REGGAE RINGS OUT RASTA REIN 

As readers who first read my article about Java Jo’z owner, Johnny, may recall, I mentioned his ‘Rastafarian’ side. Therefore it is only fitting that Johnny’s last show at his coffeehouse feature a reggae group. The band hails from the real O.C. (thanks to TV I don’t have to explain that abbreviation). Besides the reggae, tomorrow night is the last chance possibly to see the man that fostered the ‘scene’ into a ‘[1] spot’ that became the hub for news happenings around the city besides an avenue for hot undiscovered artists and musicians. As all the old regulars gather round to say ‘Farewell’ to Johnny, there is bound to be a ‘partay’ atmosphere around the old coffeehouse. Fans are also urged to take a last look around as the name ‘Java Jo’z’ is also going bye-bye very shortly. There are those who say the scene will stay and be the same. While that may hold true, to me, Mike, Matt, Capt. Tuesday, Robert and a host of others, there will be only one Java Jo’z. For over a year Jo’z burned brightly as the place for great new music from in town and out. Come gather one last time, for one last burn before the ember dies. FVE founder Bill and family are out of town for the holidays but will read the report ‘The Last Hurrah of Java Jo’z’ right here exclusively, at the Review, just like you.