Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Chicago Tickets - The Salt Shed

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Mavis Staples

6 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.

Ziggy Marley

31 concerts

Born in Kingston, Ziggy Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley, led the Melody Makers to Grammy wins with hits like "Tomorrow People." As a solo artist, he flourished with albums like "Love Is My Religion" and won more Grammys. Marley also champions children's charity U.R.G.E and is known for political activism.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

38 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."