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”:

March 29 - Das Weinhaus, 5p-8p
                 3232 Erhart Road, Litchfield, OH 44253
                 Informal concert with Jim and Ron
                 NO COVER,  food truck will be on site



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

EVERY FRIDAY THRU LENT
4:30p-7:30p Open Mic at Fish Fry
Lakewood Masonic Temple (basement)
15300 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107. Open to public.

March 16, 5p-7:30p- Jim Schafer & Friends do Irish! Unplugged Brewing Co., 201 E Bridge St, Elyria, OH 44035. Food truck onsite.

March 29, 5p-8p - Jim Schafer and Friends at
Das Weinhaus Winery,
3232 Erhart Rd, Litchfield, OH 44253

May 21, 6p-9p - Jim Schafer and Friends host:
BOAT NIGHT on the Patio
Quaker Steak & Lube Vermilion
5150 Liberty Ave, Vermilion, OH 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

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

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

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 more 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