Prepare to embark on a captivating musical journey as Blue Note Napa presents an impressive lineup of events featuring iconic artists and tribute bands. From the soulful tunes of Jon B and Norman Brown to the electrifying performances by Zoso and the PettyBreakers, each event promises an unforgettable experience. Join us as we delve into the details of each artist, their contributions, and what makes these performances stand out in the vibrant world of music. Discover why Blue Note Napa is the ultimate destination for music lovers seeking diverse and exceptional live performances.

Blue Note Napa: A Musical Journey Through Various Genres

Daniel Ho is a six-time GRAMMY Award winner, eleven-time GRAMMY Award nominee, six-time Taiwanese Golden Melody Award winner, and recipient of multiple Hawaiian Music awards. He is an ‘ukulele virtuoso, slack key guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, singer-songwriter, producer, audio engineer, and record company owner. Daniel’s collaborations transcend genres – from Hawaiian Regional Roots, to World Music with Mongolian nomads, to duets with Pepe Romero the maestro of classical guitar, to jazz and rock with Tak Matsumoto of the Japanese supergroup, B’z.

Daniel Ho Quintet

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Praised for her spellbinding vocals and ability to stir the deepest emotions with her soulful, engaging melodies, Paula Fuga is now one of Hawai‘i’s most sought-after live performers.
Paula plays music for a culture, spreading the thoughtful and evocative voice of the Hawaiian people across the world. Not content to be merely a respected artist, Paula is also a cultural ambassador—using her talent as an instrument to help bring about positive social change within her islands and beyond. 

Paula Fuga

Grammy-award winner and member of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Peter Rowan is a singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades.  From his early years playing under the tutelage of Bluegrass veteran Bill Monroe, to his time in Old & In the Way and his breakout as a solo musician and bandleader, Rowan has built a devoted, international fan base through a solid stream of recordings, collaborative projects, and constant touring.

Peter Rowan Band

The PettyBreakers, a tribute band dedicated to the legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, have become a beacon of musical homage, channeling the spirit and essence of one of rock and roll's most iconic figures. Paying homage to Tom Petty, the quintessential American rock musician, the PettyBreakers have captured the heart and soul of his extensive catalog with unparalleled precision and genuine passion. Led by their charismatic frontman, Ozzie Mancinelli, the PettyBreakers replicate not only the distinctive sound but also the electric charisma that made Tom Petty an enduring force in the music industry. 

PettyBreakers - A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

The Sons have continued to perform, with fans coming from all over the world. Tal Morris has re-joined the band as lead guitarist and vocalist. Bill Gibson is the drummer and Dewayne Pate is on bass. 
The Sons have a reputation for performing really difficult music, but the band has decided to leave some of that to history and play songs that audiences remember. The goal is for the fans to have a great time. Bill does many different kinds of gigs, considering his hits with Chicago and Grammy Award winning songs, but it’s the Sons that really bring out what he really is about. 

Sons of Champlin

Music is a language, it speaks to the invisible part of us that moves the physical part of us,” declares the charismatic, introspective, and deeply spiritual Grammy-winning guitarist Norman Brown. The multi-platinum selling and chart-topping guitar guru has been thrilling international audiences for over four decades with his jaw-dropping virtuosity, soul-stirring performances, and gravity-defying technique. The exultation that emanates from his riveting performances is hard to resist. It is no surprise that the iconic George Benson calls Norman Brown, “one of the greatest and most articulate guitarists out there.” A musician’s musician, Brown has collaborated with George Benson as well as countless others including Dave Koz, Brian McKnight, Kirk Whalum, Miki Howard, Jeff Lorber, Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Peabo Bryson, and Chanté Moore.

Norman Brown

It’s been over 28 years and over 4500 shows since ZOSO came together as a group in the mid-‘90s. In the words of The L.A. Times, “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes.” The St. Petersburg Times noted that, in addition to their virtuosity and spot-on visual presentation,  ZOSO is also “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.” The Chicago Sun-Times put it even more succinctly: “[ZOSO is] the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute.”

Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

Grammy nominated Jon B. is a consummate artist, an accomplished musician and a noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt. His richly textured body of music is a testament to a man’s love for all things soul. His beginnings were seasoned by early influences including Duran Duran, Inxs, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Babyface, Prince and Sade. With a career spanning over 25 years, Jon B.’s production and songwriting abilities continue to grow with the times. Currently, he is finalizing his ninth studio album with features from R&B heavyweights Tank, Donell Jones and Alex Isley and rapper Rick Ross.

Jon B

Of course you recognize Dinah Jane as singer, songwriter, performer, actress, and member of award-winning multi-platinum pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony. 
After taking a break from music to reflect and find herself, Dinah is ready to remerge as her fully realized artist. With a fully produced album under her belt ready to be distributed, Dinah’s forthcoming solo project embodies who she always aspired to be

Dinah Jane

Don’t miss Tony nominee, Ann Hampton Callaway, in her new show “Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals”.  Ann’s show is comprised of classics from her songwriting inspirations - Carole King, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and many more. Also, the recent inductee into The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame shares songs from her new CD “Finding Beauty: Originals Vol. 1.”  Expect AHC hits like Streisand's “At the Same Time” as well as new songs she's co-written with Oscar winner Alan Bergman, Grammy winner Melissa Manchester, and Grammy nominee, Amanda McBroom. Spoil yourself with a spellbinding show of rousing showstoppers and exquisite ballads, as we follow the arc of Ann’s musical inspiration!

Ann Hampton Callaway

With his iconic, signature jump and crowd captivating energy throughout his world- renowned live performances, Billboard chart-topping, American saxophonist, songwriter, producer, and performer, Eric Darius, is breaking the mold of modern Jazz. His latest and boldest venture to date, Unleashed, is a testament to his ever-evolving artistic vision, fearlessly pushing all musical boundaries while innovatively fusing Jazz with elements of R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Pop, and much more.

Eric Darius

Ray Bonneville has been called a ‘poet of the demimonde,’ and with the release of his 10th album, On the Blind Side, he lives up to the name. Ray strips his bluesy Americana to its essentials and steeps it in the humid grooves of the South, creating a compelling poetry of hard living and deep feeling, but with a style that sometimes draws comparisons to JJ Cale and Daniel Lanois, this blues-influenced, New Orleans-inspired “song and groove man,” as he’s been so aptly described, luckily found his rightful calling.

Ray Bonneville with Richie Lawrence

Pavlo, a true World Music Artist returns from filming his 4th PBS TV Concert Special - Live in Santorini, Greece. Pavlo will be joined on stage by his world class band.

Pavlo

Nineteen-time Grammy® nominee, Four-time Grammy® winner and all- time guitar great, Larry Carlton established himself from his first recording, A Little Help From My Friends. His studio credits include musicians and groups like Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Michael Jackson, Sammy Davis Jr., Herb Alpert, Quincy Jones, Bobby Bland, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and literally dozens of others. He went on to perform with the Crusaders and then with the multi-platinum jazz super group Fourplay. With 38 albums to his credit and having performed on over 100 albums that have gone Gold or Platinum, Larry Carlton has set a standard for artistry that spans three decades.

Larry Carlton Farewell Tour

Kim Waters’ instantly recognizable sound has found the perfect equilibrium between sensitivity and brawn, intellect and emotion and technique and soulfulness. On Shakedown the suave, debonair and commanding saxophonist’s ability to transcend the musical boundaries of Jazz, Pop and R&B have made him one of the most sought-after musicians in Contemporary Jazz. In typical fashion, Waters is like a one-man band, playing all the instruments on Shakedown as he creates dreamy melodies, sultry ballads and funky and bluesy dance-inspired grooves. 

Kim Waters

A regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me, Alonzo Bodden has been making audiences around the country laugh for close to 30 years. In 2022, Alonzo starred in his fifth stand-up special, Stupid Don’t Get Tired, with Helium Studios. In 2019, his fourth stand-up special, Heavy Lightweight, premiered exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Alonzo Bodden

San Francisco Bay Area’s “The Smooth Jazz Alley” is made up of keyboardist/producer Marco Montoya, drummer/producer Kevin Lewis, and saxophonist Otoe Mori. Their music can best be defined as a blend of Jazz, R&B, Soul, & Funk. Their latest album “Here’s The Thing”, along with their prior two albums”, have all been positioned on several Smooth Jazz radio charts including Billboard’s Most Added for every release to radio.  They were also considered for both the 59th and 63rd Grammy awards for best contemporary instrumental album of the year.  

