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Snarky Puppy on Tour 

With a jazz-minded head and a jam-band heart, Snarky Puppy are the ultimate live act. A collective of 40-odd rotating members who typically play shows in groups of 10 to 20, they frequently play with guests ranging from David Crosby to Charlie Hunter to the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Led by bassist and composer Michael League, this rogues' gallery of instrumental misfits stir up all sorts of styles — rock, jazz, funk, R&B, Afrobeat, fusion and various world strains — into one big roiling pot of groove. Snarky Puppy have been playing together in various iterations since 2004, and live recordings of their countless club shows, festival stops and concert hall gigs are feverishly collected by fans with good reason. No two concerts are alike, thanks not only to an ever-shifting lineup but also to a healthy dose of improvisation. When they have the space to stretch out, Snarky Puppy can easily go a couple of hours onstage, playing songs from their 10-plus official albums plus plenty of imagination-infused, on-the-spot riffing. 

Snarky Puppy in Concert

Though Snarky Puppy are based in Brooklyn, Michael League founded the group in Denton, Texas, under ironic circumstances considering the group's runaway success. As a freshman jazz major at the University of North Texas in 2004, he wasn't good enough to place in any school ensembles. Starting his own band was a way to play the music he'd loved since his teenage years. And since then, Snarky Puppy have not only become a legendary live band, but won three Grammys: Best R&B Performance for their Lalah Hathaway–sung cover of "Something" (on 2013's Family Dinner, Vol. 1), and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for both 2015's Sylva (with the Dutch Metropole Orkest) and 2016's Culcha Vulcha. The group's unwieldy roster happened by accident. In Snarky Puppy's early days, members couldn't afford to turn down gigs with bigger touring artists, so League would bring in pinch players, train them and put them on the road. But between the bonds formed and knowledge acquired, it seemed a waste to kick them out afterward. Hence, "The Fam," as they're called, grew and grew, from Snarky Puppy's self-released debut, 2005's Live at Uncommon Ground, through League's move to New York, and on to albums like 2019's Immigrance, which leans deeply into the members' multicultural backgrounds to arrive at a sound that's continually new and evolving.

Over the course of their career, Snarky Puppy have brought many venues to capacity, like Warner Theatre (Washington, D.C.) and the Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles).

Setlists

    1. 1.Waves Upon Waves
    2. 2.Only Here and Nowhere Else
    3. 3.Chimera
    4. 4.Recurrent
    5. 5.Drift
    6. 6.It Stays with You
    7. 7.Xavi
    8. 8.Sleeper
  1. Encore

    1. 9.Lingus (What About Me was printed in the setlist, but changed it upon our screaming request)
    1. 1.Waves Upon Waves (From upcoming album SOMNI)
    2. 2.From upcoming album SOMNI
    3. 3.From upcoming album SOMNI
    4. 4.It Stays with You (From upcoming album SOMNI)
    5. 5.Bet
    6. 6.Semente
    7. 7.Tío Macaco
    8. 8.What About Me?
  1. Encore

    1. 9.Lingus
    1. 1.Waves Upon Waves
    2. 2.Only Here and Nowhere Else (New song)
    3. 3.Chimera (New song)
    4. 4.It Stays with You (Live debut)
    5. 5.Thing of Gold
    6. 6.Grown Folks
    7. 7.Bet
    8. 8.Xavi
    9. 9.Sleeper
    1. 1.Waves Upon Waves
    2. 2.Keep It on Your Mind
    3. 3.Bad Kids to the Back
    4. 4.Skate U
    5. 5.Only Here and Nowhere Else
    6. 6.Chimera
    7. 7.Take It!
    8. 8.Belmont
    9. 9.RL's
  1. Encore

    1. 10.Lingus
    1. 1.Waves Upon Waves
    2. 2.Grown Folks
    3. 3.Chimera
    4. 4.Tarova
    5. 5.Semente
    6. 6.Thing of Gold (Dedicated to Shaun Martin)
    7. 7.Xavi
    8. 8.What About Me?
  1. Encore

    1. 9.Sleeper

Reviews

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 based on 213 reviews
  • Snarky Puppy was unforgettable!!

    by Vegamega1995 on 4/5/17Berks Jazz Fest - ReadingRating: 5 out of 5

    The group was so lively and you could feel the energy when they played! My first time seeing them in concert, but definitely not my last.

  • I will be a Snarky Puppy fan forever!!!

    by DanaeMYoung on 4/5/17Berks Jazz Fest - ReadingRating: 5 out of 5

    Overall Snarky Puppy gave a great performance. Their music is euphoric to me.

  • by Anonymous on 4/5/17Berks Jazz Fest - ReadingRating: 5 out of 5

    I had a great time just watching the musicians having the time of their lives onstage. So high-energy. Loved it!

  • DoAgain

    by Hell17 on 1/7/17Irving Plaza - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5

    Great attending with my son and his best bud. Loved it.

  • Amazing Musicians

    by Ranlise on 5/9/16Landmark Theatre - SyracuseRating: 5 out of 5

    Snarky Puppy played a great show - they played straight through - no intermissions - the drummers were amazing. To be honest, I was not a fan of the opening band and they played a long time which drove me crazy but I got over it after Snarky Puppy came on.

  • Snarky Puppy was great!

    by Bds42 on 5/8/16Landmark Theatre - SyracuseRating: 5 out of 5

    They put on a great show. They're very talented and everyone was into it. Would love to see them again!

  • Snarky Puppy hangs with the big dogs!

    by BklynLou on 5/3/16The Tabernacle - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    8, 13, 30! Snarky Puppy kicks ass and leaves you full! Totally enjoyed Lucy Woodward too! My first live with them and won't be my last!

