Short's Brewing Company News and Upcoming Events:

All shows subject to change. Call the pub at 231-533-6622 for the most up-to-date information. Check out our Wednesday Band Series starting July 8 with My Dear Disco !! Every Tuesday:  Open Mic, 8pm

Thursday, June 25: Pinky Lee honor cover • 8pm Holly Keller and Jenny Bousquet are one of the best female duos in the country, and Short's is a great place to hear them up close.  They play the big stages as well, having performed on the nationally broadcast Prarie Home Companion radio show.  Their original material has tons of energy and backbeat, and the girls can really bring it.

Friday, June 26: Seize the Karp with special guest Emily Williams honor cover • 8pm

Saturday, June 27: Michael Anne Erlewine featuring the Younce Guitar Duo honor cover • 8pm Michael Anne comes from a soulful and honest place in her music that speaks to the heart.  Her simple and straight forward songwriting approach tempers pure, distinct vocals spirited by clever lyrics.  The Younce Guitar Duo is an inspiring instrumental guitar duo with dynamic to behold, the Younce Guitar Duo will move you with their imaginative approach and creative expression.  Michael Anne and the Younce Guitar Duo will be exploring a range of music encompassing Jazz standards, altered classic songs, originals and instrumentals with improvisational vigor.  Please join us for a wonderful evening of music.

Sunday, June 28: Willie Jam honor cover • 3pm

Thursday, July 2: Robin Lee Berry honor cover • 9pm She's back!  The renowned folk and jazz singer storms back to lead a reunion with her many fans.  Robin is still one of the best singers ever to come from northern Michigan.   Robin continues her series of performances at Short's.

Friday, July 3: Michael Lee Seiler honor cover • 9pm Michael Lee, winner of the 2008 Mid North Michigan Blues Challenge,  is a Singer -Songwriter based in Antrim County of Northern Michigan.  Although Blues is an avenue of current pursuit, Michael is also known for his arrangements in Folk, Traditional, Country and Rock & Roll.   Michael’s unique lyrical style, continues to garner favor of fans throughout the region and beyond.

Saturday, July 4: The Vermeers honor cover • 9pm Alt country meets indie folk pop meets rock 'n roll barn dance, The Vermeers are a group of friends and strangers from various local musical outfits who come together to make music whenever time allows. http://www.myspace.com/thevermeers

Sunday, July 5: Mike Freer honor cover • 7pm

Monday, July 6: Rachel Brooke honor cover • 9pm The Rachel Brooke brand of old school country soul is true, and doesn't even give a hint of fake, stereotyped molding to fit a style or genre that happens to be hip at the time. It flows out of her as true and vital as breath. In other words, this girl is the REAL DEAL! http://www.myspace.com/rachelbrooke1

Wednesday, July 8: My Dear Disco $5 • 9pm A year and a half after it’s inception, My Dear Disco has already earned a permanent place in the incredible lineage of bands that have emerged from the Ann Arbor music scene; bands like Funktell, Cloud 9, Tally Hall, Nomo, and the Macpodz. Known for their distinctive, “DanceThink Music,” their debut has been meet with critical acclaim since it’s release in 2007, described as, “. . . at once a psychedelic exercise and a grasp at the Top 40,”  (CD Reviews.com), “Ultimately the successful delivery of  many musical variables, tastes, and influences into one final product  . . . ” (The Sentinal-Tribune), and ” . . . from Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder to Daft Punk and Tom Waits.” (The Battle Creek Enquirer). With music featuring electrified Irish Bagpipes, and a line-up including a 2-time International Acoustic Music Award winning composer, a 3-time World Champion instrumentalist, a 1st place Michigan Idol winning singer, and two 1st place M-Block Records “New Music on the Block” winning recording artists, their live show has been hailed as “. . . one of the must see acts in Detroit and Ann Arbor,” (The Detroit Fashion Pages). Their recent full-length, “DanceThink LP,” features mixes by Grammy-nominated engineer Mark Saunders and his multi-platinum studio in New York, the same people responsible for the sound of Shiny Toy Guns 2007 Warner Brothers release “We Are Pilots,” Tricky’s “Maxinquaye,” David Byrne’s. “Feelings”, and The Cure’s “Wish.” On May 15th, 2008 the band was named one of the most promising bands in the country by American Eagle’s New Music Union.  As a result, they were invited to perform at the A.E. Summer Festival, curated by Anthony Kiedis. Coming off of a fully-stocked summer schedule — including (in addition to the A.E. Festival) BlissFest, Hoxeyville, Dunegrass, Feel Good Festival, The Jazz Aspen Snow Mass, and Nelson Ledges, alongside artists such as Lotus, Moe, Bucket Head, and Bela Fleck — My Dear Disco is in full-flight, following their “DanceThink Music,” wherever it takes them. http://dancethink.com/

