The Coalminers

“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 Funk and Soul Show

With their dedication to what they like to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 7 piece band bring the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive, playing songs ranging from Professor Longhair to Allen Toussaint, Mardi gras parade anthems to Fats Domino Rock & Roll classics and the swampy funk of The Meters and Dr John. They take their name from the Toussaint/Dorsey song ‘Working In A Coalmine’

The band features vocalist Amy Bird, who has many performing credits to her name, as well as having her own show dedicated to the music of Dusty Springfield

Drummer / bandleader Pat Levett has worked with Tim Minchin, Tom Jones, Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters) and the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, Pianist Paddy Milner who has been working with Tom Jones for over 10 years as well as beig a solo artist in his own right, Guitarist Rob Updegraff has recently been performing and recording with Sony artist Alani and can be heard on Jamie Cullum’s latest album alongside Gregory Porter and Laura Mvula, bass player Spencer Brown has performed with the likes of Andy Sheppard, Alan Barnes, Rebecca Ferguson and indie star Carl Barat.