Not satisfied with limiting distribution of his debut album, which is also available as a physical CD, to the United States, Shorty put “The Bluesman” in streaming service marketplaces across the globe, and the international response suggests blues fans the world over had been waiting for a new, authentic blues sound that still captured the warmth of the genre’s rich history.
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VIDEO: WCOM-LP FM Interview with Marc ‘The Bluesman’ Lee
CARRBORO, N.C. — J Shorty “The Bluesman” Smith was in good company during a December visit to Orange County, N.C., not far from the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. https://youtu.be/8-P2I-4-2tk Smith was the Dec. 19 guest of fellow Bluesman Marc Lee on his weekly radio show “The Juke Joint” on […]
Happy Holidays from Kinston Blues!
Kinston Blues popping up everywhere these days!
Stream Carrboro’s Blues from Anywhere!
J Shorty’s unique Kinston Blues sound has made it to the Carrboro airwaves on the legendary WCOM-LP. STREAM WCOM FROM ANYWHERE: WCOMFM.org Fans of the Bluesman streaming The Juke Joint heard “Last Night” played on Nov. 21 & Dec. 5; plus Christmas Only Comes Once A Year Feat. Lessette played Dec. 9 on the Blues […]
Christmas Only Comes Once A Year (Stream it now!)
It’s that time of year again. Don’t miss the latest holiday hit on the airwaves, “Christmas Only Comes Once A Year,” streaming on Amazon, Google, Apple & most other streaming stores.
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.
‘The Bluesman’ goes international
J Shorty Smith’s debut online album, “The Bluesman,” is streaming on Spotify & Amazon Music Unlimited.
