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 or use the bottom of each entry to send us a reservation for that specific event if you wish to.

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March 2010

Fri, March 5 West End Jazz Band J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Focusing on jazz of the 20's and 30's, these are some of the best musicians in the genre! There is a cover charge. Sun, March 7 Midwest Young Artists - CANCELLED C L A S S 4PM - 6PM This will be rescheduled for a date in the future. Sorry! A recital and concert by some of the advanced students of the Midwest Young Artists, a premiere music education facility. There will be a variety of styles presented - but you'll enjoy every one of them! There is a cover charge. Thurs, March 11 Bix Fest Tourbus O T H E R 7:30PM - 10PM A group dedicated to the music of Bix Beiderbecke, one of the most influential jazz musicians of the beginning of the 20th century. What are they going to do? Stop by and find out!   Fri, March 12 Gaea Schell J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Gaea is a top-notch jazz pianist with an impressive repertoire. There is a cover charge. Fri, March 19 Brian Harris! J A Z Z 7PM - 10PM Brian Harris is a perpetual favorite and Joplin's and many other places, and tours extensively. Don't miss this - his shows have always brought down the house and are often sold out well in advance! There is a cover charge. Fri, March 26 Jack Baron and Friends J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM A well-regarded local saxophone player and his friends, performing a wide variety of jazz - something for everybody! There is a cover charge. Sun, March 28 Open Mic Night at Joplins! Y O U ! 7PM - 9PM You're the star at Joplin's! Bring your voice or instrument and join in :) Benefit for Habitat for Humanity. There is no cover charge.

April 2010

Fri, April 2 Edens Brass Trio J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Brass trios are not a common for of jazz group, and that makes the Eden Brass Trio just that much more intriguing! Stop by and enjoy these musicians who dare to twist convention. There is a cover charge. Fri, April 9 The Aperature Trio J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Led by the great Latin percussionist Sammie Torres, this is bound to be a great night for everybody! Don't miss it! There is a cover charge. Fri, April 16 High Altitude Jazz Band J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM You've made it past Tax Day - it's time to celebrate! High Altitude has visited us before and we've always enjoyed their local flavor of urban jazz - from smooth to smokin! Join us for a great night! There is a cover charge. Fri, April 23 Mike Louie Jazz Band J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Mike Louie is a top-notch jazz guitarist that's been gone for a while, and we're happy to welcome him back! All your favorites pieces, treated right. Stop by and enjoy the night! There is a cover charge. Sun, April 25 The Swedish Glee Club O T H E R 4PM - 6PM Some years back, the Swedish Glee Club was a major Waukegan destination for music and food - only a few blocks away from Joplin's. Times changed, and they no longer have their old building, but the still have their old skills and love of music. Stop by to hear pieces you may not have heard for a long, long time :)   Sun, April 25 Open Mic Night at Joplins! Y O U ! 7PM - 9PM You're the star at Joplin's! Bring your voice or instrument and join in :) Benefit for Habitat for Humanity. There is no cover charge. Fri, April 30 Mauree! J A Z Z 7:30PM - 10PM Our own Mauree will be mixing it up with pop, rock, gospel and who knows what else! Stop by and find out for yourself what a good time is! There is a cover charge.