Artist description ". . . brilliantly embraces the contradictions of modern life -- with heartbreaking love songs followed by biting philosophical commentary, plain-strummed ballads followed by virtuoso fingerpicking. If he weren't such a spectacular guitar player, he'd find a cult following as a pure poet. And if his lyrics weren't so knife-sharp, he'd find a very comfortable place among Guitar Player Magazine's hyper-technicians. As it is -- he's just too good to get niched. Schmidt's an exciting, powerful, and touching new artist. Highly recommended." -- from The Orchard.

Music Style singer/songwriter, country-blues

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Richard Thompson, Greg Brown, Tom Waits, Tom House

Similar Artists Greg Brown, Richard Thompson, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Dan Bern, Richard Buckner, Neil Young

Instruments guitar, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, bodhran, harmony vocals

Albums Live at the Prism Coffeehouse, Enjoying the Fall, Make Right the Time

Location Austin, TX - USA

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