“Milner is wonderful and ‘The Curious Case Of’ is a lovely album. I highly recommend playing it…somehow things start to feel much better!” Jack Bruce (Cream)

 “He makes the piano sing” Jools Holland

“The best blues piano player in Europe…Liszt meets Professor Longhair” Blues Access USA

“Milner represents a new direction in blues and jazz” Blues Free Press

"I love it, wouldn't change a note - there's a guy who can really play the piano" Dave Brubeck


Milner is recognized as one of the finest blues players around today and enormously respected by his peers – just read the praise from Dave Brubeck and New Orleans piano legend Jon Cleary.  He is a founding member of the much talked about Ronnie Scott’s Blues Explosion, the hippest monthly blues & roots night in London at the famous club, which features the best of British including friend & fellow forerunner on the scene Marcus Bonfanti, and special guest stars from the U.S.
As a kid growing up in rural Dorset, Milner obsessed over Blues and Boogie Woogie piano and had people rocking in the local pubs several nights a week for years before he should have been allowed in.  He blew people away from a young age with his authenticity and his natural ability to play anything he could hear. He has truly learnt from the masters, having duetted with Johnnie Johnson (Johnny Be Goode, Chuck Berry), learning with Jon Cleary in New Orleans and sharing the stage with the likes of Taj Mahal, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and the Derek Trucks Band amongst many others. He also co-directs Cream legend Jack Bruce’s band, another fan of Milner, playing festivals throughout the summer including the Royal Festival Hall on June 4th.

Milner has more than paid his dues and on ‘The Curious Case of Paddy Milner’, his fourth solo record, he comes to the fore with a fresh new sound that’s roots-driven and raw with catchy hooks galore. It is as much inspired by Brian Wilson’s melodic pop symphonies as it is Deep South Delta Blues. From the uplifting New Orleans-inspired euphoria of first single ‘Going To See My Baby’ to the gritty yet playful interpretation of Rihanna’s ‘Disturbia’ Milner shows his love of the blues combined with a whole hearted embrace of popular song. 

Milner is to the Blues what Mumford & Sons are to folk; it is a wonderfully fresh and English interpretation of an all too often hackneyed genre. It will both delight roots-based music lovers and attract a wider audience.
This fresh sound is brought to you by way of Milner’s brand new band, which includes Dizzee Rascal drummer Alex Reeves and players from the top drawer with credits including Dr John, Seal, Tom Jones amongst many others.

We’ll leave the last word to Milner: ‘It’s a privilege that through my music I am able to bring spoonfuls of joy to all kinds of people in different places.  Giving the music a label seems a bit pointless, just put the record on or come to a gig and have a good time!’

Going To See My Baby

Paddy's debut album, released in 2000. 'Impressive & original' - THE TIMES

Swannee River Samba

Padcast No.6! A valentines Padcast with 'You've Got Me'...

You've Got Me (Padcast No.6)

Padcast No.7 featuring modern day polymath Noah Francis! We performed a song from his forthcoming album, 'From A Flower To A Sword' (recorded at Abbey Road studios, London). Check out the original video to 'Immortal' featuring Podigal Sunn and Shyheim from the Wu-Tang Killa Bees...

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Immortal (Padcast No.7 feat.Noah Francis)

Each and every week throughout 2012 I upload a new video with new songs, music videos, special guests and fun...this week I couldn't help but make use of the brilliant Google Doodle tribute to Bob Moog.

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The Lazy Song (On Google Moog) - Padcast 21

What I'd Say (On Google Moog) - Padcast 21

Alright (on Google Moog) - Padcast 21

Padcast 22: Each and every week I post a new video with a new song, recording, special guest, tour diary or whatever comes along that week! 

This week I happened to take some cash out in E17 and this is what greeted me. I just had to write a little ditty.  Apologies to bonafide Cockneys for the terrible mockney, but it's all with respect - I love the culture and think that more things like the Cockney Cash Machine should be around.

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Cockney Cash Machine (Padcast 22)

Sadly, Gerry Bron passed away earlier this week. He was a music industry legend who, amongst many other things, was the founder of Bronze Records.  He released 2 of my albums and offered me many opportunities.  A true gentleman who loved music.  This is a little tribute to him, a cover of a song he produced and released for Uriah Heep - The Wizard.

The Wizard (Tribute to Gerry Bron) - Padcast 25

Each and every week throughout 2012, I put up a new video. This one features a recording of James Booker's 'Pixie' - a great instrumental from one of the kings of New Orleans piano...

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Padcast 26: Pixie (James Booker)

Each and every week throughout 2012, I post a new video featuring new recordings, special guests, the weird and wonderful and anything else that my little brain decides to do that week...

This week, Jealous Kind, a great song by Bobby Charles recorded by Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Etta James...

This week features Paul Tkachenko on sousaphone - please check out his website at http://www.tkachenko.co.uk for a glimpse into his multi-instrumental world - in particular, check out the instruments he's actually invented and made himself...

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Jealous Kind - Padcast 29

Paddy Milner en concert!

LE TRITON, PARIS
22 SEPTEMBER 2012 8PM

WITH 5 PIECE BAND + VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

11 Bis Rue Coq Français
93260 Lilas (Les)
France
Metro Mairie Les Lilas

Tickets normal 21€ - réduit 18€ - adhérents 14,50 €
www.letriton.com Tel: 01 49 72 83 13
France Billet - FNAC

Paddy Milner - Le Triton Concert 22.09.2012 - TSF Jazz

On The Curious Case Of Paddy Milner:

“Dazzling” THE INDEPENDENT

“Sheer brilliance” PROPERGANDA

“10/10…Something out of the ordinary to celebrate…every song is a standout track.” BLUES IN BRITAIN

“I highly recommend it…somehow things start to feel much better!” JACK BRUCE

Other:

"Impressive & original" THE TIMES

"I love it! Wouldn't change a note...there's a guy who can really play the piano" DAVE BRUBECK

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