Drive By nativity with the Wild Poinsettias
Mandolin is a fun instrument to play because not only can you play lead but you can also set the Rhythm and drive the ensemble to a higher performance. Possum (thats his jig band nickname) learned how to play the mandolin at the old Town School of Folk Music and is also currently studying mandolin method with Mike Marshall and classical mandolin with Caterina Lichtenburg at artistworks.com it turns out his grandfather, James William Shinkle (Bill) also played in the mandolin back in the 1920’s & 1930’s.
After leaving Montana james ended up running into an old friend back in Chicago. Who recommended he look into the Old Town School of Folk music, which is where he was introduced to the jug band blues.
jimmy got-his street performance license last summer and got to busk with a couple local musicians, which was a lot of fun and paid for the pints
Wild Poinsettias
The Hump Night Thumpers
He learned how to play music at the Old Town School of Folk and fell in love with Jug Band music. He got to travel to Memphis twice where the band got to play music on Beale street! Playing jug band music with the milk man and professor knockers and the rest of the gang was certainly a treat. The Jug Band ensemble class at OTSF is called the Hump Night Thumpers and has been a revolving cast for years. when you take the class you are in the band and get to play the gigs! what a great play to learn music !
Will Shade grave Stone and the Memphis Jug Band Brass Note
Below is a picture of original Will Shade grave stone that was dedicated after learning Will Shade the “Son Brimmer” was buried in an unmarked grave. it has since been replaced after this one was damaged.
The Hump night thumpers got to play on Beale street during the brass note dedication for the Memphis Jug Band where Jim actually sang the first song the Son Brimmers Blues.
