Tinner Hill Music Festival

12/30/2020

'Brother Robert' Reveals True Story Of Growing Up With Blues Legend Robert Johnson

'Brother Robert' Reveals True Story Of Growing Up With Blues Legend Robert Johnson https://www.npr.org/2020/12/29/950794131/brother-robert-reveals-true-story-of-growing-up-with-blues-legend-robert-johnson?fbclid=IwAR1rbP92BzPpgHgEBtFBrYzyCQvwXnHvYugcIOqVg6TjAy0nfGZzgFPjkjI

Annye Anderson, the stepsister of Robert Johnson, whose life became a founding myth of American music, has written a memoir about the real life behind the legend.

12/28/2020

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation

Thank You for your support & Best Wishes for a Happy New Year! It's been a year like none other and we say Goodbye with a sigh of relief. We hope 2021 will see a renewal of the American spirit that is politically and socially inclusive with "Liberty and Justice for All."
THHF's Mural District Project is well underway and its "Wall of Healing" will highlight the pivotal presence of Black life, past and present, in the area. Its Social Justice Committee will continue its work to address issues that precipitate violence and hatred. The 2021 Tinner Hill Music Festival is also taking shape and announcements of this and other projects will be forthcoming throughout the year.
As we've said before, THHF preserves early African American and civil rights history through its unique programming that includes history, art, music and culture. It celebrates this legacy with programs and events that build relationships, promote respect and work toward understanding among all people.
Your donations have made these programs and projects possible. We hope you will make an end-of year, tax-deductible donation in support of these and other up-coming events
To learn more or to make a donation, please visit our website www.tinnerhill.org If you prefer, mail your donation to Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 6117, Falls Church, VA 22040.

12/26/2020

Peanuts Gang Singing "La Grange" by: ZZ Top

Do a happy dance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RzU9egK6oQ&list=PLF5OCBXQ-XAz1U1mvs0nu5UmbywZGyJ88

(THANKS FOR OVER 400,000 VIEWS EVERYONE!!!!!)Ladies and gentlemen, here's another Peanuts music parody. This time they play "La Grange" by ZZ Top! Once again...

12/24/2020

If you need a little New Orleans, tune in tonight for a special concert featuring Irma Thomas.

Join us tonight at 6pm CT as we video stream Irma Thomas's set from the St. Louis Cathedral for French Quarter Fest's Holidays New Orleans Style Virtual Concert Series! We'll also be airing it on the radio at 7pm tonight.

Photo at French Quarter Fest 2019 by Marc PoKempner.

12/24/2020

Merry Christmas Baby

The best to all of you this Holiday Season. Here's DC's own Chuck Brown singing "Merry Christmas Baby"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqUuDbvrKhQ

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesMerry Christmas Baby · Chuck BrownThe Spirit of Christmas℗ 1999 Raw Venture Records & Tapes, Inc.Released on: 2...

12/18/2020

Charley Pride was a music legend and on Sat. Dec. 19 from 4-6 PM, “The Griot” (aka "Texas Fred the Zydeco Cowboy”) host of "The Trail Ride" on Bluegrass Country Radio, will pay tribute to him on his weekly program. The station is on HD radio at 88.5FM Ch. 2 in the DMV, online at https://bluegrasscountry.org/ & via a free smart phone app.

12/11/2020

Happy Birthday to Judi Ingemi Taylor & Linwood Taylor, a favorite of area Blues fans, who celebrated his earlier this week. If you've been to JVs, you've probably met them both.

12/11/2020

For Joseph ‘Mojo’ Morganfield, making music like his famous dad is a very ‘Good’ thing

It saddens me to pass on the news that Joseph "Mojo" Morganfied. the youngest son of Muddy Waters, collapsed and died earlier today. Sincere condolences go to his family & friends. The link below is to an article that appeared yesterday in anticipation of his upcoming single release. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/12/8/22163203/joseph-mojo-morganfield-muddy-waters-son-music-album-chicago-delmark-records?cx_testId=8&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=1#cxrecs_s

The most recent of Muddy Waters’ offspring to pursue his own career in music, Morganfield has released a new single, "It’s Good to Be King," on Chicago’s longstanding independent Delmark label.

12/10/2020

The State Theatre

The State Theatre

Help save the State Theatre!

We have created an online auction to help us get through a long winter.

Now is your chance to own some of your favorite show posters, have your very own message displayed on our marquee, as well as front row tables and tickets to future show and much much more!

Bidding starts this Thursday and ends December 31st. New items are being added regularly!

