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{{Short description|Music club and coffee bar in Virginia, US}}

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{{Infobox Venue

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| address = 227 Maple Avenue East

| ___location = [[Vienna, Virginia|Vienna]], [[Virginia|VA]] 22180 [[United States|USA]]

| coordinates = {{coord|38|54|15|N|77|15|40.2|W|type:landmark_region:US}}

| type = [[Coffeehouse]]

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| built =

| opened = {{start date and age|1999|10|8}}

| renovated = {{start date and age|2001|11|15}}

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| owner = Daniel, Jonathan, and Luke Brindley

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| seating_type = Standing &and seating

| seating_capacity = 200

| website = [{{URL|http://jamminjava.com/home jamminjava.com]}}

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'''Jammin' Java''' is a 200-seat music club and coffee bar locatedin at[[Vienna, 227Virginia]], Maplewhich Avenuefocuses Easton inlocal Viennaand independent musical acts. The 200-seat venue has hosted eminent artists such as [[Nick Jonas]], Virginia[[Paramore]], [[Bon Iver]], [[Owl City]], [[Meiko (American singer)|Meiko]] and [[Ingrid Michaelson]]. It was founded in 1999., and Inin 2001 the venue was bought and revamped by the Brindley brothers who currently own and run it today. According Sinceto its Brindley ownership[[Pollstar]], it has become a successful music venue, placing in the top -100 clubsclub (forin ticket sales) in the world assince talliedits byBrindley [[Pollstar]],ownership.<ref name="Pollstar">{{cite web |url=http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/charts2011/2011ThirdQuarterYTDTicketSalesTop100ClubVenues.pdf |title=Pollstar 2011 Worldwide Ticket Sales |year=2011 |work=Pollstar |accessdate=25 October 25, 2011 |archive-date=April 7, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407064442/http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/charts2011/2011ThirdQuarterYTDTicketSalesTop100ClubVenues.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> asIt well aswas beingalso named one of the top 40 music clubs in America by [[Paste (magazine)|''Paste'' Magazinemagazine]].<ref name="Paste">{{cite web |url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2007/05/americas-40-best-music-venues.html |title=America's 40 Best Music Venues |author=Paste Staff |date=29 May 29, 2007 |work=Paste Magazine |accessdate=October 25 October, 2011}}</ref> The venue focuses on local and independent musical acts and has hosted famous national artists such as [[Nick Jonas]], [[Paramore]], [[Bon Iver]] and [[Ingrid Michaelson]].<ref name="OfficialSite"/><ref name="WashExam"/><ref name="Encore"/>

== History ==

===Sunrise Foundation & Christian roots===

The Jammin' Java brand was originally a collection [[Christian music]] themed and owned [[coffeehouse]]s<ref name="FairfaxCounty">{{cite web |url=http://web.archive.org/web/200102012034/http://fairfaxcountyva.com/entertainment/java.htm |title=WaybackArchive: Jammin' Java profile |year=2000 |work=Fairfax County, VA |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> started by The Sunrise Foundation. The Sunrise Foundation, created and funded by the Fairfax, VA senior care provider Sunrise Assisted Living Inc., began a two-part plan to make Maryland a center for Christian music, first opening a 1,000-square-foot [[recording studio]] in 1996.<ref name="BaltSun1998">{{cite web |url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1998-01-12/business/1998012039_1_christian-music-jammin-coffeehouses |title=Jammin', java and Jesus Music: Local entrepreneurs envision recording studios and a string of coffeehouses dedicated to Christian popular music |author=Shanon D. Murray |date=12 January 1998 |work=The Baltimore Sun |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> The studio, Waters Edge, was a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]] studio available to Christian recording artists. The second part was to create a chain of Christian-run coffeehouses called Jammin' Java to host Christian artists.<ref name="BaltSun1998"/>

