*Come see Rosie Thomas and her merry band of fellow friends and
musicians perform both holiday classics and originals in support of
Rosie's newest release, A Very Rosie Christmas!
*Past collaborations between Rosie and friends have included the likes
of Damien Jurado, Sufjan Stevens, and Denison Witmer.
*Rosie's first three albums were released on Sub Pop Records.
With its lineup solidified in 2004, Crash Boom Bang has ignited the
Washington DC area with their crisp, pop-sensible anthems alongside a
loyal following of music lovers young and young at heart. Their
unmistakable charisma, catchy riffs, and sing-along melodies have
propelled Crash Boom Bang to the national spotlight with strong
support from radio stations such as DC101, 98 Rock, XM Radio, and
Baltimore's Legendary WHFS.
*****
"The Maryland based pop new wave act (THE HINT) could hang in the same
crowd as Jimmy Eat World and Weezer." - Dean, Kings of A&R
"Timeless music that can be as catchy as a single or as moody as
something The Cure would release. I'm expecting big things from this
band. Big things... definitely one of the most creative and
hardworking bands on the Top Unsigned list." [THE HINT: Number 3 Top
Unsigned Band] - Tim Towner, The Daily Chorus
Wednesday December 3 folk rock $20 advance/ $25 at the door - 7:30PM show
Melissa Ferrick embarks on her fall tour in support of her ninth
studio album, "Goodbye Youth." Laid down in a single day during her
near-constant tour schedule, "Goodbye Youth," marks a departure from
the music she wrote and arranged with a team of accomplished musicians
on her previous effort. It is perhaps her most intimate, stripped-down
album to date. Melissa channeled her rock spirit into a fresh acoustic
idiom with the assistance of engineer Scott Norton.
Thursday December 4 fingerstyle guitar $15 - 7:30pm show
"Impossible to categorize as a player, Adrian Legg incorporates virtually every genre on his guitar in a virtuosic instrumental style with effects. He brought electric approaches to acoustic playing, creating a modern cross-over amalgamation in the tradition of eclectic folk playing that goes back to the 1960s." - Guitar by Richard Chapman, 2000
"There are guitarists, there are axe-wielding maniacs, and then there are wizards. Adrian Legg is one of the wizards. He has enough technique to do just about anything he wants, but also the sensitivity to honour the contours of a melody." - Philadelphia Enquirer, Aug. 5, 2000
Voted "Guitarist of the Decade" by Guitarist magazine.
Guitar Player's Reader's Poll Winner for Best Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitarist for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Friday December 5 acoustic/pop/folk $18 - 7:30pm show
Pete and Maura Kennedy met at the Continental Club in Austin Texas.
Within a few weeks, they went on their first date at Buddy Holly's
grave in Lubbock, TX, and within a year, they were touring together,
as part of Nanci Griffith's band, and as the opening act on Nanci's
two month tour of the British Isles. In a dusty little dressing room
on the top floor of Dublin's Olympia theatre, they penned the songs
that would become their first CD, "River of Fallen Stars". The CD was
awarded the "Indie" award in 1995 for "Best Adult Contemporary CD" by
the National Association of Independent Record Distributors. Eight CDs
and half a million miles of touring later, they enjoy loyal followings
in both the guitar camp and the singer-songwriter set. Ultimately it's
their tight harmonies, their chemistry, and their unashamedly
idealistic outlook that has carved them their own niche in the studio
and onstage.
Friday December 5 rock/soul/reggae $10 advance/$12 at the door - 10:30pm late show. Doors open at 10pm
"NUMA combines classic hard rock with a melodic touch, making their
sound fresh and familiar at the same time. Chad's vocal style is as
smooth as they come, and his voice brings a rich harmony to the
classic-rock infused grooves." - Jeff Say, Feature's Editor of the
Culpeper Star Exponent
NUMA delivers blazing hard rock with a groove that's been absent from
the genre for decades. Fusing together honest and memorable
songwriting with a brazen intensity, this dynamic band has managed to
create an original sound that is truly arena ready.
*****
According to Jamie Talbot of Immortal Records, "Politicks is carving a
niche all it's own that is contemporary and classic all at once." The
Washington City Paper writes, "Politicks offers the American public
both style and substance."
