The Coalminers at 606 Club

With their dedication to what they like to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 6 piece Americana 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. As well as a Jazz/Groove/Blues rhythm section second to none the band also features the brilliant singer/guitarist Tommy Hare, the striking 6'6" vocalist who describes his life's work as "mastering the great American musical traditions of blues, rock & roll, country and soul" and the wonderful Kat Eaton (see Friday 3rd). And the rest of the band is equally as impressive, drummer Pat Levett has appeared with Ian Shaw, The Puppini Sisters and the Ronnie Scott's All Stars, 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, bass player Spencer Brown has performed with the likes of Andy Sheppard, Alan Barnes and Rebecca Ferguson and pianist Joe Glossop (Tom Jones, Van Morrison) is considered to be one of the finest Groove/Americana players around...

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With their dedication to what they like to refer to as “Swamp Soul” this brilliant 6 piece Americana 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. As well as a Jazz/Groove/Blues rhythm section second to none the band also features the brilliant singer/guitarist Tommy Hare, the striking 6'6" vocalist who describes his life's work as "mastering the great American musical traditions of blues, rock & roll, country and soul" and the wonderful Kat Eaton (see Friday 3rd). And the rest of the band is equally as impressive, drummer Pat Levett has appeared with Ian Shaw, The Puppini Sisters and the Ronnie Scott's All Stars, 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, bass player Spencer Brown has performed with the likes of Andy Sheppard, Alan Barnes and Rebecca Ferguson and pianist Joe Glossop (Tom Jones, Van Morrison) is considered to be one of the finest Groove/Americana players around. If recent gigs are anything to go by this highly impressive line-up are guaranteed to raise the roof. Highly recommended.

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