Get Hip!

Imagine a stage pulsing with life, where the air crackles with anticipation as The Hip Snacks, a Denver-based six-piece soul juggernaut, unleashes a sound so vibrant it wraps around you like a warm, unexpected embrace from a long-lost friend. This band—vocalist Kara Durante, her husband and bassist Ben Suarez, guitarists Ricky Feria and Felipe Cantuaria, drummer Dylan French, and keyboardist Adam Schini—is a musical force that’s rapidly sweeping the nation, leaving audiences spellbound with their explosive live performances.

Picture Kara’s voice soaring, a soulful beacon that cuts through the crowd, weaving raw emotion with commanding power, backed by lush four-part harmonies that ripple like a gospel choir meeting Motown swagger. The band’s virtuosic solos—Ricky and Felipe’s blistering guitar riffs intertwining with Adam’s electrifying keyboard runs—dance over Dylan’s thunderous, groove-heavy rhythms and Ben’s rock-solid basslines. Each note feels alive, pulling you to your feet, urging you to move, to feel, to celebrate. Their shows are a whirlwind of joy, where every song is a call to dance, to connect, to lose yourself in the moment.Fresh off their debut album, What Lies Ahead, recorded with legendary producer Steve Avedis at Colorado Sound Studios, The Hip Snacks have captured their infectious energy in a way that’s both timeless and urgent. The album is a testament to their signature sound: piercing vocals, dominant rhythms, and solos that sear into your memory. Since its release, their star has skyrocketed. They’re not just a local gem anymore—they’re a national sensation, tearing through a national tour that’s packing venues and leaving crowds buzzing.

Fans walk away awestruck, raving about the band’s ability to blend soulful depth with show-stopping virtuosity.The Hip Snacks are more than a band; they’re a movement, a feel-good revolution that’s growing faster than you can keep up. Catch them live, and you’ll understand why their audiences leave craving more. You don’t just hear The Hip Snacks—you experience them. And trust us, you deserve this snack.