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Axios
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Clearwater Jazz Holiday announces 2025 lineup
Trombone Shorty, Trampled By Turtles and The War and Treaty are among the performers playing this year's Clearwater Jazz Holiday. State of play: Organizers on Wednesday announced the lineup for the annual music festival, scheduled for Oct. 16-19 at Coachman Park. Cory Wong, Tower of Power, and St. Paul & The Broken Bones are also among the acts set to play one of three stages during the fest. View the full lineup and schedule here.
Black America Web
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Shorty Fest 2025 Continues To Put The Local Youth In Spotlight With Trombone Shorty's Guidance
Source: Katie Sikora Photography/IG: / Acura / Trombone Shorty / Shorty Fest Trombone Shorty continues to put on for his hometown and ensure the local kids in his community continue to benefit from the gift of music. New Orleans is best known for its all-day and all-night party atmosphere on Bourbon Street, delicious food, and, most importantly, music, specifically jazz music. Trombone Shorty recognizes the importance of music and uses his gifts to uplift and give back to his community. He does that through his Trombone Shorty Foundation, which he launched with executive director Bill Taylor in 2011. Through the Trombone Shorty Academy and its staff, the talented musician and Taylor work tirelessly to pass on the gift of music to the next generation out of New Orleans, whether through performance, mastering musical instruments, or learning how to navigate the business side of music. All of the tutelage and mentorship are displayed fully during Shorty Fest Presented by Acura, which celebrated its 12th year, where the kids get an opportunity to show off their talent. Trombone Shorty Wants To Make Sure The Kids of The Shorty Understand The Business Side of Music Source: Katie Sikora Photography/IG: / Acura / Trombone Shorty / Shorty Fest Ahead of the event, CassiusLife and other participants hopped on a Zoom call with Trombone Shorty, whose real name is Troy Andrews. He explained what new initiatives and areas of focus he is excited about with The Shorty Foundation. 'I'm excited about getting the audio engineering together, because, like we say, everyone in the program, even if they play music, some of them might not turn out to be musicians,' Trombone Shorty begins. 'So, having the music business side of it is very important, as one of the students was just saying, because I went to school with a bunch of people at NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts), and more than half of them don't play anymore. So some of them went into management. Some of them went into audio engineer, and some of them went into booking or whatever it may be, but I'm just happy that we're able to continue to elevate the program in different areas that that kids can stay interested in all of the music, not just performing, but all of it. He continued, 'So, as we continue to make those areas stronger. I'm always looking forward to that because you know, in New Orleans, sometimes we can lack the music business side of it, but we know how to play. You know, we make music, and when these kids go out there to Nashville, New York, and L.A., and different things like that. I don't want them to feel like they don't belong. I want them to be aware of what's out there in the music business other than performing. Because that's what we do so well here, but I just want them to be in those positions, so I'm looking forward to getting those programs stronger.' Performing at The Legendary Tipitina's Is What Sets Shorty Fest Apart From Other Music Festivals Source: Katie Sikora Photography/IG: / Acura / Trombone Shorty / Shorty Fest New Orleans isn't lacking in the music festival department. Still, according to Trombone Shorty, one thing sets his festival apart from the others: the legendary Tipitina's venue, according to the New Orleans musician. 'Well, what makes Shorty Fest unique is the iconic Tipitina's as the home of Professor Long Hair and The Neville brothers, and different things, and in New Orleans, when you're building your career, most likely when you make it to Tipitina's, and selling out that place. You're probably on the way to a nice career,' Trombone Shorty said. 'And that's kind of like when you can get there and play on that stage. Normally, people who played there go on to have a wonderful career. It might not be the biggest career, but it's a successful career. And so, for those kids, what makes it unique? And it's different, is that we do have the kids component of it, you know, they get to perform, and also, because of the foundation, they get to perform at other festivals because of the Shorty Fest. Source: Katie Sikora Photography/IG: / Acura / Trombone Shorty / Shorty Fest He continues, 'They performed at the Buku Fest, Voodoo Fez, the Jazz Fest under the name of the foundation, but they run the show. We just stand back and let them do their thing, and because of the Shorty Fest, it's because of all that, they have that experience.' Before we personally experienced Shorty Fest, the folks at Acura made sure we experienced the best of what New Orleans had to offer culturally. We ate at the legendary Dooky Chase restaurant, experienced the annual Jazz Festival, and attended an intimate rehearsal featuring some of the kids from the