Listen to a recording of our set from a gig at Oberlin College WOBC-FM from November, 2017...CLICK HERE

APPEARING LIVE...



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Forthcoming public appearances for Jim Schafer or "Jim Schafer and Friends”:

- - CANCELLED - Nov 14 show is CANCELLED, house closed - -

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025, 8p-11p
Jim Schafer and Friends
Old Prague Czech Restaurant
5586 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

- - CANCELLED - Nov 14 show is CANCELLED, house closed - -

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025, 2p-5p
Jim Schafer and Friends In Concert
Unplugged Brewing Co.
201 E. Bridge St, Elyria, OH 44035

This is a wonderful venue run by great people who really support live music in our home area. Joining me will be Ron Thomas on bass and Gary Pruett on 5-string banjo as we share some portion of our repertoire of Original Americana, Roots, Bluegrass and Vintage Country music. Please join us. It will be fun!

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"Jim Schafer & Friends" musician lineup will be:
Jim Schafer, Ron Thomas, Gary Pruett

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- JS&F 2025 Appearances -
   (check back regularly as we book more dates)

October 23, 7p-10p - Old Prague Czech Restaurant
5586 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

November 14, 8p-11p - Old Prague Czech Restaurant
5586 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

November 16, 2p-5p - Unplugged Brewing Co.
201 E. Bridge St., Elyria, OH 44035

"Jim Schafer and Friends" is:
JIM SCHAFER - acoustic guitar, vocal
RON THOMAS - electric bass, vocal
GARY PRUETT - 5-String Banjo, vocal



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JIM SCHAFER & FRIENDS are seeking work
Contact Jim Schafer if you are interested.
We are available for concerts, festivals, club dates,
house concerts and private parties.
No gig too small or event too big.

Contact Jim via e-mail at jim@jschafer.com or by Facebook IM with booking inquiries.
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We are available for concerts, festivals, club dates, house concerts and private parties. 

Contact Jim via e-mail or leave message at phone number shown above for booking inquiries.

We currently are also seeking Artist Management
or Artist Representation.

"JIM SCHAFER & FRIENDS"
   Jim Schafer - vocal, guitar •
   Ron Thomas - electric bass, vocal
   Gary Pruett - 5-string banjo, vocal

Also, look for my periodic appearances at various Open Mics