The Coalminers Big Band
“The sound they have put down is perfect”
Craig Charles, BBC Radio 2
With their dedication to what they to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant band, with their unique mixture of New Orleans Groove and Funk, bring the rhythm and soul of the deep south (that's Louisiana, not Brighton...) alive. Tonight’s show will be a performance of their 2022 album “With You In Mind”, a tribute to the iconic New Orleans pianist, producer and songwriter Allen Toussaint and is only the second time they have played these arrangements with a full band live. Featuring vocalists Tommy Hare & Amy Bird, drummer Pat Levett (Jon Cleary), pianist Harry Whitty (Dana Gillespie), guitarist Rob Updegraff (Gregory Porter), bass player Spencer Brown and a four-horn front line, this highly impressive line-up is guaranteed to raise the roof!
"From time to time I stumble on a band that totally blows me away...The sound they have put down is perfect" Craig Charles - BBC Radio 2; “Tommy Hare...just oozes charisma. He has already sung with members of the Rolling Stones and has a classic rock, soul, blues voice. People came and said ‘whoa, he’s a star’” GetWestLondon; "Riotous uplifting funk bursting at the seams, plus raw powerful vocals. Get down to the Coalminers immediately!" JazzFM