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Johnson, at the State Theatre at 7 p.m., which will be followed by the Tommy Castro Band at 9 p.m. The bulk of the weekend’s events will take place on Saturday, June 14. From 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., musicians will play in Cherry Hill Park. These include Danny Blew and the Blues Crew, Acme Blues Company, Catfish Hodge, Deanna Bogart, Bobby Parker and the Blues Night Band, Nadine Rae and the All Stars, Memphis Gold and Band and a special tribute to
blues icon John Jackson. “Front Porch Blues,” featuring an array of children’s activities, will also be at Cherry Hill Park all day Saturday. The activities for families and children range from children’s blues literature to a free harmonica workshop. One of the children’s performers, Sam the Mule Man, has a blues CD geared toward younger listeners that includes tracks like, “I’ve Got the Homework Blues.” “There are themes in blues music and children’s literature [about] individuals who use their voice to stand up against
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injustice,” Henderson said. “We call it ‘edutainment’ — you’re educated and entertained at the same time.” In addition to the activities at Cherry Hill Park, there will be blues music playing throughout the city, such as at the Farmer’s Market Saturday morning, as well as jam sessions in George Mason Square and live music at Bangkok Blues and Dogwood Tavern at night. For a more detailed line-up of events, visit www.tinnerhill.net, or check an advertisement published elsewhere in this edition. The entire Falls Church community is being included in the Tinner Hill Heritage and Blues Festival, particularly local businesses. According to Henderson, about 20 local businesses are incorporating the Blues Festival into their weekend. Some are hosting live blues or other blues-related activities at their restaurants, offering blues items on their menu or offering a discount to festival goers. “What we’ve been saying is come to Falls Church for
the music and stay for the fun. The city will benefit, drawing new people to Falls Church,” Henderson said. “We’ve aggressively promoted the event to blues listeners. [Falls Church can expect] an influx of sophisticated and primarily mature [visitors] with discretionary dollars to spend while being entertained and enjoying themselves. They’ll want to eat when they’re here, they’ll want souvenirs …
They’ll want to browse what we’ve been marketing as the quaint shops of Historic Falls Church.” The Tinner Hill Heritage and Blues Festival is a tribute to Jackson, a blues legend who, according to Henderson, “had a close, personal relationship with Tinner Hill. Board members met him [in the mid90s] and asked him to play the Tinner Hill Festival. He refused
Presented by Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation and the City of Falls Church
June 13-15, 2008 ALL BLUES, ALL DAY, ALL OVER TOWN! All events are free unless otherwise noted. Visit www.tinnerhill.net for more information.
Co m e f o r the Music… S t a y for the Fun
Events
Friday, June 13 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues Photography Exhibit, by B. Lindsay-Johnson, The Falls Church Arts Gallery (111 Park Ave.) The State Theatre “John Jackson: A Blues Treasure” Documentary Short Film premiere, Beverly Lindsay-Johnson,Producer, 8 p.m. Tommy Castro Concert, (Fee)
Saturday, June 14 8 a.m.-noon 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Early Bird Blues, Falls Church Farmers Market Doo Wop, Rhythm & Blues Photography Exhibit, by B. Lindsay-Johnson, The Falls Church Arts Gallery (111 Park Ave.) Blues Festival , Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave.) Featuring great music (see right), delicious food, unique vendors, and Front Porch Blues— special activities for children and families all day! Blues Display, Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave.) Jammin’ on the Square, George Mason Square Robert Lighthouse
6:30 p.m. Jam Session, Shreve McGonegal Hosted by Falls Church Arts & Creative Cauldron 7-9:30 p.m. Colin Thompson , Bangkok Blues (Fee) 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. The Joe Poppen Band, Bangkok Blues (Fee) More Live Blues, Dogwood Tavern
Sunday, June 15 11 a.m. 7-11 p.m.
Brunch ‘N Blues, Curtis Blues (1 p.m.), Ireland’s Four Provinces (Fee) Blues Jam with the Meteors, Bangkok Blues (Fee)
Cherry Hill Park* Saturday 11 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6 p.m.
Danny Blue & the Blues Crew Acme Blues Company Catfish Hodge Deanna Bogart Bobby Parker & the Blues Night Band “Dear Editor”Contest Awards Presentation Nadine Rae & the All Stars Special Tribute To Piedmont Blues Icon John Jackson Memphis Gold and Band
Front Porch Blues – Activities & performances for children and families Sam the Muleman • Boogie Woogie Blues Choo Choo Charlie: Learn to play a harmonica. Bring your own or purchase on site. Mike Baytop & Rick Franklin Schedule subject to change. *Cherry Hill Park is an alcohol-free zone.
Made possible by: Economic Development Authority • Atlantic Realty and the The Young Group with addition support from Diener & Associates • Akridge • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. • Cox Communications • Tori McKinney • BB & T • Falls Church Animal Hospital • Solano Spine & Chiropractic • Don Byer Volvo • Bob Pierce Nationwide Insurance • Falls Church News-Press Participating Businesses: Antuque row • Art & Frame, Argia’s • Bangkok Blues • Browns Hardware • Clare & Don’s Beach Shack • Curves • Dogwood Tavern • Falls Church News-Press • Flashpoint Productions • For Eyes • Four Provinces • Foxes Music • George Mason Square • Natalia’s Elegant Creations • New to You • Pilan • Red, Hot & Bleu Wine & Gourmet Foods • Quick Copy •Unity Club • Solano Spine & Chiropratic • State Theater • Vanatge Fitness
City of Falls Church Business supporter: Falls Church Chamber The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, call 703-248-5077 (TTY711).