Trombone Shorty Foundation. Shorty Fest 2025 Was A Stone Cold Groove Source: Katie Sikora Photography/IG: / Acura / Trombone Shorty / Shorty Fest When Shorty Fest 2025 finally arrived, the festivities began in New Orleans style, featuring many outdoor events and performances open to the public. One of the standout outdoor moments was a fantastic battle of the bands between G.W. Carver and Abramson Sci Academy, which featured one of the bands performing Glo Rilla's hit record 'TGIF.' The kids of the Trombone Shorty Foundation warmed up the crowd before they headed inside Tipitina's with several performances. There was also a touching tribute to Caleb Wilson, the Southern University student who died during an alleged hazing incident. Wilson was a member of the Trombone Shorty Foundation program in the past. The action then moved indoors to the ticketed portion of the Shorty Fest, where all proceeds benefit the foundation. Those who bought tickets were treated to a night of high-energy and soulful music from 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). Source: Katie Sikora Photography/IG: / Acura / Trombone Shorty / Shorty Fest Before taking the stage with the Orleans Ave Band, Trombone Shorty pulled up to the venue in style, riding in the new Acura ADX A-Spec, which we also got to test drive a day before Shorty Fest. Trombone Shorty was greeted by friends and family. He chopped it up with the invited media before taking the stage, where he performed a medley of his hit records that had Tipitina absolutely rocking. When it was all said and done, Trombone Shorty received a thunderous ovation, signifying that he is deeply appreciated for all he does for the kids in his foundation and his hometown of New Orleans. Source: Katie Sikora Photography/IG: / Acura / Trombone Shorty / Shorty Fest You can see more photos from the Shorty Fest 2025 experience presented by Acura in the gallery below. 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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture announces 2025-26 performance lineup
(WJET/WFXP) – A local university is hosting over half a dozen performers to keep the Erie community entertained and in awe. Starting in September 2025 and spanning all the way until May 2026, the Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture (MIAC) is hosting a plethora of different show-stopping live events for the public. From Academy Award-nominated stars to world-class dances, there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. 'I'm excited to welcome seven remarkable artists to Mercyhurst who will be performing here for the first time, alongside three returning favorites who continue to inspire and entertain our audiences,' said Dr. Brett D. Johnson, artistic director. 'These performers are masters of their craft, and we're honored to share their unique talents with our community. This season promises to be one of our most memorable yet.' Mercyhurst University president named among Top Women Leaders of PA The lineup is as follows: Thursday, September 4 The Beacon Brothers Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 7 Soweto Gospel Choir – Peace Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 11 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13 Darren Criss Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 10 Melissa Errico: The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa Walker Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 18 Tango After Dark Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 Cheyenne Jackson, Signs of Life Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 17 Betty Buckley Walker Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8 Seth Rudetsky: Divas by the Decade Walker Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Those interested in buying tickets can get special access by joining The 501 or The Silver Circle, membership societies of the Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture. Single tickets go on sale on Tuesday, July 29, at noon. To purchase tickets, you can go in person to the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center box office, call 814-824-3000 or go online here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
ShortyFest and its free block party are back Monday
Trombone Shorty's ShortyFest returns Monday, bridging part of the gap between Jazz Fest weekends with a fundraiser that benefits the New Orleans star musician's foundation. Why it matters: Tickets are usually in short supply, but there's a free block party outside Tipitina's, too. How it works: The Trombone Shorty Foundation inspires young locals to get involved in the city's music traditions by offering free after-school music education, apprenticeship programs in music production and music business, and cultural exchanges. ShortyFest is its biggest annual fundraiser, says Bill Taylor, the foundation's executive director. What they're saying:"These young New Orleanians have a transformational experience where they hopefully identify what direction they want to go in their life," Taylor says. "But [we] also nurture the next generation of young, entrepreneurial creative students in the city that are hopefully going to carry on the broader culture in a powerful way in the future." If you go: The block party is free and all ages are welcome. There are performances by brass bands, a high school marching band battle of the battles and Mardi Gras Indians.
