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BORED OF DIRECTIVES, ON THE BEAT AND PATH and BACKPACKER BAND were created by Canadian Steve Northcott out of a desire to travel the world, play music, learn about diverse musical cultures and to make people smile.As a stand-up comedian, Steve has performed in Canada, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing andHanoi. He has been fortunate enough to share the stage with such comedic heavyweights as JeffGreen (UK), David Smiedt (RSA), and Kenny Robinson (CAN).Steve has enjoyed success as lead singer and guitarist for the Kuala Lumpur rock band, the BENCHMARX. They recently released their second full length studio album and are set to embark on a small scale Southeast Asian tour in early 2010. They more recently earned "Best Live Rock Act" for 2009 at the Voize Independent Music Awards held in January 2010.Steve Northcott has seen his travel articles published in magazines in both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and was co-author of Travel/Resident Guide, EXPLORER KL.Currently based in Kuala Lumpur