Genre-blending DC rockers POLITICKS have steadily built their
following not only by consistently evolving their sound but by putting
on an energetic live show filled with rock, soul, and plenty of
groove. Since coming together in 2001 while at Radford University,
Politicks has performed on the east coast from New York to Florida,
shared the stage with several Grammy Award winning artists, recorded
in Los Angeles and received regular radio play in their hometown of
Washington, DC.
Saturday December 6 rock n roll for kids $8 for everyone over one year old - 11am show
The Snacks, in the guise of ringleaders Pete and Maura Kennedy, have been entertaining kids for over ten years. Pete is the composer of the hit song, "Air Guitar", made famous by Cathy Fink and Marcie Marxer, and the Kennedys regularly host riotous air guitar sessions. Maura's rocking guitar and fun-spirited vocals, and of course her colorful garb, have inspired a legion of "guitar toting chicks". All of their songs involve the audience as singers, dancers, and sometimes spontaneous songwriters, and the show always ends with a runaway conga line snaking around the venue. It's rock'n'roll mayhem at it's finest, and this year, other members of The Strangelings may be joining in on the action!
With his sharp ear for memorable melodies, keen lyrical insights, and
husky, engaging voice, TYLER HILTON has already connected with people
in a big way with his 2004 major-label debut, The Tracks Of Tyler
Hilton. The success of the album, an appealing slice of strummy pop
Americana, and its breakout Top 40 singles have driven music fans
online to post clips of themselves performing Hilton's songs on
YouTube. His own videos have racked up more than 5 million views on
YouTube, and his songs have garnered more than 4 million collective
plays on MySpace. It hasn't hurt that the 24-year-old Palm Springs,
CA, native has been featured as a "Breaker Artist" by AOL, a "You
Oughta Know" artist by VH-1, and a "Breakout Star" by MTV. He has been
nominated for two Teen Choice Awards, appeared as Elvis Presley in
2005's Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line and held a recurring role as
Chris Keller on The CW's One Tree Hill.
*****
A songwriter with an understanding for what it takes to make a great pop record, Curtis Peoples crafts songs that fans of rock to acoustic folk and pop can enjoy. With a mix of big choruses and jumping rhythms, Curtis' style of "coffee shop arena rock" incorporates the radio-friendly and inspiring sounds of U2 and Bon Jovi as well as the rhythmic jazz-folk of John Mayer and Jason Mraz into his songs resulting in his own unique musical fingerprint.
Come out to Jammin' Java Sunday, December 7th to support those
fighting blood cancers. As a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society's Team in Training program, Robinson junior Jocelyn is
training for a half-marathon and raising $3,700+ to help fund cancer
research and to make life easier for families affected by blood
cancers. The show starts at 1:30pm and features performances from
Travis Hammill, Project Knockout, Magdelina and Winston Carmichael.
Sunday December 7 rock $10 advance/$12 at the door - 6pm show
After a heady summer garnering plaudits for their second studio album
The Silver Cord and a marquee spot on this Summer's Vans Warped Tour,
Tooth & Nail recording artists THE CLASSIC CRIME will be stopping by
Jammin' Java this December, headlining Atticus Clothing's "Walk The
Plank Tour," presented by Alternative Press. While some struggle to
capture the magic of their recordings live, suffice it to say that The
Classic Crime is only at their most potent and accurate in the show
atmosphere.
Tuesday December 9 rap/punk $10 advance/ $12 at the door - 7:30pm show
It isn't easy being a Post Punk Laptop rapper. You're forced to lead a genre that doesn't exist, navigate around cookie cutter superstars, push yourself to make music unlike anything else on earth and spend every penny of your own money to get it all done. You meet kids at every tour date who love what you do, yet turn on MTV and see homogenized puppets that regurgitate their genres and make piles of dough in the process. You push the boundaries of DIY and give major labels the middle finger. You hope (and know) that this will be all worth it some day.
MC Lars is a member of what he dubs the "iGeneration," a group born and raised in the time of the Ninja Turtles, cassette tapes and new wave music, who now live in the age of Gossip Girls, iPhones and screamo bands. These are the kids who have grown up using the Internet as a part of their every day life. They can conveniently carry 30,000 songs in their pocket, but are faced with the glooming fact that the world's oil supply and Social Security will both run out in their lifetime. MC Lars is the hero of this new generation, addressing their thoughts and every day struggles in his music.
*****
Bryce Case, Jr., otherwise known as YTCracker (pronounced "whitey
cracker"), is a rapper, former cracker, and Internet entrepreneur.
