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Latest News: Lots of New Gigs

Here is a quick summary of the latest bookings for Summer 2023. Follow my Facebook page for the most recent updates.

I have more dates for Wicked Pie Pizza in Puyallup, WA including May 5, 6, 13, 19, June 2 and June 3, plus more through October.
I will be at Myles Pizza Depot in Eatonville, WA on May 12.
Join me for the big Sumner Block Party on May 20 from 12 noon until 6pm. This is in Sumner, WA and everyone is invited.
Twisted Fork Saloon in Point Ruston, WA (Tacoma) is where you will find me on June 1.
I will also be playing for Rhubarb Days in Sumner, WA on both June 24 & 25 from 10am – 3pm. There will be a Main Stage with various performers, but I will have my own stage at the other end of the event space in Heritage Park.

In addition to all the dates you can find on my Schedule and FB page, I will be playing a few evenings at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club for members and their guests. Also watch for dates at the Windmill Bistro in Sumner, WA coming in July and August.

That’s it for now. Have a fun and safe summer and I hope to see you soon. Cheers!

Jim

JUST ADDED: Stuck Junction Saloon Friday 9/10, plus others this week

Join me at Stuck Junction Saloon in Sumner, WA this Friday, September 10th from 6-9pm. This is my first time back since the pandemic. Come support live music and help show venues the value of the performing arts in our communities. To quote my friend Phil Stahl, if you want a local live music scene, we have to create it. Hope to see you there.

Other gigs this week include Thursday 9/9 at the Harmon Restaurant in Tacoma, WA from 6:30- 8:30pm. Also remember the big show at the Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma where I will be sitting in for the first time with the Rich Wetzel Groovin Higher Orchestra on Saturday from 7-10. Admission is FREE and is all ages.

Jim Has Dates Out in the Real World: Harmon, Vinifera, Spanish Ballroom (with Rich Wetzel Orchestra)

Gigs have been slowly trickling in as venues start to open and book music. September has gotten suddenly busy. Here are the places and dates:

Harmon Restaurant in Tacoma, WA – 9/4, 9/9, and 9/18 6:30 – 8:30pm
Vinifera Wine Bar in Sumner, WA – 9/24 6:00 – 9:00pm

Spanish Ballroom in Tacoma, WA – 9/11 7:00 – 10:00pm
I will be sitting in with Rich Wetzel’s Groovin Higher Orchestra for the very first time. This ensemble performs lots of classic rock and jazz featuring an excellent horn section. Get ready to dance to the sounds of Santana, Kansas, Doobie Brothers, Toto, Ides of March, and even Maynard Ferguson. Reservations are highly recommended for this very popular venue and band. Hope to see you there.

2nd Seattle TV Station Covers Pedestrian Serenade; Live Show on Facebook This and Every Saturday; Pedestrian Serenade Update…

2nd SEATTLE TV COVERAGEPEDESTRIAN SERENADE CONTINUESGOING LIVE THIS SATURDAY ON FACEBOOK
Hi everyone,
I hope this newsletter finds you well and you are managing through these unbelievable times. Please stay connected with family and friends and feel free to get in touch with me any time. It is not “social distancing” that is important, but “physical distancing”. We need “social closeness”. Here are some things that are keeping my wife and me busy. While, she is extremely busy with her work as director of the Alliance of People with disAbilities (LIKE them on FACEBOOK), she always has time to help me with my crazy music ideas.
KING 5 TV in Seattle ran a story about my Pedestrian Serenade on their “Evening” magazine show. It is similar, yet different from the one that Q 13 did two weeks ago. They were here at our house at the same time, but covered different angles and interviewed different people. It was very well done.
Here is the link for the KING 5 story:https://youtu.be/kh9XEM_OtEA
Here is the link for the previous story on Q13:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDWcavg34QI
JOIN ME LIVE ON FACEBOOK
I am going live again this Saturday at 9:00 eastern time (6:00 out here in Tacoma). I do this from my Facebook page Jim Meck (musician) but we discovered you do not have to have a FB account to watch because it is a public page. Simply go to www.facebook.com/JimMeckMusician and when prompted to log in or create an account, simply click “Not Now” and you can watch live as well as see my previous shows and posts. If you do have a FB account, you can join in the conversation and make requests. We love it if you comment to let us know you are watching. My wife Kimberly does an amazing job letting me know who is tuned in and what they want to hear. It gets really busy at times so we occasionally miss requests, so just comment again. It really is like the old days of gigs back east and we are all having a lot of fun.
For those interested in supporting me through my “Virtual Tip Jar”, I thank you so much. Please use Paypal – Paypal.me/JamesMeck956 – or Venmo – www.venmo.com/Jim-Meck – and be sure to confirm the link is correct by finding my picture on the page. Some folks opt to send a check instead, and my address is 3105 N. 29th St. Tacoma, WA 98407. Again, none of this is expected by any means, but certainly appreciated.
PEDESTRIAN SERENADE: Next one – Friday, April 24 5PM PDT
I am continuing to do shows from my front porch when our schedule and weather allow. The neighbors and people walking by really seem to enjoy it, and I love playing for a crowd no matter how many there are. For those in this area, Kimberly posts it in the Next Door app and on my Facebook page. This is not intended to be a gathering as we are all trying to stay safe, but there is some room to spread out in the yard . Sometimes I do it as a solo show, and sometimes a drummer, Glenn Hummel, sets up in the grass away from me. Kimberly and our nine-year-old Blaine advertise with sidewalk chalk. I have met so many more neighbors through all of this.
That is the latest from here. Enjoy the news stories and I hope you can join us this and every Saturday on Facebook.
Cheers!
Jim

