Si Hayden was born in Coventry, England. A self-taught musician who wrote & recorded his first solo instrumental 'Steel Happenings' in 1998 & has since followed with a further 39 albums, some of which praised by the likes of Guitarist Magazine & Jazzwise Magazine describing him as an acoustic virtuoso. In total he has featured on over 100 albums including guitar compilations with Bumblefoot (Guns n Roses), Will Ackerman, Alex De Grassi, Dave Martone and Christoph Godin. In 2008 he joined as guitarist for Joe O'Donnell of early 70's folk rock band East Of Eden and session violinist for the likes of Rory Gallagher to name but a few. Joe went on to write & record acclaimed 1977 album 'Goadhals Vision' that featured the master bluesman Rory and Jon Field among others. Si is also a founder member of 91db who gathered rave live reviews appearing at festivals up and down the country & opening large venues for Scrubious Pip, Dan Le Sac, Dreadzone & Example. In 2010 91db released their first studio album 'Waiting' followed by 'Noble England' a five track EP with British comedian Rik Mayall featuring a re-mix by the band. In 2014 it shot up the charts following the stars tragic death scoring a number 1 on the official independent top 40. In 2008 Si collaborated with award winning poet Jon Morley & drummer Ben Haines to write the music for jazz/poetry album 'Backra Men' that acquired praise by legendary performance poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The jazz trio then released 'Uncorked' which captured the trio on an improvised set at the prestigious 'Guinness Cork Jazz Festival' in Ireland. Si has appeared on BBC1 television with Rob Halligan, alongside Gilad Atzmon in the 'Atzmob', played live with Mobo award winner Soweto Kinch, traded solos with guitar masters John Etheridge (Soft Machine) & Clive Carroll, & has composed soundtracks for theatre, films & BBC radio4. Since signing his first music contract in 2003 and subsequent licensing deals from early myspace music exposure, Si set up SilveryRecords. Last year the label celebrated its 60th release.