YTCracker began producing rap music in 1998 in the genre that has
since become known as nerdcore hip hop. YTCracker is a self-proclaimed
"jack of all trades", also making a name for himself as a professional
disc jockey, computer programmer, graphics designer and webmaster.
Wednesday December 10 acoustic/pop/rock $17 advance/ $20 at the door - 7pm show
"I've never felt more like myself than I have on this album. I found
myself, and I finally found my voice," the singer, songwriter and
guitarist GRAHAM COLTON says of his most recent release, Here Right
Now.
Don't call it a simple return. Call it a metamorphosis, a deep
progression, an inspired evolution or - perhaps most fitting - a
rewarding exercise in self-actualization. Stepping into his own in
order to connect to his heart and artistic vision, Graham Colton is on
tour in support of his stunning collection of pop-rock melodies,
lyrics and emotions in 12 tracks that swing between love and
heartbreak, trials and relief.
*****
A gifted artist in every sense of the word - writer, singer, musician
and performer - MICHAEL TOLCHER deftly blends unfailing melodic and
organic pop sensibilities with a deep understanding of soul, R&B and
urban grooves drawn from his Southern upbringing. His debut album, I
Am, is an inspired collection of songs and melodies that muse on life,
love and social consciousness.
Dr. Mutulu Shakur, especially impressed with Tolcher's gift with
words, says "In his music we are presented with the raw, clever
rejection of the forces of NORM, without belligerences. The truth and
depth of this artist inspires - begs us for a time of total honesty."
*****
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, BRYAN GREENBERG discovered his love of acting
at an early age. In 2002, Bryan landed a role as a teenager in the big
budget feature The Perfect Score and then received a recurring role as
Jake on the WB series One Tree Hill. Recently Bryan starred in ABC's
October Road and he will have multiple movies released over the next
year.
Before becoming an actor, Bryan's first passion was for music.
Amplifying his successful acting career, Bryan has recently had his
songs featured on October Road and One Tree Hill. He has also had
original songs placed in HBO's Unscripted and has shared the stage
with Gavin DeGraw, Michelle Branch, and Tyler Hilton.
In 2007 Greenberg released his debut album, Waiting For Now, and is
hitting the road this year to personally share his music with his fans
worldwide!
This is the re-scheduled Bryan Greenberg date. All tickets for the cancelled shows on 10/15 and 10/30 are valid for this new date. Any tickets for the new date will need to be purchased for the new ticket price. If you cannot make the new date, we can give a refund. Please email Cheryl at cheryl@jamminjava.com only. The Jammin' Java phone number is NOT a good way to get your questions answered.
Friday December 12 acoustic/folk $17 advance/ $20 at the door - 8pm show
"The folk-pop of Robbie Schaefer has a sweet, old-fashioned quality;
his lyrics reveal a mischievous side." - Cookie magazine
Robbie Schaefer's mom thinks he's really great—In case you haven't
spoken with her lately, Robbie Schaefer
is the guitarist and songwriter for the acclaimed independent
folk/rock band Eddie From Ohio. Although the indie
model has become increasingly common in the music industry, Eddie From
Ohio actually helped pave the way,
building a fan base through relentless touring and grassroots
marketing beginning in 1991. Having created a
large and loyal following across the U.S. and Canada (the mailing list
now tops 25,000 names), the band has also
released 9 CDs, selling upwards of 150,000 copies, all on their own
Virginia Soul Records.
In recent years Robbie has also turned his musical attention toward
solo projects, (releasing In The Flesh, a live
solo album, in 2003), composing and recording the theme song for the
theatrical production Gulf View Drive (by
New York playwright Arlene Hutton), which premiered at the Actor's
Co-Op in Hollywood, CA in 2006, and re-
leasing his first CD for kids and families, Songs For Kids Like Us on
Rocket Pop Records in 2006. The success of
Songs For Kids Like Us led to a wealth of opportunities for Robbie,
culminating in his arrival as Music Director at
XMKiDS on XM Satellite Radio. His show, "Robbie Schaefer's Stuck In A
Real Tall Tree," airs Monday-Thursday
at 7PM (EST) and Saturdays at 10 AM (EST).
His performance at Jammin' Java marks the release of his new solo
studio album with John Jennings (Mary-Chapin Carpenter, John Gorka,
Catie Curtis) producing. Robbie's mom is currently clearing space on
her CD rack for the multiple copies she plans to buy.
