Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are traveling the country to discover the origins of American music. The rock band is collaborating with local musicians in eight US cities for a project that will result in a new album as well as a documentary series. The latter, titled Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways, can be seen Friday evenings on […]
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Troy Andrews, aka Trombone Shorty, is certainly making a name for himself. A few years ago, he was featured on an episode of the NBC series Studio Sixty on the Sunset Strip. He is appearing on the HBO series Treme (Andrews grew up in the famous neighborhood). And his latest CD, Backatown, is getting attention […]
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The 2006 Offbeat Best of the Beat Award Nominees have been announced, and Troy Andrews has been nominated for three awards in the following categories: Best Contemporary Jazz Band or Performer Band or Performer of the Year Best Trumpet Player Visit wwltv.com to cast your vote. Voting ends January 15, 2007.
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Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews made his acting debut Monday night on NBC’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. He is the solo trumpet player in a New Orleans group featured during the show-within-the-show. And yes, he’s playing an Edwards, a Gen X Bb Trumpet.
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