The Smooth Jazz Alley

Hailing from Marin County and led by singer/songwriter Tomas Dessle, SUNHUNTER BAND's genre-bending original songs span all corners of rock. Serving up high energy Alt-pop and grimy southern fried grunge, SunHunter writes power anthems for hopeful, broken souls.  Unmistakably catchy and captivating, always danceable, soaring vocals and landscape changing guitar riffs define the singular sound of SunHunter.

Locals Night Feat: Sunhunter Band

Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again. In celebration of 60-plus years of music, the iconic folk group performs their best-loved songs as part of the ‘Keep the Music Playing’ national tour.  All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward, have intrinsic links to the original group: Mike is the “adopted son” of founding member Nick Reynolds, who was also his musical mentor; Tim, a friend of John Stewart since he was in his early twenties, is one of the few musicians outside the Trio who has recorded with Nick Reynolds; and Buddy Woodward, a highly regarded musician who has worked with former Trio member George Grove. 

The Kingston Trio: Keep the Music Playing Tour

Jamaica's first dancehall superstar, Yellowman ushered in a new era in reggae music following Bob Marley's death. His early-'80s success brought the popularity of toasting -- the reggae equivalent of rapping -- to a whole new level, and helped establish dancehall as the wave of the future.

Yellowman

BLUE NOTE NAPA is on the 1st floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House and is an intimate 180-seated live music club and restaurant. World-class and local Bay Area artists perform here. Before and during the show, we offer a sophisticated dinner menu and a wide selection of wines and cocktails to order.

Candy Dulfer We Funk Harder Tour 2024

Join us for an unforgettable evening as two of the world’s most renowned Brazilian guitarists, Badi Assad and Romero Lubambo, take the stage together. Experience the magic as they perform some of the most beloved music from Brazil, alongside their original compositions. With their exceptional talent and unique styles, Badi Assad has invited Romero Lubambo to share the stage as they create a captivating musical journey, blending traditional Brazilian rhythms with contemporary influences.

Badi Assad Featuring Romero Lubambo

Blue Note Napa warmly welcomes you to the return of the outdoor Summer Sessions at The Meritage Resort at 850 Bordeaux Way in Napa 94558. The event is OUTSIDE, RAIN OR SHINE. The Gold Section is reserved seating. The Silver Section is general admission seating, first come, first served. The Bronze Section is general admission seating, first come, first served. There are no seats with tables. All prices are per person. Each patron requires a ticket for entry. Ages 8+ / No infants. Food and drinks are available for purchase with all major credit cards. Cashless event. All tickets are pre-purchased and will be available in your Ticketmaster account to be scanned for entry. There are bathrooms available. No Corkage or outside food/drink No Professional Cameras No Smoking SERVICE ANIMALS ONLY. Visit our website for bag policy and more FAQs.

Intocable

If you’ve ever been in love, then you’ve heard the name All-4-One and their timeless songs “I Swear”, “I Can Love You Like That”, “So Much in Love”, “I Turn To You”, “These Arms”, “Beautiful As You” and much more. The Grammy® Award Winning Group All-4-One is internationally known for making beautiful love songs that not only chart radio airwaves, but also garner countless awards.

All 4 One

Don’t miss Melvin Seals & JGB as they bring their special mix of all the tunes you know and love!
Nicknamed “The Master of the Universe" by Jerry Garcia himself, Melvin and his amazing band are sure to blow your mind and rock your soul. Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of melodic flavor with JGB.

Melvin Seals & JGB

Kellie Fuller & The Mike Greensill Orchestra: A Night at the Dream Bowl: 1940s

Through compelling songs and charismatic performances, singer-songwriter RIVVRS radiates an endearing and optimistic vision; his music connects the authenticity of Folk & Americana with the accessibility of pop. 
 His debut single “I Will Follow You” reached #3 on the iTunes Charts in 2016. His songs have since garnered more than 100 million streams and 100+ features across TV & Film.

