Musically Spoken Words
With self described "Experimental Acoustic Folk" music by the Short Story Long, Shane moves from subdued, deep, sad love poetry to power chord hip-hop. He brings enormous vitality and virtuosity to every performance. His warmth, wit and sincerity are a hit with crowds and his lyricism inspires all who listen.
Shane Koyczan is one of the world’s premier spoken word performers. His last performance, at the 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremonies brought the 55,000-seat house to their feet with his tear-jerking homage to Canada "
We Are More". The Guardian (UK) and the Globe and Mail (Canada) hailed his book,
Visiting Hours, as a Book of the Year Selection by, and he has recently released his second book, a novel in verse, called
Stickboy. Now the multi award winning spoken word performer breathes life into the new genre of talk rock with his band the Short Story Long, a musical trio (Olivia Mennell, Maiya Robbie, and Stefan Bienz) whose musical range stretches from folk to funk, from ambient to rock, showcasing all of the beautiful in between. A band that is always accessible but by turns hilarious, moving and deeply profound...often all in the same song. Playing to sold-out theaters and receiving standing ovations, this critically acclaimed group is swiftly moving to the forefront of the Canadian indie music scene.
"Listening to 'My Darling Sara' (I left the ignition on, long after I'd parked, to hear the end of that one)… it all sounds like something's coming - a sound everyone asks for.”
-Gordon Downie of The Tragically Hip
Shane Koyzcan and Short Story Long have been proudly named New Artist of the Year at the 2009 BC Interior Music Awards.
Shane
Koyczan is also available for solo performances.
Short Story Long is:
Shane Koyczan – Poetry & Vocals
Maiya Robbie – Guitar, Accordion & Vocals
Stefan Bienz – Stand Up Bass
Olivia Mennell – Keyboard & Mennell
