Shorty Performs in Kinston

This fan-submitted video of J Shorty Smith’s opening performance at a community event in Kinston on Nov. 20 shows the Bluesman’s ability to create winsome music in any venue. Thanks for this fan-submitted video of Shorty kicking off a #Kinston community event this week with a bluesy patriotic rendition of 🇺🇸 Key’s classic. Check out …

Benefit Concert: Trainwreck Feat. The Bluesman

Check out Shorty jamming with Eastern North Carolina’s own Trainwreck at the Red Room in Kinston on Aug. 25 during a special benefit concert.

J Shorty Jams at The Atlantic Art House

From Facebook Live: J Shorty at The Atlantic Art House in Kinston’s Arts & Cultural District.

J Shorty performs with Trainwreck to Benefit Downtown Kinston

Thirty-five portraits of African-American musicians and artists on storefront windows along Queen Street were installed as part of the Smart Kinston investment into downtown.

From the Archives: LIVE at The Red Room

Digitally uploaded from the J Smith Productions video archives is a 2013 performance by J Shorty “The Bluesman” Smith at The Red Room in his hometown of Kinston, North Carolina.