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Jonesborough Yarn Exchange: What’s New, Used or Recycled? Stories of Transformation
The Jonesborough Yarn Exchange kicks of their 6th season of their live monthly performance on January 23 at the International Storytelling Center. The show will be all about What’s New, Used, and Recycled. Featured will be stories not only of things, but of places and people, with tales of transformation. Hear about a new Tiny Home in Jonesborough made from repurposed materials. The Heritage Alliance shares stories of the many phases of some historical buildings. Discover community members past and present who had extraordinary experiences that changed them forever.
The musical guest will be Freddie Vanderford of Buffalo, South Carolina. Vanderford returns this year as a special guest after electrifying Yarn Exchange audiences more than a year ago when he performed with the group after the release of his music video, Greasy Greens. In May of 2010, Vanderford was awarded the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award for maintaining and sharing the tradition of the Piedmont Blues harp. “Performing Greasy Greens on the floor of the SC State House, Vanderford brought the Legislature to an immediate standing ovation.” (Spartanburg Gazette.)
Vanderford entertains audiences playing solo or with fellow musicians such as Brandon Turner, Steve McGaha, Matthew Knights Williams, and many others. His discography includes Piedmont Blues, recorded with Brandon Turner. The duo are also featured on Story, Song and Image: Celebrating the Roots and Ethnic Music of South Carolina. His music is featured on Feel the Presence: Traditional African American Music in South Carolina and in Stan Woodward’s film BBQ and Home Cooking, a documentary on foodways in the state.
Season passes for this program are now on sale for $55, and covers the entire season, as well as the opening night Gala after the show on January 23.
January 23 7PM International Storytelling Center
Tickets $5
423-753-1010
Sponsored in part by Mountain States Health Alliance and the Tennessee Arts Commission.
