Friday, June 8, 2012

VIP OPENING RECEPTION

Come and immerse yourself in the blues to kick off the weekend-long Tinner Hills Blues Festival. Join us for the VIP Opening Reception for the Tinner Hill Blues Festival at Stifel & Capra, featuring live music by Clarence Bluesman Turner plus a multi-artist bluesy art exhibit, refreshments, blues books and their authors. Meet visual and festival performing artists, including VIP performers at the Festival, Blue Mercy and Diunna Greenleaf (nominated Koko Taylor Award-Traditional Blues Female, Traditional Blues Album-Trying to Hold On. The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues artists). 5:00 8 pm FREE Stifel & Capra 260 W. Broad Street, Falls Church VA 22046 (703)533-3557

Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy

Diunna nominated for the Koko Taylor Award-Traditional Blues Female. The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues artists. The State Theatre 220 North Washington Street Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 237-0300 Tickets: $40, plus VIP @ specially seated tables $75-$100 per ticket/sponsorship tables also available

Saturday June 9
8:00 am

Early Bird Blues, @ Farmers Market

Free City Hall Parking Lot 300 Park Ave. Farmers Market Info 10:00 am Braithwait & Whiteley, Diana & Cris present the history, music and legacy of the Underground Railroad and its connection to Blues Music! FREE. 11:30 am Mary Riley Styles Library Performers: Brooksie Wells All Day, Fun, live blues, vendors and delicious food, plus ethnic food on site! Plus the Best Food in Falls Church, including BBQ from Famous Daves Big Daddies and a hot Fish Fry from our Friends at Second Baptist!

Beer and Wine for Purchase and Tinner Hill has a beer named in their honor. Games, Blues Books, Instruments - fun for families and kids.
KIDZ BLUEZ in the kids Blues Tent. Kidz Pull Strings led by Kristin Snyder Gomez one of the most fun, versatile musicians in the country.

Saturday in Cherry Hill Park tickets $15, Headliner Pass Seats $25 TICKETS AVAILABLE at Brown Paper Tickets

Performers
12:00 Noon Opening Welcome, Ed Henderson, Greg Woodyard, City of Falls Church Mayor The Future of the Blues Youth Group Showcase: Lu & Blues Crew/Yorktown Youth Band/Tyler Blues The Pluckerland Band One of the hottest blues bands on the DC scene Cathy Ponton King Band, blues singer, guitarist with a smoky vocals and sultry delivery E. H. Henderson Dear Editor Content Winners Award Kelly Bell Band Voted Baltimores Best Blues Band for six years in a row. They combine hip-hop, funk and blues-electrified to produce Delta Blues Braithwaite & Whiteley, Dianna & Chris masters of old school blues, coming to us from Canada! BBQ Cook Off Awards! Call it the Blues, Juried Art Show Award Awards! Film Screening: "John Jackson; A Blues Treasure" Award-winning short documentary film on the life and music of John Jackson. Free. Falls Church Community Center 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church(703) 248-5077 Music Maker Revue, Music Maker Blues Revue celebrates legendary musicians, rooted in traditional Southern Blues from Hillsborough, NC. Featuring some of the finest musicians in the country. Including Ironing Board Sam, Big Ron Hunter, Ardie Dean, Sol Creech and Pat Mother Blues Cohen PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE RAIN OR SHINE 11:00 5:00 Noon 8:15 Cherry Hill Farm Visit this 1845 family farmhouse, open for tours, special kids activities. Free. Saturday Concert in the Park Tickets required for a full day of live blues music!! $15.00 general admission, Headline Pass $25.00. Tickets may be purchased online or at the park on the day of event! Instead of looking for a good seat, choice seating is available prior to any Headline Event! You can purchase a Headline Pass for $25 that allows you to come to the event and be assured a seat. It also allows you to leave the event and return to your designated seat. Passes may be purchased online and at Park entry (based on availability). Look for the Cherry Hill Farmhouse 312 Park Ave. Falls Church (703) 248-5171 Cherry Hill Park 312 Park Ave. Falls Church

Headline Event passes sign at the park or online.

Note: You should arrive at least 10 minutes in advance to starting time, or the preferences become limited to the rear of the designated area. A spot will still be held for all Headline Pass Holders! Passes are transferable to another person, but not valid on any other event than the one purchased.

Cherry Hill is a Family Friendly park. It is a smoke free area and only alcoholic beverages PURCHASED ON SITE WILL BE ALLOWED! Performance times may vary!

June 10, 2012 Sunday Mad Fox Brewing Company & Restaurant 444 West Broad Street, Suite I (eye) Falls Church, VA 22046 (703)942-6840, 10 am 3 pm Blues Brunch, Tribute & Open Jam featuring the Archie Edwards Heritage Foundation, the Barbershop will be hosting our open Jam, no charge. Brunch - FEE. http://madfoxbrewing.com/