The Hip Snacks, Land Of Panda & Elephants Dancing @ The Mousetrap – Saturday, July 19th

The Hip Snacks are a Denver-based powerhouse six-piece of explosive soul music. Like a surprise hug from an old friend, this band is just what you didn’t know you were missing.

The Hip Snacks are led by the duo of vocalist Kara Durante Suarez and her husband, bassist Ben Suarez, and joined by drummer Dylan French, Keyboardist Adam Schini, and guitarists Ricky Feria and Felipe Cantuaria. Each song originates with the groove, teasing listeners into moving to the beat, as the bass and drums coincide to give listeners a taste of what’s to come. Deft piano and organ work buoys sultry verses that rise with the swell of each song, chasing emphatic guitar solos with powerhouse lead singing, supported by a trio of vocal harmonies to round out each dominant experience that is a Hip Snacks’ performance.

The band released their acclaimed debut album What Lies Ahead in June 2024, capping a huge year of growth with support slots for Maggie Rose and Clay Street Unit.

The Hip Snacks recorded with legendary producer Steve Avedis at Colorado Sound Studios, authentically capturing their signature blend of piercing vocals, dominant rhythms, and blistering solos over songs that can’t help but make you dance. See for yourself.

Go ahead. You deserve a Snack.

Hailing from Northeast Ohio, Land of Panda brings electrifying and explosive live performances that dip into many different genres including Reggae, Funk, Rock, Indie, and Jazz! Land of Panda’s Debut self-titled album was released on all major streaming services in 2019!

Land of Panda brings electrifying and explosive live performances to Northeast Ohio.

Formed in Akron, Ohio in 2017 Land of Panda began perfecting their live performances playing venues such as The Beachland Ballroom, Musica, Blu+ Jazz, The Grog Shop, The Winchester, Buzzbin, Bless This Mess, The Outpost, and many more. The 4-piece has taken the Northeastern Ohio music scene by storm with nods to many different genres including Reggae, Funk, Rock, Indie, and Jazz. Land of Panda’s Debut self-titled album was released on all major streaming services on June 1st 2019!

High-energy, 6-piece, Reggae/Ska hailing from Northeast, PA. Elephants Dancing hits that sweet spot between catchy and angsty with the influences of Reggae, Punk, Ska, and Hip-Hop. With a diverse set of musical backgrounds, lead singers and songwriters Michael Iorio (Vocals/Bass) and Danny Sales (Vocals/Guitar) focus on keeping their music unique and energetic while maintaining a groovy vibe. Lyrically, Elephants Dancing ranges from spreading good vibes to throwing down, supplemented by catchy horn lines and careful voice leading.

Formed in 2015, Mike and Danny reunited on summer break and decided to start writing music together. The project started with the two spending time on the boardwalks of Jersey and Maryland and experimenting with songwriting styles and testing the waters. What started with a Singer-Songwriter/Reggae feel, over the next few years, blossomed to holster the upbeat and lively music the group creates today. Elephants Dancing has since supported acts such WAR!, Badfish, Bumpin Uglies, The Wailers, Ballyhoo!, Tropidelic, Passafire, Kash’d Out, Joe Samba, Kyle Smith, Roots of Creation, Sun-Dried Vibes, and more.

After years of honing their sound, Elephants released Chill Like Penguins, a dynamic and exciting full-length album on July 8, 2023. The group committed to growth and spreading their roots through the community, started expanding their touring range in 2023 and completed their first East Coast tour. Incorporating the talents of Dan Sperlein (Trombone), Adam Jonkman (Sax), and Thommas Brennan (Drums), alongside singers Michael Iorio (Vocals/Bass) and Danny Sales (Vocals/Guitar), Elephants Dancing is ready for the future and coming in hot. Stay posted for touring dates and new content.