07.29.08

04.02.08

Shows! That's right - we're playing 2 shows at the end of April. On Saturday 4/19 we'll be at Comet Ping Pong with Child Ballads, and on Tuesday 4/22 we'll be at IOTA with The Wilders! And, of course, we'll be there with you. The nuts and bolts can be found, as usual, on our shows page.

01.03.08

We're starting 2008 off right - with a new CD and a show! The Covers EP is coming out on Gypsy Eyes on Feb.5 and we'll be celebrating at the Black Cat on Feb. 1 with... Celebration and Suns of Guns! All the details are on our shows page, so check it out.

11.20.07

Back from tour, and we'll be at Iota on December 14. Come help us close out 2007 in style!

More details on the shows page!

10.03.07

DC Show on 10/17 Just Added!

Shortstack will be playing at the Rock and Roll Hotel on 10/17 with the fantastic Chicago band The 1900s! Also on the bill: Dead Trees and our good friends Kitty Hawk.

Head over to the shows page for more info!

09.12.07

BIG WEST COAST TOUR!

From October 25 through November 3, Shortstack will be zig-zagging up and and down the West Coast, hitting a ton of places we've never been before. These shows are gonna be amazing - we're playing with all sorts of incredible folks like Ted Leo, Quasi and Or, The Whale! And more!

For details, head over to the shows page!

07.18.07

We've got some great shows coming up soon with our good friends Garland of Hours:

Tuesday, August 7: PA's Lounge, Somerville, MA
Wednesday, August 8: The Khyber, Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, August 9: The Cake Shop, New York, NY
Friday, August 10: Black Cat, Washington, DC

As usual, check out the shows page for all the details.

06.12.07

After a difficult spring, Shortstack is getting back into action. As you may know, due to a family emergency we had to cancel most of our tour dates and our planned recording sessions in April. But we're getting back to it, starting with some in-stores at Olsson's with our friends Vandaveer and John Bustine. Check out the shows page for all the details.

Later in the summer, though, that's when things really pick up. In July we'll be recording some covers that will come out on an EP later in the year (maybe January, just to be safe). And then in August we'll be playing a handful of East Coast dates with Amy Domingues' fantastic Garland of Hours. For now, check our MySpace page for show info. We'll have something on the shows page just as soon as Scott makes a kick-ass poster for us to show off.

Also, check out some video of us playing at SXSW here and here. Here's one with an interview with Adrian and Scott explaining what we're up to. Enjoy!

And, finally, this is surely a sign of the apocalypse: you can now buy a Shortstack ringtone for your cellular phone.  We're as amazed and horrified as you are.

03.16.07

SHORTSTACK SHOWS CANCELLED

We are sad to bring the news that Shortstack had to cancel its remaining shows. These United States will continue onward with Adam Arcuragi taking our place. Adrian prepared this statement before he flew home....

Dear Friends,
Shortstack left for tour last week, intending to do a three week stint out to the west coast and back. Due to some very unfortunate news, we've decided to cancel the rest of the tour after Austin. My father has been battling a rare form of cancer for the past year. On Friday I spoke with my family in Pennsylvania, and sadly learned that his cancer has proliferated significantly, and it appears we have very little time left to spend together. It's heartbreaking to have to write this, as until recently we all hoped that the disease was contained and that he would have a long long battle ahead of him. Like many of us, it was through my parents that I first became interested in music. I have happy memories of listening to blues records with my father, and of him taking me to see BB King when I was very young. His influence certainly shaped my own interest in music, and without that I wouldn't be making music now. I could not have asked for a better man as a father. I'll be going to Pennsylvania tomorrow morning to be with my family. I'd like to extend the most sincere gratitude to our label, Gypsy Eyes, for their kind thoughts and understanding through all this, and as well to my bandmates for their love and support--you've all been truly wonderful, and I'm fortunate to count you all as dear friends.
Best,
Adrian

02.08.07

This March, Shortstack is heading out on tour! Before we hit the road, we'll be playing some new tunes and covers at The Black Cat on March 8th. Then we make our way to Austin for SXSW, and then play shows pretty much everywhere until we make our way back home. All of the details can be found on our shows page.

01.31.07

12.28.06

First of all, we hope that everyone is having a great holiday season. Happy New Year!

Check out our shows page for all the details.

10.31.06

Check out our shows page for all the details.

10.5.06

Thursday 11.3.06: SHORTSTACK in-store at Crooked Beat Records
We'll be playing songs from our new record at one of the best shops around. Check out our shows page for details.

Friday 11.3.06: SHORTSTACK CD RELEASE SHOW! This one is gonna be great! Again, check out the shows page for more info.

Tuesday 11.14.06: Our new CD The History of Cut Nails in America comes out!