Saturday December 13 acoustic trio $12 - 6pm early show
Elizabeth Coyle's songs are best categorized as a colorful blend of folk,
blues and jazz with soulful and soaring vocals. Elizabeth's lyrics offer
stories of love, intimacy, loss and an understanding and honest expression
of the realities of everyday life. Her acoustic trio CD, "Live at Jammin'
Java," released in December of 2006, features Elizabeth accompanied by the
skillful arrangements and instrumentation of Phil and Chris from The Lloyd
Dobler Effect. This album features several fan favorites, such as "Jessup,"
"Secret," and "The Waltz." The CD also features a beautiful and haunting
rendition of Green Day's "Holiday.
This year's acoustic trio performance is the third annual holiday show for
the trio. They will be releasing a new CD at this performance and they will
be announcing some really BIG NEWS! A must-see acoustic evening that will
kick off your holidays.
Saturday December 13 rock $18 advance/ $20 at the door - 9:30pm late show. Doors open around 9pm.
Jeremy Enigk (Sunny Day Real Estate / The Fire Theft) performs an acoustic set, including songs from his days in Sunny Day Real Estate and The Fire Theft, and glimpses of his forthcoming solo record.
Sunday December 14 roots/rock $12 advance/ $15 at the door - 7pm show
Pigeonhole Carrie Rodriguez at your peril. Sure, she's done a lot of
duets. She plays a fiddle (a mean one at that). She's recorded songs
with a pleasing, folksy twang.
But don't think you know what you're getting. Not yet 30, and with a
critically-acclaimed solo record and several well-received duet
records in her wake, the classically trained singer/songwriter has
just begun flexing her artistic muscles, still figuring out how far
her talents will take her. If you're looking for someone playing it
safe and sticking to tried-and-true ways of music making, as the title
of Rodriguez's daring new album aptly states, SHE AIN'T ME.
"Because I took some chances, wrote with some new people and actually
co-wrote most of the songs on the album, it's very different,"
Rodriguez notes.
Also different: Malcolm Burn's dense production, bulging with
thoughtful details, yet always serving the song. "If the song doesn't
hold up on its own, without all the production, he doesn't want to
have anything to do with it," Rodriguez says. "And he was much more
into the vibe than perfection-which is good for me, because my
tendency is to try to make things perfect."
The songs on SHE AIN'T ME, Rodriguez's second solo outing for
Manhattan/Back Porch, come from an introspective place, rife with
self-assessment and questioning. "It comes from having to really look
within yourself when you're forced to be alone, and to not be afraid
of that process," Rodriguez says. "Taking some time off from the road
this year to write allowed me to do some growing and reflecting that I
often put aside when I'm touring all the time."
*****
"Carsie Blanton is a rare talent as a modern songwriter. Her sly wit
and urbane imagery reminds me of a folky, female Cole Porter. I'm
really happy to know that classic songwriting is in good hands with
Carsie Blanton." - Singer/Songwriter John Oates (of Hall & Oates)
The Dog Waggers have been called a folkier Last Train Home, a rootsier
Barenaked Ladies, and one fan even claimed their songs sound like
stuff from the Grateful Dead's American Beauty.
But if you ask the Dog Waggers, they'll tell you that musical
comparisons like that are pretty cool but don't really describe their
style. They call it a Northern Virginia gridlock rockin', Lone Star
State longin', front porch pickin' kinda thing. Simply put, original
Americana.
The Washington City Paper proclaimed, "Lucky Day creates some of the most
ear-pleasing Brit-poppish sounds we've heard in a while." On Tap Magazine
said, "...Patchen's crystalline delivery is sure to draw comparisons to Kay
Hanley or Vanessa Carlton. Combining a mid-'90s style instrumental assault
with the glossy vocal sheen of today's top forty pop, Lucky Day is an
agreeable, likeable band that writes catchy songs." At the second annual
Lucky Day Christmas Show, the band will feature popular Christmas songs in
addition to their original pop-rock music.
Rude Buddha was formed in 2000. The guys tour and tour and tour and
love what they do! You can tell when they play live. Non stop energy
and a constant hook will keep your eyes wide open and your ears
focused on what's being said. The message is key for all music and
that they understand, so listen closely because there's something in
their music that you can relate to.
