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SNACKTIME

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SNACKTIME
SNACKTIME in 2024
SNACKTIME in 2024
Background information
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresSoul, Funk, Punk, Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B
Members
  • Yesseh Furaha-Ali
  • Sam Gellerstein
  • Austin Marlow
  • Larry Monroe Jr.
  • Eric Sherman
  • Michael Spearman
  • Ben Stocker

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

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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.[3][4] After the pandemic, the group started moving into more traditional venues such as Philadelphia's Brooklyn Bowl[5] and Theatre of Living Arts.[6] The band has curated neighborhood festivals and food events with chefs including Michael Solomonov - Zahav, Marc Vetri, Michael Ferreri, and Jose Garces[7]

SNACKTIME has performed during Philadelphia 76ers halftime shows and also for Phillies and Philadelphia Union events.[8] 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.[9][10][11] SNACKTIME performed a 6-hour set at Eric Andre's 40th Birthday Party at Knockdown Center.[12] SNACKTIME is opening for Portugal. The Man on a U.S. tour.[13][14][15][16]

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.[17][18][19]

Members

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References

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  1. ^ Green, Walden (8 September 2022). "How Pandemic Project Snacktime Became Philly's Favorite Band". Philly Mag. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  2. ^ "The musical party of the summer - Snacktime!". Sullivan County Democrat Online. 30 June 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Green, Walden (8 September 2022). "How Pandemic Project Snacktime Became Philly's Favorite Band". Philly Mag. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
  4. ^ "The musical party of the summer - Snacktime!". Sullivan County Democrat Online. 30 June 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "New Year's Eve With Snacktime". Brooklyn Bowl.
  6. ^ Conner, Daniel (November 12, 2022). "SNACKTIME to Headline at South Street's Theatre of Living Arts".
  7. ^ "Brunch at Laser Wolf with Michael Solomonov with entertainment by SNACKTIME".
  8. ^ Bythwood, Ronney. "Snack time Philly 2022 Sixers vs nuggets game". YouTube. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  9. ^ DeLuca, Dan (20 September 2022). "What time is it? Party band Snacktime is playing the Firefly Festival — and all over Philly". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  10. ^ Risovic, Dusana (23 September 2023). "Life Is Beautiful 2023: Bebe Rexha, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Slayyyter Light Up Las Vegas". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Lotz, Griffin (18 September 2023). "Sea.Hear.Now 2023: Sheryl Crow, Weezer, the Beach Boys, and More Hit the Beach". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  12. ^ Bachor, Kenneth (11 April 2023). "11 Things We Saw At Eric André's Wild 40th Birthday Party". BuzzFeed.News. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  13. ^ Vettese, John (February 2024). "SNACKTIME share debut studio single "Together," announce tour with Portugal. The Man". WXPN. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "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". San Diego: Dialed In. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "SNACKTIME". The Jersey Sound. February 23, 2024.
  16. ^ Gomez, Adrian (3 February 2024). "Bringing people 'together': SNACKTIME lands opening slot for Portugal. The Man tour, readies first time performing in ABQ". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  17. ^ Major, Michael. "SNACKTIME Release Debut Studio Single 'Together'". Broadway World. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  18. ^ Dillon, Ryan (2 February 2024). "CAUSTIC COMMENTARY: The Last Dinner Party, J Mascis, The Thing, Painted Shield, Camera Obscura & More". Glide Magazine. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  19. ^ Ohryn, Taylor (February 2024). "SNACKTIME RELEASE DEBUT STUDIO SINGLE "TOGETHER"". Hashtag Magazine. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
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