2015 Tom Tom Festival’s Friday Night Block Party

Tom Tom’s Friday Night Block Party attracted a large crowd to Lee Park, with food, music, and fun for all.

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Combine food, live music, and a warm spring night and you have the Tom Tom Founders Festival’s Friday Night Block Party.  The event, which took place on Friday April 17th, was held at Charlottesville’s Lee Park.

The evening was complete with performances from Lord Nelson, The Funk Ark, Bosley, and Damani Harrison of Beetnix, along with food stands for various local vendors.

(Photography credits to Sarah Dodge.)

Tom Tom Sign
The Friday Night Block Party took place the same day as the Founder’s Summit on April 17th.
Lee Park
Lee Park, the location for the Friday Night Block Party, is a part of the Virginia Civil War trail and also a popular spot for numerous other events throughout the year.
Lord Nelson
Lord Nelson, a rock and roll band, was the first performance of the evening, playing songs inspired by a variety of artists and genres.

 

 

The Friday Night Block party attracted people of all ages to enjoy the live music and food.
People of all ages were attracted to the live music and food available at the event.
Volunteers from all over Charlottesville helped with the various events throughout the week, including this group here.
Volunteers from all over Charlottesville helped with the various events throughout the week.
Damani Harrison debuted songs of his first solo album at the block party.
Damani Harrison debuted songs off his first solo album for the audience at the block party.
The wide array of live music had everyone dancing along to the beat.
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Numerous audience members recorded performances for later viewing.

 

Charlottesville food vendors set up tents and sold their food to hungry block party goers.
Charlottesville food vendors set up tents and sold their food to hungry block party-goers.
Hands Up
This man throws his hands up in support of the performing band.

Photography credits to Sarah Dodge.

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