Friday December 19 rock/country/rockabilly $20 - 8pm show
Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen is one
of the fortunate few who can step on any stage, play those trademark
licks which drove the seminal Commander Cody classic Hot Rod Lincoln
into the Top Ten nationwide, and elicit instant recognition for a
career thats spanned over 30 years and includes performances with
names like Nick Lowe, Emmylou Harris, Doug Sahm, Elvis Costello and
Danny Gatton. Named A Titan of the Telecaster by Guitar Player
Magazine, he celebrates an American musical tradition where country
music draws upon its origins in blues and bluegrass, and in the
Western swing of Texas and California honky tonks. An apt description
of Bills singing, songwriting and guitar playing skill is provided in
this quote from Nick Lowe: He's like a devastating culmination of the
elegant and funky... a really sensational musician, with enormous
depth.
Saturday December 20 $10 for everyone over one year old - Two shows at 11am and 2pm
Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie are Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros), the Washington, DC area's award-winning band that makes very cool music for children of all ages. They write terrific songs that teach even the youngest music fans, and perhaps most importantly, they are flat-out fun!
Get in the Holiday Mood: Come back for a second year of fun holiday songs and some Rockno classics as well. Sing with the band!
*Winner of Three Wammie Awards!
**As seen on COX cable!
***Dark Side of the Moon Bounce is "kids music expertly done" - Zooglobble
Formed in January 2005, My Favorite Highway quickly captured the heart
of their local scene with their unique, polished sound and their "boys
next-door" image - and designs to do the same throughout the rest of
the country.
After releasing two well-received EPs, the band spent the Fall of 2007
writing for their full-length debut "How To Call A Bluff". This eleven
track full-length is is now available and features ten brand new
tracks and one old song. Now that the record is released the band
plans to tour full-time until they conquer the world, take over the FM radio waves and win a Grammy.
*****
"Rarely do I receive a CD from a new artist that is this well written,
produced, and sung. For it to come from someone still in high school,
and this mature a work, is nothing short of amazing." - Michael
Jaworek, The Birchmere
"So let's get this out of the way now: Chelsea Lee is 17. As in, born
in 1991. It's not a gimmick, it's just the chronological way things
are. It's too easy to say she sings beyond her years, but she does.
The maturity and professionalism showcased on stage and on disc are
hallmarks of seasoned veterans, yet the chestnut haired charmer - who
carries herself with the same sophistication as she performs - has it
all. And she mixes the professionalism with youthful enthusiasm
because singing is fun. It's what she does." - Buzz McClain, The
Washington Post
Saturday December 20 pop/rock $15 - THE LATE SHOW 9PM
Formed in January 2005, My Favorite Highway quickly captured the heart
of their local scene with their unique, polished sound and their "boys
next-door" image - and designs to do the same throughout the rest of
the country.
After releasing two well-received EPs, the band spent the Fall of 2007
writing for their full-length debut "How To Call A Bluff". This eleven
track full-length is is now available and features ten brand new
tracks and one old song. Now that the record is released the band
plans to tour full-time until they conquer the world, take over the FM radio waves and win a Grammy.
Formed in January 2005, My Favorite Highway quickly captured the heart
of their local scene with their unique, polished sound and their "boys
next-door" image - and designs to do the same throughout the rest of
the country.
After releasing two well-received EPs, the band spent the Fall of 2007
writing for their full-length debut "How To Call A Bluff". This eleven
track full-length is is now available and features ten brand new
tracks and one old song. Now that the record is released the band
plans to tour full-time until they conquer the world, take over the FM
radio waves and win a Grammy.
*****
"Rarely do I receive a CD from a new artist that is this well written,
produced, and sung. For it to come from someone still in high school,
and this mature a work, is nothing short of amazing." - Michael
Jaworek, The Birchmere
"So let's get this out of the way now: Chelsea Lee is 17. As in, born
in 1991. It's not a gimmick, it's just the chronological way things
are. It's too easy to say she sings beyond her years, but she does.
The maturity and professionalism showcased on stage and on disc are
hallmarks of seasoned veterans, yet the chestnut haired charmer - who
carries herself with the same sophistication as she performs - has it
all. And she mixes the professionalism with youthful enthusiasm
because singing is fun. It's what she does." - Buzz McClain, The
Washington Post
Sunday December 21 pop/rock $15 - THE LATE SHOW 9PM
Formed in January 2005, My Favorite Highway quickly captured the heart
of their local scene with their unique, polished sound and their "boys
next-door" image - and designs to do the same throughout the rest of
the country.
