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Ryan Schmidt

About Me

"Ryan Schmidt is definitely an artist that knows what he needs to do." (Darryl Gregory, Indie-Music.com) Between his tactical resourcefulness, poised stage presence, and distinct talent, he is the quintessential singer/songwriter for the modern industry. A Boston native, Schmidt has already toured the Northeast, garnered major media airplay and recorded two professional records. And all of this before his twenty-first birthday.
He just completed his debut full-length album at Q Division Studios. His music blends the lyricism and heart of sixties folk with the eclectic and conceptual styling’s of contemporary indie-rock. Local and national musicians have taken notice and guests on the album include producer/bassist Ed Valauskas (The Gravel Pit, Eli “Paperboy” Reed, Howie Day), drummer Steve Scully (James Taylor, Lori McKenna), guitarist Aaron Tap (Matt Nathanson), and pianist Phil Aiken (Buffalo Tom, Will Dailey) among others. The album is due to be released in early 2010.
A natural live performer, he has triumphed as Starbucks Music Makers Critic's Choice as well as received showcases at Verge College Conference, Club Passim’s Cutting Edge of the Campfire, and NEMO Music Festival. Scott Harris, producer of the New Hampshire Edge Music Series, says that Ryan Schmidt is "one of the best solo performers I have heard to date." He has leveraged his onstage accomplishments and sold out shows to gain endorsements from Samick Guitars, Untold Media, UthTV, and Knucklehead Strings. In addition, he was chosen as a “River Rising Star” and has received considerable airplay on WXRV 92.5 The River as well as been reviewed by writers for MTV, Spin, Vibe, Indie-Music.com and Rebel Spirit.
Ryan Schmidt will tell you that his music "represents the determination and struggle of an independent musician," all of which is laid bare in his recordings and live performances. For these reasons, “Schmidt is a refreshing dichotomy – talented beyond his years and mature enough to keep his lyrics as fun and free-wheeling as he should be at 18.” (Alyssa Rashbaum, MTV, Rebel Spirit)
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Member Since: 04/08/2005
Band Website: http://RyanSchmidtMusic.com
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Influences: Clem Snide, Eef Barzelay, Cream, Damien Rice, Matt Nathanson, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, The Swell Season, Jason Mraz, Jump Little Children, Jay Clifford, Dispatch, State Radio, Regina Spektor, Nick Drake, Ed Valauskas
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Record Label: Self-released
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

UConn Love

Just found this article from UCONN's newspaper about the show I did last month with Brian Bergeron. Thought I'd share: This past Saturday, students were given a taste of the musical stylings of Brian...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:05:00 GMT

OH EM GEE

9 out of 12 songs from the album are MIXED and I have decided on a sequence. I'M SOO EXCITED. Over the weekend I left the studio briefly to get some fresh air. I ended up inside a Rite Aid and before...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:11:00 GMT

Mixing this weekend

Hey blogosphere! It's been a while. Since I last wrote I've finished recording my album, moved back to Boston, and started classes up again at Northeastern. This weekend we will be mixing 9 out of th...
Posted by on Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:45:00 GMT

Early Morning Ramblings

I have a conference call this morning so I got up early for that. Last night I was up late painting my room gray thus making it much more livable area. But this blog isn't about me painting. Last Wed...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:52:00 GMT

Ryan Schmidt Music Blog

Check out the new official home of my blog http://www.ryanschmidtmusic.blogspot.com/See you there!R
Posted by on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:16:00 GMT

Happy New Year!

Hey everyone, first of all I want to apologize for not being excellent about replying to comments and messages these past few weeks. I recently moved to college (thought I'd try the whole academic thi...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:51:00 GMT

Sexy Cupcakes

Hey everyone. Sorry I've been so absent from blogging for the past month I have been writing, performing and recording a bunch as well as getting situated with college. I want to thank everyone who ca...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Weve been busy in the studio!!

Hello all! Let me first say it's good to be back in the blog universe writing to you guys, I have been very busy working on the new record. How busy? Well we managed to track, mix and master nearly 5...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:24:00 GMT

"Where You Are" Music Video

Nothing is guaranteed in this world. Nothing is promised. Time that you have with others is only borrowed at best. Today marked the end of a really good thing. Though I hate oversharing here I thought...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:44:00 GMT

I love the mountains, I love GORP

Anyone who hikes knows what GORP is "Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts" or "Granola, Oatmeal, Raisins, Peanuts". Let's just say I am quite obsessed with trail mix and have been eating quite a bit of it eve...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:56:00 GMT