Snacktime (band)
American soul band

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

Snacktime are an American soul, funk, alternative band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 the Roots Picnic, 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 tracked their studio debut, recorded and produced by Will Yip. 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 American late-night sports talk show hosted by retired Philadelphia Eagles player and current ESPN broadcaster Jason Kelce. The weekly hour-long show was taped at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, and the first episode debuted on January 4, 2025, at 1:00 a.m.[20][21]

Yesseh Furaha-Ali left the group in July of 2025. He was replaced by singer Nico Bryant.[22]

Members

Past Members

Yesseh Furaha-Ali - Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Percussion

References

  1. ^ Green, Walden (September 8, 2022). "How Pandemic Project Snacktime Became Philly's Favorite Band". Philly Mag. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "The musical party of the summer - Snacktime!". Sullivan County Democrat Online. June 30, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  3. ^ Green, Walden (September 8, 2022). "How Pandemic Project Snacktime Became Philly's Favorite Band". Philly Mag. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "The musical party of the summer - Snacktime!". Sullivan County Democrat Online. June 30, 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 (March 14, 2022). "Snack time Philly 2022 Sixers vs nuggets game". YouTube. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  9. ^ DeLuca, Dan (September 20, 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 (September 23, 2023). "Life Is Beautiful 2023: Bebe Rexha, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Slayyyter Light Up Las Vegas". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  11. ^ Lotz, Griffin (September 18, 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 (April 11, 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 (February 3, 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 (February 2, 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 (November 22, 2024). "Jason Kelce will host a late-night show on ESPN that films in Philadelphia". NBC News. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  21. ^ "Jason Kelce to host late-night TV show on ESPN". ESPN.com. November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  22. ^ https://xpn.org/2025/09/15/wxpn-local-picks-9152025/
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