About Me
.. David Snider (aka BlackAssDave) wants to make your next record! David Snider is a Music Producing, Multi-instrumentalist phenomenon in the mold of Prince, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix. He has written and produced songs and records of contemporary styles in all generes (Pop, R+B, Funk, Hip-Hop, Blues, Jazz Fusion, Reggae, Ska, Smooth Jazz, Country and Soundtracks) for the last 25 years. He has toured the world with many great artists, bands and musicians. He records and produces records in New York, LA and Boulder, Colorado, or your hometown! He knows how to work well with individual artists and bands and thrives on creating a relaxed atmosphere in the studio, to get the best and most out of musicians and singers. Most important for record companies is that he knows how to pace himself to finish records ontime and within or under budget. A long list of credits, included many satisfied clients, Bands, Vocalists and musicians is available upon request as well as a music sampler CD. Call when you are ready, but not before! David Snider BiographyDavid Snider is a Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Arranger and California/New York based musician that has performed on guitars, bass, and keyboards with a wide variety of prolific Artists at many of the major concert halls and venues throughout the world, including all of America and Europe. In addition to the partial list of Artists below he has worked with many accomplished notable musicians. David has led a string of bands that performed some of his vast collection of original material ranging from Rock, Blues, Funk, Jazz Fusion, and Gospel . In addition to the Artists listed below, David has jammed with Bruce Springsteen, Kid Rock, Dave Mason, Pharoh Saunders, Johnny Johnson, Solomon Burke, Alex Blake, Sally Van Meter and many, many more! Artists Sonny Sharrock /1989-1994/ Keyboards Delmar Brown & Bush Rock /1989-1990/Guitar Maria Muldaur /1983/ Guitar Vicki Sue Robinson /1981/ Guitar Gato Barbieri /1978-1981/ Guitar Pat Benetar /1976/ Guitar Janis Ian /1976-1977/ Guitar and Bass Phil Cody /1975/ Guitar Helen Schneider /1975-1977/ GuitarDiscography Sonny Sharrock Band "Live in New York", "High Life"& 3 Live Albums from The Knitting Factory. Janis Ian - "Between the Lines" Album, and the hit "At Seventeen"Dusty Springfield-1976"A Love Like Yours Don't Come Knockin'" Corey Day - "Corey and Me" Album (with hits Green Light, Pow Wow, Keep the Ball Rollin', etc.) Freedom Hill -Wrote and Produced single "Love is like a Merry-Go-Round" Joel Diamond - The Joel Diamond Experience AlbumTelevision & Movie Credits"A Return to Salems Lot"... Warner Bros./songs & score (w/Michael Minard) A feature length sequel to Steven King's "Salems Lot"/Larry Cohen-Director"Playboy Party Jokes" ...........Playboy Cable/theme, backround and songs (w/Michael Minard) 8 shows and 1 video compilation release"The 1989 Sports Emmies"...Nationally televised 90 minute all-star show themes & score (w/Michael Minard)"My Little Pony Tales"........Disney Cable Backround cues for Tommy Goodman Music GroupMath Mysteries..1-5 ..........Human Relations Media Award winning short educational filmsSecrets of Pro Wrestling......An expose on Pro wrestling Music scored and performedGrowing Up Wild ............Cues for National Geographics' syndicated childrens' shows for Joe Delia ProductionsKissy Cousins..................Cues for full length feature film to be released (Joe Delia Productions)TKR Cable Company..........Themes and backround music for shows "Eye On Rockland", "The Kid Report", "Carribean Beat", and a variety of specials
