Every Friday at 2 p.m., enjoy the experience of radio in the making! Guests at our downtown location, 211½ Washington St., can be a part of the live audience for the free shows, which are recorded to be broadcast on the Java Blend program that originates on the University of Iowa radio station, WSUI, AM 910.
Serving up fresh-brewed performances and conversation with musicians from around the state and the U.S., Java Blend offers an eclectic mix of live tunes from the vibrant independent music scene. The programs are broadcast on Iowa Public Radio stations across the state. For more information about broadcast times and stations, go to http://iowapublicradio.org/javaBlend.php or iowapublicradio.org.
If you stop by a bit early, you can take part in one of our complimentary coffee tastings, which take place every Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Alexis Stevens
Songstress Alexis Stevens has returned to her Iowa roots after living and playing music along the west coast. In 2008, Stevens independently released her debut album, Flood or Drought. Written and recorded in Portland, Oregon, the album reflects the indie-folk spirit of that city. Stevens now collaborates with fellow Iowa City musicians Sam Knutson and Ryan Berneman, who add some richness and twang to the songs. The trio is currently working on writing new songs for a summer 2010 EP.
More information at www.myspace.com/alexisstevens.
The Nadas (acoustic duo)
Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith of Iowa’s premier rock band The Nadas will perform and introduce their new album Almanac. It’s was a year-long project in which the band wrote, recorded, and released a song per month for all of 2009. The band is ready to embark on a coast to coast tour in support of Almanac with one of the first stops being Java Blend. The Nadas have carved a thriving career out of what was once their college pastime, selling more than 125,000 albums through their own Authentic Records label.
More information at www.thenadas.com.
The Nadas (acoustic duo)
Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith of Iowa’s premier rock band The Nadas will perform and introduce their new album Almanac. It’s was a year-long project in which the band wrote, recorded, and released a song per month for all of 2009. The band is ready to embark on a coast to coast tour in support of Almanac with one of the first stops being Java Blend. The Nadas have carved a thriving career out of what was once their college pastime, consistently filling clubs and colleges across the country selling more than 125,000 albums through their own Authentic Records label.
More information at www.thenadas.com.
Andy White with Radoslav Lorkovic
Irish singer-songwriter Andy White carries a 12-string guitar under his arm and wears his particular brand of Irish magic and charm on his sleeve. With the political edge of the young Bob Dylan, the romance of David Gray and the Celtic influences and lyricism of the Waterboys, Andy White’s return to the The Java House stage will be a special experience. Andy's new album, Songwriter, released in the winter of 2010, was recorded live in the studio in Vancouver, Canada. The band features long-time collaborator Radoslav Lorkovic from Iowa City, as well as Paul Rigby (Neko Case), Allison Russell (Po' Girl) and John Raham (Be Good Tanyas).
Dave Zollo
It's been a tumultuous half-decade for David Zollo, the Iowa City-based singer\songwriter\keyboardist\producer. During this chaotic period, he managed to squeeze in 175 gigs a year; play piano on critically acclaimed CDs by fellow Iowan William Elliot Whitmore and Todd Snider (with whom he also performed on The Tonight Show) as well as touring with both artists.
More information at www.myspace.com/davidzollo.
