Entertainment Schedule
Friday November 4 at 8:15 pm — MICHAEL J. MILES
Master of the clawhammer banjo, he's redefining its limits! Traditional, original and classical works, including brand new songs from his upcoming CD. Also great vocals, jazz & fingerstyle guitar, stories.
Wednesday November 9 at 7:00 pm — JOE FILISKO & ERIC NODEN
From the Chicago Blues Festival to several European tours, Joe's brilliant harmonica and Eric's intricate guitar energize blues and roots music. Rousing, high-energy, and fun! New CD!
Friday, November 11 at 8:15 pm — Lucy Kaplansky The Manhattan minstrel sings tenderly, provocatively, and always wisely, about being loved and being loveless, the loss of loved ones, and the sweet contagion of small child's wonder.
Wednesday November 16 at 7:00 pm — GREG TRAFIDLO with Dean Milano Award-winning Virginia singer-songwriter-guitarist has played the US Capitol, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Wrigley Field, Ireland and China! Folk, bluegrass & country with humor & warmth.
Friday November 25 11:00 am - 2:00 pm — BLACK FRIDAY MOCHAS & MASSAGES After going out and catching the early morning doorbuster deals all around town, stop by and relax with a $2.25 mocha. The massage sessions are 15 & 30 min sessions. The pricing is $15 & $30. See a barista to sign up for an appointment (recommended).
Friday December 2 at 8:15 pm — THURSDAY'S CHILD
Wednesday December 7 at 7:00 pm — BOB MALONE Blazing and beautiful. Burning and elegant. Subtle and expansive. Unique and timeless. Malone contains multitudes of rhythm, soul, jazz, blues, smoke and magic.
Friday December 9 at 8:15 pm — ELLIS PAUL Folk star Ellis Paul is a leading voice in the folk revival of the '90s. Paul has been the recipient of 13 Boston Music Awards, and his songs have been featured in the films "Shallow Hal" and "Me, Myself and Irene," as well as on the TV series "Ed." Paul also produced his newest album, "The Day After Everything Ended."
Saturday December 10 9:00 am to 4:00 pm — HOLIDAY BAZAAR [Coffee Shop Name] will be the hosting our 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar. We will have our holiday gift baskets available for sale and samples of some great coffees. This is a great idea for the coffee lovers that are on your Christmas List. Along with gift baskets, there will be vendors set up including Lia Sophia Jewelry, Divine Scents, Cakes & Desserts by Sheila, and Chef Dave providing party trays of food. Stop by and enjoy!
Wednesday December 14 at 7:00 pm — OPEN MIC Anyone is welcome to perform, and we always have a great variety of acoustic performers! So popular we must limit the number of acts. 1–2 songs, 10 minutes max. Doors open at 6:30 for signups – first come, first served. For more information, phone 630-555-1234.
Wednesday December 21 at 7:00 pm — Tracy Grammer Tracy Grammer is a brilliant artist and unique individual. Her voice is distinctive, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays.
Friday December 23 at 8:15pm — [COFFEE SHOP NAME] CHRISTMAS SHOW Enrich your Christmas season with traditional and contemporary holiday music featuring several of your favorite [Coffee Shop Name] musicians and guests. You’ll want to sing along!
Sunday December 25 — CLOSED — Merry Christmas!!
Wednesday December 28 at 7:00 pm — AMY SPEACE Amy Speace’s country-folk singing voice has been described as stunning, spell-binding, seductive and gritty. Amy toured with singing legend Judy Collins.
Friday December 30 at 8:15 pm — MARIA SANGIOLO Sangiolo's voice sends shivers. Sweet and unforced, it delivers personal songs that ever-so-gently touch the heart.
NEW YEAR’S EVE Saturday December 31 at 8:30 pm to 1:00 am — ANGEL BAND Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration! Chef Dave will provide us with an abundance of delectable teats to accompany your favorite [Coffee House Name] beverages. Cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door. Complimentary party favors and sparkling cider toast at midnight! Angel Band makes big noise. Loud noise. Boisterous, sad, sweet, goofy, glorious and angelic. Any which way you look at it this stuff gets your attention. Whether it’s the crazy tight three part harmony, the killer backup playing, the stories, the passion or the compassion, it gets your attention. The songs on this album are mostly self-penned, weaving vivid images, powerful lyrics, musical integrity and “chops” to write home about. The core of the band is held by the three singers: Nancy Josephson, Jen Schonwald and Kathleen Weber. All are experienced on lead and backup vocals. The love of the sound that three female voices make together is at the center of this group. The chord rules the day. Both mystical and elemental when the three hit “it” the hair on the back of your neck’s gonna stand up. Working as the crackerjack backup band (lovingly known as “Chum”) are: David Bromberg (guitar, National Steel guitar, dobro), Bobby Tangrea (mandolin, guitar, fiddle), Bob Taylor (bass), Jeff Wisor (fiddle, mandolin). The difficult to pigeonhole sound that eminates from the band roams from old time “mountain” music to contemporary rock and roll influenced originals. Any way you slice it this band catches hold of you and won’t let go.
Sunday January 1 — CLOSED — Happy New Year!!
Friday January 6 at 7:00 pm — RON RENNINGER and CHRISSY ROBERTS Ron Renninger more than held his own with well crafted, well sung and superbly played original compositions. An unexpected treat.
Friday January 13 & Saturday January 14 — Weekend of Poetry and Arts Poetry night will be held on Friday and Saturday from 8 pm to 10 pm. Verbal Xpressions will be here to share some of their creativity. We also welcome anyone that's interested in sharing some of their poetry or read some of your favorites by other Poets. A night of fun and laughs. We will also have a drawing to win a gift pack compliments of your hometown coffeeshop, Coffee Connect.
Yalik Modern Art will be presenting some impressive art pieces on Saturday to sell from 12 noon to 4 pm. These pieces are unique and beautifully portrayed in Coffee Connect. Coffee Connect transforms into a temporary Art Gallery.
Location
48 Town Square
Wheaton, IL 60189