===Sunrise Foundation & Christian roots===

The first Jammin' Java opened in 1998 and was located on [[Kent Island, Maryland]].<ref name="WashPost2000">{{cite web |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20000816162740/http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0047/75/78/cs1.html |title=WaybackArchive: Jammin' Java profile |author=Eric Brace |year=2000 |work=The Washington Post |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> Additional areas were scouted, including a partially DHCD-funded ___location in [[Washington, D.C.]] that never materialized.<ref name="WashCityPaper">{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/18674/the-battle-of-shiloh/ |title=The Battle of Shiloh |author=Dan Gilgoff |date=10 December 1999 |work=The Washington City Paper |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> In November 1999, the second Jammin' Java was opened in a [[strip mall]] in Vienna, Virginia. Located outside of Washington D.C., the former [[Rite Aid]] became a coffee shop, small music venue and recording studio, as well as a music store that sold [[guitar]]s and amplifiers.<ref name="WashPost2000"/> The venue mainly featured Contemporary Christian music and small acts but was described by the owner Matt Turner as being "faith-based and non-denominational" and did not feature Christian [[iconography]].<ref name="WashPost2000"/> The Vienna Jammin' Java lasted for two years before changing management and direction.

The first Jammin' Java opened in 1998 in a former pool hall in [[Kent Island, Maryland]].<ref name="WashPost2000">Brace, Eric (January 28, 2000). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20000816162740/http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0047/75/78/cs1.html A Coffee Shop With a Mission]". ''The Washington Post''. p. H6. Archived from [http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0047/75/78/cs1.html the original] on August 16, 2000.</ref><ref name= brew>Grossman, Cathy Lynn (November 11, 1999). "Brew, biscotti and a place to be a believer". ''USA Today''. p. D10.</ref><ref name="WashCityPaper"> Gilgoff, Dan (December 10, 1999). "[http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/18674/the-battle-of-shiloh/ The Battle of Shiloh]". ''The Washington City Paper''. Retrieved October 25, 2011.</ref> The owners, Paul and Theresa Klassen, wanted to develop Maryland into a center for [[Christian music]]. It was the Klassens' teenage son who gave them the idea to create a chain of community spaces that offered musicians and coffee, with a focus on [[nondenominational Christianity]].<ref name="BaltSun1998"/><ref name=towarm>Salmon, Jacqueline L. (October 19, 2000). "Coffee to Warm the Stomach, Soul". ''The Washington Post''. p. VA1.</ref><ref name="FairfaxCounty">"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010201203400/http://fairfaxcountyva.com/entertainment/java.htm Jammin' Java profile]". ''Fairfax County, Virginia''. 2000. Archived from [http://fairfaxcountyva.com/entertainment/java.htm the original] on February 1, 2001. Retrieved November 6, 2016.</ref> The Klassens had previously opened a 1,000-square-foot [[nonprofit organization|nonprofit]] [[recording studio]], named Waters Edge, which was available to Christian recording artists.<ref name="BaltSun1998">Murray, Shanon D. (January 12, 1998). "[https://www.baltimoresun.com/1998/01/12/jammin-java-and-jesus-music-local-entrepreneurs-envision-recording-studios-and-a-string-of-coffeehouses-dedicated-to-christian-popular-music/ Jammin', java and Jesus Music: Local entrepreneurs envision recording studios and a string of coffeehouses dedicated to Christian popular music]". ''The Baltimore Sun''. Retrieved October 25, 2011.</ref>

On November 8, 1999, the second Jammin' Java was opened in a [[strip mall]] in [[Vienna, Virginia]].<ref name= brew/> The former [[Rite Aid]] became a coffee shop, small music venue, recording studio, and a music store that sold [[guitar]]s and amplifiers.<ref name="WashPost2000"/> The venue mainly featured [[Contemporary Christian music]] and small acts, but it was described by the manager Matt Turner as being "faith-based and non-denominational" and did not feature [[Christian iconography]].<ref name="WashPost2000"/> The Klaasens also helped groups in [[Indianapolis]] and [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] open their own Jammin' Java locations.<ref name= towarm/>