Check out the auction here: https://www.32auctions.com/StatetheatreVA

12/10/2020

THANK YOU to all who donated on GivingTuesday to support Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation & Tinner Hill Music Festival. We'll have more information about the 2021 festival and other events in the weeks ahead. Of course, we're still accepting donations, big or small & hope you'll consider making a year-end donation. Click to donate: https://www.tinnerhill.org/donate

12/10/2020

THANKS to all who donated on GivingTuesday to support Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation & Tinner Hill Music Festival. We'll have more information about the 2021 festival and other events in the weeks ahead. Of course, we're still accepting donations, big or small & hope you'll consider making a year-end donation. Click to donate: https://www.tinnerhill.org/donate

THANK YOU to all who donated on GivingTuesday. Your support of Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation & the music festival is so appreciated. We'll have more information about 2021 events in the weeks ahead. Of course, we're still accepting donations, big or small & hope you'll consider making a year-end donation. Click to donate: https://www.tinnerhill.org/donate

12/03/2020

THANK YOU to all who donated on GivingTuesday. Your support of Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation & the music festival is so appreciated. We'll have more information about 2021 events in the weeks ahead. Of course, we're still accepting donations, big or small & hope you'll consider making a year-end donation. Click to donate: https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/donate/Yhm8eg

12/01/2020

Today's the day & we hope we can count on your support. https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/donate/Yhm8eg

GivingTuesday is December 1 but why not get ahead of the rush & make a donation today to the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation (THHF). Your financial support, which helps make its programs & events possible, is very much appreciated. Click here to donate: https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/donate/Yhm8eg

THHF preserves early African American and civil rights history. We create unique programming using history, art, music and culture to help people examine, learn from and utilize our past to address current local and national challenges. It presents and celebrates the African American legacy with programs and events that build relationships, promotes respect and works toward creating understanding among all people.

During 2020, THHF successfully completed several events including the annual Dr. Martin Luther King march and celebration, African American History Month program, the 3rd Annual Women's History Walk and the Dear Editor Contest for students. The Social Justice Committee of Falls Church and Vicinity, an initiative of THHF, presented a series of workshops dealing with "Difficult Conversations About Race." Other 2020 successes included the completion of new permanent history signage and expansion of the pollinator/Monarch butterfly garden at the Tinner Hill Historic Site. The annual music ♫ festival was cancelled due to the pandemic, but work has begun on the 2021 festival.

The highlight of 2020 was working with local citizens and the City of Falls Church on our newest initiative, the Historic Tinner Hill Mural District. The project proposes the creation of a series of exciting, large scale, unique, inspiring and educational murals, and sidewalk trails in the Tinner Hill Historic District/South Washington Street Corridor. THHF continues to work with the city and other organizations to connect and highlight our shared history.

Upcoming Events*
►Silent Witness Against Racial Injustice: This on-going bi-weekly event takes place along Broad Street in the City of Falls Church. It is under the coordination of Falls Church Presbyterian and other members of the faith-based community. Local residents and organizations are invited to attend.
►January: Social Justice Program.
► February: African American History Month program; Dear Editor Contest kickoff.
► March: 4th Annual Women’s History Walk.
► June 19: Dedication of the first mural of the Historic Tinner Hill Mural District. It will focus on history, hope and healing.
► July : THHF Annual meeting (on-line and open to the public).
► August 21: 27th Annual Tinner Hill Music Festival, Cherry Hill Park.
*Due to COVID-19 precautions and constraints, the THHF's events calendar is being revised. Information about these activities will be posted on our website (www.tinnerhill.org) & pages.

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is tax deductible contribution in support of our programs. If you prefer, mail your donation to Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 6117, Falls Church, VA 22040. Thank you!

12/01/2020

For all you old school DMV music fans, WHUT now airing a program on The Bayou. Repeats again at midnight.

11/28/2020

It’s Small Business Saturday. Shop local and support the merchants and restaurants in our communities. It's more important than ever before. Many of them also support Tinner HIll's programs. Here's more info: https://patch.com/virginia/fallschurch/small-business-saturday-2020-help-businesses-falls-church?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

11/27/2020

Atlas Performing Arts Center

Step Afrika! Presents #MASKITUP Great dancing, great message & some DC landmarks that you may not be familiar with like Chuck Brown Memorial Park, Ben's Chili Bowl, Edward "Duke" Ellington statue outside historic Howard Theatre and the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

All you need is your mask and a beat. Follow Step Afrika!
Thank you, Step Afrika!

#MASKITUP
bit.ly/2IWwFas
@StepAfrikaCast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rpW1V8-H4g&feature=youtu.be

11/26/2020

You can make a tax deductible donation for the Tinner Hill Music Festival. Click to donate & Thanks! https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/donate/Yhm8eg

GivingTuesday is December 1 but why not get ahead of the rush & make a donation today to the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation (THHF). Your financial support, which helps make its programs & events possible, is very much appreciated. Click here to donate: https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/donate/Yhm8eg

THHF preserves early African American and civil rights history. We create unique programming using history, art, music and culture to help people examine, learn from and utilize our past to address current local and national challenges. It presents and celebrates the African American legacy with programs and events that build relationships, promotes respect and works toward creating understanding among all people.

