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

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 6pm to 9pm
Jim Schafer and Friends host
BOAT NIGHT on the Patio
Quaker Steak & Lube Vermilion
5150 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089
RAIN or SHINE... if it rains we will play inside!


"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)

June 19, 6p-7:30p - Jim Schafer and Friends play at Vermilion 3rd Thursday, in front of the Harbourtown Fine Arts Center, 734 Main Street (OH-60), Vermilion, Ohio 44089

June 25, 6p-9p - Jim Schafer and Friends host:
BOAT NIGHT on the Patio
Quaker Steak & Lube Vermilion
5150 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

June 29, 2p-5p - Jim Schafer and Friends In Concert
Unplugged Brewing Co.
201 E. Bridge St, Elyria, OH 44035

July 23, 6p-9p - Jim Schafer and Friends host:
BOAT NIGHT on the Patio
Quaker Steak & Lube Vermilion
5150 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

July 29, 7p-10p - Jim Schafer (solo) at:
Joe Rieg Showcase
Dogg House Bar & Grill
33475 Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH 44012

August 3, 2p-5p - Jim Schafer and Friends In Concert
Unplugged Brewing Co.
201 E. Bridge St, Elyria, OH 44035

August 8, 5p-10p - Jim Schafer and Friends at the Annual Klingshirn Winery Steak Fry
Klingshirn Winery 33050 Webber Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Our 28th year playing this event!

September 3, 6p-9p - Jim Schafer and Friends host BOAT NIGHT on the Patio, Quaker Steak & Lube Vermilion, 5150 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 44089

September 6, 3p-4p - Jim Schafer and Friends appear at: Lakewood Community Festival, Madison Park, 13201 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Note: As we have for many, many years, we will be appearing at several of the Vermilion 3rd Thursday events this summer, along with an associated concert appearance. When we know them the details will be shared on this page.

JS&F 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