'Snarky Puppy is a jazz fusion collective that originated in Denton, TX. This is where many of the members of the band met while attending music school at North Texas University. The band has a rotating cast of musicians on its recordings but has a core group of musicians that appear with the band at every show, including the leader, Michael League (bass) and Chris Bullock (saxophone). Snarky Puppy tours internationally and is one of the best selling groups in jazz music today.'
'The band is known for recording its studio albums with a small live audience in the studio, helping add to the energy of the recorded performance. To add to the production quality, an accompanying video is also recorded with each song. The band has to be extremely precise because of this as there are no overdubs. Typically, Snarky Puppy tours as a seven-piece when playing live, but its recordings almost always have supplemental musicians. They even have an album with a full orchestra, the Metropole Orchestra, accompanying. The band is one of the most-respected by other musicians in the industry. Many of the songs feature highly-respected musicians as guests, including Lalah Hathaway.'
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'Snarky Puppy combines harmonically-complex arrangements, jazz harmony and accessible songwriting all in a tight package. You are sure to experience emotional moments and musical acrobatics with some world-class improvised solos. The band has studied the tradition of the music they are playing while also having an ear towards the future.'
'Snarky Puppy is one of the most relentless touring acts in the music industry today. If you live anywhere near a music market, there is a good chance you will get to see them in the next year. Its heavy touring schedule includes some dates at some of the most iconic venues in the world music, including Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and The National in Richmond, VA. Snarky Puppy tours both around the United States and internationally.'
'Snarky Puppy's most notable industry award was two Grammy wins. One in 2014 for Best R&B Performance and one in 2016 for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. They have also been nominated for a long list of other Grammys ever year from 2014 through 2017. This is a testament to both the band's creativity and its musical training.'
'While the band hasn't announced any 2020 dates as of yet, it is likely to tour based on its touring history. The band plays over 100 dates every year in venues and at festivals around the globe. Keep an eye out for 2020 concert announcements from the band.'
'The band's most popular song in terms of commercial success is their rendition of Something with special guest, Lalah Hathaway on lead vocals. The song won the band a Grammy for Best R&B Performance in 2014. The band has released over 10 albums, so fans are bound to hear a few of their favorite songs at each Snarky Puppy concert.'
'At its own theater and club shows, the performance usually consists of two full sets and an encore. At festivals, the performances are cut down to one set.'
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