SNACKTIME's Sam Gellerstein on Philly Roots, Touring with Portugal. The Man & Finding Your Sound

Sam Gellerstein of Philadelphia band Snacktime joins the podcast to talk about the band’s journey from busking in Philly parks during COVID to touring nationally with Portugal. The Man and Electric Guest.In this episode, Sam shares:How Snacktime started as a food-and-music community eventBuilding a loyal Philadelphia fanbase from street performancesEvolving from a brass band into a genre-blending funk, rock, and pop powerhouseWorking with Devon GilfillianTouring lessons from Portugal. The ManThe band’s new music, including a feature on ESPN’s 30 for 30: The Philly SpecialWhy music discovery still matters in the algorithm eraSnacktime blends funk, rock, pop, soul, and punk influences into a high-energy live show rooted deeply in Philadelphia culture. If you’re into D’Angelo, Prince, Parliament-Funkadelic, The National, or modern genre-bending bands, this conversation dives into the mindset behind making music that moves people.New music, touring plans, and a full-length album are on the way.Follow Snacktime and stream their latest releases, including “Enough,” “Sunshine,” and “Who’s Been Stopping You.”Follow Me On SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuegostine/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fuegostineYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fuegostinePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/fuegostine