YANTO SHORTIS

LANTANA ON THE HILL Cat# SV0530

Yanto Shortis is a singer songwriter who moved to Melbourne from Wollongong NSW several years ago. Yanto has established himself as a credible artist whose songs capture loss, struggle and hope contained in great stories, full of local references making his songs feel real and easy to relate too, with a vocal delivery that is reminiscent of David Gray and Don Henley.

What: Yanto uses a combination of blues, folk, country and rock elements that make up his own blend of music. Yanto's impressive guitar playing and vocal delivery has earnt him a loyal following that is only going to continue to build.

Acts supported: The Waifs, Mick Hart, Carus and the True Believers, Mia Dyson, Sime Nugent, Rob Sawyer and a host of others on his travels across the country. He has also appeared on many festivals and benefit concerts.

Releases: Yanto's first album "Debt, Love and Alcohol" quickly sold out of its first pressing as people who saw Yanto play live at venues across the country queue to take his music home with them. The album was very well received on RRR and PBS fm. It also got people talking such as, Josh Cunningham from The Waifs who said "his performances were very convincing and captured the essence of the tracks, which convey the experience and struggles of the independent artist making a life out of music."

Yanto is now releasing his second album, "Lantana on the hill".
This time, stepping up from the sparseness of his first album, Yanto has added fiddle/violin, mandolin and dobro slide guitar to give some incredible dynamics to his songs. The new album is both powerful and poignant with the remarkable ability to break your heart and make you feel good at the same time. Already receiving airplay on Triple J's home & hosed and Roots'n all programs, ABC national and local where "Crying Tuesday" is featured on the Oztracks website, as well as great support at RRR and PBS fm. The remarkable "Crying Tuesday" is the first single to be lifted from the album.

Contacts: Ride Management scott@ridemanagement.com.au