Thursday Old-Time Jam at the Phinney Center

Thursday Afternoon Old-Time Jam 

2:00 to 4:00 pm, 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursdays at the Phinney Center in Seattle

Please check the weekly update (on Facebook or email) to make sure it's happening: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldtimeseattle  

Email: oldtimeseattle@groups.io 

• Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle - Upper 'Blue' Bldg., Room 5 on the 3rd Floor, (Elevator accessible)

• We play "Old-time" instrumental fiddle tunes from the Southern U.S., Midwest, and other regions for the most part, on traditional acoustic instruments like you would find at a square dance, such as fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin.  No drums or amplified instruments.  We play by ear and don't use sheet music.

• We welcome musicians of any age or experience level interested in playing with us, or learning more about this kind of music though this is not a slow or beginner jam

• Weekly tune history: Thu Jam Tune List 2023 - Google Sheets 

• Please park in the free parking area adjacent to the 'Blue' building where we play, or in the lower lot near the brick bldg.

• No need to bring a chair. Wear warm clothes depending on the weather: the windows are often open during the jam and it can get chilly

• Attendance is free, but occasional volunteering for Phinney events would be much appreciated

• No alcohol during the jam.  There are plenty of opportunities for libations and food afterwards at nearby establishments!

• We follow all Phinney Center rules and policies

• Covid: Room 5, where we play, has high ceilings, large windows which we often open for air ventilation, and a HEPA air filter. Masks are strongly advised and please be vaccinated, boosted, and symptom free when you come to the jam.  

Updated 6/13/2024

For more info, please contact: 

steve.r.johnston@gmail.com