During 2020, THHF successfully completed several events including the annual Dr. Martin Luther King march and celebration, African American History Month program, the 3rd Annual Women's History Walk and the Dear Editor Contest for students. The Social Justice Committee of Falls Church and Vicinity, an initiative of THHF, presented a series of workshops dealing with "Difficult Conversations About Race." Other 2020 successes included the completion of new permanent history signage and expansion of the pollinator/Monarch butterfly garden at the Tinner Hill Historic Site. The annual music ♫ festival was cancelled due to the pandemic, but work has begun on the 2021 festival.

The highlight of 2020 was working with local citizens and the City of Falls Church on our newest initiative, the Historic Tinner Hill Mural District. The project proposes the creation of a series of exciting, large scale, unique, inspiring and educational murals, and sidewalk trails in the Tinner Hill Historic District/South Washington Street Corridor. THHF continues to work with the city and other organizations to connect and highlight our shared history.

Upcoming Events*
►Silent Witness Against Racial Injustice: This on-going bi-weekly event takes place along Broad Street in the City of Falls Church. It is under the coordination of Falls Church Presbyterian and other members of the faith-based community. Local residents and organizations are invited to attend.
►January: Social Justice Program.
► February: African American History Month program; Dear Editor Contest kickoff.
► March: 4th Annual Women’s History Walk.
► June 19: Dedication of the first mural of the Historic Tinner Hill Mural District. It will focus on history, hope and healing.
► July : THHF Annual meeting (on-line and open to the public).
► August 21: 27th Annual Tinner Hill Music Festival, Cherry Hill Park.
*Due to COVID-19 precautions and constraints, the THHF's events calendar is being revised. Information about these activities will be posted on our website (www.tinnerhill.org) & pages.

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and your donation is tax deductible contribution in support of our programs. If you prefer, mail your donation to Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 6117, Falls Church, VA 22040. Thank you!

11/25/2020

Happy Birthday to Chris Madison. He was a huge help when he worked for the City of Falls Church. Now he's a happy Tinner volunteer.

11/24/2020

A taste of New Orleans from the Glen David Andrews Band to cheer you as you chop, slice & bake. Glen posts nearly every day so check out his website for more.

11/20/2020

And a Happy Birthday to a longtime THHF friend, Greg Woodyard. It's also Sam Paladino's birthday. Not sure if he ever played one of our festivals but he's been playing keyboards in the DMV for a long time.

11/20/2020

Dr. John

Dr. John

It's almost here - this Friday would have been The Good Doctor's 79th birthday! What's your favorite Dr. John album?
Here's Right Place, Wrong Time" from his "In The Right Place"

11/18/2020

My apologies for missing the birthdays of our festival family & performers that took place earlier this month. Vanessa Collier & David Chappell are celebrating today. If you're going to The Birchmere to see Tab Benoit, you may be able to deliver birthday wishes to him in person (well - sort of). Lady Myrrh & Texas Fred also celebrated. You can add names in the comments.

11/01/2020

Tinner Hill Music Festival

11/01/2020

On 'Uncivil War,' Shemekia Copeland Sets Fire To A Relic Of American Slavery

In case you missed it, here's a link to Shemekia Copeland's interview on NPR. More music & stories are on her Alligator Records page - see link in comments.

The centerpiece of Copeland's latest album is a song born from the wreckage of the Clotilda — the last known slave ship to smuggle African captives to the United States.

10/24/2020

A message about voting from Blues legend, Taj Mahal:

Today is Vote Early Day, a national movement to remind you to cast your ballot before Election Day. Find out where you can vote early in your town with HeadCount at HeadCount.Org/MakeYourVoteCount. #VoteEarlyDay

10/11/2020

Lots of music all day!

Get ready for a full day of music and fun!

10/09/2020

Virginia Folklife Festival takes place this weekend & it’s online. Blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass & international musicians will perform.

Tonight the Richmond Folk Festival kicks off with performances by Rahim Alhaj, Maggie Ingram and Legendary Ingramettes and Walter Wolfman Washington among others. Check out all the performances, starting at 6:00p.m. at https://www.richmondfolkfestival.org

09/27/2020

Strathmore

Monuments: Creative Forces changes shape wherever it takes place, as Australian artist Craig Walsh works with local presenters to decide who to recognize in larger-than-life moving portraits on trees. At Strathmore, we wanted to honor artists whose work and artistic endeavors are changing the shape of our community in profound ways. Artists were evaluated by an external panel to determine the final six.

So without further ado... Meet the #StrathmoreMonuments artists: Daryl Davis Music, Marjan Naderi, Yoko K. Sen, Terron Cooper Sorrells, B.Steady, and C Brian Williams!

We are so fortunate to have worked with these artists and witnessed them in action, and we can't wait to see their monuments on Strathmore's campus.

Support for Monuments is provided by the Embassy of Australia in the United States. Special thanks to REI.

Monuments opens Friday! www.strathmore.org/monuments

09/22/2020

Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Celebrate with @HeadCount and make sure you’re #VoteReady. Register to vote or check your status now at HeadCount.org