Copyright Snyder Family Band 2013
The Snyder Family Band of
Lexington, NC, features the
talents of siblings Zeb and
Samantha Snyder.  Their dad,
Bud, backs them on upright
bass.  Mom, Laine,
occasionally joins in with
harmony vocals, and
seven-year-old Owen also
makes special appearances
singing or playing guitar.  The
Snyder Family Band delivers a
fresh and exciting sound in a
family-friendly show that is
sure to delight all ages and
audiences.
Samantha Snyder

Beginning in classical violin lessons at age three in
the Suzuki method, Samantha, now fourteen, has
become an award-winning fiddler as well as a top-
notch singer and songwriter. Her most recent
winnings include the 2011 Adult Fiddle contest at
the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, VA. In
2008 at age nine she became the youngest ever to
win the prestigious “Fiddler of the Festival” at
Fiddler’s Grove, NC. Her songwriting and
creativity are a big part of the Snyder Family Band
sound. Whether fiddling or singing, Samantha
creates a warm and energetic feel on stage that
demonstrates her true enjoyment for the music.
Bud Snyder

Bud's musical training began in high school
as a percussionist in the school band. With
this his only talent in music he did not expect,
at this time in his life, to learn a new
instrument.  It was not until his children
needed a bass player for the family band that
Bud stepped up to the challenge. Taking tips
from Zeb and fellow players, he now
contributes a smooth steady beat that adds
depth to the growing talents of his children.
He truly enjoys the bond that making music
provides as it allows him to be a part of this
family band.
Owen Snyder

The youngest member of the Snyder family,
Owen, has had an interest in all the
bluegrass instruments from the beginning.  
Just like his older siblings, Owen started out
with classical guitar lessons in the Suzuki
method. After taking two years of classical
guitar he now sits under his older brother,
Zeb, for flat picking instruction.  He makes
occasional stage appearances singing or
playing guitar and loves entertaining a
crowd. The rest of the family is ready for
him to join the fun full time on stage.
Laine Snyder

Happy to sit and listen to the developing talents of
her young children, you can occasionally find
Laine on stage adding her voice to create three
part harmony.  Growing up in a family of four
girls, she has a love for harmony from her days of
singing with her sisters at home, in the car and in
church.  Laine is kept busy during performances
off stage by entertaining the youngest Snyder,
seven year old Owen. It is her joy to sit back and
watch husband, Bud, join children, Zeb and
Samantha, as they blend their God given talents.
Samantha - 14
Zeb - 17
Owen - 7
Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.



Samantha


Zeb



Bud



Laine


Owen
Welcome to the
Snyder Family Band
Featuring
Samantha & Zeb
The Snyder Family Band
Zeb Snyder
Zeb, now seventeen, began music lessons early in
credits a Doc Watson instructional DVD for his
early flatpicking training that launched him on a
journey into bluegrass. In 2011 he became the South
Carolina Guitar Champion at RenoFest in
Hartsville, SC. He also won adult guitar at the 2011
Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, VA. Zeb plays
mostly with a flat pick, but likes to incorporate a
variety of guitar styles including slide, finger style
and thumb picking. He also entertains the crowds by
bringing out the mandolin or banjo during
performances. Zeb contributes original tunes to the
repertoire as well as lead and harmony vocals.

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