DISCOGRAPHY
All songs are written by Aaron Earl Short (unless stated otherwise)
CHASED HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (2024) - HALLABALLOO
An Eastside Christmas Tale. Recorded at: Pachyderm Recording Studio, Cannon Falls, MN Vocals/Lyrics: Aaron Short Guitar: James Gross Keys/Piano: Al Berg Backup Vocals: Max LaRock Bass: David Kittelson Drums: Travis Johnston Track by: Nick Tveitbakk & James Gross Mixed by: James Gross 
GRAVITY (2024) - HALLABALLOO
"You will rise up from yourself and feel the gravity." Recorded at: Pachyderm Recording Studio, Cannon Falls, MN Vocals/Lyrics: Aaron Short Guitar: James Gross Keys/Piano: Al Berg Backup Vocals: Max LaRock Bass: David Kittelson Drums: Travis Johnston Track by: Nick Tveitbakk & James Gross Mixed by: James Gross 
SALIDA (2024) - THE HIGH CREST
Salida is a song about what is illegal in one state but is perfectly acceptable in another state. Salida takes you on a journey that reflects the dangers of limiting access and criminalizing the needs of individuals. “This is a strange thing for us all to be in the same country but not have the same rights.” -AES 
HUNKER IN THE BUNKER (2023) - THE HIGH CREST
A collection of songs recorded during our live stream performances throughout Mar. and Apr. 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Out of these recorded events, these original songs were deemed the favorites. The songs are musical conversations full of spontaneous jamming and improvisation, with 5 new original songs featured! 
EVICTED FOR CHRISTMAS (2022) - THE HIGH CREST
WATCHLIST (2017) - AARON EARL SHORT
Recorded at Old School Records in Auburn, IA - Produced by Todd Partridge Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, stomp box, vocals) The Devil's Bar Eminent Domain Watch Yourself Governor's Boy Get In Line Cut Heads With the Devil Backyard Line of Powder Born to Need So Far So Good Pour It Down the Drain 
GONE (2014) - THE HIGH CREST
Recorded at Capp Audio Productions in Norwalk, IA - Produced by Steve Capp Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (acoustic guitar, djembe, vocals) Old Songs The Thing About the Devil Bourbon and Vicodin Alcohol and Poverty Strange Goodbye Whiskey Kerosene Withdrawal Blues Kitchen Sink Wish 12 Hours Shooter of the Gun 
THE HIGHCREST (2012) - THE HIGH CREST
Recorded at Capp Audio Productions in Norwalk, IA - Produced by Steve Capp Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (acoustic guitar, djembe, vocals) Easier Said Something In the Wind Decade Remembered Belong At the Church Burning Out Sunset Front Porch Boogie |
SIMPLE SONG SIMPLE FEELINGS (2011) - THE HIGH CREST FAMILY MUSIC
Self-produced and recorded in Des Moines, Ia
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (acoustic guitar, djembe, vocals)
10 Foot Dragon
Your Own Way
EP (2009) - AARON EARL SHORT
Recorded at JD Music Pro Studios in Burnsville, MN - Produced by James Gross
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (djembe, vocals)
One For Morgan
Alcohol and Poverty
Mistake
DEMO (2008) - AARON EARL SHORT
Recorded at Surf Shack Records in Des Moines, IA - Produced by Grant Baetz
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals)
Heart of Gold (Cover)
Fire
Camping With a Shotgun
Purty Mouth
South Nashville Blues (Cover)
One For Morgan
Aberdeen (Cover)
Get In Line
FIRE (2007) - THE HIGH CREST
Self-produced wedding album - Recorded in Des Moines, IA
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (acoustic guitar, djembe, vocals)
Wedding Day
Dec. 17th
Fire
DEMO (2006) - CREEK DWELLERS
Recorded at Surf Shack Records in Des Moines, IA - Produced by Grant Baetz
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums), Grant Baetz (piano)
