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Michelle Schmitt

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  • Genre: Acoustic / Americana / Pop

    Location SAN FRANCISCO, Un

    Profile Views: 278076

    Last Login: 12/4/2012

    Member Since 7/14/2006

    Website michelleschmitt.com

    Record Label Harrison Street Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Michelle Schmitt is a singer/songwriter who was born in Detroit and started playing guitar and writing songs when she was 12 years old. She moved to San Francisco in 1977. Gifted with a soulful voice, the ability to express her feelings through her heartfelt songwriting and a talented band, Michelle delivers songs that stand the test of time. A modern 70's vibe best describes her sound… beautiful harmonies, soothing and intelligent melodies. Growing up in Detroit, Michelle was exposed to great music and credits artists like Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Carole King, Eva Cassidy, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Phoebe Snow, Sade, Stevie Nicks, Aimee Mann, Dido and Alanis Morissette for her inspiration. In 2005 Michelle was asked to contribute a song on a record featuring six Grammy winners and two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers (including Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Loggins, Bill Medley, Roseanne and Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Beth Neilsen Chapman and Mike & the Mechanics). Michelle worked with Robert Hayes (of Smash Mouth fame) at Sound Management in San Jose before opening Lilysong Records in Marin County. In 2006, Michelle opened the doors to her state of the art San Francisco studio, Harrison Street Records and opened Pine Mountain Studio in Alexander Valley in 2008. Michelle is currently co-producing her new project with RIcky Fataar, Marc Levine & Paul Tyler. Stay tuned for updates... Harrison Street Records is located in the heart of San Francisco's music scene and is led by Studio Manager and Audio Engineers, Aaron Burnham and Paul Tyler, Audio Engineer and Producer. HSR is a boutique recording studio offering an amazing space to record music as well as voice over projects, etc. To find out more please visit michelleschmitt.com or contact Aaron at aaron@harrisonstreetrecords.com or paul@harrisonstreetrecords.com
  • Members

    Ricky Fataar, George Marinelli, Marc Levine, Paul Tyler, Molly Tuttle, Garrin Benfield, Anton Patzner
  • Influences

    70's vibe with a modern sound..americana...crosby, stills, nash & young, joni mitchell, carly simon, carole king, natalie merchant, dido, beth orton, karla bonoff...and on and on and on.
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      • Richard Harris


        HONORING ALL WHO HAVE SERVED Aimee!
         

        "JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

        TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT VETERAN'S DAY ...

        "We SLEEP SOUNDLY in our beds

        because ROUGH MEN STAND READY IN THE NIGHT

        to VISIT VIOLENCE on those who would DO US HARM."

        ~ George Orwell

        WE OFTEN TAKE FOR GRANTED THE VERY THINGS

        THAT MOST DESERVE OUR GRATITUDE!  GOD BLESS

        OUR VETERANS ~ GUARDIANS OF OUR FREEDOMS!

        With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

        Richard

        www.RichardHarrisLive.com

        Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

        MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

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        Showing you LOTS OF LOVE Aimee!
         

        I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

        TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT POTENTIAL ...

        "The AVERAGE PERSON works at 50%

        or LESS of their POTENTIAL.  Your job is to

        UNLEASH that EXTRA 50%."

        ~ Brian Tracy

        LUCK IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PREPARATION

        MEETS OPPORTUNITY!  BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!

        With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

        Richard

        www.RichardHarrisLive.com

        Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

        MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

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  • 2 years ago
  • SHINE

    hey there!
    thanks 4 the add beautiful!!
    please keep in touch!!
    "shine on"...... t.

    2 years ago
  • Baby Jay, Kolor Blynde …

    thanks for the friend request Michelle and continue success with your music career. Happy Holidays and God bless!
    Rolando
    Baby Jay & David Enriquez's manager

    2 years ago
  • SOnIa MArtInez

    Ur welcome and its always nice meeting new people.

    2 years ago
  • JFEX

    ciao!!!!

    2 years ago
  • Luis Hernandes

    Thanks Michelle
    Luis Hr

    2 years ago
  • Karen Cunningham

    Any time! You have beautiful music and I'm sure I'll love the Christmas music! Have a great day!

