THE COALMINERS

Event information

This is a general admission standing ticket. If capacity allows, we will switch to table seating

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 the brilliant singer Tommy Hare who has been burning a bright trail in the UK blues scene over the last few years. Amy Bird has worked with many different projects and also has her own show featuring the music of Dusty Springfield.

The rest of the band is equally as impressive. Drummer / bandleader Pat Levett has played with Tim Minchin, Tom Jones, Amy Winehouse Zigaboo Modeliste (The Meters) and the Ronnie Scott's All Stars, pianist Harry Whitty leads his own New Orleans band 'The Flaming Alligators' and has worked with Rob Picazo, Luke Fraser, Emily Craig, The Cinelli Brothers, and Dan Clews. Saxophonist Ben Somers has performed with Dr John, Seal and Taylor Swift.

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 Jon Gingel has been involved with multiple productions at the National Theatre and other London-based and regional theatres as well as playing guitar in many blues bands and artists including Earl Thomas.