Their sound is distinctive, passionate, creative, original, soulful, honest, and powerful. For nearly 12 years Shortt Dogg has created a unique sound and become one of the most influential musical groups to ever come out of Oklahoma City.
Shortt Dogg
“We’ve made it this far because we love our music, respect ourselves, and adore our fans. But most importantly, we believe in what we do”, remarks Johann Kimbro, Shortt Dogg’s founder, bassist, producer and bandleader. Shortt Dogg is the ultimate contemporary show and dance band. By any measure, Shortt Dogg is one of the most talented bands to come out of the southwest United States. The ability to fuse R&B and jazz with an irresistible “funk” and intelligent lyrical content has gained the band and extremely loyal following among fans and great respect from their performing peers.
From their inception, producer Johann Kimbro choose to develop a group that would fuse traditional female vocal group stylings with funk, neo-soul and hip-hop rhythms.
At the heart of Shortt Dogg is the groups tight 3&4 part harmonies. The group features vocalists Sara Louis, Pamela Rise, Shawn Dawson and Brian Baker. All of the vocalist cut their “musical teeth” in the church where they learned to harmonize. It is this combination of sweet harmonies and sophisticated funk that has propelled Shortt Dogg’s success and secured the groups reputation as the “southwest’s best show & dance band”.
Based in Oklahoma City, Shortt Dogg is ready for travel. We have performed in venues as far north as Kansas City, as far south as Houston and as far east as Memphis – from the most intimate wedding receptions to hundreds at conventions and trade shows. Dates are filling up fast. Shortt Dogg has performed at innumerable corporate events. Whether you are planning an outdoor summer outing or a black-tie affair the Show will be tailored to your event. Clean, exciting and captivating are only a few words to describe this dynamic musical group.
