SNACKTIME explained
SNACKTIME |
Background: | group_or_band |
Origin: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Current Members: | - Yesseh Furaha-Ali
- Sam Gellerstein
- Austin Marlow
- Larry Monroe Jr.
- Eric Sherman
- Michael Spearman
- Ben Stocker
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SNACKTIME are an American soul, funk, alternative band from Philadelphia, PA. The band was founded during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020 when the group began performing free shows in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.[1] [2]
Career
Prior to SNACKTIME taking off, members of the band boasted an impressive resume of live and studio collaborations including The Stylistics, Mary J. Blige, Village People and Solange Knowles just to name a few. Many are also involved with the collective Omar's Hat, which runs regular Jam Sessions across the city celebrating Philadelphia's great musical legacy.
After the pandemic, the group started moving into more traditional venues such as Philadelphia's Brooklyn Bowl[3] and Theatre of Living Arts.[4] The band has curated neighborhood festivals and food events with chefs including Michael Solomonov - Zahav, Marc Vetri, Michael Ferreri, and Jose Garces[5]
SNACKTIME has performed during Philadelphia 76ers halftime shows and also for Phillies and Philadelphia Union events.[6] SNACKTIME has been featured at major music festivals such as Life Is Beautiful, Sea.Hear.Now, Sound on Sound Fest, Firefly, Peach Fest, Xponential Festival, and Adult Swim Festival.[7] [8] [9] SNACKTIME performed a 6-hour set at Eric Andre's 40th Birthday Party at Knockdown Center.[10] SNACKTIME is opening for Portugal. The Man on a U.S. tour.[11] [12] [13] [14]
SNACKTIME recently finished tracking their studio debut, recorded and produced by Grammy -nominated producer Will Yip (Lauryn Hill, Turnstile, Bartees Strange). A 12” single was released on February 1, 2024.[15] [16] [17]
Members
Notes and References
- Web site: Green . Walden . How Pandemic Project Snacktime Became Philly's Favorite Band . Philly Mag . 8 September 2022 . 8 September 2022.
- Web site: The musical party of the summer - Snacktime! . Sullivan County Democrat Online . 30 June 2023 . June 30, 2023.
- News: New Year's Eve With Snacktime . Brooklyn Bowl.
- News: Conner . Daniel . SNACKTIME to Headline at South Street's Theatre of Living Arts . November 12, 2022.
- Web site: Brunch at Laser Wolf with Michael Solomonov with entertainment by SNACKTIME .
- Web site: Bythwood . Ronney . Snack time Philly 2022 Sixers vs nuggets game . . March 14, 2022.
- Web site: DeLuca . Dan . What time is it? Party band Snacktime is playing the Firefly Festival — and all over Philly. . The Philadelphia Inquirer . 20 September 2022 . September 20, 2022.
- Risovic . Dusana . Life Is Beautiful 2023: Bebe Rexha, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Slayyyter Light Up Las Vegas . . 23 September 2023 . September 23, 2023.
- Lotz . Griffin . Sea.Hear.Now 2023: Sheryl Crow, Weezer, the Beach Boys, and More Hit the Beach . . 18 September 2023 . September 18, 2023.
- Web site: Bachor . Kenneth . 11 Things We Saw At Eric André's Wild 40th Birthday Party . BuzzFeed.News . 11 April 2023 . April 11, 2023.
- Web site: Vettese . John . SNACKTIME share debut studio single "Together," announce tour with Portugal. The Man . WXPN . February 2024 . February 1, 2024.
- News: Things To Do In San Diego: Thursday, February 1-Wednesday, February 7, 2024: Taylor Ashton The Paranoyds David Dondero Storm Aid Fundraiser Plague Vendor Portugal. The Man SATH . February 1, 2024 . San Diego: Dialed In.
- News: SNACKTIME . The Jersey Sound . February 23, 2024.
- Web site: Gomez . Adrian . Bringing people 'together': SNACKTIME lands opening slot for Portugal. The Man tour, readies first time performing in ABQ . Albuquerque Journal . 3 February 2024 . February 3, 2024.
- Web site: Major . Michael . SNACKTIME Release Debut Studio Single 'Together' . Broadway World . February 1, 2024.
- Web site: Dillon . Ryan . CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: The Last Dinner Party, J Mascis, The Thing, Painted Shield, Camera Obscura & More . Glide Magazine . 2 February 2024 . February 2, 2024.
- Web site: Ohryn . Taylor . SNACKTIME RELEASE DEBUT STUDIO SINGLE "TOGETHER" . Hashtag Magazine . February 2024 . February 1, 2024.