{"id":190346,"date":"2025-03-05T08:50:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=190346"},"modified":"2025-03-05T08:50:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T13:50:19","slug":"new-orleans-sound-to-fill-npac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/03\/05\/new-orleans-sound-to-fill-npac\/","title":{"rendered":"New Orleans sound to fill NPAC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Quincy Thompson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, along with Tank and the Bangas, bring the soul and rhythm of New Orleans to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 11th. This powerhouse concert is presented by Gary Taylor and supported by RHS Music and Laudick’s Jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trombone Shorty, known for his high-energy performances and masterful blend of jazz, funk, rock, and hip-hop, has been a defining force in modern music. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Shorty has performed alongside legends like Lenny Kravitz, Bruno Mars, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. His signature trombone and trumpet prowess make every live show an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBringing this caliber of talent to the Niswonger is a true privilege,\u201d said Gary Taylor, Presenting Sponsor. \u201cThese artists represent the biggest and best of New Orleans\u2019 music scene, and it\u2019s going to be an incredible night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Trombone Shorty & Tank and the Bangas Bring New Orleans Sound to the Niswonger. Photo submitted<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Kicking off the night is none other than Tank and the Bangas, who just recently won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for their latest album, The Heart, The Mind, The Soul. They are known for their eclectic sound that fuses spoken word, soul, funk, and hip-hop. Bursting onto the national stage after winning NPR\u2019s Tiny Desk Contest, the group continues to wow audiences with their unique and vibrant performances. This is a rare opportunity to see two of New Orleans\u2019 finest acts on one stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInstruments have an unmatched ability to move audiences, from the deep resonance of the trombone to the bright energy of the trumpet,\u201d said Robert Sloan, Owner of RHS Music. \u201cSupporting this show means celebrating the artistry and immense talent that these musicians bring to the community. It\u2019s a night that truly showcases the power of live music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the excitement, Laudick\u2019s Jewelry also voiced their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe love bringing unique and exceptional experiences to Van Wert,\u201d said Mike Lichtle, owner of Laudick\u2019s Jewelry. \u201cThis is one of those nights that our community and region won\u2019t want to miss.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information and to purchase tickets to any upcoming Niswonger events, visit the box office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, call 419.238.6722, or get your tickets 24\/7 at vanwertlive.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Quincy Thompson Get ready for an electrifying night of music as Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, along with Tank and the Bangas, bring the soul and rhythm of New Orleans to the Niswonger Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, March 11th. This powerhouse concert is presented by Gary Taylor and supported by RHS Music and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190346","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arts"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-23 21:47:19","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190346"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":190348,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190346\/revisions\/190348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}