SHORTY LONG is an acoustic string band with roots in the
Novelty and Jazz styles of the early 20th Century. Shorty Long
was founded by ukulele ace Pops Bayless and vocalist Mysterious
John, after four years as founding members of the Asylum Street
Spankers. Based in Austin, Texas, the band has headlined
festival dates all over the country, including The Sam Houston
Folk Festival, The Ukulele Hall of Fame Expo, Old Settlers Music
Festival, Texas Summer Nights, Midwest Ukefest and Uketopia at
the famous McCabes Guitar Store in Santa Monica, California.
The band also completed a very successful West Coast tour of club
dates in 2003 including The Starry Plough in Berkely, Bisquits
and Blues in San Francisco and The Knitting Factory in Hollywood.
Shorty Long has released three CD's on their independant label,
GRUMPLEDUMP RECORDS, and they are distributed world -
wide. In 2006 Pop's staged documentary AMERICAN NOVELTY
was performed to packed houses and rave reviews Off Broadway
at the Theater for the New City in Manhattan with plans
to tour it in 2007-8.
review @ http://www.nytheatre.com/nytheatre/archweb/arch2006_13.htm310
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Please check out our new music video. The guy who directed Madonna's first music vid directed this, too. It's pretty funny, we think. Thanks again for being our friend!
shorty long I am so excited! I wanted to write you and let you know that my very first album "Banned from Canters" just arrived!!! You can hear the songs or buy the CD on my myspace page. Please check it out and tell me what you think. You can also download my CD at www.digstation.com/theukulady
2007 has been a great year for expanding Sick's Pack, and I'm proud to announce that the debut cd entitled THRASH FOLK is now available for sale online! So, for a limited time, THRASH FOLK will be on sale for $15 + shipping (normally $20), offer valid til 1-1-8.
BUT WAIT , THERE'S MORE!
Act now, and you can also order "Sick's Boxless Box Set". 3 cd's for just $30 + shipping, including THRASH FOLK, THAT DAMNED BAND and 3 REDNECK TENORS XMAS SPECTACULAR. Supplies are limited, so don't delay!
