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On a balmy October night in Manchester, the air buzzed with anticipation as Drink The Sea took over Band on the Road. The venue was alive with an electric energy, each note from various performers intertwining to form a harmonious symphony that enveloped all who attended. The experience was one of musical immersion, where every sip enhanced the sensory feast that awaited those willing to lose themselves in the sound and light spectacle.

Drink The Sea is a new supergroup of world-renowned musicians who are considered to be some of the best songwriters in their bands from the 1990s. They include:

Peter Buck, the founding guitarist and songwriter for R.E.M. His collaborations with other bands and singer-songwriters spans dozens of albums across 40 years. His collaborations with Drink The Sea member, Barrett Martin, includes work on over 40 albums to date.

Duke Garwood, a revered British singer-songwriter and guitarist who has made multiple solo albums. He has also collaborated on albums with Screaming Trees singer, Mark Lanegan.

Alain Johannes, a Chilean-American producer, multi-instrumentalist, and singersongwriter who founded the band Eleven. His virtuosic skills have been tapped by several artists including Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey, Queens Of The Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, and many others.

Barrett Martin, a Grammy-winning producer who was also the drummer and a songwriter for the Seattle band Screaming Trees, as well as the supergroup Mad Season. He formed the instrumental group, Tuatara, with Peter Buck and has worked on over 200 albums as a producer and session musician, playing on albums for R.E.M., Queens Of The Stone Age, Brazilian superstar Nando Reis, and various singer-songwriters.

Lisette Garcia, a Mexican-American percussionist who has played on multiple albums from around the world. She has also worked as a song-translator for albums made in South America.

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Drink The Sea takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 20:00.

Drink The Sea is held at Band on the Wall in Manchester (25 Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5JZ).

Tickets for Drink The Sea are priced at £234.97. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.

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