    2 years ago
  • Black Jackets

    Hi there!
    We are Black Jackets, how you been up to?
    If you have free minute - please, let us know what you think about our music, it's free for download =)
    Waiting for your comments!
    Take care, much love
    BJ

    2 years ago
  • JT Lloyd

    Thanks for adding me!
    I hope you like my music! =]
    be sure to tell friends about me k?

    2 years ago
  • Gmoss

    Hi michelle,
    Thank you for connecting with me.

    2 years ago
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Michelle Schmitt is a singer/songwriter who was born in Detroit and started playing guitar and writing songs when she was 12 years old. She moved to San Francisco in 1977. Gifted with a soulful voice, the ability to express her feelings through her heartfelt songwriting and a talented band, Michelle delivers songs that stand the test of time. A modern 70's vibe best describes her sound… beautiful harmonies, soothing and intelligent melodies.

Growing up in Detroit, Michelle was exposed to great music and credits artists like Joni Mitchell, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Carole King, Eva Cassidy, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Phoebe Snow, Sade, Stevie Nicks, Aimee Mann, Dido and Alanis Morissette for her inspiration. In 2005 Michelle was asked to contribute a song on a record featuring six Grammy winners and two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers (including Bonnie Raitt, Kenny Loggins, Bill Medley, Roseanne and Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Beth Neilsen Chapman and Mike & the Mechanics).

Michelle worked with Robert Hayes (of Smash Mouth fame) at Sound Management in San Jose before opening Lilysong Records in Marin County. In 2006, Michelle opened the doors to her state of the art San Francisco studio, Harrison Street Records and opened Pine Mountain Studio in Alexander Valley in 2008.


MOW benefit concertMeals on Wheels, December 13th!

Announcing a special holiday benefit concert for Meals On Wheels SF, with Ricky Fataar, George Marinelli, Drew Zingg, Marc Levine, John R. Burr and Anton and Lewis Patzner.
Get your tickets now »





Music from Michelle Schmitt


Covering Life

New Album, LATE TONIGHT
Late Tonight is a huge departure from my past work, but all about where I come from musically. You will hear influences from Detroit rock & soul to California folk/rock to harmonic touches from my travels as well as lyrics that look at what and how I see the world.
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Covering Life

Covering Life
Covering Life, Michelle's 2011 release. "Life presents challenges every day and I believe that it is up to all of us to make these hardships mean something."
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Being Here

Being Here
"Being Here" is a project near and dear to my heart. The 70's Americana vibe is deeply rooted in the music I grew up listening to in Detroit. The songs on "Being Here" came from my observations in my own life and those of people around me.
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Christmas on Pine Mountain

Christmas on Pine Mountain
The idea for this Christmas record came to me as I was going through a box of old ornaments, remembering the happy Christmas memories of my childhood. For the listener, I hope the songs I've written and recorded bring you a bit of holiday cheer and some happiness in your heart.
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All proceeds from the sale of "Christmas On Pine Mountain" will go to Meals On Wheels San Francisco. Michelle Schmitt has been a long time supporter of Meals on Wheels SF, and will be performing in another annual benefit concert for the organization on December 13th.
Click here to purchase tickets.



Another Winter

Another Winter
There's no hiding from the longing, the hope, the heartache and the truth expressed in Michelle's November 2008 release, "Another Winter." Michelle's songs tell stories that capture the hope and healing that we all experience in our quest for love and belonging.
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Included in Michelle's latest release is the track These Little Pills, an intimate song highlighting the pain and suffering of drug addiction. Read more »


Home

Home
Home is a milestone release for Michelle Schmitt. Written and sung from the most personal recesses of her huge heart, this powerful and courageous album explores the pain of love and the exhilaration of meaningful friendship, with many surprising steps along the way.
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Record Label

Harrison Street Records

Harrison Street Records is located in the heart of San Francisco's music scene and is led by Studio Manager and Audio Engineer, Michael Gray. HSR is a boutique recording studio offering an amazing space to record music as well as voice over projects, etc.
Visit the HSR website »


Band Members


Ricky Fataar, George Marinelli, Drew Zingg, Marc Levine, John R. Burr, Garrin Benfield, Anton Patzner, Lewis Patzner, Michael Gray, Paul Tyler, Aaron Burnham, Molly Tuttle, and Alicia Legget .
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