to count. They perform both original rock tunes and covers. They have been featured as the opening act of many large area events.

The Kick
A 5-piece '80s Rock cover band with an impressive stage setup and light show.