Q13 Fox News in Seattle covers Jim’s Pedestrian Serenades, plus Staying Home In Tacoma SHOW continues live on FB every Saturday…

Q13 FOX in Seattle Covers Pedestrian Serenades

I have been performing live from my front porch to entertain those who are out and about walking through the neighborhood. Response has been amazing and word is spreading like wildfire. This is not intended to be a concert for people to gather, but there is space for pedestrians to pause a while and keep a safe distance from each other. There is even room for Glenn Hummel to set up his drums on occasion.

Check out the news story by Michael Driver from Q13 Fox News in Seattle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDWcavg34QI

I heard about people putting Teddy Bears in their windows, but as I walked through my neighborhood, I thought about how people who are blind like me can’t see them. So I wondered what kind of audio encouragement could be given to help relieve some of the effects of isolation. Why not play my piano on my porch? I had already started doing live Facebook shows from my living room every Saturday night. The weather got nice, so the next logical step was to do something outside.

I firmly believe that it is not “social distancing” we need, but “physical distancing”. We need “social closeness” where we stay in touch and communicate with each other more than ever, whether outside across the lawn or calling those who are isolating alone and having a nice conversation and see how they are doing. We all have an effect on each other. We just need to decide what kind of effect we have.

Staying Home In Tacoma SHOW Live on FB

I am continuing my Staying Home In Tacoma SHOW every Saturday night. Join me LIVE on Facebook starting at 6PM Pacific time (west coast) which is 9PM Eastern time (for my PA friends). Get in on the conversation and make requests; that is what drives the show. Some folks have also been hosting “Watch Parties” where they have their own circle of friends in a comment thread. This has proven to be a wonderful way for me to connect with family and friends back east, but I am receiving feedback from several people who are isolated due to disability or other reasons and I am told it is making a big difference for them. It sure seems like a win-win because I love to share music and others are enjoying it.

Please LIKE my FB page Jim Meck (musician) found at www.facebook.com/JimMeckMusician and enable the notifications for when I go live.

For those interested in donating to my efforts, please go to PayPal.me/JamesMeck956 for a PayPal transfer or if you prefer Venmo, use my email address jim@jimmeck.com. I appreciate all the love and support.

Cheers!

Jim

LIVE FB Shows, Pedestrian Serenades, and Private Zoom Parties, plus “Quarantine”, Jim’s new parody

Apologies in advance since Word Press is not fully accessible for people who are blind like me, so formatting, etc. may be messed up.

During this time of Social Distancing I am offering live shows every Saturday evening from my Facebook page, Jim Meck (musician). They start at 9PM if you are on the East Coast and 6PM if you are on the West Coast. If you are somewhere in between I’m sure you can do the math. Please LIKE my page and indicate you are going so I can invite more people. FB has an algorithm that limits my invites. Join in the conversation and let me know you are tuning in.

For those who have been asking about how to support me in this time of gig cancellations, please consider using my “Virtual Tip Jar” at PayPal.me/JamesMeck956 for a PayPal transfer or you can use Venmo and my email address jim@jimmeck.com. Some have also requested my address in order to mail a check. Please email me for that. Thank you to all who have graciously put digital “bread in my jar”!

In addition to Live FB shows I am also offering live music from my front porch each week to hopefully brighten up the day of those who are walking outside through my neighborhood. I am calling these my Pedestrian Serenades. At this point there is no consistent schedule, but I will announce them through my FB page. If you live in Tacoma, take a stroll in the North End on N. 29th Street between N. Alder and N. Cedar. The next one will probably be Wednesday, April 8th around 4PM.

