Artist description Shorty Long is a 4-piece string band with roots in the novelty/jazz styles of the 20's, 30's and 40's. Using a veritable arsenal of acoustic instruments, combined with an immense repertoire of originals and covers, Shorty Long serves up a heady mix of hot jazz and energetic showmanship.

Music Style Novelty Jazz

Group Members Mysterious John, Crapstack Jones, J.D. Pendley, Pops Bayless

Instruments soprano & baritone ukulele, tenor banjo, tenor guitar, lap steel guitar, bass, kazoo

Albums American Novelty, Chickenboxer

Press Reviews For AMERICAN NOVELTY: "This is novelty song writing at its sharpest and wittiest best...When was the last time you laughed out loud while dancing alone? Order this CD today!" -- Uke Jackson, Naked Uke ---- For CHICKENBOXER: "This fun and funky debut CD shows how you can get a great 'band' sound with sweet old ukuleles providing much of the musical bed. Great vocals!" -- Jim Beloff, Flea Market Music -- "...a powerhouse of ukuleles...The music is very listenable, the playing is relaxed and ebullient, but equally precise, with some nice dobro solos thrown in." -- Paul Klemperer, Austin Arts Downtown -- "If you liked Robert Crumb's Cheap Suit Serenaders, odds are you'll go for Shorty Long..." -- John Conquest, 3rd Coast Music

Location Austin, TX - USA

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