Paul 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...
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)
Most Improved
Most Underrated Band
************************************************ 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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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.
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.
"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
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