A Tribute to Tim's Tavern

Sat Sep 25 2021 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Bad Jimmy's Brewing Co. | Seattle

Bad Jimmy's Brewing Company
Publisher/HostBad Jimmy's Brewing Company
A Tribute to Tim's Tavern
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Raise a pint in an evening of musical tribute to Tim's Tavern: the "Good Time Dive Bar" that brought so many local artists together.
About this Event

On Sunday, August 22nd, Mason and Matt turned on the stage lights at the beloved Tim's Tavern for one final show.

A Seattle institution and one of the oldest bars in the city (founded in 1934). For over a decade, Tim's served as an incubator for local musicians. A haven for budding talent, known for forging bonds through weekly open mic nights, with many artists forming bands that have gone on to become staples in the Seattle music scene.

From Vanishing Seattle: "Tim's shut down in March 2020, but found creative ways to survive the pandemic and support artists through livestreams, a GoFundMe, and the Save Tim's Fest. They reopened in July only to to face the rising Delta variant---on top of ongoing problems with the landlord, Limantzakis Properties (they own a bunch of properties in Seattle), that eventually forced them out...With the lease up in November, Mason & Matt decided to close and seek new location, ideally with space for outdoor performances."

The iconic Tim's Tavern neon sign may not be illuminated right now, but for one night in the Bad Jimmy's beer garden, Randy Weeks and Mason Reed will grace the stage in tribute to the tavern that brought our community together.

Mason Reed: "Mason Reed has a story to tell. A story filled with broken hearts, bad luck, bloody concrete, rotten chances, ghosts, devils, witches, and women your mother warned you about. When you listen to his music, you can hear something special happening.

Recently, people have started to take notice of Reed’s unique ability to harmonize with himself. Reed blames what he calls his ghosts. “It was about 10 years ago when the ghosts started singing along. I have no control over it, they sing what they want. Thank goodness the harmonies are in tune.” With a truly unique and haunted voice, Reed and his ghosts are captivating crowds nationwide.

Reed has been touring nationally since 2009. He has opened for The Wallflowers and was featured in the “New Voices” songwriting circle at John Oates’ 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival in 2012. He landed in Seattle, WA in 2016 and took over operations as co-owner of Tim’s Tavern a local music venue and staple in the Seattle music scene."

Randy Weeks: "As part of the scene that included Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jim Lauderdale, Rosie Flores and Buddy Miller, Weeks helped revive country rock and launch the Americana music movement as a member of the legendary Lonesome Strangers. The Strangers became the stronghold of California Americana, recording three influential albums, (two of which were produced by Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam)) which, not only earned them a Top 40 Billboard hit, but thrust them into the surge of the Americana Music Scene uprising.

In the late ’90s Weeks struck out on his own, recording four highly celebrated albums. The first, Madeline (Hightone), is still considered among the most timeless albums of our generation. All Music Guide hailed Madeline as “a great album” while Salon.com called it “maybe the best breakup album since Chris Isaak’s Forever Blue.” His song, “Can’t Let Go,” became the sole cover and biggest hit on Lucinda Williams’ Grammy winning album, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road."

The consummate songwriter’s songwriter, Randy Weeks has earned critical acclaim from around the world:

“Randy Weeks writes amazingly well crafted, beautifully melodic songs and delivers them with his own brand of laid back vocals and surfboard cool, very hip approach” - Lucinda Williams

“Randy Weeks should be playing on everyone’s radio. As a matter of fact, the Austin resident is such a fine vocalist and songwriter he should be singing directly to us. Opening for Jackson Brown at Red Rocks. Watching teenagers humming his songs and music scholars analyzing his breezy lyrics. Weeks splits the difference between unshakable pop and groovy roots-rock like few others.” – Brian T. Atkinson, Austin-American Statesman

“An amazing songwriter” - salon.com


“Smart songwriting and a broad palette of pop music influences” - CD Now


“Amazing musician” - Billboard

“Cooler than a f*#kin’ Eskimo beer box” – Houston Press

*Doors Open at 6pm

**This is an all ages, dog friendly event.

***Masks are required in the tap room, regardless of vaccination status.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bad Jimmy's Brewing Co., 4358 Leary Way Northwest, Seattle, United States

Tickets

USD 10.00

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