Joplin's Java is the new music venue Waukegan has been waiting for! Never before has music been so up close and personal. The musicians share a very intimate experience with the audience just like jazz clubs from the past. Our capacity crowd is roughly 50, so plan ahead and call us for a reservation for that specific event if you wish to.

August 2010

Friday, Aug 27 Gabriella Heim C L A S S 7:30PM - 10PM Gabriella and her parents have come to our shows in the past, so we'd like to give her an opportunity to sing at Joplin's Java for her friends and family. This show is open to the public. Come and hear one of our home grown talents.. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians.

September 2010

Fri, September 10 Frank Portolese and Friends J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM We welcome back to our stage jazz legend Frank Portolese and Larry Luchowski. Frank is more than a performer to us, he is truly a dear friend and mentor. Frank not only knows his way around the guitar, but is truly one of the nicest men on the planet. We can't wait to meet Larry, who is one of Frank's favorite pianists. This show is going to sell out, so get your ticket today! Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Fri, September 17 Petra van Nuis J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Petra is returning to our stage once again. This will be her forth show with us. Petra has a unique vocal style, somewhere between a little girl and Ella Fitzgerald. She really presents her songs with love and intensity. We have had many requests for her return, so here she is! Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Fri, September 24 String Fusion J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM This is as close to booking Earth Wind and Fire as we get folks! String Fusion promises to be an electrifying night of musical surprises. Led by Edgar Gabriel, violinist, String Fusion brings back the days of bands like UK, Gentle Giant, Yes and King Chrimson. They play there own music with amazing arrangements. This show will be sold out, so get your ticket today! Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians.

October 2010

Fri, October 1 Jack Baron and Friends J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Jack Baron has been playing BeBop Jazz for a while, and knows the music inside and out. A very entertaining musician who will captivate you all evening with his soulful renditions of popular jazz standards out of the BeBop book. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Fri, October 15 West End Jazz Band J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Relive the roaring 20's with the West End Jazz Band. An evening of tunes long since forgotten come back to life with this ensemble. Joplin's brings you the best of the old, and new! Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Fri, October 22 Rick Esser and Friends J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Rick is returning for his third concert at Joplin's Java. We have had many requests for his return, so here he is! Come out and support live music and the arts. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Fri, October 29 Chris Greene Quartet Halloween Party O T H E R 7:30PM - 10PM Chris Greene is a leading Chicago Jazz musician who has graciously agreed to host our forth annual Halloween Party. Come to the depths of our dungeon to hear this world class quartet. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians.

November 2010

Fri, November 5 Boise Queen Plays the Jazz Legends J A Z Z 7PM - 10PM Boise Queen is a friend of our pal Erwin Helfer, and wanted to come up to Waukegan for a night of his favorite tunes. Boise is a very versatile and experienced pianist in his own right, and will charge the coffee bar with his virtuosity. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Sun, November 7 Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo O T H E R 4PM - 6PM Joplin's Java is adding these two remarkable guitarists to our line up for the 2010-2011 season. This will be a Sunday afternoon matinee rather than our regular Friday night show. We are very excited to host these talented musicians in our humble coffee bar. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Fri, November 12 Barrel House Bonnie B L U E S 7:30PM - 10PM Join Bonnie for her fourth show with us. Bonnie is a very unique performer who likes to bring some history to her stage show. She also enjoys jamming along with her friends. So, bring your instrument along and jam with Bonnie. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians. Fri, November 19 Dave Drazin O T H E R 7:30PM - 10PM Jazz (mostly old-time with a bit of modern), Blues, Originals, and a little Western Swing. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians.

December 2010

Fri, December 3 Shawn Maxwell Quartet J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM This is Shawn's third show with us. He masters several instruments and has a great band too. He plays his own compositions as well as some of the standard tunes. One of the best in Chicago. Order tickets online  There is a $10 cover charge. All proceeds go to the musicians.