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We get this question all the time...How did you come up with the name?

 "Java Monkey" is derived from a Saturday Night Live skit entitled the "Java Junkies". We were enjoying a strong pot of Colombian coffee at a rehearsal and it was apparent that we were enjoying our collective vice. I remarked that previously I had dreamed of having a band named "Java Monkey"; Marvin and Michael liked it, so hence, a band name was chosen! By the way, we named this band in 1990, way before other individuals and organizations started borrowing our name. Plus back then, there were no Starbucks or other coffee houses on every corner like there are now...we were WAY ahead of the current caffeine curve!

This band is one of the bands to see while in Atlanta. They sound great, have fun, and cause people to dance! Their style is mostly R & B, with rock, jazz, blues, funk, and an original style that's fun to experience.

 

Read what the Press is saying about the Band!!

Best of Atlanta 2000

"Best of Atlanta" 2000 December issue.

Read about it!


*Special Note !!!

We are collecting as many people as possible to add to our "Email list". (This list is for Java Monkey sponsored news and events only, and will not be given out to anybody else. Your email address will be solemnly protected!) Please, add your email address to this prestigious list so that we can contact you for future "Java Monkey" news and events. And bookmark this site and check our calendar regularly. There are NEW HAPPENINGS on the horizon! Please pass this on to anyone who wishes to be included. Thanks!

People send us stuff all the time. Click on this flash link if you haven't had your coffee yet...

 

* UPDATE  Bryan Cole is doing great!  We're all encouraged and grateful with his on-going recovery. To send words of support, you can send him email or leave a public message at the

 Java Monkey Guest Book

 

 

Remembering

 Mose Jones

a look back at this 70's Rock Band with 4 albums to it's credit - 2 on MCA/Sounds of the South Records and 2 on RCA Records.

Also, check out the MySpace site for MOSE JONES with music!

www.myspace.com/mosejones

 

Mose Jones: Live at Richard  

 

MOSE JONES - LIVE AT RICHARD'S 1974 CD

is now available at

BIG COFFEE RECORDS

as well as CD BABY, iTunes, Amazon, and other on-line outlets and record stores!

 

 

Evolution!  

seen in Perth, Australia @ the Brass Monkey while on tour with Francine Reed 2002

 

 

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Hey-Hey we're in Hot-lanta?

Monkey Hot Dog

 

Coca Cola had it's beginning in Atlanta! But while traveling in Europe on a Francine Reed tour, this store front was spotted in Lucerne, Switzerland!...a "Monkey Hot Dog"......umm!! Now that's McDifferent!

 

 

Steve McRay (Vocals, Keyboards, Keyboard Bass)

Michael Bastedo (Vocals, Sax, Zendrum)

Marvin Taylor (Guitar)

John Holder (Drums & Vocals)

 

What else do the guys in the band do...well, briefly, Steve is a songwriter/composer and is working to release his own CD of jazz flavored music...Michael is also a graphic artist (he created our CD cover), and is working on his own musical project...Marvin is a songwriter, and has his "Band in the Pocket" CD's which are sold direct and in music stores nation wide, i.e., the Guitar Center chain...John is an automotive business owner and has a music-project recording studio for hire.

 

More Music and current Info about the guys!

Myspace Java Monkey band site

myspace - SteveMcRay

myspace - MichaelBastedo

myspace - MarvinTaylor

myspace - Bryan Cole & MarvinTaylor

 

Francine Reed Page

with new photo's, music, reviews, bio & her connection with Java Monkey

Check out some pictures from our New York trip!

 Pictures from our trip to the "Perth International Arts Festival 2002" with the Atlanta Diva!

Pictures from our Italy trip - 2005

 

 

**note: Our Band is not playing out on a regular basis at this time

...based on changes in personal situations along with the tuff economic conditions. You can always keep in touch with us through our Java Monkey email or through our individual and personal email. Thanks everyone, always, for your support for this band, even when we're not playing out on a regular basis! We'll let you know when or if situations change... 

JAVA MONKEY NEWS "E-mail"

 Please send or re-send your current e-mail address to

stevemcray@mindspring.com

Please sign our

Java Monkey Guest Book

This is a publicly viewed message board. Once you're there, just click on "Leave Message"

Send us feedback on the band, or a gig, or a night, whatever....

 

  "Live" Music Corner!

 

If you want to see the band play more often, please call or email us with venue information - or contact the venue's manager and refer our band. Or, have a party and book the band! We play clubs, events, private parties, company parties, Christmas parties, festivals, wedding receptions, charity functions....We're always looking for new and exciting places to play.

Booking & Info Call 404-405-3412

Check our calendar for schedules!

 

 

 

 

Our friend "Fuzzy" passed away Tuesday Oct. 24, 2006.  He was a "one of a kind" kind of guy, and he is dearly missed...along with the one of a kind music club, "Fuzzy's Place"

FUZZY'S PLACE IS CLOSED

But - ZUFFY'S PLACE is Open!

www.zuffysplace.com

Check our calendar for schedules!


 

 Want to hear Java Monkey "Music"?

Go to the CD Music Page!

 

 

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www.facebook.com/javamonkeyband

Also check out Java Monkey on

MySpace site with music, photos, etc.

www.Myspace.com/javamonkeyband

 

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