The husband-and-wife team of Karin and Andy Carlson are The Northstar Duo.
Based in Canada, this classy and fun band has a really impressive repertoire in many different musical styles. Karin sings, plays trombone and keyboards, while Andy sings, plays bass, guitar and keyboards, and provides the production for the band.
Their live show incorporates can include sophisticated electronic enhancements, allowing the duo to span a wide range of musical groups, from an intimate jazz trio to a 50s rock-and-roll group to a “Glen Miller”-style big band.
Also available is The Northstar Duo “Unplugged” - a quieter, more organic sound of piano, vocals and bass (sometimes adding a third or fourth musician, such as guitar or sax), suitable for both listening and background music for smaller or less dance-oriented venues (such as a restaurant or lounge).
If you need a small band with a big sound and an extensive repertoire, let The Northstar Duo be your choice for quality musical entertainment.
Prior to merging their considerable individual musical talents to form The Northstar Duo in 1998, both Karin and Andy were freelance professional musicians in Canada and internationally, with over 35 years of experience between them.
The Northstar Duo has since performed for a wide variety of audiences and in many different venues including cruise ships, corporate functions, hotel lounges, weddings, parties, and dinner dances.
topThe Northstar Duo has an extensive songlist which incudes popular music spanning over 70 years of classic songs and memorable music.
Through the use of professionally-produced MIDI sequences “The Northstar Duo” is able to re-create different styles of music including rock from the 50s, 60s and 70s; pop from the 80s and 90s and 2000; jazz standards, big band and swing; Latin selections; classic and current country songs; rhythm and blues selections; and more.
The Northstar Duo really does have something for everyone!
Here's a songlist sampler.
top Crazy.mp3
One For My Baby.mp3
Girl From Ipanema.mp3
Satin Doll.mp3
Stardust.mp3
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Northstar Duo Jazz Sampler
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This file has a few favorite standards you’ll recognize, like “I Thought About You,” “Wave,” “Girl from Ipanema” and “Cheek to Cheek.”
Northstar Duo Big Band Sampler
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“Fever,” “Paper Moon” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light” with some swingin’ big band arrangements!
Northstar Duo Pop Sampler
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“Old Time Rock and Roll,“ “Keep on Rockin' Me,“ and the Kylie Minogue dance hit “Can't Get You Out of My Head,“ followed by “Brass in Pocket.“
Contact us for more information:
Northstar Duo
119 Academy Road
Winnipeg, MB
R3M 0E2
(204) 774-5757
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"...The stupendous husband and wife team of bass guitarist Andy Carlson and vocalist Karin Carlson...wowed the capacity crowd of over 600 diners at the Kenora Rotary's Annual Lobster Festival...Karin, who not only plays a mean trombone...has one of those enticing, mellifluous voices..."Ruth Bowiec, Kenora Daily Miner and News