American singer-songwriter Sid Griffin is probably best known for leading the Long Ryders and the Coal Porters, but he is also a successful solo performer and author.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Sid moved to Los Angeles in the 1980’s to form Americana pioneers the Long Ryders, and the band enjoyed success as part of the “Paisley Underground” scene that was influenced by 1960s groups such as Love and The Byrds. In the 1990’s, Sid formed the Coal Porters, who claim to be the world’s first “alt-bluegrass” act, demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass, matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies. Sid still records and tours with both bands.
His solo work includes five albums. His most recent, The Journey from Grape to Raisin (2024), includes 10 originals and one campfire cover of the Velvet Underground’s “Femme Fatale”. Sid is also a respected music historian, publishing books on Gram Parsons, bluegrass and Bob Dylan. He has contributed to major music publications and appeared as a commentator on BBC and various music documentaries. In 2022, he accepted the International Trailblazers Award for the Long Ryders.
Review for The Journey from Grape to Raisin:
4 out 5 stars – Daily Express
4 out of 5 stars – Mojo
8/10 – Classic Rock
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