Trombone Shorty Announces ‘Shorty Gras’ Tour
The run begins on February 16 in Toronto.
Trombone Shorty has announced his first-ever Shorty Gras tour, which will launch on February 16, just three days after Mardi Gras.
The tour will bring Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s high-energy New Orleans party to the east coast for a special three-week run of performances. They’ll be joined by another New Orleans staple, The Soul Rebels. Tickets go on-sale to the public this Friday at 10AM local time, and an artist pre-sale runs from today to Thursday this week.
Shorty Gras has become a beloved New Orleans tradition since its inaugural year in 2020, a featured event as part of the Krewe de Freret Parade in the lead up to Mardi Gras (the Krewe de Freret Parade is scheduled for February 3, 2024).
Trombone Shorty leads the parade on his own signature float, and concludes with the Shorty Gras ball at Mardi Gras World, featuring a who’s who of musical guests. Previous performers include Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Flo Rida, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Rebirth Brass Band and others. This year, Shorty will bring this distinctly New Orleans Mardi Gras party on the road for the first time.
Trombone Shorty will have performed nearly 75 shows by the time 2023 comes to a close, including a co-headlining bill featuring Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples, and Robert Randolph that visited major venues and amphitheaters over the summer including The Greek in Los Angeles and two nights at Pier 17 in New York City.
Visit Trombone Shorty’s official website for more information.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Tour Dates:
Friday, February 16 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Saturday, February 17 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Monday, February 19 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
Tuesday, February 20 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
Thursday, February 22 – Portsmouth, NH – The Music Hall
Friday, February 23 – Kingston, NY – Ulster Performing Arts Center
Saturday, February 24 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
Sunday, February 25 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts – Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
Tuesday, February 27 – Wilkes-Barre, PA – The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Wednesday, February 28 – Ithaca, NY – State Theatre
Friday, March 1 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
Saturday, March 2 – Charles Town, WV – Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races – The Event Center
