CHarlie Short Music is the Home of…

The Sellouts, a classic rock band, Charlie Short Guitar and Bass Repair, the Charlie Likes Music Podcast and the Convincers, Charlie’s original album porject. You can also hire Charlie as a bass player or bass teacher by clicking the links above

A Chicago-based musician, guitar and bass tech and teacher. Click on any of the links to check out Charlie’s music, repair work or to hire him as a teacher. Playing bass, guitar and singing, Charlie has played in and around Chicago and the Midwest for 20 years. Charlie and his friend Jonah Kraut released a record in 2019, “You’re Not Supposed to Like This Record.” Charlie has played with a variety of projects: Tiberius Strange, The Hurtin’ Kind, Karen Hart Band, Soundtrack Serenade, Androgynous Mustache, The Webstirs, The Handcuffs, Ellis Clark, Phil Angotti, Carla Prather and Company and many more. Charlie is also an accomplished tribute musician, cover such artists as The Who, Big Star, Bob Dylan, Spinal Tap and many more. He is available for hire for any project you can put your mind to!