Manchester Underground is set to welcome back the high-energy, soulful force of The Carpenter Ants on August 22 at The River Raisin Distillery, featuring special guest and rhythm-and-blues legend John Ellison. Hailing from West Virginia, The Carpenter Ants bring their signature country-soul sound a masterclass fusion of Appalachian gospel, country-funk, and classic R&B that has captivated audiences across the globe for decades. Anchored by rock-solid rhythms, stinging guitar solos, and rich, four-part harmonies, the group turns every performance into an authentic, foot-stomping celebration of American roots music. Their return to the cozy, craft-spirit atmosphere of The River Raisin Distillery promises an electric night where decades of seasoned, "loose-but-tight" musicianship hit the stage at full tilt.

Elevating the evening to extraordinary heights is West Virginia Music Hall of Fame inductee John Ellison, the visionary singer and songwriter behind the world-famous anthem "Some Kind of Wonderful". When Ellison’s gritty, velvet vocals merge with the Ants' tight instrumentation, the result is pure, soul-infused magic loaded with infectious joy and classic storytelling. Still performing with boundless energy, Ellison leads the room through timeless grooves and raw R&B. Taking place in the intimate confines of The River Raisin Distillery, this August 22 show isn't just a concert it's a rare chance to experience a living soul legend and one of Appalachia’s finest backing bands delivering a night that will leave the crowd feeling truly "some kind of wonderful".