===Brindley brothers ownership===

The WatersKlaussens Edgeclosed recordingthe studio and Kent Islandoriginal Jammin' Java wouldin eventuallyKent closeIsland, butand thethey strugglingsold Viennathe Jammin' Java wasin boughtVienna by threeto brothers: Daniel, Jonathan, and Luke Brindley, inon October 15, 2001.<ref name="ViennaPatch">{{cite web |url=http://vienna.patch.com/articles/happy-anniversary |title=Ten Years of Music |author=Peter Gerstenzang |date=14 October 14, 2011 |work=Vienna Patch |accessdate=25 October 25, 2011}}</ref><ref name="OnTap"/><ref name="WashPost2008">{{cite webnews |url=httphttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/26/AR2008032601051.html |title=Live! |author=Eric Brace |date=27 March 27, 2008 |worknewspaper=The Washington Post |accessdate=25 October 25, 2011}}</ref> The brothers, all musicians originally from [[New Jersey]], were interested in opening a place where other musicians could play and began to renovate the venue to improve its musical capabilities.<ref name="WashExam">{{cite web |url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/10/jammin-java-decade-music-vienna |title=Jammin' Java: A decade of music in Vienna |author=Emily Cary |date=12 October 12, 2011 |work=The Washington Examiner |accessdate=25 October 25, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="WashExam2">{{cite web |url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/2011/10/take-5-oct-14-16 |title=Take 5 for Oct 14 to 16 |author=Robert Fulton |date=13 October 13, 2011 |work=The Washington Examiner |accessdate=25 October 25, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Renovations to the venue included building a new stage and installing new lighting and sound system, as well as a full bar. The menu was also expanded to include liquor and meals.

The club re-openedreopened aon fewOctober weeks15, after2001. The new owners removed the eventsChristian-focus of [[Septemberthe 11venue, attacks|Septemberthey 11,began 2001]]serving alcohol and struggledfull inmeals, and they booked more musicians to its firststage.<ref>Brace, fewEric years(December 28, 2001). "Now That I Think About 2001". ''The Washington Post''. p. T5.</ref><ref name= blend>Brace, Eric (March 1, 2002). "Jammin' Java's New Blend". ''The Washington Post''. p. B5.</ref> The musical acts originally focused on singer-songwriters and local bands, but has since moved on to more varied offerings such as punk, rock, and pop actsartists.<ref name="ViennaPatch"/><ref name="Encore">{{cite web |url=http://encore.celebrityaccess.com/index.php?encoreId=325&articleId=40705 |title=Jammin' Java Celebrates 10th Year |author=Crstal Lynn Huntoon |date=13 October 13, 2011 |work=Encore Celebrity Access |accessdate=October 25 October, 2011}}</ref><ref name="ViennaPatch"/> Over the years the venue became more successful and well-known, earning accolades such as being named one of the top 40 music clubs in America by [[Paste Magazine(magazine)|''Paste'' magazine]], topping reader polls from ''[[The Washington Post]]'' for local live venues and being named one of the best places to hear live music by [[AOL Cityguide]] Cityguide.<ref name="OfficialSite"/>

The Waters Edge recording studio and Kent Island Jammin' Java would eventually close, but the struggling Vienna Jammin' Java was bought by three brothers: Daniel, Jonathan and Luke Brindley, in October 2001.<ref name="ViennaPatch">{{cite web |url=http://vienna.patch.com/articles/happy-anniversary |title=Ten Years of Music |author=Peter Gerstenzang |date=14 October 2011 |work=Vienna Patch |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="OnTap"/><ref name="WashPost2008">{{cite web |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/26/AR2008032601051.html |title=Live! |author=Eric Brace |date=27 March 2008 |work=The Washington Post |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> The brothers, all musicians originally from [[New Jersey]], were interested in opening a place where other musicians could play and began to renovate the venue to improve its musical capabilities.<ref name="WashExam">{{cite web |url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2011/10/jammin-java-decade-music-vienna |title=Jammin' Java: A decade of music in Vienna |author=Emily Cary |date=12 October 2011 |work=The Washington Examiner |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="WashExam2">{{cite web |url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/2011/10/take-5-oct-14-16 |title=Take 5 for Oct 14 to 16 |author=Robert Fulton |date=13 October 2011 |work=The Washington Examiner |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref> Renovations to the venue included building a new stage and installing new lighting and sound system, as well as a full bar. The menu was also expanded to include liquor and meals.

