NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Shorty Fest Presented by Acura has invited the public to join an evening of live performances at Tipitina’s on April 28 at 5 p.m., between the two New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival weekends. A lineup headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Black Opry Revue and students from the Trombone Shorty Academy will be joined by a very special Jersey Takeover with Dogs In A Pile and special guests Robert Randolph and Jake Clemons of the E Street Band Tour. Shorty Fest Presented by Acura is again being brought to fans by The Trombone Shorty Foundation in partnership with the Tip-it Foundation and Gia Maione Prima Foundation.
Since 2012, the Trombone Shorty Foundation shares it has inspired and supported the next generation of musicians and brought together more than just students and mentors, but a host of world-class performers and artists.
There are two ways to participate in Shorty Fest Presented by Acura:
Purchase a ticket for the aforementioned indoor show at Tipitina’s or bring a chair and settle into the neutral ground of Napoleon Avenue at Tchoupitoulas for the event’s free-to-the-public Cultural Block Party. Outdoor performances from brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians and the legendary “Battle of the Bands” featuring two local high school marching bands will take place beginning at 5 p.m. alongside a family-friendly kids’ area, food trucks, a silent auction and the annual Tipitina’s Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony.
During the ceremony, this year’s inductee, iconic drummer Shannon Powell, will reveal his “Walk of Fame” spot and take his rightful place in New Orleans’ revered music history, forever memorialized in the sidewalk outside of Tipitina’s. Past Walk of Fame honorees have included Fats Domino, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty and The Neville Brothers.
“New Orleans has left an indelible mark on the world through its unique culture, and Acura is proud to align with a living example of this culture in Trombone Shorty,” said Hundy Liu, manager of Acura Marketing. “Acura continues to empower the Trombone Shorty Foundation in its mission to uplift young musicians that make up the very heartbeat of the city and can’t wait for the NOLA community to experience their talent firsthand at Shorty Fest.”
“Shorty Fest offers us the opportunity to showcase the work we do year-round with our city’s talented youth on one very special evening,” says Trombone Shorty Foundation Founding Executive Director Bill Taylor. “The power of connecting the soul of New Orleans music with other musical cultures creates a magical vibe on one the world’s most hallowed stages.”
Tickets for this year’s Shorty Fest Presented by Acura are on sale now. General and VIP tickets will be available at tipitinas.com. For fans who purchased Shorty Fest Presented by Acura VIP tickets, there will be a VIP access tent on the neutral ground where they can check out the music outside and get some fresh air. For more information on the Trombone Shorty Foundation, please visit tromboneshortyfoundation.org.
