2024 is heating up with lots of dates and new venues. See my SCHEDULE tab for mor details

I will be returning to El Gaucho in Tacoma, Wicked Pie Pizza in Puyallup, The Mill in Milton, Lake City Pub in Lakewood, and Oak Barrel Wine and Whiskey Bar in Eatonville as well as Rhubarb Days in Sumner in the next three months.

New venues include Copper Coins Drinkery in Sumner and Oddfellas in Tacoma plus more on the way.

I hope you are all doing well and can get a chance to join me for some of these gigs. Your love and support is always appreciated. Your requests drive the set list because these shows are for you.

check my SCHEDULE tab and follow my music page on Facebook for the most up to date info. My page is Jim Meck (musician) where you can find events as well as lots of videos from my Staying Home in Tacoma Show.

Be well and stay safe. Love and peace to you all.

Jim

After a little break, it’s time to get back to the music. Check my schedule for new dates at Wicked Pie Pizza in Puyallup, Myles Pizza Depot in Eatonville, Twisted Fork Saloon in Point Ruston Tacoma, and my debut on March 24th at A Street Pub in Auburn.

Note that Myles Pizza Depot is now serving beer, wine, and ciders. This is still an all-ages place with arcade fun available.

Enjoy Valentine’s Day at Wicked Pie Pizza with heart-shaped pizzas. Love songs will fill the evening including several originals.

I made a promise to myself as well as to people who have been requesting them to play lots more original songs. I am already enjoying the positive response.

I am also trying to get out when I can to hear my friends at their gigs and attend some jams, so I hope to see you out and about. We have an incredible music scene here in and around the Tacoma area.

Thanks to the Tacoma Light Trail for including not just one, but two of my original songs on the trail this year. One was “Dance All Night”, an upbeat tune encouraging the use of music to get through the PNW winter weather. The other one was “Along the Way”, the title track of my album that you can get at any of my gigs, but also listen to on Apple Music and Spodify. Unfortunately most musicians receive nothing from those streaming services, so if you listen to local musicians through those companies, consider a kind tip at a gig or send some love through PayPal or Venmo. If interested, you can throw some “bread in my jar” by using PayPal.me/JamesMeck956 or www.venmo.com/Jim-Meck at any time. Thank you for those who have already done so.

That’s it for now. Hope to see you soon. Cheers!

Jim

Elton John is in Tacoma October 16 & 17 and I will be playing at El Gaucho Tacoma before each concert. I will be singing and playing Sir Elton’s tunes at the grand piano from 5-8. Elton’s gig starts at 8pm so stop in before or instead of the big show.

October 21 & 22 will find me at Wicked Pie Pizza in Puyallup, WA from 6-9. I am booked there through the end of the year first and third weekends, both Friday and Saturday.

Twisted Fork Saloon in Rusten, WA is a new venue for me and was a blast when I played there in September. If you are in the area, drop by this family friendly restaurant on 11/3, 12/1, and 01/5/2023 from 6:30-8:30.

Book your holiday party NOW! Dates are disappearing quickly. Find and LIKE my Facebook page Jim Meck (musician) www.facebook.com/JimMeckMusician for most recent updates.

Cheers!

Jim

Mark your Calendars and book your private or public event!

El Gaucho Tacoma – April 20, May 3, May 10
Wicked Pie Pizza in Puyallup – April 22, 23, 29, 30; May 6, 7, 14
Suck Junction Saloon in Sumner – May 13 ( and the second Friday of every month through the end of the year)

It’s great to be gigging again and even better to see all of you out and about. Thank you for all the love and support over the years, through the pandemic, and now. Hope to see you soon. Cheers!

Jim

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Welcome to the Holiday Season!

I have several exciting announcements:
I have booked several dates at a new venue for me – Wicked Pie Pizza in Puyallup. I have been searching for authentic east coast pizza since moving here in 2016, and this is the place! Come check it out on November 26 & 27, December 3 & 4.

I have also booked El Gaucho Tacoma on November 24, Thanksgiving Eve.

This Saturday, November 21st I will be returning to Rumors Inc. in Spanaway. Drummer Chuck Jones will be stopping by to throw down some beats as well.

December 10 and every second Friday of the month I will be at Stuck Junction Saloon in Sumner. What a fun and lively crowd every time.

I will be at Vinifera Wine Bar in Auburn on December 17. Reservations are highly recommended.

I also have a few private parties coming up, so book your event now.

Several senior living facilities have also been booking me, so if you know of any place that might be interested, please pass on my info.

Have a fun and safe Holiday Season!

Cheers!

Jim Love and miss you all!

New YouTube Video!

I finally figured out how to upload videos on YouTube using my screen reader after having to convert my files to something other than MOV files. So there will be more to come. Enjoy my original song DESIGNATED DRINKER with guitar legend Jerry Miller of Moby Grape. He is listed as #68 on Rolling Stone’s list of Top 100 Guitar Players of All-Time.

LIVE FB SHOWS CONTINUED EVERY SATURDAY

Join me every Saturday night at 9PM on the East Coast/6PM on the West Coast and other times in between as I go live from my Facebook pagse Jim Meck (musician). Note: You can watch without a Facebook account. Simply click on the link and when prompted to Sign In or Create hAccount, just click “Not Now”. You will not be able to comment and make requests, but at least you can enjoy.

Pedestrian Serenades are continuing from my front porch in Tacoma, WA as weather and schedules permit. These have been happening mostly on Fridays, but not always. Watch my FB page for that or if you are in Tacoma, watch for posts on the Next Door app. Note: These are not intended to be gathering events, but there is room to spread out safely and hang around for a while. My shows are in the north end of town on N. 29th Street between N. Cedar and N. Alder and I usually play from 5-7pm. This is my version of an “audio Teddy Bear” since people are putting those in windows, but I realized that people who are blind like me can’t see them. So, that is how it all started. Many thanks to my wife for making this happen. And thanks to the neighbors for encouraging this.

VIRTUAL TIP JAR
Many people have asked how they can support me since they are not physically here. If you want to “put bread in my jar”, please use PayPal or Venmo for this. Some folks have also requested my mailing address to send a paper check. I appreciate all the love and support you have shown me over the years with or without monetary donations.

I also want to let you know that when you make a transfer to my Virtual Tip Jar, I do get to read the lovely messages you add, but I have no way to respond individually to them. I am not ignoring the messages, just like I am not ignoring you if you wave to me at my shows since I am blind. Just know that I am grateful for the tips and I hope my music brings you as much joy as it does for me to share it with you, my friends.

Cheers!
Jim