Thursday, July 9: Susan Fawcett and Michael Beauchamp honor cover • 9pm With his powerful voice and mournful guitar licks, Michael Beauchamp spins beautifully melodic yarns about lost love, discovery, and the playful allure of live music. Beauchamp (pronounced bow as in bow-and-arrow, and shamp as in shampoo without the -oo) is a native of Kalamazoo. He first cut his folk teeth writing, playing, and recording in The Dumb and Ugly Club and The Ambitious Brothers while attending the University of Michigan. Beauchamp writes songs that hearken back to old-time, bluegrass, and the '60's folk revival. He is part of the vibrant and growing Michigan music scene as a member of the Earthwork Music Collective - many of whose members (including the band Breathe Owl Breathe) helped him produce his debut solo album, My Northern Voices, released in 2008. Beauchamp is currently playing all over the Midwest and getting set to record the follow up to ‘Voices. Joining Beauchamp is Northern Michigan's own Susan Fawcett. Biologist, naturalist, illustrator, musician, and promoter - Fawcett is not easily categorized, and not to be underestimated. These two friends will be telling stories, playing songs from all over the acoustic musical map, and trying to crack each other up, in what is sure to be a fun night.

Friday, July 10: Blue Feather honor cover • 9pm On February 14th, 2007 Liz met Nik at an open mic night. The two had an immediate connection and began performing shows together almost immediately. It didn't take long to realize that their voices blended well and their musical styles were a match. They started writing songs together the following winter which would become the groundwork for their first album. They decided to call themselves Blue Feather based on the theory that it is possible to create your own reality, a belief that both hold strong to this day. People have called them everything from folk to country to rock and pop, but when asked what style of music they play both are hesitant to give a short answer. They feel that it's just good music, whatever style you choose to call it.

Saturday, July 11: Dave Boutette wsg Timothy Monger honor cover • 8pm Whether banging out a set of saloon songs at a Michigan watering hole, or settling back for an evening of singing at a fire ring afterward, Dave Boutette will hold his listeners as long as they keep the lights on or until the rain starts. Stories, advice, observations, or raffles are as apt to appear during a performance as are his songs. Blending many schools of American roots and popular music including folk, blues, swing, and old time country, his songs testify to the power of true love, rebirth, snow plows, and migrating fish. If you get the chance, stand next to Dave. Beside feeling taller than you actually are, you may start to see some things in an entirely new light. http://www.myspace.com/daveboutettemusic

Sunday, July 12: Alison Lewis and Hymn for Her honor cover • 7pm Alison Lewis has been playing music for over a decade. She got her start in Detroit, playing coffeeshops and bars, flea markets and street corners. Alison eventually went on to be the lead singer of Detroit's dream-pop trio "The Twilight Babies" which enjoyed a very successful run, playing consistently in the Detroit area as well as touring in the midwest and releasing three albums. Alison Lewis then moved on to Chicago, where she started her solo career in earnest. In 2006 Alison and her husband, Chad Krueger, produced and recorded "Hum", a mostly acoustic album "stripped down to the good wood". Alison took "Hum" with her on a 3 month long tour of Europe and the U.K. opening for "Maggi, Pierce and E.J." and in 2007, was invited to play on JamCruise where she performed her solo set (joined by Andy Goessling from Railroad Earth) and sang back-up vocals for Karl Denson. In 2008, Alison, flush with new material, was able to round up some of Chicago's finest roots-rock Americana musicians and record the full length / full band album "A Mile Down Division" which has received critical acclaim and has drawn comparisons from Bonnie Raitt to the Traveling Wilburys. The Summer of 2009 will see Alison and Chad, teaming up once again with Maggi and Pierce and embarking on an ambitious coast-to-coast summer tour of the U.S

