We all had a fantastic time at the Album Release Party on Friday, March 6, 2020, at the American Folk Art Museum. Vienna Carroll and The Folk played songs from their new album, Harlem Field Recordings, plus older crowd folk favorites. Enjoy the photos and videos!
Listen and Purchase Harlem Field Recordings at viennacarrollmusic.com
Tsion Cafe
763 St. Nicholas @ 148th Street
Harlem, New York
A, B, C, D to 145 St.
http://tsioncafe.com
Sun. October 23rd: 1pm & 3 pm (two 25-minute shows)
Sunday Stories: A Civil War Series (Play 3 of 7)
“Generals, Gentlement and the Draft”
Hudson River Museum
511 Warburton Avenue
Yonkers, NY directions/map
Weds. hours: Noon – 5pm; 914-963-4550, hrm.org.
Adults $6; Seniors (62+): $4; Members Free
Generals, Gentlement and the Draft: The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester:
With Storyteller Vienna Carroll and Performer Keith Johnston
Simeon Tierce and his wife, residents of the African American Westchester community called “The Hills,” reflect on the War Generals, Gentlemen and the Draft (and draft riots against African Americans)
Q&A follows.
This presentation, told through story and song, is part of a series about “The Westchester Hills Community & The Civil War” inspired by the Red Grooms Civil War exhibit at the Hudson River Museum. Learn more about the grand history of the African American experience in the Civil War through the human story of the resilient and heroic African American community–The Hills Community–in Westchester County, NY. Perfect for all children and adults living in Westchester County and the greater New York City area.
This Sunday afternoon come explore:
· the larger-than-life, walk-through scenes created by Red Grooms;
· experience the Multimedia Play; and,
· Docent Tours of exhibit Red Grooms: The Blue and The Gray
Thank you to Dr Edythe Ann Quinn for bringing The Hills community ancestors out of the shadows through her book Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and The Hills Community, Westchester County, New York by historian/author Dr. Edythe Ann Quinn. Read first chapter.
Download flyer of all seven shows in this series The Union & the Confederacy in Westchester: African Americans and the Civil War
Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston
Friday, September 16, 2016. 8pm
Tsion Cafe
763 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Harlem 212-234-2070
A, B, C, D to 145th St M3, bus
Honey Wine, Great Ethiopian Food
Roots Music
tsioncafe.com
Vienna Carroll and Bruce Edwards
Friday, July 1, 2016. 8pm
Tsion Cafe, 763 Saint Nicholas Avenue, Harlem 212-234-2070
A, B, C, D to 145th St M3, bus
Art Reception
Honey Wine, Ethiopian Food
tsioncafe.com
Sunday November 8, 2015
Long Beach, NY
Artists in Partnership, Inc. and the Long Beach Public Library present the 4th Annual Kickin’ Country Music Festival and Food Drive for the Food and Friendship Inn at the Long Beach Public Library and other venues, from Friday, November 6th through Sunday, November 8th. The Long Beach Public Library is located at 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY.
All events are free, but we ask that participants bring non-perishable food and personal care items for our Long Beach Food and Friendship Inn Food Drive to benefit local homeless/hungry citizens.
Please contact us at aip4arts@gmail.com for more information or call (516) 432-6342.
This sweet Ethiopian restaurant is the perfect place to hear Vienna and internationally renowned guitarist Michael Howell, while enjoying a refreshing drink, an appetizer or dinner. Limited seating, get there early.
A, B, C, D to 145th St. Walk to north end of train to exit and you’re a block away. (Check out Vienna’s garden on your way – corner. of 148/St Nick)
Tsion Cafe is an Ethiopian cafe with great food and honey wine, the menu is really fun. Some claim they have the best coffee in Harlem. I personally love the Ethiopian tea.
Don’t miss this!
Sunday, June 14, 2016 from 12 – 6pm
Vienna electrifies audiences with sparkling rhythms, energy and humor, sharing her beloved Black Roots music – spirituals, work songs, and early/prison blues – and jazz and pop favorites.
She is joined by:
Hilliard Greene – Bass. A regular at Minton’s, Greene performed and recorded with Jimmy Scott for 20+ years, serving as his Musical Director from 1995 to 2011. Greene was also Cecil Taylor’s Concert Master for his group “Phtongos.”
Newman Taylor Baker – Washboard / Percussion. Best known for Singin’ Drums, his exploration of the washboard, and his work with musicians Henry Threadgill, Billy Bang, Henry Grimes and Leroy Jenkins.
Keith Johnston – Guitar. Artistic Director, American Theatre of Harlem. Co-founder, Back-A-Yard Theater. Musical Director, RUINED, Denver Center. Director BET 30 Anniversary Upfront! Program Director, CUNY Creative Arts Team.
At the Living Room (which is now in Williamsburg, Brooklyn – see map). Check it out, lots of space, great sound, wonderful hosts. Only 10$
Friday May 1, 2015. 7pm Tickets
I Just Want To Make Love To You
Join us, Vienna Carroll and Keith Johnston, as we celebrate our Ancestors in stories and songs.
Living Room, 134 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn (Bedford Avenue stop on the L train)
10$
Click link for tickets:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/