In South Dorset, in a little town between two rivers, lives a school teacher. After a long hard week, trying to instill learning, he likes to go out to a comfortable pub, down a drop of the 'Black Stuff' and play a bit of music. He and his brother started out decades ago in the folk scene as Pithe & Wind.

Over time and incarnations such as; Jimmy Pithe, Jim 'E' and of course Jim Etherington, folk clubs and festivals have grown to pubs and marquees, weddings and birthdays, enlivened kneesups and barbecues in barns, because in addition to folk standards he has added his own energetic versions of contemporary blues, country, rock and ballads, even pop hits to his extensive repertoire.

Seeing him doing the melody, bass and rhythm whilst playing with his picking finger style is an eye opener, although his are probably closed while he's doing it.

Audience participation is enjoyed and encouraged and as often as they can, a number of friends join in with tambourines and various drums. This combination can make the party, as those who appreciate a good time follow the gigs around local watering holes and venues

There is also a full band lineup that has to be seen, and enjoyed, which regularly has played to thousands at the Wareham Carnival MS Charity Gig on the Quay. There are a few Public Band Gigs can be seen during the Summer Months such as Bankes Arms Beer Festival in Studland in the middle of August and in the back garden of The Quay Inn, Wareham at the end of August. Keep watching the website

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