Monday, July 13: Alison Lewis and Hymn for Her honor cover • 9pm Alison Lewis has been playing music for over a decade. She got her start in Detroit, playing coffeeshops and bars, flea markets and street corners. Alison eventually went on to be the lead singer of Detroit's dream-pop trio "The Twilight Babies" which enjoyed a very successful run, playing consistently in the Detroit area as well as touring in the midwest and releasing three albums. Alison Lewis then moved on to Chicago, where she started her solo career in earnest. In 2006 Alison and her husband, Chad Krueger, produced and recorded "Hum", a mostly acoustic album "stripped down to the good wood". Alison took "Hum" with her on a 3 month long tour of Europe and the U.K. opening for "Maggi, Pierce and E.J." and in 2007, was invited to play on JamCruise where she performed her solo set (joined by Andy Goessling from Railroad Earth) and sang back-up vocals for Karl Denson. In 2008, Alison, flush with new material, was able to round up some of Chicago's finest roots-rock Americana musicians and record the full length / full band album "A Mile Down Division" which has received critical acclaim and has drawn comparisons from Bonnie Raitt to the Traveling Wilburys. The Summer of 2009 will see Alison and Chad, teaming up once again with Maggi and Pierce and embarking on an ambitious coast-to-coast summer tour of the U.S

Wednesday, July 15: Code Brown honor cover • 9pm

Thursday, July 16: Mue Sephie honor cover • 9pm Mue Sephei is a red supergiant star in the constellation of Cepheus.  It is the largest and most luminous star known in the Milky Way. No, wait, Mue Sephei is a band composed by 2 sisters from Switzerland and 2 Michigan gentlemen. Three of them first met back in the days in a music fest and decided to follow the same road. On their trip, they found the missing piece to finally be able to build their time machine. After few months of hard labor they got to a point where they could show their new born. They named it music… It is also known as a cure to ease your hearts and please your ears.   Together we could travel, dream, share tears, smile and hopefully… we’ll be friends!

Friday, July 17: Nathan Bates honor cover • 9pm

Saturday, July 18: Jetty Rae honor cover • 9pm

Sunday, July 19: Erik VanHorn honor cover • 7pm "Music has always been my love, soul, crutch and passion," says singer-songwriter Erik VanHorn. "It seems the best way for me to say something has always been through music. It's an open book to my life; whether it makes you laugh, cry, think or get angry about the state were in, I hope you enjoy it." Pulling from his roots in Americana, bluegrass, Alt-Country, blues and singer-songwriter fare, Erik VanHorn creates an eclectic mix of music for the Listener. Writing from many perspectives, he translates daily life into a melody and a tune. Enjoying playing solo as well as collaborating with fellow musicians. Erik VanHorn brings an honest and refreshing presence to the stage. Often found with just a guitar in hand, he uses his voice and body to capture the audience leaving them full of ideas and melodies. http://www.myspace.com/erikvanhorn

Monday, July 20: Jerry and Allison honor cover • 9pm Jerry Ward and Allison Osband are fun-loving Northern Michigander's who always have a song ready to be shared with others. Their original music covers many genres and are life-inspired gifts from the heart. Jerry, who has been writing, singing and playing his music for more than 30 years, recently teamed up with Allison to combine his prose and melodic skills with her rich, soulful voice. The end result is just really good music! http://www.myspace.com/jerryandallison

Wednesday, July 22: Abandinus $5• 9pm

Thursday, July 23: Ryan Smith honor cover • 9pm Ryan Christopher Smith hails from Lansing Michigan, where roots music is so thick you can pour it on your morning pancakes.  Playing a blend of americana and indie, Ryan takes the traditions of Hank Williams and Gram Parsons and brings them into the contemporary writing styles of Wilco and Bright Eyes.  Add the B-bender and pedal steel guitar of Jeremy Rapp (Honest D. Smith & the Steel Reserve) and you are in for an evening of foot stomping fun.