Obviously, we're excited about this. With help from our friends at Gypsy Eyes Records, on November 14th you'll be able to march into your local record store and pick up a copy of our new record. We're really proud of this one, and we know that you're gonna enjoy it!

Thursday 11.16.06: SHORTSTACK at the Europa Night Club in Brooklyn, NYC
Check out the shows page for more info.

8.19.06

Be sure to listen Thursday August 24th at 4pm to Shortstack and our friends Revival, live on WMUC Radio, 88.1 FM in College Park, MD.

8.16.06

Shortstack will be headlining the show on Friday, August 25 at the new Rock and Roll Hotel nightclub.  Lots to tell about, so check out our SHOWS page for details!

7.26.06

Shortstack has a couple of shows coming up, so be sure to mark your calendars!

August 6 at Iota, Shortstack w/ Vandaveer, J. DiMenna, and John Bustine
August 25 at The Rock and Roll Hotel, The Gypsy Eyes First Forever Festival Day 1

Check out our Shows page for additional details. See you at the shows...

7.17.06

On July 8th, Mike Maran, former lap steel player for Shortstack, passed away after a four year battle with lymphoma.

Mike was a ferocious performer, a dedicated craftsman, and a true innovator. He was a familiar face in the local DC music scene for many years, playing bass guitar in the Ruby Dare, drums in No Lie Relaxer, as well as contributing to other projects. When he joined Shortstack in 2001, his creative use of the lap steel helped develop a new sound for the band, and made us a more exciting live act. We were lucky to have him on board when we recorded our first record, and for his company on the road for the many shows that followed.
Besides his musicianship, Mike was a loyal friend with an amazing mind. We will never forget his deadpan jokes, sharp wit, hilarious stories, and above all, the strength and courage he showed during the past years of his illness. We miss him dearly, and may his memory live on forever in the songs he wrote and recorded with us.

5.03.06

Lots of exciting news to report, so grab your pens and start takin' notes!

First of all, we're very excited to be headlining the Gypsy Eyes Records launch party at the 9:30 Club on Saturday, May 13th.  Gypsy Eyes will be putting out Shortstack's new record later in the summer, and we're pleased as punch to be mixed up with these guys.  They've pulled together a great show - we'll be playing with Revival, Brandon Butler, and These United States.  They're all fantastic artists, and for more info, check out their websites (there are links on our Shows page).  PLEASE NOTE: the May 13th show is an EARLY SHOW - doors open at 6:30!!!  Get there early, 'cause you're gonna kick yourself if you miss any of it!

You're not going to have many chances to see a show like this next one, so take advantage of the opportunity.  On Monday, May 22nd, three fourths of Shortstack will be playing honky tonk and gospel covers at the Warehouse Theater after the a round of the DC Bee.  That's right - we're playing after a spelling bee!  Revival will be there too, so don't miss it.  Spelling starts aournd 8:30 with music to follow.  Again, if you want a little more detail, please check the Shows page.

Thanks, and we'll see you soon!

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3.11.06

Hey all. So we are currently getting the next record mastered, which means its all done and getting the final polish. We are excited to announce that we are in contract negotiations with a new label, Gypsy Eyes Records, which will be a welcome addition to the DC music scene, and once the papers are signed, things should get a bit busier for us again. We can't wait to get the record out and start playing shows, it won't be long now. Also check out s great little interview of us on the DCist blog.

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1.27.06

We've been putting the finishing touches on the mix of our new record. Its gonna be meaner, faster, and a bit more rock from our last full-length, and we hope you'll enjoy it. Speaking of new things, we've decided to cut a track from the new album's roster, called "Still On Your Side"...its a nice sweet ballad with lots of vocal harmonies. Well, it wasn't "tough enough" for the new record, but we like the recording anyway, so we thought we'd offer it as a download for a limited time to our fans. You will not see this song on any album, and hell, you'll probably never hear it played live either. So get your digital copy of this "rare gem" in our Records section while you can. We'll be pulling it down when the new record arrives, which, cross your fingers, should be soon.

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11.06.05

Welcome to the new Shortstack site, we hope you enjoy it! There are some minor bugs to work out with some of the sections, so please be patient as we fix them up. In the meantime, we'd like to thank everyone who came to our show at Galapagos with the Doc Marshalls...we had a great time and hope you can make the next one. Thank you for your support!

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We'd also like to announce the release of a new 7", featuring our cover of the traditional song "Honey Baby", and the Link Ray-esque scorcher "El Saboteur". Another mix of El Saboteur can also be found on the newest complation by Solid PR. Buy 'em both quick before they're gone...

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And if you haven't already, check us out on myspace.com for updates, mp3's and other neat stuff... http://www.myspace.com/shortstackmusic