  • Wow!

    by ATLTiffany on 5/3/16The Tabernacle - AtlantaRating: 4 out of 5

    This is my first Snarky Puppy show and I will definitely return again, especially if they are playing at The Tabernacle in Atlanta. The energy, the skill, fun and sound were just phenomenal. I have heard maybe 1 percent of the music they have created and all of those songs include vocalists. I was pleasantly surprised and awed by their show. The audience was a nice collective of diversity, age and musical interests....and probably many other adjectives that I can't figure at the moment. If you like any of SP's music, you should make it your business to attend their show when they come your way. Cheers!

  • too much new songs

    by rlg0001 on 5/3/16The Tabernacle - AtlantaRating: 3 out of 5

    snarky puppy: to much new stuff, wanted to hear more older hits

  • Snarky Puppy killed it.

    by AlpharettaRocker on 5/3/16The Tabernacle - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    What a great night of music. Really appreciate the talent that was on the stage in ATL. Lucy Woodward with Snarky Puppy was incredible as well.

  • Date Should Have Been Emphasized!! Missed the show

    by VLee4692 on 1/4/16Irving Plaza - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5

    I will not give Snarky Puppy anything under a 5 star rating. Though we had the worst experience this NYE. Snarky Puppy is without a doubt my boyfriend's favorite band. Yes Phish is the close second. I bought him two tickets for Christmas, and he bought me two tickets for Christmas! We were so happy to now have two tickets to gift to close friends who we knew would adore seeing this incredible band. We knew they added a second show, but we didn't realize they added it FOR THE SAME NIGHT. We assumed it was on Friday 1/1 as the event was listed. It is definitely our fault as we should have noticed the 1am time slot...When my boyfriend realized he had to break the news to the 3 of us that the event was the previous night, it was in the middle of an incredible second set of Phish on 1/1. I thought he was going to cry. We drove from MA to New Orleans to sit in for 2 recordings of Family Dinner Volume 2 and felt such a connection to this band. It isn't the loss of $200 between the two of us. It was utter heartbreak. Four tickets unused. Four tickets that could have gone to a group of people smarter than us. My only plea from Ticketmaster or Snarky Puppy is to someone please emphasize that if a show is at 1am to pay attention to the actual date!! It would save people from seeing the color drain from their boyfriend's face as they realize they will not be seeing their favorite band after all :(

  • Sheer Perfection

    by MissDot on 10/5/15Royce Hall - UCLA - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    The evening we just spent with Kneebody and Snarky Puppy is almost impossible to put into words! The night was perfect from beginning to end. I found myself closing my eyes and just letting the music take me wherever it wanted to! I wasn't familiar with Kneebody prior to the concert but I have become a fan. Snarky Puppy was at the top of their game, everyone came to play and have a good time. Can't wait until another opportunity arises to see them again!

  • by Anonymous on 9/29/15Royce Hall - UCLA - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5

    The show was incredible. Really enjoyed it, Recommended

  • Great Show, Great Venue!

    by jazzmanpo4 on 9/20/15Variety Playhouse - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    Snarky Puppy brought high energy to the stage from the first note! Excellent combination of jazz, rock, and funk! Go see these guys!

  • Snarky Puppy

    by HarrietP on 9/17/15Variety Playhouse - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    Philip Lassiter opened the show and rocked the house. Snarky Puppy definitely did their thing. It seems that they didn't stay on the stage long but I didn't time it so I'm not sure. Plus, they were grooving so I definitely wasn't focused on the time. :-)

  • Amazing Musicians!

    by fivespeed on 9/17/15Variety Playhouse - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    This band is pure and true. They love music and simply jamming. I watched each musician jam on their chosen instrument at the time, they all play more than one. The crowd at Variety Playhouse was just that, a variety. Everyone seem to be enjoying themselves dancing on the floor or in their seats. I chose to stand with the crowd in front of the band and we danced and waved our hands in the air freely. I loved the band and will see them again whenever they come back.

  • Snarky Puppy delivers!!!

    by jss15 on 9/17/15Variety Playhouse - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    Fantastic show! Cannot wait to see them again live!! It smelled like weed though.... lol

  • Mind Blowing

    by Sdawg88 on 9/17/15Variety Playhouse - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5

    I had listeded to one song before buying tickets to this show months ago if that says enough. I then went to the show with my buddy and we proceeded to have our minds blow. Live, no production, incredible music was what we had all night. These dudes are truly talented musicians who have a blast on stage and convey that feeling to the audience too. I could watch the bassist/band director all night. Dude was so into his music.

  • Absolutely Worth It

    by WhetAppetite on 10/14/14Upstate Concert Hall - Clifton ParkRating: 5 out of 5

    I have spent quite a lot of my young life waiting to see Snarky Puppy perform live, and I am so lucky to have experienced it in such an intimate setting as the Upstate Concert Hall. A shady venue at first, this place rocked in the long run because I felt so connected to the performers. Mister F was a great, engaging group and damn talented in their own right; I was definitely impressed with them as an opening band. Snarky Puppy, as expected, blew me away. They are fantastic musicians and especially dynamic performers. I could not stop smiling the entire night! Go see Snarky Puppy as soon as you can. Seriously. DO IT.

  • Snarky Puppy Strikes Again!

    by JBzilla on 10/5/14The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver SpringRating: 4 out of 5

    Great performance! The sound was awesome. I did not like the venue. I did not realize I would have stand the whole time and sit through another band's performance I did not expect. I would have preferred two sets of the Puppy any day to that brass band.