Two of the most electrifying live acts in music today are joining forces this summer. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and St. Paul & The Broken Bones have announced a special 2026 co-headlining run of summer dates, bringing their powerhouse performances to the West Coast this August. Featuring a stop at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on August 23, this run will see these two celebrated bands share the stage for a string of unforgettable nights, supported by special guest Tré Burt.
Fans can expect an incredible night of music that spans from the intoxicating, high-energy New Orleans rock, funk, and jazz of Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue to the gripping, soul-stirring retro-soul and R&B of St. Paul & The Broken Bones. Together, these two will deliver one of the most dynamic and ecstatic live concert experiences of the summer.
About St. Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. Formed in Birmingham in 2011, the band features Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone). Their new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal—melding the band’s adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots. Recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and produced by Eg White (Adele, Celine Dion), the record blends psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads, and cinematic rock flourishes. Tracks like “Sushi and Coca-Cola” and “Going Back” reflect both personal introspection and the band’s deepened identity after a decade of evolution. St. Paul & The Broken Bones have shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, and Black Pumas, and performed at major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. Even Sir Elton John took notice, inviting them to perform at his Oscar party. Blending rock & roll, soul, R&B, and more, the band continues to captivate audiences around the world.
About Trombone Shorty
Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty is the premier ambassador of New Orleans music, carrying the torch for Crescent City culture while propelling it into the 21st century. Getting his start earlier than most—performing at Jazz Fest with Bo Diddley at age four and leading his own brass band at six—Shorty has evolved into an undeniable star and explosive live performer. Today, he is a Grammy-winning artist who has played the 2025 Super Bowl, performed at the White House and Madison Square Garden, rocked major festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza, and collaborated with icons from Pharrell and Bruno Mars to Lenny Kravitz and the Foo Fighters. Deeply rooted in his community, he leads the Trombone Shorty Foundation, authors Caldecott Honor-winning children's books, and holds the hallowed final set at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. With acclaimed releases like his 2022 album Lifted and his 2025 Grammy-nominated collaboration Second Line Sunday, Shorty continues to bring his intoxicating blend of rock, funk, soul, and jazz to the world.