Jamie Birch
Lead Vocals & Harmonica Nick Rawe
Lead Guitar David Ross
Bass Mikey Clarke
Drums
Influences
Led Zeppelin Canned Heat Captain Beefheart Stevie Ray Vaughan The Black Keys Kings Of Leon John Martyn Taj Mahal John Mayall Chicken Shack Jethro Tull John Lee Hooker Buddy Guy Big Bill Broonzy Leadbelly Robert Johnson Champion Jack Dupree Howlin Wolf Blind Willie Johnson Elmore James Lightnin Hopkins Albert King Albert Collins Eric Clapton BBKing The Beatles The Rolling Stones Oasis Black Sabbath
Mommas in The Kitchen (or MiTK) was the brain child of vocalist Jamie Birch and Guitarist Nick Rawe who wanted to bring the Blues back to Coventry (and the world, but we try to take things one at a time).
By March of 2007 after three months of writing, and rehearshals with notable local musicians on the bustling Coventry circuit, songs that have become staple of the Mommas show were in the early forms of life and soon permanent bass and drums where found in Andrew Hoey and Mikey Clarke respectively.
Although none had played in a band before, the four soon gelled and it wasn't long before they began playing live; and since the 22nd of April 2007 (after only four weeks together) they have played over 80 gigs and earned a reputation for strong live performance.
The end of 2007 went with a bang with a gig at The Camden Barfly, and the band recently flew out to Germany to play in Berlin.
The band played an emotional gig at The Golden Cross on the 29th of March, gig 93 being Hoey's last as the band's bassist. David Ross came in to fill the position during a writing period in April.
The Mommas are currently in the process of writing new material and preparing for the summer gig season.
"get drunk with the band" hahahha you shouldnt be encouraging me lol i'l definatly hold you to that. looking forward to watching you guy's play again ... you do realize you guy's ROCK !!!
hey this is the Academy of Music and Sound, the ONLY instrument specific music college in Birmingham. Just to let you know we have an open day this sunday, the 6th of july. feel free to pop along, ideally we'd like you to book in if you are thinking of attending. please give us a ring on 0121 236 6066.
hiya sorry im not there tonight hun, but i will keep looking at the dates when your near and come watch you again for sure :-) you dont have to buy me a drink tho,its all good. see you soon and good luck for tonight
hey guys just checkin your all ok im comin to see you on the 13th at the cross cant wait and .... ive added your song to my profile wey-hey . hope all is good with you chat soon - morgan xx
Hello chaps, awesome set on Saturday night, was really great to see you play. Was cool chatting with Jamie too, some very worldly advice in that guinness craving head of yours! Sweet "extended special" at the end too Nick, u guys rock. Nuff said
Bank Holiday Blues Jam - The Swamp Band, Kel Elliott, Cindy Archer.. This Bank Holiday Sun 4th May at the Great Western with the above named... Dig The Pig & much more starts 8pm !!
Free entry & feel free to Jam & play a few or just watch !
Get these fucking photos off my site guys they are shit hot and a fire hazzard, im not kidding you get on and see the lil bastards your gonna buy me a pint cus of these im certain!!!
You know im the best damn band photgrapher in the west midlands.
