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]

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

Career

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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

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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. ^ "New Year's Eve With Snacktime". Brooklyn Bowl.
  4. ^ Conner, Daniel (November 12, 2022). "SNACKTIME to Headline at South Street's Theatre of Living Arts".
  5. ^ "Brunch at Laser Wolf with Michael Solomonov with entertainment by SNACKTIME".
  6. ^ Bythwood, Ronney. "Snack time Philly 2022 Sixers vs nuggets game". YouTube. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Bachor, Kenneth (11 April 2023). "11 Things We Saw At Eric André's Wild 40th Birthday Party". BuzzFeed.News. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Vettese, John (February 2024). "SNACKTIME share debut studio single "Together," announce tour with Portugal. The Man". WXPN. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "SNACKTIME". The Jersey Sound. February 23, 2024.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Major, Michael. "SNACKTIME Release Debut Studio Single 'Together'". Broadway World. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Ohryn, Taylor (February 2024). "SNACKTIME RELEASE DEBUT STUDIO SINGLE "TOGETHER"". Hashtag Magazine. Retrieved February 1, 2024.