Last night was our second Coffee Shop Series concert in partnership with Verizon. Before the sweet indie-pop bands The Scene Aesthetic and He Is We took the stage a half-block away at Neumos, we hosted VIPs for a roasting demo and roasterie tour. To gain their exclusive status, these kind people donated their used wireless phones to Verizon’s Hopeline program. Additionally, they were treated to a meet & greet with the bands, a Via Tribunali pizza dinner, and drinks, too.

The next Coffee Shop Series concert will feature Motopony and The Maldives at Neumos on November 3. Tickets are free, and we’ll post more details on the blog next week. Check out our photos from our fun time last night, and see you at the next show!

Daniel Shewmaker, green bean buyer, led the Coffee Shop Series VIPs on a Coffee Experience tour of the roasterie.

A Very Important Batch (VIB) of Finca Nuevo Vinas was roasted for the VIPs.

There was time to enjoy a cup of French press Finca Nuevo Vinas before heading back to Neumos.

The Scene Aesthetic performing at Neumos on 10-13-2011.

Between bands, prizes were distributed to the crowd. Prizes included tins of Caffe Vita coffee, a signed drumhead, an Xbox LIVE subscription, and a coveted HTC smartphone.

He Is We on stage at Neumos on 10-13-2011.