Biography

Sid Griffin and his band The Coal Porters are excited to announce their latest album No. 6, a collection due September 16 (Prima Records). The eclectic record was helmed by legendary producer John Wood (Fairport Convention, Nick Drake, Squeeze) at Strongroom Studios in London, England, a slice of Americana with a cup of British tea that continues to solidify them as a powerful studio and touring ensemble. The outfit has traveled the world over, performing at hallowed concert halls, tiny clubs and festivals to deliver their brand of bluegrass which has been called “alt-grass” and “alt-bluegrass.”
No. 6’s tunes are based on true-life experiences with a dose of smart wit. In “Salad Days,” Sid writes about being young, unstoppable and not listening to anyone (“Didn’t want to hear ‘I told you so.'”). Maybe that was something that rubbed off from that Ramones show? Both Sid and Neil Robert Herd bounce back and forth with writing songs and vocals throughout the album, which allows their continued evolution. Tunes like “Save Me From The Storm” and “The Blind Bartender” display faith and philosophy by an old man of the sea and a blind bartender who “sees all” with his heart.