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Jon Short
Blues

HAVE BLUES, WILL TRAVEL



Northeast
United States

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Last Login:  12/16/2009
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Member Since9/16/2005
Band Websitewww.jonshort.com
InfluencesPaul Rishell, Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charley Patton, Son House, Robert Johnson, Muddy, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Bo Carter, Mississippi Sheiks, Skip James, Tommy Johnson, Willie Brown, Annie Raines, John Lee Hooker, R.L. Burnside, John Hurt, J.D. "Jellyjaw" Short, Barbeque Bob, Richard Johnston, T Model Ford, Superchikan, Delta Highway, Jeff Norwood, Lil' Jimmy Frost, Elam McKnight, Rev. Peyton, Eric Clapton, John Hammond, Honeyboy Edwards, Johnny Shines, BB King, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Monk, Robert Belfour, Frank Morey, Scotty Don't, Troy Gonyea, Dave Smith, Jay Smith (no relation), Michael Powers, Ray Shinnery, Saron Crenshaw, Jerry Garcia, Blind Blake, Willie McTell, Willie Johnson, North Mississippi All Stars, The Black Keys, Uncle Billy's Smokehouse, Papa Leg Acoustic Duo, Andy Martin...



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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 29 2010 5:00P
Vincent’s - Every Sunday Worcester, Massachusetts
Dec 30 2010 8:00P
Armsby Abbey - Every Tuesday Worcester, Massachusetts
Dec 31 2010 8:00P
For all other tour dates, visit www.jonshort.com/calendar.htm Worcester, Massachusetts

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   About Jon Short
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Semi-Finalist at the 24th Annual International Blues Competition representing the Downstate NY Blues Association

Voted "Best Blues Musician" for
Worcester Magazine's Turtle Boy Music Awards: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Nominated for:
The Pulse Magazine's 2007, 2008 Music Awards:
Blues/R&B/Swing Act

Selected as one of The Pulse Magazine's:
"27 to watch in 2007"

Downstate NY Blues Society's
Artist of the Month: January 2007
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Winner of The Pulse Magazine's
2006 Music Award for
Best Blues Act
&
4 Worcester Magazine
2006 "Turtle Boy" Music Awards

Blues Musician
Blues Band (write in)
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Armed with a suitcase kick-drum, National Reso-phonic Guitar, Lowebow cigar-box guitar, Reso-Ukulele and kazoo, Jon Short's high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that captivates audiences and taps into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the Blues and its importance to American music. Based in the Northeast US, he travels and performs between 150-200 shows per year in BBQ joints, blues rooms and festivals from Massachusetts to Mississippi.

Since returning from his first European tour, Short has continued his work with Blues in Schools programs passing the music to another generation of performers and audiences. Representing the Downstate NY Blues Association, he competed in the Semi-Finals at the 2008 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.

Most recently he has been able to work with Raising the Blues bringing interactive music to children with long-term medical or physical challenges at hospitals and treatment centers such as Shriner's Hospital and Camp Sunshine.

Shared stage/festivals/opened for:
David "HoneyBoy" Edwards, John Hammond, Charlie Musselwhite, Elvin Bishop, Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers, Shemeika Copeland, Henry Butler, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Junior Brown, James "Superchikan" Johnson, Big George Brock & the Houserockers, Robert Belfour, North Mississippi All Stars, Jimbo Mathus, Bobby Rush, James Montgomery, Duke Robillard, Troy Gonyea, Kerry Kearney, Reggie Walley, Toni Lynn Washington, Willie King & the Liberators, John Sinclair, Billy Gibson Band, Delta Highway, Michael Powers, Ray Shinnery, Saron Crenshaw, Michael Hill, Slam Allen, Frank Morey & His Band, Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood, Chris Fitz Band, Seth Yacavone, Max Creek, Strangefolk, Zen Tricksters, Ryan Montbleau, Rev.Peyton's Big Damn Band, Hillstomp, Jawbone, The Delta Generators

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BLUES IN SCHOOLS

Drawing upon a decade of working in public schools, Jon Short also provides assemblies, workshops and lectures on the history, development and importance of blues music in American culture. Holding a M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Technology he is able to incorporate state frameworks into presentations and workshops that address learning standards across the curriculum.
Available for inschool and afterschool programs his "HAVE BLUES, WILL TRAVEL" program can serve as enrichment in the arts and academic curriculum. Using large and small group activities his programs range from single 45-60min presentations to ongoing workshops that can provide instrument lessons for individual and ensemble instruction (guitar, harmonica, piano, bass, drums).
With ten years of experience as a classroom teacher, after-school & athletics onsite coordinator he has been able to provide in-school and afterschool programs for groups ranging between 5 and 95 students at a time in multiple school districts between Central MA and Downstate NY.

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Heavy Manic Souls

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Dec 13 2009 1:36 PM

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Wilsontking

Wilsontking



Dec 8 2009 3:57 PM

You get five check out my ABBEY ROAD Masters ,

Blues for 2020 ! Slamming Tones !

Best

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Lisa Marie & All Shook Up

Lisa Marie & All Shook Up



Dec 1 2009 7:56 PM

Thanks again, Jon -
always an honor
& a great pleasure
to sing with you!

Looking forward
to the next time!
xo
Lisa Marie
ANGELO DOMINICK

angelo dominick



Nov 24 2009 4:23 PM

CHEERS FROM HUMBOLDT...THANKS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP...HAVE A SMOKIN WEEK... MY FRIEND
Teddy Presberg

Teddy Presberg



Nov 13 2009 5:24 PM

Hey hey hey my funky friend,

I just released a new funky album "Outcries from a Sea of Red" which is now available! You can check it out here:

Teddy Presberg: Outcries from a Sea of Red


Hope it treats your ears right!

Keep cool and in touch,

Teddy Presberg
www.teddypresberg.com
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Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)

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Helen Wheels

Helen Wheels



Oct 11 2009 12:12 AM

come celebrate HALLOWEEN with roots, blues and americana.. 9pm OCT 31st HOTEL VERNON, WORCESTER, MA in KELLEY SQ~
what are YOU doing on halloween???
Scott Holloway

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Ernie

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Sep 4 2009 2:23 PM

will you be at vincent's this sunday? just wonderin! have a great weekend!
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Boston & Maine String Band

Boston & Maine String Band



Aug 21 2009 9:44 PM

Thanks For The Add!!


See you @ Vincents on Sunday!


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Aug 17 2009 1:17 PM

thanks for coming to see us Saturday!  here is a ska video for the kids... thanks again!
DeltaTwins

DeltaTwins



Aug 4 2009 8:36 PM

Greetings From Japan!

Thanks For Your Friendship!

It Really Enjoyed Your Music!...I Like It!

Friendship Transcends National Borders!

Cheers & Whiskeys From Japan!

 


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Hey!  Here's a few samples from my new album Ruminations. 

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Kevin Kinsella

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Jul 24 2009 6:22 PM

Greetings…!

Founding member and former front man of John Brown’s Body Kevin Kinsella returns to Southern Cali August 1 to perform with Elijah Emmanuel and the Revelations. Come out and show some love!

A typical Kevin Kinsella set includes his new original reggae, 10 Ft. Ganja Plant music and classic JBB songs.

Tickets $13 adv/$15 dos. Ages 21+.

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Sample tunes: http://www.myspace.com/kevinkinsella

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Give thanks all the while and big UPs to Kevin Kinsella for keeping the I-Town Reggae vibe alive all these years!

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Jul 16 2009 3:30 AM

You got my vote.
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