Jammin' Java

Anybody ever seen a show there? If so, is there seating, or is it all standing? Is the cafe separate from the performance space? There website does not answer these questions, and nobody is answering their phones. Anybody know?

No, I'm not going anytime soon. Jus planning ahead.

Bilge, Mary J.

Jammin' Java is pretty small, pretty much supports local bands. I saw a show there a bit ago. When you walk in it has a couple tables and chairs to sit down. They are also tables outside, which most people sit at between bands to have a smoke. They serve coffee and I think some other coffee shop type foods (salad, wraps etc). They set up chairs for shows and the stage is quite small, not alot of room for bands to move around but its alright. Theres also standing room. Sound isn't that great but if you're just going there to hear a band then its all right.

Btw, Bombay Doors, They don't house only Christian bands anymore.

Did Luther Wright and The Wrongs play there a few months ago? Where can you find their schedule?

I'm back online finally!!!!!!! Only 60 hours without power. I feel a song by Snap coming on

oh yeah

http://www.jamminjava.com/

it's a nice place to see a show… coffehouse in a vienna strip mall, nice room, no smoking but beer available.

Thanks Boomerang.

I saw on the Damian Jurado website that he is playing there with Rosie Thomas on a date when my mom is visiting. Was wondering if it was a place I could take my mom to, where she wouldn't have to stand up for a couple of hours.

Bilge, Mary J.

Innocence Mission are gonna play there in November

Originally posted by ��� �ømþæÿ Ð�r§:
The above goes a long way to prove a pet theory of mine:

Rhett is a momma's boy…

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jammin java is no DC hipster hangout, but hands down is the best sounding room for acoustic music. dare I say has some of the best acoustics period for a mid-sized venue. better sound system than most like-size clubs around. True it is awkward to have all those seats in front of the stage, but also true is that it's a GREAT room to see a band/artist play. Smoke free I do believe.

Originally posted by Celeste:

Originally posted by ��� �ømþæÿ Ð�r§:
The above goes a long way to prove a pet theory of mine:

Rhett is a momma's boy…

well, he can suckle at my teats any time he wants to

Mine too!

I spoke to Jeff Schupp (I think his first name is Jeff) at Iota recently, and he plays Jammin' Jave pretty regularly. According to him, they have fantastic audio equipment, so it's one of the best outfitted venues around.

And it used to be a Christian coffeehouse, but has been bought by two guys unrelated to things Christian and is working on a makeover as a great small venue for all kinds of music. Based on its size and setup, though, it'll probably stick with the folk, alt.country, singer-songwriter, jazzy genres. Though Schupp was pretty power poppy when I saw him open for Tommy Keene.

Originally posted by chknfngrs:
jammin java is no DC hipster hangout, but hands down is the best sounding room for acoustic music. dare I say has some of the best acoustics period for a mid-sized venue. better sound system than most like-size clubs around. True it is awkward to have all those seats in front of the stage, but also true is that it's a GREAT room to see a band/artist play. Smoke free I do believe.

Bags, it's Mike Shupp. ;)

Depending on the number of tickets sold, there may be 4-8 tables of 4 chairs each down front. Sold out shows will just be rows of chairs, capacity for the show area is 180.

And on a related note:
I was curious, so here's capacity for some DC and around DC venues:
FedEx Field
80,000

RFK
55,000

Nissan Pavilion
10,000 pavilion
12,500 lawn
——–
22,500

MCI Center
20,600

Merriweather Post Pavilion
5,200 pavilion
14,000 lawn
——–
19,200

Patriot Center
10,000

Wolf Trap
3,868 pavilion
3,160 lawn
——–
7,028

Constitution Hall
3,702

9:30 Club
1,200

State Theatre
500 (all seated) or 950

Birchmere
500

Black Cat
325

Rams Head
256

Jammin' Java
180

Iota Club & Cafe
160

Originally posted by Jaguär:
Bags, it's Mike Shupp. ;)

Damn, I knew I was getting it wrong, but didn't feel like looking it up. Seemed like a nice guy. I'd see him at Jammin' Java.

Is that the new Black Cat? That seems low, 325.

And look at Jammin', it's bigger than Iota!

Originally posted by bags:
Is that the new Black Cat? That seems low, 325.

And look at Jammin', it's bigger than Iota!

I was thinking the same thing….. I am sure there have been more people up there than that…… I thought it was closer to 500…..

http://www.musicianassist.com/database/common/tourdb/venue.asp?Region=Washington_DC


says 500

Originally posted by Bubba:
http://www.musicianassist.com/database/common/tourdb/venue.asp?Region=Washington_DC


says 500

That says "Entry Updated: 5/5/1999" Which would mean that's the old location.

I recall hearing that the capacity at the new club is around 800.

I recall hearing 600 for the new Black Cat.