Coalminers Featuring Sumudu & Special Guest Tommy Hare

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/pianist Arthur Lea, who includes a US solo recording and work with the likes of Bootleg Brass and Soweto Kinch on a massive and eclectic cv and the wonderful Sumudu, whose work with the likes of Rod Stewart, Jamie Cullum, Mike Lindup from Level 42 (Wed 5th) and most recently the iconic singer/songwriter Van Morrison has put her at the forefront of the UK vocal scene. 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 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 and percussionist Pete Eckford is considered to be one of the finest players around. And if all that wasn't enough they will also be featuring a Special (and very tall!) Guest, singer Tommy Hare, who absolutely brought the house down when he "sat in" with the band on their last gig here. If recent gigs are anything to go by this highly impressive line-up are guaranteed to raise the roof. Highly recommended.

"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; "Sumudu...is quite simply an outstanding talent....a voice like honey"BBC