String Theory

STRING THEORY
Saturday, Mar. 23, 2024
7-10 p.m.
‘60s-‘80s+ Acoustic Rock!

March 16, 2024Posted inLive Music
This excellent upbeat band is one of the best around that plays spot on classic ‘60s-‘80s rock, including some new songs with singer/bass player Eric now in the band! Jefferson Airplane, Beatles, Police, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and much more. Excellent musicians with great vocal harmonies – and Arie’s awesome lead vocals! A JC favorite – they are lots of fun, very good and very entertaining! ARIE SHIVELY (lead singer, guitar), ERIC DALESANDRY (bass, singer), KERRY PATESEL (guitar, mandolin, singer), BRUCE GOLL (percussion).
Amhraín AmeriCelt Band logo

AMHRÁIN
Saturday, Mar. 16, 2024
7-9:30 p.m.
Irish music for St. Pat’s weekend

March 2, 2024Posted inLive Music
Amhráin (Irish for "songs") featuring JASON BURTON, JOHN GRUBB, and JOHN HOGAN, is an enticing blend of Appalachian hills and East Coast folk, applied to Irish pub songs and ballads. Think- Christy Moore, Richard Shindell, Jack Hardy, The Dubliners, The Cancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. They are always a hit at JC and were great on past 4th Fridays.
Lil' Red and the Rooster

LIL’ RED and THE ROOSTER
Saturday, Feb 17, 2024
7-9:30 p.m.
Award-Winning Blues back from the International Blues challenge in Memphis

February 10, 2024Posted inLive Music
Upbeat classic and original blues and jazz – from the heart! JENNIFER MILLIGAN is a wonderful vocalist and songwriter and is originally from Westerville; PASCAL FOUQUET is one of France’s top blues guitarists. A favorite at Buddy Guy’s Legends club in Chicago and past winner of both the Columbus and Cincinnati Blues Challenges! Upbeat and great fun.
Ten Cents Off

TEN CENTS OFF
Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 7-9:30 p.m.
Country, bluegrass, rock

February 3, 2024Posted inLive Music
TEN CENTS OFF is a bluegrass, folk, classic rock band that performs throughout central Ohio - and is a regular at Java Central. You may have seen them recently at the Westerville Farmer's Market or at the Union County Fair - and at Java Central! The band features husband/wife Mike Lyons (guitar, vocals) and Laura Lyons (guitar and lead vocals), plus drums and bass.
Ken Parsons

KEN PARSONS
+ the WAILIN’ WHALENS
Saturday, Feb 3, 2024
7-9:30 p.m.
Eclectic Singer/Songwriter from Coshocton

January 28, 2024Posted inLive Music
KEN is an excellent singer/songwriter from Coshocton who has become a favorite at JC, performing here last November and with the Castros here last August, plus numerous open mics. Ken plays all over Ohio and has wowed us with his vocals, musicianship and his surprisingly eclectic repertoire - ranging from "Summertime" (Gershwin) to "Rainbow Connection (Kermit the Frog) to John Prine to Pink Floyd! - Opening will be Dennis and Lela Whalen - the WAILIN' WHALENS - Country, folk rock
Charles Sealy

CHARLES SEALY
Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024
7-9:30 p.m.
Country and Blues

January 20, 2024Posted inLive Music
Charles is an excellent BLUES and Country singer/guitarist with a wonderful deep voice that reaches way down - great for the blues, Johnny Cash and Brook Benton ("Rainy Night in Georgia"). He does marvelous creative adaptations of standards such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and he plays dynamic electric and steel guitar with great riffs. Charles is always popular playing at venues around town, at 4th Fridays and, of course, at JC!
String Theory

STRING THEORY
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024
7-10 p.m.
‘60s-‘80s+ Acoustic Rock!

January 13, 2024Posted inLive Music
This excellent upbeat band is one of the best around that plays spot on classic ‘60s-‘80s rock. Jefferson Airplane, Beatles, CCR, Eagles and more. Excellent musicians with great vocal harmonies – and Arie’s awesome lead vocals! A JC favorite – they are lots of fun, very good and very entertaining! ARIE SHIVELY (lead singer, guitar), ERIC DALESANDRY (bass, singer), KERRY PATESEL (guitar, mandolin, singer), BRUCE GOLL (percussion).