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Java Monkey has reformed as "JAVA MONKEY 2.0" and now playing again!

Based on life changes within the band, and our original guitarist Marvin Taylor relocating to Florida, Java Monkey stopped playing in 2015...but now in 2023, Java Monkey band has reformed and they are playing live gigs again!

Members now in 2023:

Steve McRay (vocals, keyboards, keyboard bass), Michael Bastedo (vocals, sax, zendrum), John Holder (vocals, drums), and Jody Worrell (vocals, guitar)

You can always keep in touch with us through our Java Monkey FACEBOOK site! Also, contact us through Java Monkey email, or through our individual email - we thank everyone for your support for Java Monkey band through the years! Keep in touch with us...we'll be happy to keep you in the loop!! 

Here is our current CALENDAR of gigs!

To be included on our E-mail List - Please send or re-send your current e-mail address to  stevemcray@mindspring.com

Thanks,

Steve

Java Monkey Random photos through the years 

Safe Travels with Java Monkey and Francine Reed

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!

We sure miss Fuzzy's Place

Best of Atlanta 2000

 

December 2000 Issue

 

Best R&B Band .......... Java Monkey

Best Jazz Vocalist .......... Francine Reed

 

Guest Responses:

 "I love the band...saw you guys at Fuzzys...does the whole band play anywhere else...YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME...and when Francine started...I was just blown away... signed...NEW FAN..""Atlanta is the greatest town in the whole wide world. No where else can call itself the home of JAVA MONKEY!!!! Dam y'all can play!!!!!!!"

"Hi Guys, Just wanted to say thanks for the great tunes on your new CD. We try and see you every time we're in Atlanta. Always makes us feel great to hear you. I could listen to your arrangement of Harlem Shuffle all night long. Hope to see you soon. David & Mara Valdosta, Ga."

 "I have been buying your cd and sending it to friends around the country. You now have fans in every region of the US. We are all waiting anxiously for your next effort. Look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Phil"

"Just back in the UK from a great vacation in "the south". The best music of the whole trip (including New Orleans) was Wednesday night at the Tin Roof Cantina. Thanks to all the band for coming to talk to us. To anyone from the UK, or wherever, make a point of being in Atlanta on Wednesday night and get to hear the best music going. Thanks again Steve from Brian and Sheila Hills (John Scriven's friends from England)- We'll be back!"

"I came across your web site by accident actually! I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to your audio clips! You guys sound great!!! I intend to purchase your cd very soon. I just wanted to let you guys know what I thought! I know it's always appreciated when someone you don't know compliments your talents!!! Keep up the good work! Stay positive & always smile 🙂 Signed.....a new fan, Lisa"