SNACKTIME

SNACKTIME
SNACKTIME in 2024
Background information
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Soul, 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

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 and Passyunk 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 opened for Portugal. The Man on their winter 2024 U.S. tour.[13][14][15][16]

SNACKTIME recently^[when?] 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]

In November 2024, it was announced that SNACKTIME would serve as the house band for They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce — an upcoming American late-night sports talk show to be hosted by retired Philadelphia Eagles player and current ESPN broadcaster Jason Kelce. The weekly hour-long show will be taped at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, and the first episode is scheduled to debut on January 4, 2025. The show plans to air on Saturday mornings at 1:00 a.m.[20][21]

Members

• Yesseh Furaha-Ali - Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Percussion
• Sam Gellerstein - Bass Guitar, Sousaphone
• Austin Marlow - Drums
• Larry Monroe Jr. - Guitar
• Eric Sherman - Trumpet, Guitar
• Michael Spearman - Trombone, Keyboard
• Ben Stocker - Tenor Saxophone

References

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 (14 March 2022). "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.
20. Rudy, Gabriella (2024-11-22). "Jason Kelce will host a late-night show on ESPN that films in Philadelphia". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
21. "Jason Kelce to host late-night TV show on ESPN". ESPN.com. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2024-11-24.