we are an open and affirming congregation
Thanks to all our fabulous musicians for another wonderful season. Check back here in the fall to see the 2008/2009 line up.
The Javarita Coffee House was born in 2000 as a place to gather local acoustic instruments and musicians. Each year it has grown in numbers and in spirit and is now a well established hang out for acoustic aficionados as well as a performing stage for well known, highly skilled, and very entertaining musicians.
The Javarita Coffee House always has an opening act of local musicians that like to jam, and the stage is open to newcomers who want to join in.
________________Recent Past Shows_______________ March 7 (Extra Bonus Coffee House on the First Friday in March)
April 18
Namoli Brennet
Nationally touring songwriter Namoli Brennet has honed her craft through hundreds of performances and thousands of miles on the road. Promoting her latest release, Singer Shine Your Light, Brennet recently returned from a 40-city tour spanning over 10,000 miles. The talented multi-instrumentalist, who plays nearly everything on the record, still manages to outdo herself when it comes to live performance. Her guitar playing covers everything from whispery finger-picking to all-out flamenco-style strumming, and her gender-transcending voice, somewhere between Stevie Nicks and John Mayer, delivers her achingly personal and precise songs with unmatched intensity.
March 28
STEFAN GEORGE ~ Stefan is one of Tucson's best loved singer/songwriters. He plays with his heart and fingers connected to the acoustic blues of the Mississippi delta. He has taken the music he loves and creates a great styling of his own. His songwriting, slide guitar prowess and "smoke 'n whiskey" voice have won him fans and awards across the country. Its about as raw and honest as it gets. 
Hungry Hill from Canada featuring banjo player Ross Nickerson ~ Hungry Hill is a contemporary acoustic bluegrass unit with a focus on original material. Based in northwestern Canada they
feature five seasoned musicians with a desire to create a new sound while staying true to the
roots of bluegrass and old-time music. Lush vocal harmonies resonate from three singers around
one microphone in the traditional setting of old time music. World renown banjo player Ross Nickerson with a big Tucson following is a member of Hungry Hill and is returning to us again this year. 
February 22
TIM WEED ~ Virtuoso acoustic musician Tim Weed is praised as a musical innovator who traverses genres and defies boundaries. His concerts showcase cutting-edge acoustic mastery, rich heartfelt vocals, and well-crafted songwriting. His performances journey through an eclectic mix of classical, bluegrass, jazz, pop, and traditional music, incorporating exotic styles inspired by travels around the world. Listen for Tim's music played frequently on National Public Radio.
October 19, 2007
DESERT BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION BAND
The DBA Band is a great pick-up bluegrass band that plays throughout the region promoting both the pickin', grinnin' and pure enjoyment of bluegrass music. Expect a great line-up of phenomenal bluegrass players. 
November 16, 2007
STEVE SMITH AND HARD ROAD ~ Steve Smith and HARD ROAD bring the traditional sounds of Old-time, Bluegrass, Gospel and modern folk blending in original vocal and instrumental works to create modern/retro sounds. HARD ROAD features the mandolin and guitar work of Smith as well as well known banjo historian and player Wayne Shrubsall.
January 18, 2007 SOLD OUT SHOW
LISA OTEY and DIANE VAN DEURZEN ~ These two are a dynamic duo, a perfect blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and cabaret. They have taken their act all over the Southwest and to festivals, clubs and theatres across Europe. They are loved wherever they appear especially in the Santa Cruz Valley as they share their critically acclaimed style of music.
