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Joe Kafka is a pop-folk band formed in Columbus, Ohio in 1985. The original lineup consisted of Dave Butler, Darick Chamberlin, Mike Washer and Shawn Wolfe. The four met while attending Columbus College of Art and Design graphic design program. All hail from the Central and Southwest part of the State. Dave Butler and Shawn Wolfe from Mt. Vernon and Darick Chamberlin and Mike Washer from Cincinnati.

The band was influenced by a variety of American and British musical forms, especially pop and they released a total of 6 cassettes, one being a live recording. A collection of unreleased songs were displayed through the internet. The cassettes were originally released as part of the popzine “Beatkit” published by Shawn Wolfe between the years 1984 and 1991. The band dissolved in 1988 after members left the state to pursue design careers.