The 2011 Fest was a great success!

Many thanks to the sponsors, vendors, and volunteers who made it happen. 2011 photos and video will be posted soon. A special thank you goes out to the bands!:

Press Release

Tipp Hill Music Fest Turns Five in September!

Tipp Hill Music Fest organizers Ed Zacholl, Mike Lounsbery and Joe Henson are happy to announce that the 5th annual event will take place on Saturday, September 24th. In addition to some great music, crafts and food, once again music lesson scholarships will be awarded to aspiring musicians with a tie to the neighborhood.

• Date - Saturday, September 24^th, 2011
• Time - 12 Noon to 7PM
• Location - Pass Arboretum (Across from the Avery/Salisbury/Whittier Ave/Burnet Park entrance). Rain backup location – Burnet Park Ice Rink Pavilion.
• What is it? - The Tipperary Hill Music Festival is a celebration of our neighborhood’s rich and diverse musical heritage. It is a free one day festival for all ages, a not for profit endeavor that benefits the community. An estimated 3,000 people attended last years event, soaking up the great weather in this beautiful city park, enjoying the local food and craft vendors and the unmistakable vibe created by great music played in a beautiful outdoor setting.
• The Music - The music will, of course pay homage to the Irish roots of the Tipperary Hill Neighborhood, but will also be diverse like the neighborhood is today, and will include over 15 acts on five stages. This year’s line-up includes The Super Delinquents, The DeSantis Orchestra, White Picket Fence, Blue Sky Mission Club, Donna Colton & the Troublemakers, The Causeway Giants, Boots & Shorts, Same Blood Folk Band, Nate & Kate, Frenay & Lenin, Sirsy, The Mere Mortals, The Tipp Hillbillies, The Z-Bones, The Tom Dooley Choraliers and others!
• What else? There will be local food and craft vendors, including music instruction and hand-made instrument sales, many children’s activities including a kids craft area and a “Learn How to Plant a Tree” activity.
• The big addition last year was the release of “My Heart’s Right There”, a compilation CD of songs written about the historic Tipperary Hill neighborhood. Featured artists included Maureen Henesey, Dennis Heaphy, Joanne Perry and The Tom Dooley Choraliers. The CD is still available and will be sold at the event. All proceeds benefit the festival.
• We are still looking for sponsors, vendors, volunteers and music scholarship candidates! The stage schedules will be announced soon - for additional information and updates, check the festival website, www.tipphillmusicfest.org, or call 299-4415.

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The date for 2012 is September 22nd. Mark you calendars!

"My Heart’s Right There"

The CD "My Heart's Right There - Songs for Tipperary Hill" is now available! Get your copy of this compilation CD of songs written about the historic Tipperary Hill neighborhood. Featured artists include Maureen Henesey, Dennis Heaphy, Joanne Perry and The Tom Dooley Choraliers. All proceeds benefit the festival. Go to the merchandise tab for more information!

Music Lesson Scholarships

Over $1,000 in music lesson scholarships were awarded at the 2011 festival! All ages and musical interests were considered, and Tipp Hill residents and those with ties to the neighborhood got preference. Check back in 2012 to apply.