Live in Pocklington

Name: Live in Pocklington
Start: 2025-09-19T18:45:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-19T22:30:00+01:00
Location: All Saints Church Pocklington

Schedule

Fri Sep 19 2025 at 06:45 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

All Saints Church Pocklington | Stamford Bridge, EN

Returning to Pocklington for the first time since 2011 - the 2025 tour makes a special stop off in the general direction of York at the 'Cathedral of the Wolds'. Expect sermons.
“The Coal Porters whisk together a hugely listenable cocktail of bluegrass, folk and country” ~ Uncut Magazine
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 football World Cup (true, though possibly unrelated).
Led by AMA Award winner Sid Griffin (The 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 have made appearances at Glastonbury, SXSW and MerleFest.
The Coal Porters claim to be the world’s first “alt-bluegrass” act, demonstrating the power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar and doghouse bass when matched with four-part harmonies and memorable melodies.
This is a rare chance to see a pioneering band – don’t miss it!!
“Not your average fish & chips bluegrass, the Coal Porters have expanded their music with broad strokes and fearless execution” ~ Chris Hillman (The Byrds/Flying Burrito Brothers)
“Great harmony singing and memorable songs that often recall a British Flying Burrito Brothers or a back porch Ronnie Lane”~ Mojo Magazine

“Sid Griffin and the Coal Porters, a proper band with albums and tours and a fiddle.”~ Laura Barton. The Guardian