Weekly 1st Thursday Afternoon Phinney Jam

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.  

Please see the weekly update beforehand: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldtimeseattle

• Upper ‘Blue’ Building, 2nd floor, Room 5 (Street Level, but up the stairs from the upper parking lot)

• We play “Old-time” instrumental fiddle tunes from the Southern U.S. (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.  

• We welcome musicians of any age or experience level interested in playing with us or learning more about this kind of music. 

• Introduction and Guidelines: https://sites.google.com/view/old-time-jam-introduction 

• Tunes Played: Thu Jam Tune List 2023 – Google Sheets 

• The center asks us to use the on-site free parking in the upper or lower lots adjacent to the Blue building, were we play, or adjacent to the lower brick building.

• No need to bring a chair. Bring warm clothes. The windows are open during the jam and it can get chilly, even on warm days.

• There is no cost, but our occasional volunteering for Phinney events would be much appreciated.

• No Alcohol during the jam, but there are plenty of opportunities for libations and food afterwards at nearby establishments!

• We adhere to all Phinney Center Rules and Policies.

Updated 7/12/2023