In October 2011, Jammin' Java celebrated its tenth anniversary under the Brindley owners. The anniversary month featured special events and concerts and allowed patrons to buy a month-long pass for $100.<ref name="ViennaPatch"/><ref name="OnTap">{{cite web |url=http://www.ontaponline.com/2011/10/01/happy-tin-years-10th-anniversary-celebration-for-jammin%E2%80%99-java/ |title=Happy "Tin" Years": 10th Anniversary Celebration for Jammin’Jammin' Java |author=Lea Holland |date=1 October 1, 2011 |work=ontaponline.com |accessdate=October 25, October2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405152808/http://www.ontaponline.com/2011/10/01/happy-tin-years-10th-anniversary-celebration-for-jammin%E2%80%99-java/ |archive-date=April 5, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The club re-opened a few weeks after the events of [[September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001]] and struggled in its first few years. The musical acts originally focused on singer-songwriters and local bands, but has since moved on to more varied offerings such as punk, rock and pop acts.<ref name="Encore">{{cite web |url=http://encore.celebrityaccess.com/index.php?encoreId=325&articleId=40705 |title=Jammin' Java Celebrates 10th Year |author=Crstal Lynn Huntoon |date=13 October 2011 |work=Encore Celebrity Access |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="ViennaPatch"/> Over the years the venue became more successful and well-known, earning accolades such as being named one of the top 40 music clubs in America by Paste Magazine, topping reader polls from [[The Washington Post]] for local live venues and being named one of the best places to hear live music by [[AOL Cityguide]].<ref name="OfficialSite"/>

In October 2011, Jammin' Java celebrated its tenth anniversary under the Brindley owners. The anniversary month featured special events and concerts and allowed patrons to buy a month-long pass for $100.<ref name="ViennaPatch"/><ref name="OnTap">{{cite web |url=http://www.ontaponline.com/2011/10/01/happy-tin-years-10th-anniversary-celebration-for-jammin%E2%80%99-java/ |title=Happy "Tin" Years": 10th Anniversary Celebration for Jammin’ Java |author=Lea Holland |date=1 October 2011 |work=ontaponline.com |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref>

== Services==

As a musical venue, Jammin' Java is a 200-seat club that offers daily live music. Shows average more than once daily and the venue has held about 7,000 concerts from 2001 to 2011.<ref name="WashExam"/> During the day Jammin' Java features Tot Rock, a family-oriented music series for families and their children. The club also teaches music lessons with Music School at Jammin' Java.<ref name="MusicSchool">{{cite web |url=http://themusicschoolonline.com/index.htm |title=The Music School about |work=themusicschoolonline.com |accessdate=October 25, October2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831000002/http://themusicschoolonline.com/index.htm |archivedate=August 31, 2011 }}</ref>

OwnerCo-owner Daniel Brindley also operates an artist management company out of the club with Go Team! Music Artist Management as well as a record label, Go Team! Records. Artists managed by the company include Chelsea Lee, [[Rocknoceros]] and Deep River.<ref name="WashExam"/><ref name="OfficialSite">{{cite web |url=http://jamminjava.com/home/main/about |title=Jammin' Java about |work=jamminjava.com |accessdate=October 25, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111031154252/http://jamminjava.com/home/main/about |archivedate=October 31, 2011 }}</ref><ref name="WashExam"/>

As a musical venue, Jammin' Java is a 200-seat club that offers daily live music. Shows average more than once daily and the venue has held about 7,000 concerts from 2001 to 2011.<ref name="WashExam"/> During the day Jammin' Java features Tot Rock, a music series for families and their children. The club also teaches music lessons with Music School at Jammin' Java.<ref name="MusicSchool">{{cite web |url=http://themusicschoolonline.com/index.htm |title=The Music School about |work=themusicschoolonline.com |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref>

Owner Daniel Brindley also operates an artist management company out of the club with Go Team! Music Artist Management as well as a record label, Go Team! Records. Artists managed by the company include Chelsea Lee, Rocknoceros and Deep River.<ref name="OfficialSite">{{cite web |url=http://jamminjava.com/home/main/about |title=Jammin' Java about |work=jamminjava.com |accessdate=25 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="WashExam"/>

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==External links==

*[http://www.jamminjava.com/home Official Sitewebsite]

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