The Coalminers ft Paddy Milner
“The sound they have put down is perfect”
Craig Charles, BBC Radio 2
Tonight we present a second night with the Coalminers, featuring singer/pianist Paddy Milner (Tom Jones) and special guest vocalist, Polly Gibbons. With their dedication to what they to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 6-piece 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. Along with Paddy & Polly, the band includes drummer Pat Levett (Jon Cleary), guitarist Rob Updegraff (Gregory Porter), saxophonist/singer Ben Somers (Dr John, Seal) and bassist Spencer Brown (Carl Barât). 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; "Riotous uplifting funk bursting at the seams, plus raw powerful vocals. Get down to the Coalminers immediately!" JazzFM; “[Milner] Dazzling” The Independent; “Polly Gibbons…a truly exceptional…talent, possessing a voice of such sizzling intensity and raw emotion you could fry an egg on it” Jazzwise