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Howe's This Rock/Fusion?
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Craig S. Snyder is a wickedly fast guitarist who melds his own style in the tradition of axemen such as Greg Howe, Scott Henderson and John Finn. A musician living and working in central New York, his four song demo CD-R is designed to showcase his writing and soloing abilities, which are substantial. His demo includes a cover of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers", which demonstrates the soulful side of his playing, while originals such as "CPF" are perfect for the blistering fast runs and tremendous six-string work he is known for in his area. "Nowhere Left To Go" is a mid-tempo number which offers a wide range of solo spots for Snyder, and well may be the 'pick of the demo'. Hopefully a full-length, professional release is in the very near future for this talented New Yorker.
Craig is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and moved to central New York, near Rochester in 1981. He is a well-known teacher and guitar technician in the Rochester area, and he teaches thirty-five students each week. One day each week, Craig teaches at the Hochstein music school in downtown Rochester, whicih is a complete school of music and dance with over 1200 students. He has done many studio sessions for up-and-comers in the Rochester area as a producer and arranger. Craig was the recipient of a Berklee College of Music scholarship in 1984. He currently has a fusion project band called Headlines and a classic rock band The East Side All Stars. Craig also endorses Aslindane guitars, the ESP (fusion model).
Snyder can currently be heard on a CD for Lion Music which features a musical tribute to Ritchie Blackmore, and is also working on securing endorsements.
Contact Information
Craig S. Snyder
3846 Middle Cheshire Road
Canandaigua, NY 14424
United States
E-mail:
Craig S. Snyder
Web site:
www.clearchannelnewmusicnetwork.com/artist/craigsnyder
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Mastering The Musical Use Of The Guitar
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The three song demo CD-R from New York area guitarist Jason Richardson (a.k.a. JMR) is designed to demonstrate his abilities in the area of instrumental hard rock. The opening track "It's You" is a ballad-tempo number in which tone and melody play important parts in telling the story. The song relies on space and grace rather than NPM (notes per minute), but a dynamic arrangement lets Richardson finish the track with power and a dramatic flourish. "Blowin' Smoke" kicks it up a notch, and features a wide variety of tones with some echoey, soulful soloing followed by some hot-wired, lighting-fast runs that are meant to blow the mind. "Just Me" winds up the demo on a reflective note, the slower tempo giving Richardson a chance to display his mastery of vibrato, as well as kick out more free-wheeling, Satch-like improvisations. All we can say is - keep recording!
Jason's history with the guitar goes back 15 years to a pivotal moment seeing his cousin playing with a band in a local bar. He began guitar lessons in 1987, and was a quick study, and sessions with guitarist Craig Snyder helped him mold his particular style of axemastery. He even took up bass and drums in order to expand his musical skills. Later, Jason captured the title of Guitar Center's Best Guitar Player in Rochester, New York. He has been a professional guitar instructor since 1998 with an ever-expanding group of students, and has an endorsement with the world renowned Framus Guitars and Amplification Company. Jason fronts the frequently gigging, four piece original modern rock band Thatcher, handling both guitar and vocal duties. He can currently be heard on a CD for Lion Music which features a musical tribute to Ritchie Blackmore.
Currently, Richardson is working on a debut solo CD, continuing to play bass and guitar with Craig Snyder's Headlines, and is recording a demo with Reggie Hendrix (cousin of the legendary Jimi Hendrix). He also endorses Warrior Guitars.
Contact Information
Jason Richardson
United States
E-mail:
Jason Richardson
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