I'm the guy from the Long Ryders in 1980s L.A. & the guy in the Coal Porters in London now. Yes, I also make solo albums and do some singer-songwriter gigs. Million Dollar Bash is my book on The Basement Tapes and I've never met Dylan.

“His intimate acoustic shows are consistently memorable” The Sunday Times

Sid Griffin displays many chapeaux in his career as a multi-faceted musician, proud author, knowledgeable broadcaster and professional golfer. Or is that professional go-fer? Okay, only the first three hats get anywhere near his noggin, but they all fit snugly. He is also a proud parent and part time journalist as well as a man who makes excellent cheese mushroom omelettes.

An eighth-generation native Kentuckian who currently resides in England, Sid has popped up in literary circles due to the success of his Million Dollar Bash book on Bob Dylan’s Basement Tapes as well as the follow up Shelter From The Storm. He has also appeared in music circles due to his bluegrass band the Coal Porters enjoying success after success with their new CD, No. 6. and to his many media appearances, be they via print media or the airwaves. In 2006 ABC’s The Jimmy Kimmel Show had their house band play Sid’s song Jimmy Reed as they went to commercial…our hero was watching that eve and fell off the sofa when he heard the familiar melody struck up. In addition to falling off furniture Griffin has already won a Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy in 2003 (Piero Ciampi Award), and Sid’s old band the Long Ryders, the legendary founders of alt-country, are occasionally found touring.

Sid appears as Resident Musicologist on BBC Radio 6 Music DJs Stuart Maconie and Mark Radcliffe’s excellent afternoon show and this brought Sid to an entirely new demographic. Frequently heard on late night BBC Radio, Griffin’s silver-toned vocal chords were heard extensively when the BBC broadcast Mark Lamarr’s four-part series Redneck Music in early 2008. (Griffin was not the redneck in question.)

As a musician, Griffin continues to perform on bluegrass mandolin with his acoustic Coal Porters ensemble. The Coal Porters have played festivals in many places around the world including Glastonbury in the UK, Kilkenny Festival in Ireland and the World Of Bluegrass festival in Kentucky USA. He looks forward the future as his old rock band The Long Ryders sometimes perform again. The Long Ryders box set Final Wild Songs was released in January 2016 to universal acclaim, creating a new demand for live concerts by the band.

And yes, in between all of this activity Sid Griffin still performs the occasional, and very special, solo troubadour show. Lately his solo appearances are in support of his 2015 solo album The Trick Is To Breathe, which earned Griffin four and five star reviews globally. In 2018 Sid is performing solo in Spain, Italy, the UK, Scandinavia and his native United States.

Further to all this Sid has his very own musical Podcast 'Call All Coal Porters' which is availible on iTunes as well as on his own website at SidGriffin.com
Prima Records has compiled, archived and reissued seven albums of Sid’s 1980's band, The Long Ryders. The fifth of these reissues was the first “new” Long Ryders material in sixteen years with the well-received album, Three Minute Warnings: Live In New York City.

A sixth CD was released in October 2007, Live 2004: State Of Our Reunion and a seventh, an expanded Native Sons with extra tracks, appeared to loud huzzahs in January 2011. At present there are no further Long Ryder reissues planned.

The Long Ryders reformed for live concerts in 2004, 2009, 2014 and twice in 2016 and the band hope to record some new songs for a new album! So watch this space for a major announcement as regards new Long Ryders studio tracks.

The Coal Porters, Sid’s new band, continue to perform live and release albums via Prima Records with their latest being 2016’s No. 6, their well-received sixth studio album.

19 years old. Born and raised in Cagayan de Oro, Southern Philippines. Musical inclination was discovered at the age of 8, was developed and is presently knowledgeable of playing more or less 10 musical instruments. Co-founder and drummer of the band OEMMJY. Can also sing a bit. A rocker and at the same time a classical musician.

Hope you guys can appreciate my cover songs. ;) Thanks for listening.