After releasing two well-received EPs, the band spent the Fall of 2007
writing for their full-length debut "How To Call A Bluff". This eleven
track full-length is is now available and features ten brand new
tracks and one old song. Now that the record is released the band
plans to tour full-time until they conquer the world, take over the FM radio waves and win a Grammy.
Poor Man's Lobster is a droplet from the sun that rooted in the earth
to represent the sounds absorbed and then reproduced into beings that
heard the light within. The constant shifting of the earth's plates
makes for a band driven to evolve into a magnificent swirl of sound
that will captivate the listening ear. Dimensions have been crossed,
wiring in the brain driven to succeed in genre bending openness that
is the life blood that drives these beings to listen to each other and
the music in the world to bring a unique look into what is righteous
music.
*****
The Frustrations are a band born not out of frustration, but out of
the desire to rock your block off. Formed in late 2006, the band is
made up of former members of DC bands "Runaway Jim" and "Dr. Zaius,"
as well as some newcomers. The band continues to play in and around
the Washington, DC area, rocking bars, clubs, and the world of each
and every one of their fans.
"In the end, the Frustrations do what all bands should aim to do:
entertain... I immensely enjoyed this record." - OnTap Magazine
*****
20/20 Vizion is from Fairfax, Virginia and plays catchy rock music
with elements of funk, hard rock/metal, jazz, reggae, and just chill
music to kick back and relax to. 20/20 Vizion is currently in the
studio recording new music, so keep your eyes open for a CD coming out
soon.
Tuesday December 23 more details coming soon - $15 - 8pm show
***What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than rockin' out at Jammin' Java with an all-star cast of the area's best musicians! You'll hear Jingle Bell Rock, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Last Christmas, Run Rudolph Run, Silver Bells, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Rock Around the Christmas Tree, and so many more classic holiday tunes!
If you made it out to Todd Wright's extravaganza last year you know a couple things: 1) there is no better way to get in the holiday mood just two days before Christmas and 2) the show sells out quickly! Be prepared for another year of awesome local talent playing the best Christmas tunes. Get your tickets right away!
Check out this list of All Star performers!
Shane Hines
Anthony Fiacco
Luke Brindley
Chelsea Lee
Michael Fath
Nate Ihara
Buddy Speir
Mark Williams
Harry Evans
Jeff and Jan Watson
Niki Barr
Daniel Brindley
Rob Johnson
And look who is in the house band!
Jared Bartlett
Rico Allen
Patrick Thornton
Scott Simons
***Don't miss the Santa Claus-ter-f@%! Get your tickets now!
Wednesday December 24 $17 advance/ $20 at the door - 7pm show
"Wildly funny... Part of a new breed of Jewish hipster comedy that includes Jon Stewart, Sacha Baron Cohen and Sarah Silverman." - PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS
JEWMONGOUS, a comedy song concert with occasional guests, is the colicky, uncircumcised brain child of SEAN ALTMAN: the golden-voiced song-writing wiz and former leader/founder of Rockapella (yes - of "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?" TV fame). Sean was featured in Time Out New York's cover story "The New Super Jews" and in the New York Times feature about "the Jewish Hipster Movement." He debuted JEWMONGOUS in 2006 and has drawn press accolades and sold-out audiences in 25 major U.S. cities.
"Full of catchy melodies, clever arrangements and lyrics that yield satiric gems... Bawdy with a wicked modern streak..." - WASHINGTON POST
"Wickedly humorous... Tuneful and sharply witty." - LOS ANGELES TIMES
The Friday Night Boys formed in the winter of 2006 for one
purpose...to party harder than any other band. Though the band loves
to party, their talent and potential extends far beyond the beer pong
and flip cup tables.
Through a combination of masterful guitar work and three-part vocal
harmonies during their live show, the band is consistently selling-out
local venues and quickly generating national attention. Equipped with
infectious pop songs and recently acquired college degrees, FNB is
rapidly on the rise. Members Andrew Goldstein (Vocals/Guitar), Robby
Reider (Bass), Mike Toohey (Guitar/Vocals), and Chris Barrett
(Drums/Vocals) set out to create music that everyone can enjoy and
appreciate.
