The annual “Tunes for Toys” concert presents Trombone Shorty and the Soul Rebels to provide toys to households needing temporary assistance. The is Friday, December 16 with academy students in the Warren Easton High School Band & Units performing as well as a special appearance by local dance troupe Le Bon Ton Babydolls.

It will be at Warren Easton High School’s Legacy Field, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and live music starting at 7 p.m. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site, with refreshments available for purchase. There will be refreshments and photos with Santa from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., free and open to the public in exchange for a new toy (any child attending will receive a free toy).

“Tunes for Toys means so much to me,” says Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. “Each year, I look forward to our Academy students and Warren Easton students’ performances… it’s amazing to witness the next generation of New Orleans musical talent!”

The toys will be distributed on Saturday, December 17, at Warren Easton High School at an event called “Toys from Troy.” It will be hosted by Tonya Boyd-Cannon and is made possible by a presenting sponsorship from the Gia Maione Prima Foundation. “Tunes for Toys is an exciting way to kick off the holiday season and we are honored to continue supporting this wonderful event year after year,” said Anthony J. Sylvester, Gia Maione Prima Foundation Trustee.

For more information, visit The Trombone Shorty Foundation’s wesbite.