While on record they're a loose collective of about 30 musicians under the leadership of bassist and composer Michael League, Snarky Puppy (pictured) usually features from eight to 12 players in their touring ensemble.
Their latest "official" recording is Culcha Vulcha, which came out in 2016 and won a Grammy for "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album," but they also document many of their live shows and put them out online as digital-only releases.
Snarky Puppy last played in St. Louis in May 2016 at the Ready Room, when the effects of their Grammy win that year were just beginning to be felt. Since then, they've headlined at major events including Newport Jazz Festival; toured in the US, South America and Europe; and generally seen their collective star rise precipitously. While another studio release reportedly has been in the works since last year, so far there's no definite word of a new album or possible release date, but that easily could change between now and next May.
Reflecting the band's increased draw, their upcoming St. Louis show will be the first "block party" of the season at Atomic Cowboy. The event format, which debuted this past summer, involves closing down the first block of Talmage Ave south of Manchester, allowing for up to 1500 attendees.
Tickets for Snarky Puppy at the Atomic Cowboy Pavilion are $35 in advance, $40 day of show, and will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. this Friday, November 30 via TicketWeb.
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