The Coal Porters

THE COAL PORTERS were shining lights of the UK Americana and Bluegrass circuit for 17 years before hanging up their instruments in 2018. Led by AMA Award winner Sid Griffin (Long Ryders) and featuring on fiddle Grammy winner and Adele string section leader Kerenza Peacock. They are reuniting for a select number of dates in 2025 – including this one! They have featured on NPR's Morning Edition in the USA, live sessions for Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and Marc Riley for Radio 6 Music, and appearances at Glastonbury, SXSW and MerleFest.

BACK IN EDINBURGH FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2015

“Not your average fish & chips bluegrass, the Coal Porters have expanded their music with broad strokes and fearless execution” ~ Chris Hillman (Byrds/Flying Burrito Bros)

“The Coal Porters whisk together a hugely listenable cocktail of bluegrass, folk and country” ~ Uncut Magazine

“Sid Griffin was playing Americana long before it was called that with his Long Ryders and his pioneering spirit lives on in his work with the Coal Porters” ~ Billy Bragg

Presented by The Piper.

This is an 18+ event