The band Manning has been in existence since 1999, formed around singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist Guy Manning.
Guy was previously an associate of Parallel or 90 Degrees (PO90) and also a founder member of the internationally respected, The Tangent.
Guy has an impressive record of having a new Manning album ready for release annually!!
"Manning produce an eclectic mix of music which broadly falls within the 'progressive' genre, but in reality spans many different musical forms from beautiful ballads and folk-tinged songs through to awesome all-out rock workouts and true progressive epics – no two songs sound the same!"
The band has experienced a surge of interest and support, with the 2007 album “Songs From The Bilston House” having been nominated for "Album of the Year" by the Classic Rock Society (CRS) and a series of storming headline gigs in support of the critically acclaimed album, “Number Ten” (released 2009).
Other members of Manning are Julie King (additional keyboards, percussion and backing vocals), Kris Hudson-Lee (basses), Kev Currie (electric / acoustic guitars and backing vocals), Steve Dundon (flute and other blowable things), Chris Catling (lead guitars and backing vocals), Tim Leadbeater (keyboards) and the newest recruit, on the drums & percussion, Joe Casey.
Such a sizeable line-up is able to reproduce the quintessentialy symphonic Manning sound on stage.
Manning have also been very fortunate in having some terrific musicians making special guest appearances on the albums including Andy Tillison (The Tangent and PO90), Laura Fowles, Ian 'Walter' Fairbairn (Lindisfarne/Jack the Lad and Hedgehog Pie), Angela Gordon (Mostly Autumn) and Martin Orford (IQ).
2010 was a milestone breakthrough year for this remarkable band with some amazing festival slots including the first venture over the Atlantic to appear at the RoSfest in Gettysburg, PA. USA in May.
The eleventh MANNING album "Charlestown" was released in Oct 2010 and was again nominated by both the CRS and the Italian ProgAwards for "Album of the Year".
2011 continues all the hard work with more UK dates and a brand new (12th) studio album being recorded!
