Peter Case & Sid Griffin

Peter Case is a versatile American singer-songwriter whose career spans decades and multiple genres, from punk rock to Americana. In the late 1970s, he co-founded the influential punk band The Nerves, whose song Hanging on the Telephone was famously covered by Blondie. Case later fronted the popular power-pop group The Plimsouls, known for their hit single A Million Miles Away, featured in the movie Valley Girl.

Launching a Grammy-nominated solo career in 1986, Case transitioned toward a folk-blues troubadour style, though he has continued to incorporate rock elements. His prolific solo work, which includes acclaimed albums like The Man with the Blue Post-Modern Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar and Let Us Now Praise Sleepy John, showcases his insightful lyrics and passionate delivery.

A highly respected 'songwriter's songwriter,' Case's enduring legacy has been honoured with a tribute album featuring his peers.

Kentucky-born singer, songwriter, and author Sid Griffin is a pivotal figure in the Americana music scene. In the 1980s, he co-founded the influential alt-country pioneers The Long Ryders, whose blend of 1960s-influenced roots rock earned them a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame's Western Edge exhibition. Relocating to London, Griffin later formed the acoustic alt-bluegrass outfit The Coal Porters.

Beyond his band work, Griffin is a prolific solo artist and a respected music historian. He has authored books on figures like Bob Dylan and Gram Parsons and contributed to numerous publications such as Mojo and The Guardian. His wide-ranging career also includes record producing and regular appearances as a musicologist on the BBC.