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.
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 |
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| Owen - 7 |
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| 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. |