Just one small forest spirit and one incredibly knowledgeable gal trying to make a really cute marimba player feel special 

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This is a very highkey level of cheesy trash lolwhoops hope you still like me :P

Hi, I am I.M.E An award-winning, Worldwide Single sold, Singer-songwriter. I've made all of my beats, after my first Album. Selling handsomely on itunes with over 500k plays in a short career. I've had the pleasure of working with some of the music industries Top Moguls, Grammy nominated, well respected and connected persons. I make Beats, and Produce songs. Producing music is writing and orchestrating the beat. I have seen alot of Success, and alot of Failure. I sell $10 beats, and you ask, "Why so cheap?" Well being an actual Artist, Independent Record Label Owner, Engineer, Booking Manager, Graphic Designer, Marketing & Promotion comp., Musician, Producer, Manager, and a absolute student of the Game. I know it's all on Hope, but I also know it's NOT CHEAP. Why get knowledgeable help, Free consolation. So stop beatboxing around the bush!! "WE MAKE HIGH QUALITY CHEAP"

Very early in music, Rochdee listens very young first rhythms SoulFunky, Disco and Garage. It is 15 years old, he started a few nights animation. 2 years later, he earned his first residence was 23 years. Then everything speeds up, it starts a compose his own songs in the spirit of early Daft Punk, a period of testing, refinement and learning. Lyon opened their arms. Among his memories, his meeting with Rocco, Manoo and Ambassade club staff, kris(AGLIA rec) ,Brahms ,Klement Bonelli (KROME rec) and their song on the American independent label Basement Boys records, passing the Ministry of Sound London and his audience very receptive and knowledgeable. But Lyon and Rochdee loves his demanding clubbers. Lyon is a major city or it is hard to break and the challenge is. Models:Tom Moulton ,Larry Levan ,Vincent Montana ,Patrick Adams ,Giorgio Moroder ,Danny Krivit ,Francois Kevorkian for soulFunkDisco ,Paul Simpson ,Kevin Saunderson ,Marshall Jefferson ,Jovonn Amstrong ,Little Louie Vega ,both DJ and producer ,Osunlade (yoruba) ,Blaze ,Kerri Chandler ,Q-Harris ,Spen ,Karizma & Teddy Douglas and Basements Boys records staff and much more For the House Music,. Today is 51 years old, Rochdee think these moments of pure music with the sounds of Chicago house music and 70’s, hope inspired by these influences for one day in a mixture can affect news generations .he also a great culture Disco / Funky music, being rocked from an early age, he has been collecting vinyl records from the time that his music does never turn off.he said; "we must live with his time, but not to forget where we come

Très tot dans la musique ,Rochdee écoute tout petit les premiers rythmes soulFunky, Disco et House Garage. C'est à 15 ans, qu'il commence à animés quelques soirées. 2 ans plus tard, Il gagne sa première residence . Ensuite, tout s'accélère, il commence, a composer ses propres morceaux dans l'esprit du début Daft Punk et du sampling, une période d'essai et d'apprentissage. Lyon lui ouvre les bras avec sont public exigent. Parmi ses bons souvenirs ,sa rencontre a l'époque avec Rocco ,Manoo ,Kris(AGLIA rec) ,Brahms ,Klement Bonelli et leurs morceaux sur le label indépendant Américain Basement Boys records , son passage au Ministry of Sound pour mensuel SOUL HEAVEN avec son public londonien très réceptif et connaisseur.Rochdee aime la nuit Lyonnaise et sont public exigeants. véritable challenge dans cette ville importante, ou il est difficile de percer. Ses modèles : Tom Moulton ,Larry Levan ,Vincent Montana,Patrick Adams ,Giorgio Moroder ,Danny Krivit ,Francois Kevorkian pour la soulFunkDisco ,Paul Simpson ,Kevin Saunderson ,Marshall Jefferson , Jovonn Amstrong ,Little Louie Vega, a la fois DJ et producteurs ,Osunlade (yoruba) ,Blaze,kerri Chandler,Q-Harris,Spen,Karizma & Teddy Douglas et le staff de B Boys rec et bien d'autre pour la Deep et House. Aujourd'hui a 51 ans , Rochdee repense a ces moments de pure musique avec le son house de Chicago et le son des années 70’s, en espérant un jour, s'inspirer de ces influences pour en faire un mélange intéressant pouvant toucher les générations a venir.Il a aussi une grande culture Disco Funk musique , étant bercer dès son plus jeune âge , il se mis à collectionner des vinyls de l’époque pour que ses musiques ne s’éteignent jamais. il dit,"On doit vivre avec son temps, mais ne pas oublier d'ou on vient"c'est important.

