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 Jon Short's Profile |
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HAVE BLUES, WILL TRAVEL |
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| Location: | Northeast, |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 23, 2008 (110 days back) |
About Me |
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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 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 ************************************************ 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************************************************ Specializing in the music and storytelling of the prewar blues masters Jon Short picks away at his National Steel Guitar with hypnotic passion, typically feeling his way through with his eyes closed and feet stomping time on the floorboards. Based in the Northeast US, he travels and performs between 100-150 shows per year in clubs, blues rooms and festivals from Massachusetts to Mississippi holding residencies at Vincent's in Worcester, MA and Terra Blues in New York City. Having recently returned 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. His high energy solo performances bring a foot-stomping show that captivates audiences and taps into the heart of the songs, history and folklore of blues. When backed by his band The Barrelhouse Ramblers, acoustic sets feature an old-timey pre-war sound while the electric sets creep up to North Mississippi hill country, Memphis & Chicago showing the influence of early Muddy, Howlin’ Wolf, the 3 Kings and R.L. Burnside. Working with seasoned industry professionals "Hubcap" Brian Rost (Billy Blue, Mickey Bones) on bass, "Captain Billy" Nadeau (Junior Brown, Wanda Jackson) on drums and Chip Smith (Spider John Koerner) on fiddle & harp, this band has the players and the sound to bring the blues. ************************************************ BLUES IN SCHOOLS Drawing upon a near 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 eight 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. ************************************************ Layout Provided By FreeCodeSource.com - Myspace Layouts |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 9/16/2005Band Website: jonshort.com Band Members: Jon Short - vocals, guitars Captain Billy Nadeau - drums, shaKe iT Paul Chase/Brian Rost - upright bass Chip Smith - fiddle, harp Also collaborating with: Brandon Santini - Mississippi saxophone Keith Carter - harp Giordano Valente - harp Influences: 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... Jon Short & Keith Carter at The Listening Room, Franklin, TN Add to My Profile | More Videos Sounds Like: Country Blues Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Blues) |
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My Blog |
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Worcester Magazine’s Turtle Boy Music Awards |
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| Thanks to everyone for voting for Worcester Magazine's Turtle Boy Music Awards and helping me take home my third consecutive award for Blues Musician. I felt grateful to be on the list with the other ... Posted by Jon Short on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:24:00 PST |
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Mississippi to Massachusetts Spring 2008 |
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| Here's how it went:
Mississippi to Massachusetts 2008
04/19 - JukeJoint Festival, Clarksdale, MS
04/20 - Hopson's Commissary, Clarksdale, MS
04/22 - King's Palace Cafe, Memphis, TN
04/23 - Blues BB... Posted by Jon Short on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:16:00 PST |
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24th Annual International Blues Competition |
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| Thrilled to announce that I've been selected to compete at the 24th Annual International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN representing the Downstate NY Blues Association.
from: http://w... Posted by Jon Short on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:59:00 PST |
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Lowell Sun interview |
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| Thanks to Rachel Briere for the quick interview and write up in today's Lowell Sun. We had a phone interview on Monday while I was home from school fighting off a mystery ailment (maybe I caught ... Posted by Jon Short on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:59:00 PST |
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Article in Central Mass. Magazine |
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| Thanks to Brian Goslow for the interview (we had a great chat about all things music, blues and baseball) and for the article "Worcester's Jon Short was born to play the blues" that appears on page 26... Posted by Jon Short on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:53:00 PST |
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stART on the Street |
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| Thanks to the Telegram & Gazette for the great front page photo in Monday's paper, covering the stART on the Street Festival. Here's a link to see the photo and a gallery of other shots taken that... Posted by Jon Short on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:21:00 PST |
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"Backporch Blues" review in Blues Revue Magazine |
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| ..Featured on pg.79 in "Blues Bytes" section of August/September issue:
"It's nothing but the blues from Jon Short & Brandon Santini, a National steel and harmonica duo who traveled from Mas... Posted by Jon Short on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:18:00 PST |
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Amsterdam = Va Tutto Bene |
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| As I was standing in Schipol Airport at the baggage carousel, waiting for my luggage a few heads down from the Foo Fighters - I was thinking - that's cool, rockstars have to wait for lost luggage too.... Posted by Jon Short on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:23:00 PST |
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Anyone seen my luggage? |
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| ... neither has British Airways.
Luckily I had my guitar and laptop with me. My clothes, CD's, stickers, promo materials, cables, tuners etc. that are in my suitcase are missing. If you see my suitcas... Posted by Jon Short on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:49:00 PST |
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UK - Italy is a tough act to follow |
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| I was sad to leave Italy. I had a wonderful time, met some great people, played with some great musicians. I was very fortunate to be able to work with Giordano Valente - he is a spot-on blues harp pl... Posted by Jon Short on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:15:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Washboard Productions, Vincent's, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, DJ MOJO, Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse, Delta Highway, PapaLeg Acoustic Blues Duo, FRANK MOREY AND HIS BAND, Elam McKnight, jeff norwood, The Big Easy, John Hammond, "Honeyboy", Richard Johnston, mojo, The Howl, The Black Keys, North Mississippi Allstars, Grit Pixies, JASON JAMES, The Ten Foot Pole Cats, Whalebone Farmhouse, The Delta Generators, Jim Berkeley, Hot Day at the Zoo, Erin Harpe, SaRon Crenshaw, duncan, CRAIG, ECI Productions, 12 Crane, Nick's Bar & Restaurant, Son House, Jake Leg Stompers, Ukuleles For Sanity, BLUZZ, Mary Anne, BUDLEY, Sweet Hollywaiians, Angela, S.O.L.O. (& official staff), Mocha Java, Victor!, Hat on, Drinking Wine (More Demos Up), Gail, ... AL ..., Gina, LAZY STEP, MUCK AND THE MIRES, Sol, Elam McKnight ITALIA, ~ taylor ~, Heather, Alex, VINTAGE-TIES.COM, Blues Detour, Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson, JukeHounds, Carri, Stefano Zabeo, Hawkeye Herman, Little Johnny Kantreed, TomTerry, Shot Glass Band, Demisers
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