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15 - 24 November 2024

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THE COALMINERS

THE COALMINERS

Sat 12 November 2022

Celebrating the Jazz Clubs

Location

SpiceJazz Soho at the Spice of Life,

Coalminers will play a double show with the following timing:

Door time 1st house:
7pm, music 7.30pm

Door time 2nd house: 9.15pm, music 9.45pm


“Swamp Soul” from 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.

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. Sumudu has worked with the likes of Rod Stewart, Jamie Cullum, and most recently the iconic singer/songwriter Van Morrison has put her at the forefront of the UK female vocal scene.

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, Vocalist / pianist Arthur Lea, includes work with the likes of Bootleg Brass and Soweto Kinch on a massive and eclectic cv. 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 Spencer Brown has performed with the likes of Andy Sheppard, Alan Barnes, Rebecca Ferguson and indie star Carl Barat.

Jazz FM’s Lil Koko says:

'Riotous, uplifting funk bursting at the seams plus raw, powerful vocals. This is 'Swamp Soul' from a brilliant 7-piece band keeping the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive, playing songs from Professor Longhair, Mardi Gras parade anthems to Fats Domino Rock & Roll classics and the swampy funk of The Meters.'


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