*****
With an infectiously energetic sound that draws equal comparison to
pop and arena rock, The Bigger Lights have made significant strides in
the last year. The self-produced and recorded EP "Third Act Stories"
was released to the rave review of fans and industry alike in November
of 2007. Within six months of formation, the band was selling out
hometown shows and began receiving significant label attention. The
group signed with indie powerhouse Doghouse Records (The All-American
Rejects, Say Anything, Jet Lag Gemini) in the summer of 2008, less
than one year after forming.
With their debut EP for Doghouse Records (titled "Fiction Fever")
slated for an early fall release and upcoming tour dates all across
the country, the future is bright for The Bigger Lights. "We're very
thankful and excited to be where we are right now," says Topher. "But
not a whole lot has changed. We're still just kids writing songs in
our basement."
*****
Mercy Mercedes hails from the streets of Greensboro, North Carolina
where they have molded a new wave of pop rock music with a craze that
will make you want to throw your hands up in the air and sing along.
After recently
acquiring a full-time touring schedule and self-releasing their own EP
"Casio Rodeo," Mercy Mercedes went on to sell over 4000 CD's online
and on the road in a matter of a few months. Not long after, they
inked a deal with The Militia Group and are planning big plans for
2009 and beyond...
With an infectiously energetic sound that draws equal comparison to
pop and arena rock, The Bigger Lights have made significant strides in
the last year. The self-produced and recorded EP "Third Act Stories"
was released to the rave review of fans and industry alike in November
of 2007. Within six months of formation, the band was selling out
hometown shows and began receiving significant label attention. The
group signed with indie powerhouse Doghouse Records (The All-American
Rejects, Say Anything, Jet Lag Gemini) in the summer of 2008, less
than one year after forming.
With their debut EP for Doghouse Records (titled "Fiction Fever")
slated for an early fall release and upcoming tour dates all across
the country, the future is bright for The Bigger Lights. "We're very
thankful and excited to be where we are right now," says Topher. "But
not a whole lot has changed. We're still just kids writing songs in
our basement."
*****
The Friday Night Boys formed in the winter of 2006 for one
purpose...to party harder than any other band. Though the band loves
to party, their talent and potential extends far beyond the beer pong
and flip cup tables.
Through a combination of masterful guitar work and three-part vocal
harmonies during their live show, the band is consistently selling-out
local venues and quickly generating national attention. Equipped with
infectious pop songs and recently acquired college degrees, FNB is
rapidly on the rise. Members Andrew Goldstein (Vocals/Guitar), Robby
Reider (Bass), Mike Toohey (Guitar/Vocals), and Chris Barrett
(Drums/Vocals) set out to create music that everyone can enjoy and
appreciate.
*****
Mercy Mercedes hails from the streets of Greensboro, North Carolina
where they have molded a new wave of pop rock music with a craze that
will make you want to throw your hands up in the air and sing along.
After recently
acquiring a full-time touring schedule and self-releasing their own EP
"Casio Rodeo," Mercy Mercedes went on to sell over 4000 CD's online
and on the road in a matter of a few months. Not long after, they
inked a deal with The Militia Group and are planning big plans for
2009 and beyond...
This emerging Washington, DC area musician and
songwriter, celebrates the release of his debut album, "Frozen in
Anticipation." Since picking up the guitar in 2001, O'Connor has been
writing songs with playful melodies and thought provoking lyrics. His
acoustic-driven music has been described as an organic blend between
folk, rock, pop, and country. The record produced by Scott Harlan
alongside O'Connor, features appearances by an array of talented area
musicians. Don't miss this opportunity to catch a rare full-band
performance with this up and coming artist!
"Finding inspiration from a number of artists has allowed Shuttleworth
to develop his own distinguishable style that fuses the very best
elements of soul, rock and hip hop music with lyrics of depth and
honesty to create a sound packed with vitality." - Joel Crane, Mojo
Magazine
Jonasay, hailing from the DC metro are back for their first show since 2003. Jonasay created quite a buzz locally and nationally in the late 90's/early 00's. They played many sold out rooms on the East Coast and in the Midwest. Jonasay has shared the stage with Vertical Horizon, Moe, BoDeans, Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain, Hootie and the Blowfish and many others. Their music offers the listener an honest and lasting sound that has been lost in the rush of today's 'flavor of the month' artists. Jonasay will be re-releasing their last CD, "Spare Dimes For Dust", with some newly recorded tracks in the coming months. Don't miss this show!!
