Meet Synod |
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On multiple keyboards, John Strege lends the authority of a Master's degree to SYNOD's sound. Born in Tokyo, Japan, his classical training and compositional bent supplement a rich baritone voice and dress the music before it goes out. |
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Bassist Paul
Rogner is a prolific writer and natural singer. His varied instrumental
styles provide a solid foundation for the band's rhythm section while his
clear tenor voice is featured in many of SYNOD's ballads. But when it's
time to funk-out or rock, Paul leads the way as he has from the band's
inception.
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Craig
Rutz plays lead guitar. He is a dedicated working musician, having
formed several bands in his early teen years before bringing SYNOD together
in 1971. A native Chicagoan, he plays a wide variety of styles, but features
a melodic technique that is a trademark which identifies their sound.
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Jim Nier plays drums.
He modestly takes his position at the back of
the stage, but his professional dedication and the effect he has on the
music speak eloquently. Influenced by Rush and ELP, he began on real drums
in 1972, but has grown with the rest of the band into the versatility and
dynamics of electronics and sampled sound. After years of experience, he
has found a home and friends with SYNOD. Today, Jim provides the steady,
reliable heartbeat to the SYNOD soundtrack and the Stevie Ray Vaughn sound
of blues guitar. |
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Karen
Steltman-McBride is the baby of the band and gained 4 additional big brothers when she joined SYNOD in 1990. She has been singing professionally since she was
13. Karen also has the unique honor of being a "Singing Librarian," and you can follow her blog "The Everyday Adventures of a Singing Librarian." With experience ranging from musical
theater to heavy metal, Karen is inspired by dynamic, intense performers who give 100% with every performance.
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