Locals Night : RIVVRS Album Release

Janis Siegel and Yaron Gershovsky of The Manhattan Transfer celebrate the release of their brand-new recording of legendary songwriter Cy Coleman's The Colors Of My Life.
Over the past five decades, the voice of Janis Siegel, ten-time Grammy winner and eighteen-time Grammy nominee, has become one of The Manhattan Transfer's most recognizable trademarks. Alongside her career as a founding member of this musical institution, Siegel has also sustained a solo career that has spawned almost a dozen finely crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects.

Janis Siegel (of The Manhattan Transfer) and Yaron Gershovsky

Blue Note Napa is thrilled to present jazz titans Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin as they showcase their new album Brasil. This extraordinary collaboration explores contemporary Brazilian sounds, highlighting the impressive careers of these longtime friends and musical luminaries.

Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin: Brasil

Celebrate three decades of musical magic with Henry Kapono as he brings the legendary Duke's on Sunday Beach Party to Blue Note Napa. For 30 years, Henry's Duke's on Sunday concerts have been a cornerstone in Hawaii's music scene, captivating audiences from around the world with the Aloha Spirit and Good Times Together live "on the beach in Waikiki." Don't miss this legendary Beach Party on tour!

Celebrating 30 years of Henry Kapono's Dukes on Sunday

Black Pumas

Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee JD Souther is “one of the most celebrated songwriters of his generation,” writes Interview Magazine.  “Raised on a steady diet of big band and jazz during his childhood, Souther has routinely returned to that music—as well as the genius songwriters of the early 20th century (Gershwin, Cole Porter)—for inspiration. On his latest studio album, Tenderness, Souther combines these musical threads, striking a perfect balance between understated jazz and the ineffable pop narratives that have been the backbone of much of his greatest work.”

An Evening with JD Souther

Masters of Hawaiian Music features three of the most popular musicians from Maui’s renowned “Slack Key Show,” sharing Hawai‘i’s unique “slack key” –- open tuning -- guitar styles with roots in 19th-Century paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) culture.

Growing up in rural Hawai’i, slack key masters George Kahumoku, Jr., Led Kaapana, and Jeff Peterson were immersed from childhood in Hawaiian music and culture that brought family together with entertainment, learning, and joy. All are multiple Na Hōkū Hanohano (Hawaiian “Grammy”) Award winners.

Masters of Hawaiian Music w George Kahumoku Jr, Led Kaapana, and Jeff Peterson

National recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas has been noted as the hardest working indie artist in contemporary jazz while steadily growing his brand and fan base beginning with Remembrance in 2004.
Dee’s latest album has been positioned on several music charts including the Billboard Top 20 Smooth Jazz charts. It was also recently nominated for the Indie Soul Smooth Jazz Album of the Year award.

Dee Lucas: The TWENTY Tour

Pete Escovedo Orchestra Retirement Tour

Tony Saunders theme of love is showcased once again on his new single "Loving You is Easy" and on Tony's  forthcoming album "The Romance Continues". Teaming up with some of today's top artists, composers, producers and musicians Tony's new 15 track album delivers a prolific and infectious collection of very catchy smooth jazz tracks. 

Tony Saunders CD 'The Romance Continues' Release Party

Feng E is a young musical sensation (born in 2007) from Taiwan. His notoriety continues to skyrocket through his various ukulele covers of popular music with over 600K YouTube subscribers and millions of views. His expert renditions and his straight-forward “can do” attitude have turned the heads and stolen the hearts of some of the biggest stars in the world.
To date, Feng E has mastered five musical instruments, starting with the piano at the age of four. He also has numerous compositions to his name. Although he has struggled to keep up in music class at school, Feng E has become a star in the world of ukulele music, performing and winning competitions around the world, in places like Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China, and Hawaii.

