Email Ed. edSnyder guitar Ed was born in Portland Oregon ‘sometime’ in the fifties; the exact year being lost in the mists of time. The day of his birth is well known ' it beign October 31, Holloween. Thus the stage is set for all you amatuer astrologists and miscief makers alike. Ed grew up in a ‘mormal’ family atmosphere. A dog..a cat.. a boat..a sister..and music running through his head from the earliest of years.These sounds in his head have plauged himn since childhood and now via The Swingline Cubs, Ed has the opportunity to share his sometimes bizzar music wiht the world.“These sounds in my head, I can't make them stop!” is often heard around the house. Ed's musical education began with the trumpet then the guitar and it has been downhill ever since. Playing his first professional gig in Jr. high school the heady mix of music and money has drivin Ed ever forward. Having worked throughout the western states; Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorodo, New Mexico and Montana, Ed has taught at Clackamas Community College, Mt. Hood Community College and for the last 10 years atDenny's Strings and Things in Gresham, Oregon (503) 667-3304. Local and national acts he has worked with include...Cook Book—Hot to Go—Java—Panama—Jose Faliciano—The Platters—Drifters—the Coasters—Lovin from the Oven—and now the pinnacle of his career, The Swingline Cubs. In addition to the Cubs, Ed and his lovely wife, Jodi are in the middle of raising their three children and pursueing their other creative endevors. Blessings to all...