"What a great job you did on the new CD! It’s really terrific! Great mix of moods and melodies! I’m enjoying all the songs, but The Only One might be my favorite. For now! Congratulations on a job well done!"

-Bridget Ball Shaw, commenting on 2Late's latest CD A Little 2Late

Acoustic music, two voices and two guitars, sounding like they were made for each other, exploring serious themes in their own words

The Band ...

"Vicki & Mike beautifully harmonize a wonderful variety of tunes accompanied by their crisp and soulful guitar playing. They put on a great show and have a loyal following."

-Ken Young, Emack and Bolio's
366 Delaware Ave., Albany NY 12209 (518) 512-5100

Vicki & Mike joined their voices and talents to form 2Late in January 2004. Influenced by Maura O’Connell, Cheryl Wheeler, Richard Thompson, Little Big Town, and other adult contemporary folk and country artists, they have developed a unique musical style featuring complex vocal harmonies and strong acoustic guitar work. While they often play covers at licensed venues, they have filled evenings with the sounds of their own original songs, from the award-winning "Desperation ( One Last Chance)" and the soulful "Wishing" to the often-requested "Duct Tape My Heart" and the plaint against the grind of air travel "(I Did Not) Kill the Kid." They have played a plethora of venues, from ice cream shops to tea houses to the Linda Norris Auditorium, and have been heard on local radio on WAMC, WEXT and WNYQ.

Who's Who ....

"2Late [is] a duo that's secular in presentation but Christian in ideals. Their music sneaks up on you the way Lou Reed used to. The lyrics seem simple, almost naïve, until you think about them or reach an O'Henry surprise ending."

-Don Wilcock, Troy Record

Vicki Gayle (lead vocals and rhythm guitar ... she's the one with the hair)

was born in Jacksonville, Florida and first played in front of an audience at age seven. She has a simple philosophy about music: it has to be good, and it has to be fun, and this comes across loud and clear in 2Late's performances. Like many local musicians, she has a "day job"...she is an office manager/paralegal for a renewable energy company in Guilderland. Vicki lives in Guilderland with husband Rik, daughter Emily, Toby the Corgi and Milan the black cat.

Mike Short (rhythm vocals and lead guitar/songwriter)

Mike Short is just his stage name ... his real name is Michael Short. Mike was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He honed his harmony and lead skills singing folk music and bluegrass with his family and playing service music at church, and his amazing guitar solos and harmonies are a 2Late trademark. Guitar isn't the only instrument he plays well ... there's piano, bass, mandolin, dobro and a host of others. Pianos are really heavy, but you might get a chance to hear some of the other instruments at a 2Late concert or on one of our recordings. By day, Mike, having retired from the Department of Civil Service, writes songs, as well as building web sites for musicians and other friends. He is a soccer referee and referee instructor, and maintains a small studio of guitar student(s). He lives in Guilderland with his wife, Monica, and way too many cats (two). He has two grown sons both living too far away, and four grandcats.

Find out more

See our Calendar for upcoming dates.

See 2Late in action

We have several videos on YouTube. Visit the Performance Page for links.