Shagawa Shorty and the Greenstone Gals came together almost by accident. Shorty met Julie at a jam session at a friend’s house and they began playing together so Julie could learn the bass and Shorty could play tunes outside of his typical blues repertoire.

Not long after, Shorty saw Aurora perform with her sister at a local open mic. He was instantly smitten by her voice and said to himself “I wanna be that gal’s band!” So several weeks later, with consent from Julie, Shorty summoned his (admittedly minimal) courage and asked Aurora to play with them. (A seventy year old geezer approaching a much younger woman can always seem a bit questionable, but intentions were honorable!)

Fortunately she said yes and Shorty and the Greenstone Gals were
born. Their eclectic repertoire includes blues, folk, contemporary songwriters, Americana, Gospel, and anything else they feel like playing. The best term they have been able to describe what they play is simply “American Music.” Their performances contain all of these elements; powerful tunes driven by Aurora’s amazing voice, deep blues featuring Shorty’s slide playing, and some songs needed for our times, all anchored by Julie’s steady bass.

Shorty and the Gals will soon be playing in your neighborhood. Go see
them to raise your pulse, warm your heart and sooth your soul.