The Coal Porters: Led by Sid Griffin at All Saints Church, Pocklington, on September 19
THE Coal Porters, who claim to be the world’s first “alt-bluegrass” act, will play All Saints Church, Pocklington, on September 19 at 7.30pm.
Prominent figures in the UK Americana and Bluegrass scene for 17 years, Sid Griffin’s band are back in the saddle this autumn for eight dates that include a second Yorkshire concert at Filey Americana Festival at Filey Evron Centre on September 7 at 7.30pm.
Further highlights will be a first visit to Edinburgh in ten years at Leith Depot on September 6 and a special gig to mark Griffin’s 70th birthday at the Water Rats, London, on September 18. All Saints will be one of “two (count ‘em) encounters with church-based entertainment venues”.
The Coal Porters’ songs showcase the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass, all harmonised with four-part vocals and melodies.
The poster artwork for The Coal Porters’ September itinerary
Led by AMA Award winner and The Long Ryders luminary Griffin on vocals, mandolin, harmonica and autoharp, the line-up features Grammy winner and Adele string section leader Kerenza Peacock on fiddle and vocals; Paul Fitzgerald on banjo and vocals; Andrew Stafford on bass and Neil Robert Herd on guitar and vocals.
The Coal Porters have featured on NPR’s Morning Edition in the USA, performed live sessions for Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and Marc Riley for BBC 6 Music and made festival appearances at Glastonbury, SXSW (South By South West) and MerleFest.
“This is a rare opportunity to see a pioneering band – don’t miss it!” says promoter James Duffy. Box office: sidgriffin.com/tour; Pocklington, ticketsource.co.uk/hurricane-promotions/the-coal-porters/2025-09-19/19:30/t-eaoqmak; Filey, wegottickets.com/event/643969.