In an era where rock music continues to fragment into countless subgenres at an ever-increasing pace, the six L.A. area friends in Throwing Seven decided to challenge this notion of being another “scene band” and dedicate their sound to a unique hybrid of melodic, dynamic and eclectic hard rock. Using three guitarists: Paul Gonzalez, Ben Crandell and Eric Jacobson, Throwing Seven has created a harmonically rich sound to back up Jude’s clear and anthemic vocal melodies. Along with Dave Cortez (bass/vocals) and Adam Tice (percussion/vocals) providing a tight and knowledgeable rhythm section, no musical ingredient is left to chance. While focusing on the diversities of rock music, songs from their first release, Hope Forgets To Breathe, have been compared to artists ranging from Guns N’ Roses, the Killers, Linkin Park, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Thrice, Incubus and A Perfect Circle. While deeply appreciative of such comparisons, the band calls the list of artists “a good start” suggesting intent to further develop their sound.

Throwing Seven have proven their musical street credibility by playing several major showcases and festivals, including the 2008 Vans Warped Tour and 2010 SXSW Festival, and have shared stages with national acts including Unwritten Law, Finch, hed(pe), EEK-A-MOUSE, Story of the Year, Escape the Fate, I am Ghost, DITCH and the Kottonmouth Kings. They have headlined and regularly play at well-known Sunset Strip venues such as the Whisky A Go-Go, the Roxy and the Key Club in addition to other Southern California venues like the Glasshouse and House Of Blues, Anaheim. Their live shows are energetic and craft a sense of fervor in any audience they play to, by relying on impassioned stage presence and crowd interaction.

Throwing Seven’s 2009 EP, Hope Forgets To Breathe, features emotionally compelling themes ranging from heartache to rebellion to social angst, perfectly illustrated in songs like “When The Lights Go Out” and “Let It Bleed”. The songwriting is raw, sometimes abstract and always rooted in melody, giving listeners a feeling the band calls “a fresh perspective on familiarity”. The 2010 acoustic EP, Vimana, allowed Throwing Seven even more opportunity for musical growth by the inclusion of orchestration, percussion instruments uncommon for rock music and some creative recording techniques. With an independent release & several festival appearances in 2009, a Southwest U.S. tour & acoustic EP in 2010 & plans for both a full length release AND tour in 2011, Throwing Seven stand ready to take on the world!

Hola everyone...just checking in to thank the newest subscribers to our band link. We are pushing forward for an upcoming party for late August. Meanwhile, I have been working on finalizing a new band DVD promo for some local club venues. Hopefully, we will secure a few club gigs soon. Thanks for your patience...
Hola a todos...aqui estoy pasando por la pagina de Conjunto Buena Mezcla. Quiero agradecer los nuevos aficionados de nuestro perfil.
Recientamente, estamos preparando ensayando para una fiesta en el final de Agosto. Tambien, estoy finalizando in nuevo promo DVD, para que podriamos conseguir mas shows en los clubs de bailar, local..gracias por tu paciensia..abrazos!!


Band Bio:

