King Street Bluegrass at Jammin Java

Although based in DC, King Street Bluegrass’ members have rural, farm and coal miner family roots from the mountains of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Southern Virginia. In 2014 lead singer and ace banjoist Robert Swain had a devastating stroke, which took away his speech, his right side, and nearly his life. The band wouldn't quit, from creating conga lines in ICU, to having him sing baritone at shows immediately upon his hospital release. His recovery has been remarkable. Their latest album celebrates his journey and the bands recovery.

Music starts at 7:30 at Jammin Java with Split String Soup. Tickets are $15 at the door or $10 advance on Eventbrite.

The Giving Gathering at Jammin Java

Every year The Giving Gathering gives the opportunity to hit five birds with one stone for the holidays: support The Miracle Foundation charity, a chance to win a raffle prize, support local artisans, find unique gifts for the holidays, and enjoy a Hot Toddy while you shop! From 2-9pm Sunday, November 26, Jammin Java will be transformed from a music venue into a cozy and unique Christmas market that will spike your coffee and raffle off unique gifts!

Each artisan is hand-picked by Sonia Coonen, bar manager of Jammin Java, for variety and spunk, that sets the event apart from the typical holiday craft fair. The Giving Gathering began five years ago with the vision to gather the community, inspire and support one another, and come together to raise money for a charitable cause. This year, DJ couple, Pat and Kellie, are volunteering to set a melodic atmosphere. Last, but certainty not least, a charity is selected, and each artist makes a generous donation to the raffle table to entice the community to purchase raffle tickets. 100% of the proceeds made will be going directly to The Miracle Foundation, a transparent and non-profit charity that ensures orphans around the world are educated, fed, loved, and safe through a measurable and systematic method. Raffle ends and winners will be announced at 8pm sharp, with the option of receiving text messages if absent.

Rock Out For Vets benefit at Jammin Java

Awesome music venue Jammin Java in Vienna is hosting a benefit concert for Arlington veterans on Saturday, November 15. Local government contractor RazorX2 is organizing the event to raise money for the Rock Out For Vets concert to repair the John Lyon VFW Post 3150 building in Courthouse, which is a century old structure in great need for repair.

Two bands will take the stage that Saturday: Fairfax based rock band Traitors N Thieves  and Amsterdam. Tickets are $25 and includes open bar and hor d'oeuvres.

Doubleclicks at Jammin Java

I've been looking forward to the super geeky fun of The Doublclicks returning to Jammin Java for a while. When I last saw the Oregon based sisters Angela and Aubrey Webber at the Vienna venue I was laughing out loud at their whimsical and catchy original folk-ish songs like Lasers And Feelings and Spock Impersonator. They change up some of the lyrics for their live performances and have great audience interaction with their nerdy tunes themed around Star Trek, Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft and dinosaurs. Tickets to Monday's 7:30pm show is $12 online or $15 at the door.

Melodime at Jammin Java for kids music charity

This Saturday, April 19 Virginia-based Southern-flavored rock band Melodime are playing at Jammin Java. Started by two brothers and their best friend in Northern Virginia, Melodime has evolved into a tour de force performing for thousands and touring nationally to well over 100 shows a year. The tour celebrates their latest album, Where the Sinners & the Saints Collide, and 100% of album proceeds are donated to the non-profit charity Now I Play Along Too which gives music instruments and education to kids around the world. The band will be conducting an instrument drive at this show - fans get in free if they bring an instrument to donate. Cover charge is $15 advanced or $18 day of. Music starts at 10pm and you also get to see Nelo and The Novel Ideas.

Doubleclicks at Jammin Java

Geek-pop duo the Doubleclicks play at Jammin’ Java this Monday, April 7 at 7:30pm. This pair of sisters, Angela and Aubrey Webber, from Portland, Oregon are known for singing about Dungeons and Dragons, dinosaurs, and Mr. Darcy. Playing the cello and ukulele, the snarky and sweet songs celebrate Geek Girl pride with their latest album Lasers & Feelings. The Doubleclicks tour the country regularly, playing at game stores, comic shops, and conventions, and have shared bills with nerd and comedy superstars including Jonathan Coulton, Paul and Storm and Wil Wheaton.

Skyward at Jammin Java

This Tuesday, January 7 Jammin' Java in Vienna is throwing their annual Midatlantic Battle of the Bands. This is the tenth battle Jammin' Java has hosted, with east coast bands competing for a $2,500 prize, studio time with producer Jim Ebert, and other prizes. Tickets are $13 including the service fee.

Skyward, a band of JMU grads with powerful driving rhythms, is one of the bands playing Tuesday. This Harrisonburg band shares passion for big music and will be making their first appearance to this Battle of Bands with catchy melodies like "Love Song." Skyward will face off against five other bands that night including Whyte Crimson, Bachs of Rock, Good Morning Tides, CODA, and Playground Etiquette.

Onward Chariots at Jammin Java Sunday

For this Mother's Day, check out Onward Chariots playing in Virginia this Sunday, May 12 at 1pm. They played at Galaxy Hut in Clarendon back in February, and now they are taking the stage at Jammin Java.  There might not be any mothers in attendance - but "Mama", a song from Onward Chariots' new album, This is My Confession, which has been streamed several thousand times online since its January release. Singer-songwriter Ben Morss has played with bands like Cake and Wheatus. His poppy punk band, The Pilgrims, charted on college radio

stations across the U.S.

Jammin Java Band Battle

Vienna based hotspot for local live music Jammin Java is hosting a battle of the bands tonight, August 17. At 8pm, four bands will fight to win the seventh Mid-Atlantic Band Battle and $2,500 grand prize. The bands include:

Lightspeed Rescue - hip hop
Western Affairs - experimental pop
Flux 180 - hip hop
Dale and the ZDubs - rock reggae

Tickets are $13 and doors open at 7pm.

Tiffany Thompson at Jammin Java Sunday

Tiffany Thompson, a talented singer and guitarist who has frequented IOTA in the past, is playin at Jammin Java in Vienna this Sunday.

The DC Listener praisers her lyrics as "personal, yet ultimately positive, and do a good job of pulling the listener in. The disc’s ethereal pop/rock style is like something you might expect to hear from Natalie Merchant or latter day Emmylou Harris."

Thanks to Nikki for the tip!

Uganda Benefit Concert at Jammin Java Thursday

If you can't make it to Clarendon to see Margot MacDonald this Thursday June 30, then drop by Jammin Java in Vienna for the Freedom in Creation Benefit Concert. This fundraiser for war victums in Uganda will feature musicians Marie Miller and Alex Mejias. Listen to some great music and make a $15 donation to this good cause that helps increase access to the therapeutic qualities of art, education, and clean drinking water wells.

Green River Ordinance @ Jammin Java

Green River Ordinance performed an awesome rock/pop show at Jammin' Java tonight according to Stiletto. Melodime peformed after them but couldn't compare.

Located in Vienna, it is a local jem that I really need to frequent more. Stiletto praises the venue as "always cheap to get in... the beer is cheap... and they have food... AND coffee after the concert. It's a one stop shop."

Green River Ordinance is scheduled to play at SXSW in a few weeks!