Monday December 29 $10 advance/ $15 at the door - 3pm matinee show
Multi talented singer/ songwriter/ producer, Joey Page is a star on
the rise. At the age of 17, the Orlando native has spent most of his
young life immersed in the entertainment industry. He has embraced all
aspects of the music industry and is growing musically at an alarming
pace. Joey's roguishly handsome looks, charm and cool as can be
swagger makes him equally hip to the young girls that swoon for him as
to the young guys that want to be like him.
*In an era of musical conformity and downloading, Bliss FM has found
their niche among a new wave of hip-hop artists. Drawing from retro
tendencies and sprinkling it with the new cool, this duo stands out
with its subtle differences, yet still manages to fit in with their
catchy hooks and memorable beats.
*Also performing will be Articulate, a Baltimore MC whose honesty as a
lyricist make him a diamond in the rough in today's industry.
*The night will be hosted by DJ MAF, a Northern Virginia native, now
hailing from London's East End. His flawless mash-ups have shaken up
the DMV, namely his remix of Wale's "Ice Cream Girl."
*Join us for a night of good music and good energy as we kick off this
new movement!
THE ECHO BOOM brings it all together; a fluid mix of mainstream sounds
displaying the pinnacle of diversity and modern culture. Coming from
the outskirts of Washington D.C., the band and its members truly
satisfy that artistic desire to experience "a little bit of
everything." Educated, meaningful, yet approachable lyrics; soulful,
driving, yet simple melodies coming from a variety of instruments and
voices, laid out over rhythm that is sure to keep you moving.
*****
Hailing from Washington D.C., VIOLET SAYS 5 packs a mighty wallop with
ferocious, soul-shattering guitars, and a rhythm section that could be
considered a force of nature. Propelled by front-man Ethan Spalding
and his ability to make words sound as if they were soaked in bourbon,
Violet Says 5 is a band for the ages. Their brand of funk, rock, and
hip-hop answers the question, " What would a mixture of 8Ball and MJG,
Led Zeppelin, and Red Hot Chili Peppers sound like?".
*****
Victory Red is a Northern, VA/DC based band that includes four people
who each play different musical instruments. The people in the band
use their abilities to play these instruments for the purpose of
creating 3 to 5 minute-long songs that people can rock and/or dance
to. Sometimes the band accomplishes this feat by performing their
original music at a live music venue.
The band is quickly gaining attention throughout the DC area by
masterfully enfusing the sounds of 70s and 80s rock with 90s and
current rock to create an original sound known as "rock."
Wednesday December 31 $12 for everyone over one year old Two shows at 11am and 2pm!
The 2nd Annual "Robbie-noceros" New Years Eve Party for Kids: Robbie Schaefer and Rocknoceros ring in the New Year
***Robbie and Rocknoceros are performing together for one long set. It's a kids music Supergroup!!!
***Robbie and Rocknoceros will do a full-fledged countdown and an apple juice toast for all!!!
Wednesday December 31 rock $75.00 ($25.00 optional bar package available) 8PM
Bring in 2009 in style with Virginia Coalition as they host a special, intimate New Years Eve party at Jammin Java. The guys are throwing a party and they want you there! Tickets are limited to the first 200 people, so buy yours right away!
Your admission includes:
- A cocktail hour meet-and-greet with the band, includes plenty of hors d'eouvres
- A New Years Eve 2008 commemorative poster designed for this event only and signed by the band
- A champagne toast at midnight
- A rockin' concert by Virginia Coalition (of course!)
Here is the schedule for the party:
- 8pm-9pm: Cocktail hour meet-and-greet with the band
- 9:15pm-10pm: Opening set with very special guest tbd
- 10:15pm-11:15pm: VACO Set one
- 11:50pm-12am: NYE countdown led by VACO with Champagne Toast (for those over 21 years of age) at midnight
- 12:01am until whenever: VACO Set two
***A bar package is available for a $25.00 add-on
Times: 8pm until 11pm (cash bar for everyone after 11pm)
Menu: Miller Lite, Yeungling, Heineken, house red wine, house white wine, rail liquor
Buy the package now. The package is not available at the door. Must present a valid ID at the door.
More details: Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome. We expect a diverse crowd of varying ages and backgrounds. There is no dress code.
