While I have been known to lie, I must honestly admit that The Coal Bin Bros. are quite possibly three of the best musicians on their street: Zippy: To this fine fellow goes the dubious honor of being the most classically trained of the Coal Bin Bros. Rumor has it that his amazin' pianer-playing skills were attained through a deal with the Devil...a deal that cost him not only his immortal soul, but his hair as well! Undaunted, he soldiers on, adding a ridiculous, oft-progressive edge to the most mundane of songs!
Zippy: To this fine fellow goes the dubious honor of being the most classically trained of the Coal Bin Bros. Rumor has it that his amazin' pianer-playing skills were attained through a deal with the Devil...a deal that cost him not only his immortal soul, but his hair as well! Undaunted, he soldiers on, adding a ridiculous, oft-progressive edge to the most mundane of songs!
Listen to Zippy play the following instruments
Lead and Backing Vocals, Piano, Organ, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba, Violin, Bells, Penny Whistle, Kazoo, Sfx
Matty-O: When he's not putting a dog in a headlock, Matt spends his time providing the Coal Bin Bros. With their entire rhythm section as well as a veritable souffl? of lead guitar licks and layers. The essential quiet one, unconcerned with singing; preferring to speak through bluesy guitar solos, walking basslines and positively percussive percussion.
The following things would be in absentia without Matt
Electric and Acoustic Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums and Percussion, Tambourine, Cowbell, Additional Vocals, Sfx
FYI, the dog in the picture is Brisket "Real Champlion" Dog and he provides his smooth vocals to the certain smoosh hit, Happy Dog!
Nately: Nately fills the roles of pseudo- frontman and pseudo-main songwriter in the Coal Bin Bros.,confusing many with odd stories and characters whilst happily strumming like a folky possessed. Grateful to leave the tricky solos to the other guys, we'd also call him the eye-candy of the group, but we won't since that is tantamount to statements such as ?Wow, look there! That's got to be the tallest midget I ever done seen!?
When you think Nately, think of the following instruments
Lead and Backing Vocals, 6 and 12-String Rhythm Guitars, Mandolin, Synthesizers, Harmonica, Bells, Kazoo
Source:
http://www.coalbinbros.com/meet-the-band.php