Feng E

While slyly admitting he’s a little late to the party, Rick Braun boldly bucks this traditional trend with his stellar latest set, a stylistically eclectic, ultra-soulful/funky and exotica-tinged collection celebrating 30 years since Intimate Secrets launched him to contemporary jazz stardom and made him one of the genre’s most influential artists and producers

Rick Braun

BEAT - Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson

High Flyin’ Jackie Ryan Returns Thursday, September 12th
Two NVJS favorites, multi-talented vocalist Jackie Ryan, and trumpeter/leader Erik Jekabson, will be featured in our next Jazz Society presentation at Blue Note Napa, Thursday, September 12th at 7:30 pm.  Borrowing from a show we presented back in 2013; we call this show “High Flyin’ Jackie Ryan – The Queen Returns.”  Here is what we said then:

Napa Valley Jazz Society Presents: High Flyin’ Jackie Ryan with the Erik Jekabson Quintet

The Awesome Hotcakes were named “Best Blues Band” three years in a row in the Napa, Sonoma, and Marin Counties by readers of both the Pacific Sun and The North Bay Bohemian.
“No one is making this kind of music anymore!” 

Locals Night Feature: Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes

Since his 1996 arrival in New York, Oz has made a huge impact on the local and international music scene. His unique and intoxicating style has broken all the rules of instrumental guitar music by focusing on the groove. All-stars such as Keith Carlock, Anton Fig, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Dave Weckl often contribute on drums, with bassists Jimmy Haslip, Will Lee, James Genus, and Reggie Washington.

The Oz Noy Trio featuring Jimmy Haslip and Anton Fig

Air Supply

Jan Daley is a renowned singer-songwriter and actress, known for her captivating performances and dynamic vocal range. Her career highlights include multiple Billboard #1 albums and performances with legendary artists such as Bob Hope and Tom Hanks. Daley’s music seamlessly blends classic jazz with contemporary influences, earning her a dedicated global fan base.

Jan Daley's Bob Hope Tribute

The core of The Soul Section as with any great funk band is the rhythm section, which started playing together more than twenty years ago.  The beat begins and ends with drummer Michael J. Perez.  Mike started playing drums at an early age, honing his skills playing in drum corps, touring the country in a nationally renowned group.  Playing with the Violet Fox Band, a popular Motown and Soul revue, Mike found the pleasure of putting people on the dance floor with that steady beat.

