Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Charlottesville Tickets - Ting Pavilion

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mavis Staples and Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue

Jun 6, 2023 · Ting Pavilion, Charlottesville, VA Ting Pavilion, Charlottesville, VA

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Mavis Staples

12 concerts

Mavis Staples and Levon Helm, stars in their own right, bonded on "The Last Waltz" set in 1976. Their collaboration on "The Weight" became iconic. Despite Helm's battle with throat cancer, his voice returned, earning him three GRAMMYs during a career resurgence. Both artists were admired by a younger generation, with Helm celebrated as a legendary drummer and patron of American music.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

39 concerts

Trombone Shorty, born Troy Andrews in New Orleans, is a renowned trombonist, composer, and philanthropist known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, rock, and soul. A child prodigy, he played with Bo Diddley at four and toured with Lenny Kravitz at 13. His celebrated albums include "Backatown" and "For True," both topping jazz charts. Andrews founded the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support music education in New Orleans. He has collaborated with icons like U2, Green Day, and Mark Ronson, and has authored children's books, earning acclaim for "Trombone Shorty."

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