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Jim Page has made 24 full length albums, been on a dozen compilations, tours relentlessly, and has written hundreds of top class songs. His most recent album, 'The Time Is Now,' shows him at the top of his game. Some of Jim's songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, Leftover Salmon, John Trudell, Roy Bailey, and The Doobie Brothers. Jim has toured with Planxty and Dick Gaughan amongst others, and shared the stage with Donal Lunny, Bonnie Raitt, Barry 'The Fish' Melton, and Robert Hunter, the lyricist for The Grateful Dead, and many more. Jim was born in the lower Bay Area of California, growing up during the great renaissance of the 1960s, when music, theatre, and poetry were mixed together with politics. His early influences were the country blues singers like Lightnin’ Hopkins and Blind Willie McTell, singer/songwriters like Buffy Sainte Marie and the young Bob Dylan. When he was 20, he hitched across country in the wintertime, three thousand miles to New York City and the fabled Greenwich Village area, looking to find his own voice. Living on rooftops, borrowing guitars, playing everywhere he could, he stayed for a year until heading west to Seattle. In Seattle, Jim soon became a fixture in every theatre, cafe, and rock & roll bar. Jim also played in a folk trio with Tommy Hayes and Orville Johnson, and also in an original rock & roll band. As a busker, every street corner was his stage - until a police officer stopped him as he didn't have a permit. However, Jim went to the City Council, and persuaded them overturn an outdated law banning street music. As a result, for the past 50 years Seattle has been a Mecca for street performing of all kinds. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door general admission; $15 for students/low-income individuals. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door. The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997. Please refrain from using your phone during performances, and if you use your camera or video, please disable the flash. Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space. Thank you for your support! Get tickets.

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