650north

Catch 650north this Saturday at the 10th Annual Osgood Bricktoberfest. This is the band’s only public performance of the year, so dont miss out! PLEASE NOTE: 650 North takes the stage at 12:30 PM.

It is with profound sadness that I share that Andrew has lost his father, and 650north has lost its greatest advocate, Jerry Vollmer.

Since the very beginning of the band over 22 years ago, Jerry was a constant, unwavering well of support and encouragement. The amount of hours he dedicated to helping us book gigs, promoting us in every way he could, driving us to shows, making late night meals for us in his kitchen, is incalculable. There would be no 650north as we know it without him.

Nothing was a dream with Jerry. If we decided to do something as a band, he would stop at nothing to help us make it happen. I’ll never forget our late night, beer drinking/band planning chats, Jerry glowing with pride and possibility about what was in store for us as a band and as young men.

He was with us through the dizzying highs and heart-breaking lows of our halcyon days—whether we were halfway across the world, opening for a legendary rock band, or at some terrible bar, playing to only him and the bartenders. And as we decided to have families and let the band take a more backseat role in our lives, he would still pop in to our shows, still glowing with pride, but perhaps more so at the men/husbands/dads we had become, in no small part thanks to him.

As I write this, maybe only now do I truly realize how lucky we were to have him in our lives. Jerry’s confidence in us gave us the confidence that we initially lacked to go on stage and share our passion and creativity with the world. Not everyone is lucky enough to have someone like that in their life, and for that we are forever grateful.

Perhaps to put this all more simply: Jerry—thank you for everything. We will do our best to continue your legacy of kindness and mentorship, and try to leave the world a better and more beautiful place than we found it—just like you did.

Please keep Jerry’s family, friends, and our entire hometown community in your thoughts as we navigate this loss.

- Matt Schuerman of 650north

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Catch 650north this Friday the 27th at Capone's Downtown Speakeasy in downtown Shelbyville, IN. Show starts at 8:30. 21+. No cover.

We’re back, Batesville! 650north is excited to perform at this Saturday’s St. Louis Festival Block Party. Beer, wine slushies, food, and games, with us providing the soundtrack. See you Saturday, Batesville!

Batesville—it’s been too long! 650north is excited to announce that we’ll be performing at the St. Louis Church Festival Block Party on September 14th. Full details below. See you there, Batesville!

Excited to once again be performing at the Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Fireworks on July 5th! Gates open at 5 PM—650north takes the stage at 7 PM. A free, all ages event.

THANK YOU, GREENSBURG! We had an incredible night of fantastic music, beer, and food last Saturday night at Rebekah Park. Thanks to Friends of Fred food trucks for keeping us fueled, Tree City Brew Co for keeping us hydrated, and Midnight Rider for headlining the show with a killer performance. Special thanks to Visit Greensburg, Main Street Greensburg, and every organization and sponsor that helped make this happen!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Matt will be back, solo acoustic, opening for Rearview - A Tribute To Pearl Jam on Saturday, September 28th at 7 PM.