The Soul Section

It was after midnight when Trombone Shorty stepped offstage at the House of Blues in New Orleans, but he wasn’t done playing yet. Not by a long shot. “I had an idea for a new song right after the show,” says Shorty, “so the band and I decided to go straight into the studio and record it that night. We were still sweaty and buzzing from the energy of the gig, and we definitely carried that vibe into the session with us.” Take a listen to Lifted, Trombone Shorty’s second release for Blue Note Records, and you’ll hear that same ecstatic energy coursing through the entire collection. Recorded at Shorty’s own Buckjump Studio with producer Chris Seefried (Fitz and the Tantrums, Andra Day), the album finds the GRAMMY-nominated NOLA icon and his bandmates tapping into the raw power and exhilarating grooves of their legendary live show, channeling it all into a series of tight, explosive performances that blur the lines between funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock. The writing is bold and self-assured, standing up to hard times and loss with grit and determination, and the playing is muscular to match, mixing pop gleam with hip-hop swagger and second line abandon. Wild as all that may sound, Lifted is still the work of a master craftsman, and the album’s nimble arrangements and judicious use of special guests—from Gary Clark Jr. and Lauren Daigle to the rhythm section from Shorty’s high school marching band—ultimately yields a collection that’s as refined as it is rapturous, one that balances technical virtuosity and emotional release in equal measure as it celebrates music’s primal power to bring us all together. “I think this is the closest we’ve ever gotten to bottling up the live show and putting it on a record,” says Shorty, whose audiences have grown exponentially in recent years. “Normally when I’m in the studio, I’m trying to make the cleanest thing I can, but this time around, I told everybody to really cut loose, to perform like they were onstage at a festival.” If anybody knows their way around a festival, it’s Trombone Shorty. Born Troy Andrews, he got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Shorty’s proven he’s more than just a horn player, though. Catch a gig, open the pages of the New York Times or Vanity Fair, flip on any late-night TV show and you’ll see an undeniable star with utterly magnetic charisma, a natural born showman who can command an audience with the best of them. Since 2010, he’s released four chart topping studio albums; toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers; collaborated across genres with Pharrell, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Foo Fighters, ZHU, Zac Brown, Normani, Ringo Starr, and countless more; played Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Newport Folk, Newport Jazz, and nearly every other major festival; performed four times at the GRAMMY Awards, five times at the White House, on dozens of TV shows, and at the star-studded Sesame Street Gala, where he was honored with his own Muppet; launched the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support youth music education; and received the prestigious Caldecott Honor for his first children’s book. Meanwhile in New Orleans, Shorty now leads his own Mardi Gras parade atop a giant float crafted in his likeness, hosts the annual Voodoo Threauxdown shows that have drawn guests including Usher, Nick Jonas, Dierks Bentley, Andra Day, and Leon Bridges to sit in with his band, and has taken over the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’s hallowed final set, which has seen him closing out the internationally renowned gathering after performances by the likes of Neil Young, the Black Keys, and Kings of Leon. “I owe all that to my mother,” says Shorty. “She passed recently, but she continued to inspire me right up until she transitioned, and that’s why I put a picture of her holding me up at a second line on the cover of this album. She lifted me up my whole life.” As if his New Orleans roots weren’t already deep enough, Shorty decided to take over a recording studio in the Lower Garden District after the release of his latest album, 2017’s Seefried-produced Parking Lot Symphony. Dubbing the space Buckjump in a nod to the second lines he grew up playing in, Shortly immediately set about converting the studio into a freewheeling sonic laboratory, one where he and his friends could push themselves creatively without any artistic or commercial restraints. “Having my own studio meant that the band and I could capture stuff in the moment any time we were feeling inspired,” says Shorty. “It meant that we could take chances and experiment. I could call the guys up with an idea in the middle of the night and they’d say, ‘We’ll meet you there in an hour!’” That sense of excitement and liberation is palpable on Lifted, which opens with the addictive “Come Back.” Fueled by a bottom-heavy rhythm section, buoyant keys, and bright flashes of brass, the track pairs a hip-hop groove with hard rock energy as Shorty delivers silky smooth vocals that float effortlessly above the instrumental fray. As its title might suggest, the song is a reckoning with loss and regret, but like much of the album, it refuses to surrender to disappointment, keeping its chin held high as it presses forward and fights for what it wants. The effervescent “What It Takes” gets profoundly funky as it celebrates the strength and growth that can emerge from times of struggle, while the bittersweet “Forgiveness” leans into the band’s R&B side as it works to move on from pain and betrayal, and the blistering “I’m Standing Here” (which features a mind-bending guitar solo from Gary Clark Jr.) rushes headlong into the maelstrom. “I grew up watching wrestling as a kid,” Shorty says with a laugh, “and I if I was a wrestler, ‘I’m Standing Here’ would be the song they played when I came into the ring. It’s all about standing tall no matter what life throws at you.” Shorty makes sure to celebrate the good times on the album, too, reveling in the joy of love and friendship and family throughout. The spirited “Might Not Make It Home” commits to letting go and living in the moment; the playful “Miss Beautiful” embraces the thrill of desire while offering a twist on the second line tradition, with an electric bass stepping in for the tuba; and the feel-good “Everybody In The World” (which features the New Breed Brass Band) finds common ground in our universal desire for love and acceptance. But it’s perhaps the electrifying title track, which lands somewhere between Earth, Wind & Fire and Shorty’s old tourmate Lenny Kravitz that best encapsulates the spirit of the album, wrapping earnest emotion in a high-octane package that offers you no choice but to move your body. “The whole time we were making Lifted, I couldn’t help but think about how much fun it would be to get onstage and play it for an audience,” Shorty recalls. “Usually when I make an album, I record the songs first and figure out how we’re going to present them live afterwards, but with this record I was in the studio imagining the lights flashing on the hits and the audience singing everything back to us. I could see the whole thing in my head.” For Trombone Shorty, the show never ends. Not by a long shot.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave with Big Boi

A National recording & touring artist, David Correa has been entertaining audiences since 1999 with his passionate and distinctive blend of instrumental Latin/World Guitar. The music is a blend of the Spanish guitar with Latin rhythms from Old Mexico & Central America.


Formerly with Baja/TSR Records David Correa has toured throughout the west coast, northwest & southwest regions of the U.S. and has won numerous accolades and awards. Including 3 NORBAY awards for best Latin band in the San Francisco North Bay area three years in a row from 2005 through 2007

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