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<p> Since the release of their GRAMMY-nominated 2010 debut album, <em>Backatown</em>, <strong>Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue</strong> have grown creatively while winning hordes of new fans performing nonstop on five continents. Their latest album,<strong> </strong><em>For True</em>, offers substantive proof of their explosive growth, further refining the signature sound Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has dubbed “Supafunkrock.” The band stirs together old-school Jazz, Funk and Soul, laced with hard-rock power chords and Hip-Hop beats, and they’ve added some tangy new ingredients on <em>For True</em> as they keep pushing the envelope, exploring new musical territory. “Trombone Shorty is so ready for his close-up,” <em>The New York Times</em> wrote, describing the young virtuoso as “a native prodigy destined for breakout success.”</p><p> <strong>Soulive</strong> has never made any bones about what they do best; it’s right there in their name. Since forming in 1999, the trio of guitarist Eric Krasno, drummer Alan Evans and keyboardist Neal Evans has carried the torch for the soul-jazz organ trio. In their 13 years together, Soulive has followed the muse in the direction of Hip-Hop, R&B, Blues and Rock, collaborating with the likes of Chaka Khan, Dave Matthews, and Talib Kweli and so many others, even going so far as to record a full album of covers by The Beatles. Their latest, a four-track EP entitled, <em>SPARK</em>, was recorded over a day and a half with saxophonist/flautist Karl Denson. No matter how they push the limits of the organ trio, they always come back to their bread and butter: blistering solos and grooves that don’t quit.</p><p> Between the potency of his incredibly deep songwriting, his soulful vocals and his subtle, expert guitar work, New Orleans’ <strong>Anders Osborne</strong> is a true musical treasure. Osborne is among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. <em>OffBeat</em> magazine recently named Osborne the Crescent City’s Best Roots Rock Artist and declared him the city’s Best Guitarist for the second straight year. Since the release of his 2010 debut, <em>American Patchwork</em> and his 2012 follow-up <em>Black Eye Galaxy</em>, Osborne has earned hordes of new fans. <em>Relix</em> magazine said Osborne has, “A phenomenal blend of self-awareness, spirit and muscle.” In late 2012, Osborne recorded his new six-song EP, <em>Three Free Amigos</em>, a semi-acoustic collection cut in a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere, with friends joining him in various combinations, creating true musical magic.</p><p></p><p> Doors: 5:00 pm / Show: 6:00 pm</p><p> $35 advance / $40 day of show<br /> On Sale Fri 4/26 12:00 pm EDT</p><p> This event is all ages</p><p> <strong>Proceeds from this concert help make possible the free programs of SummerStage.</strong></p><p> Rain or Shine Event, General Admission, Standing Room Only.</p>
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Since the release of their GRAMMY-nominated 2010 debut album, Backatown, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have grown creatively while winning hordes of new fans performing nonstop.