Forbes
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Jon Batiste's Busy Season: Singer Talks New Jazz Club And Hanging Out At The Super Bowl
What a year for Jon Batiste. Or, what a year – so far. The singer-songwriter-showman launched into 2025 by opening his first jazz club, singing the 'Star-Spangled Banner' at Super Bowl 59 and releasing a collection of songs in salute to his native New Orleans. Not bad, considering it's not yet summertime. In a new interview with Forbes, Batiste chats about his ever-growing corner of the creative world. Read on for highlights from the conversation. Batiste kicked off Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans with a stirring take on the 'Star-Spangled Banner," joining a lineup game day talent that included fellow Louisiana natives Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle. To prepare for his take on the song, Batiste became a so-called 'YouTube historian.' 'I'm a studier,' he said. 'I think I watched almost more than half of the versions of the anthem people have done over the years. I thought about what the song means … and [thought] 'And also where we're at in the country – this song, what this anthem means. There were so many things that made it a very peculiar set up for me to be doing it at this moment, in this location.' And did he catch Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance? Of course, Batiste said. The singer shared a booth at the big game with Daigle and Trombone Shorty, among others. 'It wasn't until halftime that I had a minute to settle in. Whether it was the people I was with or friends, fans, supporters. People working security. It was like, 'Oh man, I remember when I seen you play when you was 15 years old.' That was one of the first moments that I had to settle in.' In January, Batiste opened Jon Batise's Jazz Club in Baha Mar, a popular Bahamian resort. It's a new endeavor for the singer's, who's never before owned a club. And he's enjoying it so much 'I should've done this 10 years ago,' Batiste said. 'There's this beautiful thing that happens in the Bahamas, because you're in the middle of this community – where the diaspora really settled and transformed," he said. 'You've got musicians from Cuba who have come over. You've got musicians from Brazil. Musicians, obviously from New Orleans, but Miami has an incredible culture of musicians. That's just a 30-minute flight. Then, you have all these folks who are from the Bahamas that are part of it." He continued, 'There's so much that's filtering into the club. I just can't speak highly enough about it. I almost wish I had more time to spend working on it.' Has he considered expansion? It's possible. ' I wanna do that, I just don't know when,' Batiste said. 'We're learning so much." Batiste hit the road last year on a coast-to-coast tour, his first run of shows as a headlining artists (it's worth noting that the seven-time Grammy Award-winner spent seven years as bandleader of 'The Late Show'). Stops included The Tabernacle in Atlanta, The Fillmore in Philadelphia and Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. Batiste hopes to tour more in the future, because 'when you go on tour, there's a momentum and an energy that's built," he said. About his time on the road, Batiste said, 'I've really grown the relationship with my community. There's such a hunger for us to be in the room together again.' Now, Batiste sets his sights on a new partnership with luxury car company Infiniti; he's promoting the QX80, an SUV that includes Klipsch Individual Audio, a 24-speaker system that allows drivers to take a call while passengers continue to spin music. 'I've had a love of listening to music in the car. I've also had a love of going on drives with my friends, my family, my wife. We spend a lot of time connecting in the car,' Batiste said. 'The question then becomes, 'what kind of car is it?' This collaboration has really been something that's helped our family to have another place that we can connect that feels aligned with our values and our energy.'
