Launch gig for Picnic Area's new CD "Classics", at the Wonder Inn, 29 Shudehill, Manchester M4 2AP, 8-11pm on Friday 20th November 2015.
Manchester based alternative country band Picnic Area have been making a name for themselves over the past few years as a very entertaining live band, and have featured at events like Grillstock and the Manchester Americana Festival. Their previous studio album "You know you want it!" received excellent reviews from the likes of Americana UK and the Americana Gazette. The new album "Classics" represents a broadening of their musical and emotional horizons, and is accompanied by a move to a new label, Limefield Records, where their labelmates include iconic Manchester musicians including Victor Brox and Kirsty Almeida. The Picnics now have a settled 5 piece lineup of: Stephen Braithwaite (drums), Andy Callen (guitars, backing vocals), Matt Crawford (bass), Wayne McDonald (vocals, acoustic guitar), and Paul Manina (harmonicas, keyboards, percussion). Support comes from brilliant country/ soul/ jazz chanteuse RISA HALL, and the songwriting genius from late lamented powerpoppers Magic Town, KEV SHUTT. Admission is FREE but of course we'll be selling CDs to anyone who wants to buy!