The Coal Porters

The Coal Porters were shining lights of the UK Americana and Bluegrass circuit for 17 years before hanging up their instruments within moments of England’s defeat by Croatia in the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup (true, though possibly unrelated). 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.

“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).


Doors Open at 7:30pm

You may also like the following events from Kitchen Garden:

• Next Thursday, 14th August, 08:00 pm, Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) in Birmingham
• This month, 21st August, 06:00 pm, Detta Kenzie: EP Launch Tour in Birmingham
• Next month, 7th September, 06:00 pm, Amit Dattani: Album Launch in Birmingham