Mandolin is a fun instrument to play because not only can you play lead but you can set the Rhythm so you can drive the band to a higher performance. it turns out my grand father James William Shinkle (Bill) also played in the mandolin in the 1920’s & 1930’s.
After leaving Montana I ended up running into an old friend in Chicago. Who recommended I look into the Old Town School of Folk, which is where I eventually learned how to play the Americana blues.
I am currently in a band called Wild Poinsettia’s check-us out on sound-cloud..
Wild Poinsettias
The Hump Night Thumpers
I learned how to play music at the Old Town School of Folk where I fell in love with Jug Band music. I got to travel to Memphis and play music on Beale street! Playing jug band music with the milk man and professor knockers and the rest of the gang was a treat. The Jug Band ensemble 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!
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 the “Son Brimmer”was buried in an un marked 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.
