WAITING ON MONGO – A power funk octet, Waiting On Mongo is an immersive experience that can only be described as a soulful journey that pushes the limits in the 4th dimension of psychedelic grooves. With strutting guitar riffs, transcendent horns, and heady organ depth, the live performances take you on a cathartic journey where you shed the weight of the world with everyone in attendance. Traversing the inner workings of the human soul, everything seems to be in its right place when the Mongo party hits full throttle.
Since 2015, WOM has relentlessly displayed a level of musicianship that continues to impress both music critics and fans alike, winning awards in their hometown of Asbury Park for consecutive years. With a permeating aura of soulful energy, that illuminates every venue, the band is on a collision course for new locations to spread the love that is their music.
Waiting On Mongo is: Mike [guitar, vocals] •• Johnny [bass] •• Anders [saxophone] •• Mongo [keyboards] •• Matt [drums] •• Harry [percussion] •• Bruce [trumpet] •• Tom [saxophone]. THE HIP SNACKS – 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 and her husband, bassist Ben Suarez, and joined by drummer Dylan French, keyboardist Adam Schini, and guitarists Ricky Feria and Felipe Cantuaria.
The band released their acclaimed debut album What Lies Ahead in June 2024, capping a huge year of growth with support slots for Grammy Nominated Artsit Maggie Rose and Clay Street Unit.
The Hip Snacks recorded with Emmy Award-Winning 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.