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'''Jammin' Java''' is a music club and coffee bar in [[Vienna, Virginia]], which focuses on local and independent musical acts. It seats an audience ofThe 200-seat andvenue has hosted famous nationaleminent artists such as [[Nick Jonas]], [[Paramore]], [[Bon Iver]] 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 Sinceto its Brindley ownership[[Pollstar]], it has become one of thea top -100 clubs byin 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=October 25, 2011}}</ref> It was also 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=May 29, 2007 |work=Paste Magazine |accessdate=October 25, 2011}}</ref>

== History ==

===Sunrise Foundation & Christian roots===

The Jammin' Java brand was originally a collection [[Christian music|Christian-themed]] 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=October 25, 2011}}</ref> started by The Sunrise Foundation. The Sunrise Foundation, created and funded by the Fairfax, VAVirginia, senior care provider Sunrise Assisted Living Inc., began a two-part plan to makedevelop Maryland into a center for Christian music, by 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=January 12, 1998 |work=The Baltimore Sun |accessdate=October 25, 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"/>

TheIn 1998, the first Jammin' Java opened in 1998 and was locatedopened onin [[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=October 25, 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=December 10, 1999 |work=The Washington City Paper |accessdate=October 25, 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.

===Brindley brothers ownership===

The Waters Edge recording studio and Kent Island Jammin' Java would eventually close, but the struggling Vienna Jammin' Java was bought by three brothers:&nbsp;– Daniel, Jonathan and Luke Brindley,&nbsp;– 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=October 14, 2011 |work=Vienna Patch |accessdate=October 25, 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=March 27, 2008 |work=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}}</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}}</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-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=October 13, 2011 |work=Encore Celebrity Access |accessdate=October 25, 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.<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=October 14, 2011 |work=Vienna Patch |accessdate=October 25, 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=March 27, 2008 |work=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}}</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}}</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-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=October 13, 2011 |work=Encore Celebrity Access |accessdate=October 25, 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=October 1, 2011 |work=ontaponline.com |accessdate=October 25, 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, 2011}}</ref>

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=October 25, 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=October 25, 2011}}</ref><ref name="WashExam"/>

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==External links==

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

[[Category:Coffee houses of the United States]]