Friday, July 24: Keith Scott honor cover • 9pm Singer, guitarist and songwriter Keith Scott has been a part of the Chicago blues scene since 1981. In addition to working with Johnny Littlejohn, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Taylor and Hip Linkchain, Scott traveled the world as part of a distinguished lineup of the Jimmy Dawkins Blues Band in the 1980s and 90s.

Saturday, July 25: Michael Anne Erlewine featuring the Younce Guitar Duo honor cover • 8pm Michael Anne comes from a soulful and honest place in her music that speaks to the heart.  Her simple and straight forward songwriting approach tempers pure, distinct vocals spirited by clever lyrics.  The Younce Guitar Duo is an inspiring instrumental guitar duo with dynamic to behold, the Younce Guitar Duo will move you with their imaginative approach and creative expression.  Michael Anne and the Younce Guitar Duo will be exploring a range of music encompassing Jazz standards, altered classic songs, originals and instrumentals with improvisational vigor.  Please join us for a wonderful evening of music.

Sunday, July 26: Dave Boutette honor cover • 7pm Whether banging out a set of saloon songs at a Michigan watering hole, or settling back for an evening of singing at a fire ring afterward, Dave Boutette will hold his listeners as long as they keep the lights on or until the rain starts. Stories, advice, observations, or raffles are as apt to appear during a performance as are his songs. Blending many schools of American roots and popular music including folk, blues, swing, and old time country, his songs testify to the power of true love, rebirth, snow plows, and migrating fish. If you get the chance, stand next to Dave. Beside feeling taller than you actually are, you may start to see some things in an entirely new light. http://www.myspace.com/daveboutettemusic

Monday, July 27: Dwain Martin honor cover • 9pm

Wednesday, July 29: Seize the Karp honor cover • 9pm

Thursday, July 30: Pinky Lee honor cover • 9pm Holly Keller and Jenny Bousquet are one of the best female duos in the country, and Short's is a great place to hear them up close.  They play the big stages as well, having performed on the nationally broadcast Prarie Home Companion radio show.  Their original material has tons of energy and backbeat, and the girls can really bring it.

Friday, July 31: Squeaky Clean Cretins honor cover • 9pm The Squeaky Clean Cretins call the Lake Superior country of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula home. If you listen just right, you might hear the rolling waves of the Big Lake woven intricately into the fabric of their songs. The Cretins adhere to the deep roots of folk tradition while adding a contemporary spin to their songwriting. Although it’s hard to stamp a label on this band due to their ability to take the music in a multitude of directions, the vibe of the band can be described as indie/americana/folk-rock. They definitely have a niche for combining beautifully crafted melodies with blended harmony vocals and infectious guitar riffs. Their eclectic songwriting style runs the gamut from pertinent and socially aware to carefree hook-inspired jams that move crowds to their feet. Words such as “playful,” “joyous” and “surprising” are often used to describe the band. Their music is highly original, rich and heartfelt. Their stage presence is undeniable.   http://www.myspace.com/cretinsmusic

 

This week:
Tuesday Night: Open Mic, 8pm
Open Monday through Saturday 11:30am-close
Sunday 12pm-close

SBC Annual Brews
Huma-Lupa-Licious IPA
Pandemonium Pale Ale
The Village Reserve
Pontius Road Pilsner
The Local's Lager
Nicie Spicie
The Bellaire Brown
The Chocolate Wheat
The Soft Parade
Autumn Ale

SBC Seasonal Brews
Bananas and Blow
Black Cherry Porter
Smoked Apple Ale
Funkin Punkin
Cup A Joe Coffee Creme Stout
The Golden Rule
The Stellar Ale

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