A Triumph in Cherry Hill Park

By GEORGE SOUTHERN
Falls Church Times Columnist

July 23, 2010

He did not disappoint. And despite the summer heat, the crowds came to Cherry Hill Park last night to hear hometown favorite Tom Principato’s third annual performance in the City’s “Concerts in the Park” summer series.

Inspired by having recently finished a two-year project recording a new album, Principato seemed especially fired up last night.

The enthusiasm was infectious, and his backup conga, bass, and drum players gave phenomenal performances as well.

Early on, Master of Ceremonies Gordon Theisz announced that the crowd numbered about 450. It must have hit 500 at the peak.

That’s a big number for any event in Falls Church other than Memorial Day.

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