Our personnel includes:
1) Yanill Nario ( vocals/ bass/ percussion/ direction), originally from Santiago de Cuba, has recently joined Buena Mezcla. Our band was in need of an experienced talented male lead vocal/ director/ instrumentalist, that could take the reigns of that responsibility. Marvin Berrios, Sr., held this position for 6 years, but was tragically killed in a car collision.
Yanill has worked with many bands here in the S.F. Bay Area, including Fito Reynoso y Su Combo, Mission Varrio Project, as well as others in venues such as Yoshi's, The Cigar bar. Yanill , Knows his country's music , it's "son", and every level from "timba/ songo" to charanga. WQe are happy to have him on board.
2) Al Conde (piano/ keyboard co-director). Al is a very experienced keyboardist/ "montunero". He has been playing with us since 2011 and brings a wealth of talent & direction" to our band , from playing solid montunos and solos to our "Musica Latina" to his sensibility in his style of adapting to Latin jazz. He also is currently playing with Sol Band from San Francisco as well as an additional role as pianist in a Prince cover band.
3) David Somers (bass) is one of the original core members with our band. He has been playing bass with us since Sept. 2006, when we were just experimenting with Latin jazz on Sunday afternoon sessions. David is a multi- instrumentalist playing saxophone and flute with Los Boleros, another musica Latina Cuban son cover band  from the San Francisco/ North peninsula. David is versatile, knowledgeable and very much comfortable playing in "clave y tumbao". We are happy to have David playing whenever possible, when he is available, because of his many skills, is an "in demand" musician.
4) Myrna  Farias (female lead vocals/ coro/ percussion). Myrna is a very talented soprano and has a good range for singing the demands of salsa and Latin crossover. Myrna has been working with Yanill on harmonies and has adapted to playing maracas/ guiro while dancing and singing. She is a natural stage "presence" and is very comfortable singing in large audiences and small audiences alike. She came into working with Buena Mezcla since 2011, through her musical partner Al Conde in the Sol Band.
5) Don Q. Martin (trumpet/ fleugelhorn). Don has been working with our band since 2006 as well. He also brings a wealth of talent and experience to our conjunto. Don wrote our only "original" Latin jazz suave cha cha, "Simpatico". Don's solos and melodies, grace our promo audio selections. Don has worked with Boz Skaggs R&B / rock/ blues band for a few years and has been performing with Pacifica's Sanchez Concert Hall jazz ensemble for many years. We are so happy to have Don's transposing on the spot, abilities in a pinch. He has come through so many times.
6) Jerry Henderson ( soprano/ alto/ tenor/ baritone saxophone). Jerry is a fixture in the Skyline Community College Jazz Big Band. He is a great sight reader and has a natural feel for jazz. Jerry is learning and adapting to playing Latin style in "clave". He has been a great side man and inspires the group with his positive energy and support.
7) Robertito Thumas (timbales/ percussion) has been playing with Buena Mezcla since 2010 and has really energized the band with his exceptional timing and creativity holding the percussion section and playing some awesome solos in "live" sessions & gigs. Tito, 32 yrs. old, has been playing since he was a little guy of ten yrs. old, blowing minds of salsa/ son Cubano bands ( sitting in with the Afro Cuban All Stars/ Chuchito Valdez). Tito is an "in demand" timablero / conguero. Tito also plays bass/ guitar and some keyboard, composing some of his original pieces and recording at home. Tito is a good friend and is well liked and respected by everyone he meets.
8) Frank Thude` (congas/ percussion/ band leader). Frank has been in love with "musica Latina" since the very early 70's. Having done quite a bit of jamming with local percussionists "back in the day" in San Francisco's early Latin rock days. He converted to appreciation and exposure to Brazilian bossa/ Latin Jazz at 23 yrs and took the opportunity as a student at S.F. City College, paying with Dave Hardiman's Jazz Stage band for a few semesters. Having married into a musical family. His brother in laws, Marvin, Carlos & Jose brought him into playing with their band, Los Volcanes on occasion during the 80's. After taking a 20 year hiatus from playing, he started taking up clinics and ensembles with various local Latin musicians. Since 2006, he and his deceased brother in law, Marvin Berrios Sr., collaborated in forming Conjunto Buena Mezcla. 

** NOTE: Additional musicians that work with our band:
9) Tom Kyrimis (trombone) & Ricardo Cardoza (trumpet) are both  much "in demand" , playing with quite a few Latin, and R&B, Jazz bands. Tom is best known for his talents in HOT solos, smart sense and reading skills, perfectionist and lively at gigs. He & Ricardo, also add the element of singing backup "coro"  and are respected in the Musica Latina community. Tom also plays with Manicato, Conjunto Picante, as well as Ricardo.
Buena Mezcla has  had the fortune to play Street Festivals (Carnaval SF 2008, Arbor day SF DPW 2009, Half Moon Bay Summer Music Festivals 2008-09, and various fundraisers, private parties, quincean~eras, and some club gigs, Casa Sanchez S.F.(2010) and The Wedge north peninsula (2010). The Alameda County San Leandro School District Latin Student Achievement awards (2010) and the Redwood City School District Latin Students Program concert.
Our band will be looking to work more club gigs and hope to secure a regular spot in one of the venues in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Our motto "translation" is "good mixture".. holds to be true... as we are a good blend of experience, cultures, styles and the best attribute of our band is the versatility and flexibilty in playing so many danceable styles in the Musica Latina genre

"Morrie Beth launched into their jazz infused psychedelic rock set. These boys definitely know their Herbie Hancock's from their Charles Mingus' (I hope that made me sound jazz-knowledgeable) Their (mostly) instrumental song, Space Jam, was spectacular." - Pilar

Morrie Beth started with the odd house party while the band began to take structure and find some direction. Morrie Beth started rehearsing in its current form in a sweaty, musty hotbox in Yokine during the 2013/2014 summers.

After the departures of members out of Perth, drummer Tyler and singer/guitarist Lachie were joined by friends Brad and Shaun on keys and bass respectively. The new additions were a catalyst for Morrie Beth to move away from heavier rock influences towards a more groove-focused sound.

A rhythm section, which shows Jazz and RnB influences, mixes with garage funk guitars. With lyrical observations of Western Australia, Morrie Beth is a unique band within the strong local music community of Perth.



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