June 30, 2026
Welcome back to my web site. This is the home page.
One of the first questions people I know ask me when we cross paths is, “Are you still making music?” Yes, I am. Playing and singing is oxygen for me. Lately I have been doing some private events--house parties, house concerts, and a lot of music at our local UU congregation. Now the exciting news is (drum roll please) I am redoubling my efforts to start on the new album. There are more than enough tunes piled up in the song bag and still more in process.
I'm in the home studio here, equipped with a new MacBook Pro loaded with the latest version of LogicPro, an Apollo X4 Interface, 32" Dell monitor, and an Arturia 61 key controller. (Oh, Mama! so much technology!)
Ready, Set, Go!
AND I am currently booking shows in the local Ventura County area, 'cause I need that human touch. Stay tuned! -MS
December 25, 2020
I have two new song videos to share. One is a duet by Debbie and me doing a very acoustic version of one of our favorite Christmas carols, "In the Bleak Midwinter."
The other is my contribution to saving of American democracy. But what can I do? What can any of us do? We can do our best. As Maya Angelou said, "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
Before our last election I had been writing limericks. Then after the election I stacked a bunch of limericks together, put it to some guitar, found a chorus and, Presto! A new song. It has an optimistic chorus and title: "Come Back America".
Let's do better.
Come Back America
Welcome to the official site of Merlin Snider, folk singer-songwriter, where you can find music, videos and news. Go to the Merlin Snider Music Facebook page for info on the virtual house concerts we're doing. Thanks for visiting.
Peace, love, joy, music!
Merlin
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May 14, 2020
Just finished the video for this brand new song, Upside Down Blues. Have a listen and I'll see you at one of our virtual concerts.
I voted by mail
This is Artful Dodger, cribbing a few licks from the first Antiviral house concert