THE world’s first "alt-bluegrass" act The Coal Porters, will demonstrate the irresistible power of fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, doghouse bass and four-part harmonies, at Helmsley Arts Centre on Saturday, October 3.
Having toured the world and recorded live sessions for top radio stations including Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2, and NPR in the USA, the band is led by the legendary Sid Griffin, a native of Kentucky.
Violinist Kerenza Peacock, as well as playing fiddle in the band, is also a renowned classical violinistondon Symphony Orchestra and the Pavao Quartet. These are musicians of the highest calibre.
The Coal Porters feature Kerenza Peacock – fiddle and vocals, Paul Fitzgerald - banjo and vocals, Sid Griffin - vocals, mandolin, harmonica and autoharp, Tali Trow - bass and Neil Robert Herd -guitar and vocals For more information and tickets phone 01439 771700 or go to www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
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