Shorty Fest Presented by Acura will take place at Tipitina’s on Monday, April 28! Brought to you by the Trombone Shorty Foundation with support from Gia Maione Prima Foundation and Tip-It Foundation, the 12th Annual Shorty Fest Presented by Acura is our way of bringing the community together to preserve the future of our music culture. This year’s musical lineup features performances by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Black Opry Revue, “The Jersey Takeover” with Dogs in a Pile and special guests Robert Randolph and Jake Clemons (of the E Street Band Tour), and students from the Trombone Shorty Academy.
Our FREE outdoor “Cultural Block Party” starts at 5pm. The Block Party celebrates the city’s rich cultural heritage in a uniquely New Orleans way—joyfully out in the street! Tipitina’s will block off Napoleon Avenue in front of the venue and welcome music fans of all ages to join in. We’ll have food trucks from Tanjarine (Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly) as well as La Cocinata, a family friendly kids’ area, Silent Auction and VIP access tent on the neutral ground, and a special induction into the Tipitina’s “Walk of Fame” for this year’s recipient, Shannon Powell.
OUTDOOR SCHEDULE *subject to change!
5pm – 5:25pm Trombone Shorty Academy – Beginner Students
5:30pm – 5:55pm Trombone Shorty Academy – Intermediate Students
6pm – 6:25pm Battle of the Marching Bands featuring G.W. Carver and Abramson Sci Academy
6:25-6:35pm Honoring the Memory of Caleb Wilson
6:35pm – 6:45pm Trombone Shorty Academy – Advanced Students
6:45pm-7pm Walk of Fame Induction: Shannon Powell
7:15pm-7:20pm Trombone Shorty Academy – Advanced Students
7:25pm – 8pm New Groove Brass Band Featuring Big Chief Juan Pardo
“Our favorite time of the year is finally here! I’ve been blown away by the time and work our Academy students have committed to since September, and I’m excited for them to put their talents on full display. It will be a special night as always.” — Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews
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Thank you to Acura, our Presenting Sponsor, for their generous continued support, and to supporting sponsor the Gia Maione Prima Foundation.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Black Opry Revue
Trombone Shorty Academy Students
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In 2011, the Gia Maione Prima Foundation was established with the assistance of long-time friend and counsel, Anthony J. Sylvester of Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP. Gia Maione Prima was a singer and the widow of Louis Prima, the famous jazz musician, singer and composer from New Orleans. The GMPF makes donations to tax-exempt organizations supporting and encouraging an appreciation for American jazz, American popular music and jazz performance as well as the fine arts.
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