Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue & St. Paul and The Broken Bones at Gerald R Ford Amphitheater

For one night only, Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue join forces with St. Paul and The Broken Bones for an unforgettable evening of music at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail on Thursday, August 13th, 2026. As two of the biggest names in Soul and Brass, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see two of the greatest live acts perform in one of the most beautiful settings in the country against the stunning backdrop of Colorado's mountains in front of a crowd of like-minded music lovers.

Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is the main man in front of the young New Orleans band Orleans Avenue. Orleans Avenue is an exciting up and coming band that blends a wide array of music including Jazz, Funk, Rock and Hip-Hop to name a few. In the live show fans can expect to hear songs like "Backatown", "Do to Me" and "Fire and Brimstone" along with many more hits. The band has recently put out a new album called "Lifted" in which Trombone Shorty collaborated with many top artists. Shorty is attempting to keep the artistic traditions of New Orleans alive while at the same time pushing the limits of what is possible.

Trombone Shorty started performing on the streets of the French Quarter of New Orleans when he was only 6 years old. He got the name Trombone Shorty because his trombone was bigger than he was.

Andrews has received multiple Grammy nominations. He performed at the White House for President Obama's 2014 New Year's Bash and performed at the 2015 Super Bowl through his work with other artists and the Trombone Shorty Foundation, which he founded to promote music education.

St. Paul and The Broken Bones

St. Paul and The Broken Bones. The Alabama-born band of powerful lead vocals by Paul Janeway performs a unique blend of old school soul from the 1960s and 1970s and new music. Members of The Broken Bones are all originally from Alabama and The Broken Bones play a lot of their original songs that go back to classic Southern roots but also explore a wide array of other styles and sounds. With the 2024 release of their latest album, The Alien Coast, The Broken Bones are charting new territory as they continue to produce and perform a wide array of unique songs to tell their stories. Songs such as "Call Me," "Half the City," and "Flow With It (You Got Me Feeling Like)" are just a few of the many examples of The Broken Bones' songwriting prowess.

As a lead singer of St. Paul and The Broken Bones, Paul Janeway brings a whole lot of energy and experience to the table. Interestingly enough, before becoming a singer of this funky group, Janeway was a student of music for many years before joining the band. In fact, he was enrolled in seminary when he found his true calling and became a pastor for several years before diving into the soulful sounds of St. Paul and The Broken Bones.

St. Paul and The Broken Bones performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and have had several performances on Austin City Limits. The band has received critical acclaim for their innovative take on classic Southern sounds.

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Information

The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is a renowned, all-weather venue located in the heart of Vail's mountain village. Spectacular shows take place amidst the dramatic backdrop of Colorado's majestic mountains and the venue delivers a hard-hitting sound as well as first-class views of the stage. With a maximum capacity of 5,000 guests the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater offers a variety of seating options including ticketed seated areas and general admission and guests can enjoy a variety of bars and concession stands throughout the venue serving everything from fine wine and craft beer to gourmet burgers and fresh, healthy snacks. For information regarding accessibility at the venue, please contact the venue directly.

From the tiered ticketed seating to general admission, there is something for everyone at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Catch a snack or dinner at one of the many concession stands within the venue. For information on accessibility at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Parking Information

There is ample street parking as well as several garages located throughout the Vail community that offer short walks to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. The Vail mountain village is a very pedestrian friendly community, allowing for easy travel throughout the area. Arrive early to secure a parking spot and take a stroll through the Vail community prior to the show and take in all of the shops and amenities that Vail has to offer.

Ticket Information

Tickets for this incredible show will start at $82 and be available for purchase online through Ticket Squeeze or at the venue. Reserve your spot today as these two incredible artists are bringing a huge following to this show and tickets are expected to sell quickly. Click the "buy tickets" button above to reserve your spot today!