Everyone is a kid at Christmastime, and I love when new holiday music comes out for the season that makes me have a little fun. Teens in the ‘80’s demanded our favorite bands put a modern spin on Holiday Classics. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed covers and originals from AC/DC, Twisted Sister, Type O Negative and Korn just to name a few. I’m excited since Covid, so many bands are really letting their creativity flow and Holiday tunes are included.
Being from Michigan, I love to promote
my Mid-Western peeps and would like to spotlight a band from Minneapolis, MN.
Friends who have caught them on the bar scene in the cities tell me they put on a hellava show and say the band is going places. Weekend Picnic released
A Christmas Weekend Picnic EP, a must listen!
The EP opens with traditional Deck the
Halls with jingle bells, a pause then BAM! Welcome to a heavier version of the classic
holiday tune and more. Kinda like the Kool-Aid guy busting through a wall. Yeah,
baby!
Weekend Picnic’s own tune, Wish List,
is something of an ode to those who were kids in the 90’s and were creating
their wish lists. If you were making your list then, you’ll recognize a lot of the
lyrics. Listening to the tune will make you nostalgic for being a kid. Who says
during the season, you can’t be a kid? Come on head bangers, admit there is
always a kid inside of you and often comes out at concerts.
Thank God, they did a better version
of “All I Want for Christmas”. I want to hijack every retail store and slip
this one and Frosty into their Holiday Playlist. I’ll spend more time in shops.
The darker sound in the reimagined Frosty the Snowman is F’ing awesome. I love
the light-hearted tempo and vocals with sprinkling of the growls with a hint of
dark guitar. Fun stuff!
Wrapping up with “Have Yourself a
Merry Little Christmas” shows a softer side of the band. Don’t let the word “soft”
fool anyone. While classical music is played the focus is on the rich vocals of
Ehren Thomas. While the musicians are the soft glow of a fire, Thomas’ voice
will wrap around you like a blanket on a cold winter’s night. This tune is a perfect
romantic moment!
Personally, I think this release is
not only fun but also shows the diversity of the band. So grab your honey, a
few holiday beverages and decorate the tree tonight. Feel like a kid again and end the evening with romance.
The EP is an example of the band's talent and humor. The videos that accompany some of the
tunes are a hoot. Watch on YouTube
Listen here : https://distrokid.com/.../week.../a-christmas-weekend-picnic
Now through Dec. 8, the band is giving back by donating portions of proceeds to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for kids in need now through December 8th!
For more information visit: https://weekendpicnicband.com/holiday-giving-2023
