Don’t miss these four events at The Center for the Performing Arts
Herb Alpert and Lani Hall in Concert
8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22
The Palladium
Trumpeter Herb Alpert rose to fame in the 1960s with his band, the Tijuana Brass, and went on to score hits with “A Taste Of Honey,” “What Now My Love,” “This Guy’s in Love with You” and “Rise.” He has earned nine Grammy Awards and sold over 72 million records. He also is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee as co-founder of A&M Records, one of the most successful independent labels in music history.
Lani Hall, Alpert’s wife, is a Grammy-winning vocalist and producer who first gained attention as lead singer for Sergio Mendes’ Brasil ’66 and later sang the title theme for the James Bond film Never Say Never Again.
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23
The Palladium
Born to a well-known New Orleans musical family, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews has become a top young standard-bearer for the city’s unique legacy of sound. Since 2010, he has released four chart-topping studio albums; collaborated with artists including Pharrell, Bruno Mars and Foo Fighters; played Coachella, Bonnaroo, Newport Jazz and other major festivals; and launched a charitable foundation to support youth music education. His new album, Lifted, finds the Grammy nominee and his bandmates tapping the power of their legendary live show with explosive performances that blur the lines between jazz, funk, R&B and psychedelic rock.
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Farmer Jason
Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam
10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24
Robert Adam Room in the Palladium
Emmy and Parents’ Choice Award winner Farmer Jason makes his PB&J debut with a highly interactive concert about farm life and nature appreciation. From the Kennedy Center to schools in the Australian Outback, Farmer Jason has entertained families while inspiring them to get outdoors and have fun enjoying nature. Farmer Jason is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Jason Ringenberg, leader of roots-rock band Jason and the Scorchers.
Designed for children ages 1 to 7, Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam sessions encourage young children to become engaged in the arts.
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Lewis Black: Off the Rails
8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24
The Palladium
Celebrated as “the King of Rant,” Lewis Black finds humor in current events, social media, politics and anything that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world. He has published three books, released eight comedy albums (including two Grammy winners) and recorded specials for HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and Epix. Black remains the longest-running contributor to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, and while on tour produces the livestreaming show The Rant Is Due, incorporating ideas from his live audiences and viewers around the world.
Opening the evening will be comedian Jeff Stilson, winner of 14 Emmy nominations for TV comedy writing and production.
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