Dec. 17th
Fire
Belong
The Creek
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground (Cover)
GEMINI COMPILATION Vol. 1 (2005) - CREEK DWELLERS
Produced by James Gross, JD Music Pro - Minneapolis, MN
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums)
I Don't Know
The Creek
Fire
FROM THE BLUE SKY TO BYRON'S (2004) - CREEK DWELLERS
Recorded Live at Byron's In Pomeroy, IA - Produced by James Gross, JD Music Pro
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums)
The Creek
Perfect World
I Just Might
Driving
Somebody Told Me
Mississippi Kid (cover)
I Don't Know
Blue Eyes
Roll Roll Roll
Let This Boy Wander
Am I Worth It
SOMEDAY I'LL CHANGE MY WAYS (2002) - CREEK DWELLERS
Recorded at Junior Motel in Otho, IA
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums), Joe Anfinson (piano), Jamie Grimm (electric guitar)
Southbound
I Just Might
Someday I'll Change My Ways
The Night is Long
Last of Your Smile
Somebody Told Me
Let This Boy Wander
Roll Roll Roll
Blue Eyes
Am I Worth It
Summer Song
Leave It Alone
EROSION EP (1994) - EROSION
Recorded at Triad Studios in Des Moines, IA
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar), Tony Short (bass), Bill Walker (drums and vocals)
Self-produced and recorded in Des Moines, Ia
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (acoustic guitar, djembe, vocals)
10 Foot Dragon
Your Own Way
EP (2009) - AARON EARL SHORT
Recorded at JD Music Pro Studios in Burnsville, MN - Produced by James Gross
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (djembe, vocals)
One For Morgan
Alcohol and Poverty
Mistake
DEMO (2008) - AARON EARL SHORT
Recorded at Surf Shack Records in Des Moines, IA - Produced by Grant Baetz
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals)
Heart of Gold (Cover)
Fire
Camping With a Shotgun
Purty Mouth
South Nashville Blues (Cover)
One For Morgan
Aberdeen (Cover)
Get In Line
FIRE (2007) - THE HIGH CREST
Self-produced wedding album - Recorded in Des Moines, IA
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, harmonica, vocals), Kat Darling (acoustic guitar, djembe, vocals)
Wedding Day
Dec. 17th
Fire
DEMO (2006) - CREEK DWELLERS
Recorded at Surf Shack Records in Des Moines, IA - Produced by Grant Baetz
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums), Grant Baetz (piano)
Dec. 17th
Fire
Belong
The Creek
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground (Cover)
GEMINI COMPILATION Vol. 1 (2005) - CREEK DWELLERS
Produced by James Gross, JD Music Pro - Minneapolis, MN
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums)
I Don't Know
The Creek
Fire
FROM THE BLUE SKY TO BYRON'S (2004) - CREEK DWELLERS
Recorded Live at Byron's In Pomeroy, IA - Produced by James Gross, JD Music Pro
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums)
The Creek
Perfect World
I Just Might
Driving
Somebody Told Me
Mississippi Kid (cover)
I Don't Know
Blue Eyes
Roll Roll Roll
Let This Boy Wander
Am I Worth It
SOMEDAY I'LL CHANGE MY WAYS (2002) - CREEK DWELLERS
Recorded at Junior Motel in Otho, IA
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar, vocals), Bill Walker (bass), Rudy Beljaars (drums), Joe Anfinson (piano), Jamie Grimm (electric guitar)
Southbound
I Just Might
Someday I'll Change My Ways
The Night is Long
Last of Your Smile
Somebody Told Me
Let This Boy Wander
Roll Roll Roll
Blue Eyes
Am I Worth It
Summer Song
Leave It Alone
EROSION EP (1994) - EROSION
Recorded at Triad Studios in Des Moines, IA
Aaron Earl Short (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals), Rob Short (electric guitar), Tony Short (bass), Bill Walker (drums and vocals)
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