I am exploring Private Zoom events that you can host and book in advance so you and your friends might enjoy your own virtual party with live music that is exclusive to your friends and family. If we do this through private invitations and password, we should avoid the latest “Zoom Bomber” threats. Why do people need to ruin things like this? If you are interested, please contact me. This can be anything from a get-together with friends, or a presentation and question and answer event concerning my music, my experiences, and/or my life living with blindness and the transitions throughout the phases of vision loss that are unique to my life. So this is an opportunity to have fun with friends, or design a presentation for your organization or company.

Finally, I was challenged by a friend to think about what Billy Joel song I could change to reflect the current situation in which we all find ourselves at this time. hAt first I refused, but as I kept thinking about it, I had an idea that I could not shake. In about an hour and a half I created a song called “Quarantine” based on Billy Joel’s “Honesty”. My apologies to him. I did not want to be disrespectful of him or the seriousness of the current pandemic as many people are dying and losing friends or otherwise suffering tremendously, not only medically but also through job loss and income. So while I mention a few lighter notes about our isolation, my main point is how much I miss getting together with friends, family, other musicians and all those who support my music. As of now it is not on YouTube, but you can find it on my FB page Jim Meck (musician). As of this writing it has about 3,000 views which is outrageous to me. I am pleased to know that some friends who have actually lost people close to them through this virus have affirmed that this song is respectful and some said “funny yet very classy”. That is quite a compliment. So check it out and let me know what you think.

That’s it for now I think. I hope this finds you well. Peace and love to all of you!

Cheers!

Jim

Upcoming Dates and Latest News


Welcome to February. Here is a quick rundown on what is happening!

 

Saturday, February 4th 9PM The Hub at Puyallup
Come check out this very popular new restaurant. Get there early if you can.

Wednesday, February 8th 7PM Flanagan’s Craft Pub in Puyallup
This is one of my favorite regular venues. It is located right on Meridian. There is about two dozen craft beers on tap, plus a full bar. Excellent food includes Irish selections. There is also a pool table so you and your friends can rack ’em up while enjoying live music.

Tuesday, February 14th Valentine’s Day at Shakin (South Hill in Puyallup) I’ll be joining Jeff Mims and Chuck Jones for an evening of dining and live music for you to enjoy with that special someone. Tickets are required and you can get them at Shakin.

Friday, February 24th 8-12 Stuck Junction Saloon in Sumner
Come out for my return to this hoppin’ spot. I played here New Year’s Eve to a fantastic crowd and word has it that those who were there and those who missed it were insisting that The Stuck has me back, so make reservations or get there early. It’s another of my favorite spots and is where Jeff Mims hosts open mic on Wednesdays. Check that out as well

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Wednesday, March 8th 7PM Flanagan’s Craft Pub in Puyallup
Returning again to this very popular venue which features two dozen craft beers, excellent menu, and a pool table to challenge your friends while enjoying live music.

Friday, April 21st 8-12 Stuck Junction Saloon in Sumner
Back again to this hot spot. Make reservations and get there early.

Saturday, April 29th 7PM Admiral Pub in Seattle
This will be my first gig ever in Seattle (unless something comes along before then), so if you can, come out and support me for this.

 

Other News:

I’ll be joining Kimberly this month in Beaverton, Oregon for “Poppa Dick’s Sausage Fest 2017” with her dad and many family members and friends. This is an annual event where people gather from many states to make sausage and enjoy each other’s company. I’ll be providing the music once again.

I’m working on music for a recording session in Seattle at the famous Studio X, where artists like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Johnny Cash have recorded. I’m so excited to do this and I am honored to have been asked by Siggie the Vintage Man to provide tracks for his project.

SAVE THE DATE!
In case you have not heard, Kimberly and I will be getting married in July. Mark your calendar for July 22nd as we will have an open picnic reception in Pennsylvania! Details will follow as far as exact location and time. In order to include as many of our friends as possible, we are asking that in lieu of gifts, everyone simply brings their own picnic food and beverages. We both hope you will help us celebrate the day!

 

 

Jim

Latest News including Jingle Mingle Mix, Gig with Jeff Mims, Flanagan’s, Rainier View Winery, and NYE at Stuck!


Here is a very quick update for now until more info and links can be added.

 

December 1 5:00pm

jingle mingle mix event
Women’s Resource Network is holding a fantastic networking event at the Environmental Services Building, Chambers Bay located at 9850 64th St. W University Place, WA 98467.
See more info below.

