12:12 SONG COLLECTION & CONCERT
THE CONCERT
My name is Aaron Earl Short and I’m a singer songwriter now based out of Minneapolis.
I have developed a project called the 12:12 Recovery Song Collection and Concert. It is a performance of original songs written before and during my 15 years of recovery.
For this concert in support of sobriety, I brought 12 songs together that align with the 12 steps of recovery.
The 12th and final step is Service. Service is to find purpose outside of myself, and that’s what I’ve been striving for. Which I take to mean, get these tunes out to the people who may need to hear them.
I’ve written a lot of songs about my personal struggles with alcohol…and poverty. I put my honest, deepest and darkest thoughts on the matter into these songs. I’ve realized the importance of honest writing and how healing it is to relate to someone else’s unique story by telling my own.
I want to encourage others to write and explore their own stories so we can support and relate to one another.
The 12:12 Recovery Song Collection and Concert is a two hour solo acoustic performance of honest, emotional songs and humorous story telling. This show is welcoming to all. It is available for a range of financial abilities. As someone in recovery, I would like to give people relatable live music in safe feeling spaces.
I have developed a project called the 12:12 Recovery Song Collection and Concert. It is a performance of original songs written before and during my 15 years of recovery.
For this concert in support of sobriety, I brought 12 songs together that align with the 12 steps of recovery.
The 12th and final step is Service. Service is to find purpose outside of myself, and that’s what I’ve been striving for. Which I take to mean, get these tunes out to the people who may need to hear them.
I’ve written a lot of songs about my personal struggles with alcohol…and poverty. I put my honest, deepest and darkest thoughts on the matter into these songs. I’ve realized the importance of honest writing and how healing it is to relate to someone else’s unique story by telling my own.
I want to encourage others to write and explore their own stories so we can support and relate to one another.
The 12:12 Recovery Song Collection and Concert is a two hour solo acoustic performance of honest, emotional songs and humorous story telling. This show is welcoming to all. It is available for a range of financial abilities. As someone in recovery, I would like to give people relatable live music in safe feeling spaces.
12:12 Concert - Sept. 2024
"What an incredible night! Aaron Earl Short truly delivered. He took us on a powerful, moving experience through the 12 Steps with his original music and heartfelt stories from his sobriety journey. The energy in the room was electric, and the night ended with a well-deserved standing ovation from everyone in attendance." - audience member
"What an incredible night! Aaron Earl Short truly delivered. He took us on a powerful, moving experience through the 12 Steps with his original music and heartfelt stories from his sobriety journey. The energy in the room was electric, and the night ended with a well-deserved standing ovation from everyone in attendance." - audience member
Aaron,
"Your authentic, honest and vulnerable music and storytelling invited us into your soul…in glimpses and glimmers of truth and healing hope. Your spiritual gift of music truly resonated deep in my bones. Thank you." - audience member
"Your authentic, honest and vulnerable music and storytelling invited us into your soul…in glimpses and glimmers of truth and healing hope. Your spiritual gift of music truly resonated deep in my bones. Thank you." - audience member
THE SONGS
The 12:12 Recovery Song Concert belongs in places of recovery and rehabilitation.
Aaron leads the audience through the songs and stories that have been part of his journey through the 12 steps of recovery.
Aaron leads the audience through the songs and stories that have been part of his journey through the 12 steps of recovery.
Reach out to learn more about bringing this show to your community.
This concert is available for a variety of budgets, from $200-$800 based on availability and location.
Des Moines Arts Festival Micro Grant Dinner Sept. 2024
Presenting the 12:12 Recovery Song Collection and Concert Project
at the micro grant dinner event alongside featured artists in the community.
DONATE TO THE 12:12 PROJECT
It is important to me that this show is accessible for people who need it.
It is important to me that this show is accessible for people who need it.
PATREON COMING 2025
