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

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| nickname =

| 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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| 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 music club and coffee bar in [[Vienna, Virginia]], which focuses on local and independent musical acts. The 200-seat venue has hosted eminent artists such as [[Nick Jonas]], [[Paramore]], [[Bon Iver]], [[Owl City]], [[Meiko (American singer)|Meiko]] and [[Ingrid Michaelson]]. It was founded in 1999, and in 2001 was bought and revamped by the Brindley brothers who currently own and run it. According to [[Pollstar]], it has become a top-100 clubsclub in ticket sales in the world since its Brindley 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=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> It was also named one of the top 40 music clubs in America by [[Paste (magazine)|''Paste'' magazine]].<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=May 29, 2007 |work=Paste Magazine |accessdate=October 25, 2011}}</ref>

== History ==

===Christian roots===

PaulThe andfirst TheresaJammin' KlassenJava wantedopened toin develop1998 Maryland intoin a centerformer forpool hall in [[ChristianKent music]]. They opened a 1Island,000-square-foot [[recording studioMaryland]] in 1996.<ref name="BaltSun1998WashPost2000">MurrayBrace, Shanon D.Eric (January 1228, 19982000). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20000816162740/http://articlesyp.baltimoresunwashingtonpost.com/1998-01-12E/businessV/1998012039_1_christian-music-jammin-coffeehousesWASDC/0047/75/78/cs1.html A Coffee Shop With a Mission]". Jammin','The javaWashington andPost''. Jesusp. MusicH6. Archived from [http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0047/75/78/cs1.html Localthe entrepreneursoriginal] envisionon recordingAugust studios16, 2000.</ref><ref name= brew>Grossman, Cathy Lynn (November 11, 1999). "Brew, biscotti and a stringplace ofto coffeehousesbe dedicateda tobeliever". Christian''USA popularToday''. musicp. 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 BaltimoreWashington SunCity Paper''. Retrieved October 25, 2011.</ref> The studioowners, WatersPaul Edgeand Theresa Klassen, waswanted to develop Maryland into a center for [[nonprofitChristian organization|nonprofitmusic]]. studioIt availablewas tothe Christian recording artists. TheirKlassens' teenage son alsowho gave them the idea to create a chain of community spaces that offered musicians and coffee, with a focus on [[nondenominational Christianity]], which they named "Jammin' Java".<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>

In 1998, the first Jammin' Java was opened in [[Kent Island, Maryland]], in a former pool hall.<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> Additional areas were scouted, including a ___location in [[Washington, D.C.]], that was partially funded by the [[Government of the District of Columbia|District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development]] but never materialized.<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> 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 andoriginal Jammin' Java in Kent Island closed, butand they sold the struggling Jammin' Java in Vienna was bought byto brothers Daniel, Jonathan, and Luke Brindley on 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=October 14, 2011 |work=Vienna Patch |accessdate=October 25, 2011}}</ref><ref name="OnTap"/><ref name="WashPost2008">{{cite webnews |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/26/AR2008032601051.html |title=Live! |author=Eric Brace |date=March 27, 2008 |worknewspaper=The Washington Post |accessdate=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=October 12, 2011 |work=The Washington Examiner |accessdate=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=October 13, 2011 |work=The Washington Examiner |accessdate=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 club reopened on October 15, 2001. The new owners removed the Christian-focus of the venue, they began serving alcohol and full meals, and they booked more musicians to its stage.<ref>Brace, Eric (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 artists.<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=October 13, 2011 |work=Encore Celebrity Access |accessdate=October 25, 2011}}</ref> 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)|''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"/>

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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. 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, 2011 |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>

==References==

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{{Music venues of Virginia}}

[[Category:CoffeeCoffeehouses housesand ofcafés in the United States]]

[[Category:Music venues in Virginia]]

[[Category:Vienna, Virginia]]