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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).
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 1/11/14Union County Performing Arts Center Hamilton Stage - Rahway Rating: 4 out of 5 Snarky Puppy Never Disappoints
by TheGramMarking on 9/30/138x10 - BaltimoreSnarky Puppy was incredible. The venue was a little small, but overall very friendly. After it got a bit late a few people got a little too drunk and acted as you would expect but it was a great night.
Rating: 5 out of 5 snarky puppy=EPIC!
by Anonymous on 9/30/138x10 - BaltimoreAn amazing concert. I loved the venue. This was just a display of amazing talent. I can't wait to see them again.
Rating: 5 out of 5by Anonymous on 9/30/138x10 - Baltimore One of the best shows I have ever been to!! I can't wait until they come back to Baltimore again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Just awesome
by Sogo50 on 9/9/13Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUSSnarky Puppy was just amazing. Left me wanting more and can't wait to see them again. Truly a treat, and a wonderful evening of music adventure. Loved it !!!!!
Rating: 1 out of 5 Snarky Puppy not a big dog
by TedSch on 9/9/13Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUSSnarky Puppy is good at two chord jams that lasted 20+ minutes each. This allows them to substitute in players from their cooperative without the need for practice. The base play was unusually self-absorbed. No connection with the audience. We walked out after 45 minutes. Thank goodness for the opening act, Columbus's Dan White Sextet or this would have been a total waste.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best concert ever!!!
by C2GWes on 9/9/13Lincoln Theatre - COLUMBUSA Snarky Puppy concert is definately an unforgettable experience. I have my own instrumental band, that concert inspired us as musicians! S.P. is extremely creative, music for the brain as well as the body!.
Rating: 5 out of 5 AMAZING
by LucyNichole on 4/19/138x10 - BaltimoreThis band is Awesome! To be honest, I had Never heard of this band before. My best friend is the fan, so when I saw that they were going to be performing 10 mins from my home, I could not pass up the opportunity to be the Greatest best friend and buy tickets. I have heard some of their music on YouTube, and can honestly say that after hearing them live, they have another fan in me. I mentioned to my friend that the bad is like 8 musicians with ADD that come up with PHENOMENAL MUSIC! The CD's do not do these gentlemen justice. This is a band that you HAVE to see live to fully appreciate the music. Was not dissapointed!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Snarky Puppy for LIFE
by kdiddle3 on 4/19/138x10 - BaltimoreThese guys are true musicians. Snarky Puppy has forced me to figure out how to bob my head to a song that has a verse in 5/4 and chorus in 7/8. WHAT? And live... unmatched. They have an energy that is some how musically sophisticated and visually childish. Their passion for their craft draws you in and forces you to laugh like a school girl right along with them. The next time they come to Maryland, I'm there!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Snarky is the new... awesome
by Turdly on 4/19/138x10 - BaltimoreBest show I've ever seen in Baltimore. Only because of the heightened musicianship.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Baddest band in the land
by JeremyP423 on 4/19/138x10 - BaltimoreI've never seen people groove so hard to instrumental music. The crowd was way more diverse than I was expecting too. The 8x10 in Baltimore was packed. Hildegunn Gjedrem, the Norwegian jazz vocalist who opened the show, was excellent too, and she played with members of Snarky Puppy. One of the best concerts I've been to.