“British bluegrass at its brightest, breeziest and burlesque best!” (Maverick Magazine)

“Not your average fish and chips bluegrass, the Coal Porters have expanded their music with broad strokes and fearless execution!” (Chris Hillman)

"Sid Griffin was playing Americana years before the term was invented and that pioneer spirit shines on with his current band, the Coal Porters!” (Billy Bragg)

"Sidlicious licks from this vicious kid, a plucky Kentuckian who blows the socks off of Rocky Top, turns Mason’s Apron into shreds and leaves the audience in a foggy mental breakdown. Sid & his Coal Porters sidmen will leave you besid yourself with joy. Enough Sid!” (Rich Hall)