December 3 7pm

Jeff Mims with Jim Meck at Shakin’ in South Hill
Jeff and Jim team up again for a fun night of music and friends.

December 7 7pm

Jim Meck at Flanagan’s Craft Pub in Puyallup
This is always a fun time at this very popular pub which features over 20 craft beers on tap.

December 17 6pm

Sing to the King event at Rainier View Winery in Graham, WA
Join Jim for this faith -based event during the holiday season. Holiday cheer includes food, drink, fellowship and lots of Christmas carols for all to sing as well as musical presentations by a guest from the Seattle Opera.

New Year’s Eve 9pm

Ring in the New Year with Jim at Stuck Junction Saloon in Sumner, WA. This is Jim’s first New Year’s Eve in the PNW. He will also be celebrating  one year here since he moved from PA on January 6, 2016. Come and help celebrate this fantastic milestone!

 

 

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Women’s Resource will donate $5 to the Dance Theatre Northwest for every ticket purchased between now and midnight on Small Business Saturday, 11/26.

Make connections, help support local business owners and this local non-profit organization — all while having a fun evening noshing, shopping and networking!

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Location: Environmental Services Building (Chambers Bay)
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THE NUTCRACKER:  Presented in the form of a bedtime story, and staged to Peter Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable classical score, DTNW’s ballet is updated each year, keeping this holiday favorite fresh and exciting.

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All Jingle sponsorships will be recognized in the printed program, on the Jingle Mingle eventbrite page and multipe evite-marketing, microphone mention, logo on the big screen, bag stuffer option, and guest list will also sent to you.

AVAILABLE:  Dance Theatre Northwest staging room:   $125.00 (includes 2 event ticket) Our dancers will need a room to warm up, dress and prepare for their routine. Your sponsorship pays for this private room at the venue, provides water and treats for the dancers, and gives you two tickets to the event.

AVAILABLE:  Vendor Blender Champagne Toast:  $175.00 (includes 2 event ticket) From 5:00-5:30, you will be the “toastmaster!” Raise your glass and wish our sponsors and vendors a grand evening, plus all the benefits listed above.

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NEWS: July 1st – Rock the Dock; July 6 – Flanagan’s; Now LIVE on Facebook


Jim will be at Rock the Dock in Tacoma to kickoff 4th of July weekend on Friday, viagra sales July 1st from 9-1. Chuck Jones will be accompanying him on drums at this very popular spot on the Waterfront in Tacoma, WA.

On July 6th, Jim returns to Flanagan’s Craft Pub in Puyallup, WA from 7-10.

Jim is now streaming part of the gigs on Facebook. Be sure to LIKE his page www.facebook.com/JimMeckMusician to tune in.

Jim’s calendar is starting to get busy in the Pacific Northwest since he moved here six months ago

. If you are interested in booking or for more information, email Jim at jim@jimmeck.com or call 610-750-4526.

Jim books Five Gigs in Pacific Northwest! plus Four in PA


JIM BOOKS FIVE DATES IN PNW AND FOUR IN PA

 

Jim has been performing at open mics in and around Tacoma, best cialis WA and has been meeting many people in his first three months since moving here. He will also be visiting the Lehigh Valley area in PA in May where he was nominated in three categories for the Lehigh Valley Music Awards – Pianist, Keyboardist, and Male Vocalist of the Year!

Here are the latest dates:

PNW
April 23 8-11PM Stuck Junction Saloon in Sumner, WA
May 21 7-9PM Treos (coffee and wine bar) in Tacoma, WA
July 1 9PM-1AM Rock the Dock Pub and Grill in Tacoma, WA
August 19 11:30AM Private Picnic for the Center for Independence in Pierce County
September 2 9PM-1AM Rock the Dock Pub and Grill in Tacoma, WA

Date in PA:
May 11 6:30PM Jim with Glenn Hofmann at CJ Hummels in Lenhartsville, PA
May 13 8:30PM Jim Meck & The Guide Dogs (Glenn Hofmann, Jeff Halbert, Jonathan Quier) at Bowers Hotel
May 14 7PM Jim Meck & The Guide Dogs (, Glenn Hofmann, and Jeff Halbert) at Louie’s Restaurant in Allentown, PA
May 15 6PM Hotel Bethlehem

One date in NJ:
July 20 – 7:30PM Jim Meck & The Guide Dogs on the Beach on Long Beach Island

. This is part of Beach Haven’s Concerts on the Green series at Bicentennial/Veterans Park and is FREE to all!

For the latest info and many videos from the open mics, LIKE Jim’s Facebook page – Jim Meck (musician).