Artist description A powerpop band from San Francisco, PICNIC is acclaimed by critics as "wonderfully addictive" and "brimming with originality", combining "intelligent lyrics" and "great hooks" with "a profound sense of style and craftsmanship".... The band's debut CD has been applauded as "an inspiration" putting PICNIC "on the brink of breakthrough"... The band's live show is described as "strong and wild" and "The entire Picnic menu was way danceable." Sally's acoustic rock roots ("gurlie music with an edge") are now charged by "hip guitar work" and "tight grooves". PICNIC's style could be compared to No Doubt meets Garbage meets Alanis meets Sheryl Crow meets a Hole lot more...X

Music Style Female-fronted alternapop

Musical Influences Sheryl Crow, Liz Phair, Rolling Stones

Similar Artists No Doubt, Garbage, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morrisette, Hole

Artist History Singer/songwriter, Sally Crosthwait, had been performing in San Francisco clubs for about 2 years when she met guitar virtuoso, Chad Culp, from San Jose in 1997. Chad fell in love with Sally's songwriting and recruited one of the Bay area's best rhyth m sections (Tim van den Berg and Dave Brown) to join them in demoing a few tunes. The 4-piece came together naturally and has been gigging and recording together ever since. On the wings of critical acclaim and a strong local following, Picnic rose qui ckly to the top of the San Francisco club scene, while recording their debut CD "Always Open". Since its released in 1999 "Always Open" has garnered glowing reviews and received airplay on hundreds of major and independent radio stations throughout the country. In 2000 Picnic was chosen from over 800 bands to represent Northern California on Corona's SoundWaves 2000 tour. As a result, the band's song, "Mockingbird", received extensive airplay on more than 160 major radio stations throughout the country. Corona chose to renew their sponsorship in 2001.

Group Members Sally Ann - Vocals, acoustic guitar. Chadwell Culp - Guitars, sitars, and more guitars. Dave Brown - Bass, and some more bass. Timmy van den Berg - Drums, percussion, keys, and whatever else he can get his hands on!i?

Instruments Electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums,

Albums The Second Coming (2001), Always Open (1999)

Press Reviews "...on the brink of breakthrough...an inspiration" -- San Jose Mercury News "...wonderfully addictive and potentially profitable...a profound sense of style and craftsmanship... stuck in my head for days and days... this is some of the best music i've ever heard on a self-released cd...the entire thing is brimming with originality." -- The Fritz "The entire Picnic menu was way danceable...badass ...uplifting ...potent ...strong and wild" -- The San Francisco Bay Guardian "... enchanting tunes...extremely groovy...songs are inspiring and they make you laugh, as well as making you feel empowered... powerful not only lyrically, but musically as well. " -- Sound Check Magazine S

Location San Francisco, California - USA

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