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"Schneiderman's exceptional songwriting talent and radiating charm are a winning combination. Her honest, earthy presence and rich, serene vocals separate Stephanie from the hordes of "girls with guitars." She shows all the potential of becoming a world class, world renowned artist."
Adam Zacks, Talent Buyer, House of Blues
Six solo albums, two collaborative albums, three music production credits, several film and stage roles and the creation of a wildly successful concert series to benefit refugees in Uganda—Yes, trying to pin down Stephanie Schneidermanto any one genre, talent or discipline is next to impossible. And while Stephanie's latest effort, her sixth solo release called Dangerous Fruit retains the rootsy flair, distinctive vocals and intricate songwriting that have solidified her as one of the NW's premier artists, the album also, unsurprisingly, launches her sound in a completely new, uncharted direction.
The catalyst for this is her musical partnership with renown electronic musician/producer/DJ— Keith Schreiner (Dahlia, Auditory Sculpture, Grammy-winning artists Jeff Trott, Sheryl Crow and Dr. Dre/Eminem's producer Mike Elizondoas well as Banco de Gaia, Corinna Rep and Minnie Driver). The result is a gorgeous recording that transcends genre and defies convention—an 11 song compilation that artfully combines pop, trip hop, soul, electronica and folk and is a testament to the magic that can happen when a unique collaboration hits its stride.
Stephanie's solo career began with a coveted spot in the 1999 Lilith Fair. Since then she has earned extensive NW radio play, a devout following and multiple appearances with some the nations top touring acts- including Hall and Oates, Five For Fighting, Chicagoand Ben Taylor. Prior to Dangerous Fruit, she released five solo recordings- Stephanie Schneiderman(1999), Unbelievably Unbroken(2001), Fall Sessions EP(2001), Touch Down(2004) and Live at Kung Fu Bakery(2005).
Stephanie has gained widespread acclaim and exposure with her collaborative project, Dirty Martini (www.dirtymartinimusic.com). Joined by fellow gifted songwriters McKinley & Lara Michell, Dirty Martini is one of Portland's buzz bands. Now four years young, the Crosby, Stills and Nash-styled girl group has been corralling enthusiastic listeners and sellout crowds since their “one night only†gig together at a singles Valentine's Day event. They released their sophomore album in late 2006 called Tea and Revengeto critical acclaim and in 2007 headlined festivals both locally and regionally.
In October and November of 2007 Stephanie founded and produced Voices for Silent Disasters (www.voicesforsilentdisasters.com), Portland's first humanitarian concert series, Voices for Silent Disasters featured 37 of Portland's top musical acts through 10 concerts across the River City. She raised $60,000 for Mercy Corps in the communities in northern Uganda and is currently working on the series for 2008/2009. Stephanie has produced three CDs featured as soundtracks for a series of popular children's videos. OyBaby, OyBaby 2, That Baby DVDand the accompanying CDs have sold more than 30,000 combined units (www.thatbabydvd.com).
Her musical accomplishments also extend to film, TV and beyond. In addition to placing songs on the WB's primetime show Jack and Jill, and the title track for the movie Kat and Allison, three songs from the album Touch Down were used in the WB show Felicity.
And while music is her first love, Stephanie has enjoyed success as an actress as well. From her small role in Men of Honor, starring Robert De Niroand Cuba Gooding Jr. to leads in several local productions, she has always shined in the spotlight. Her most recent nod combined music and theater in Profile Theater Project's encore production of the hit Broadway musical The Full Monty.
With a fresh approach to everything she does, Stephanie continues to churn out some of the finest stuff around. And if her recent projects are any evidence, the best is yet to come.
PRESS
"Dangerous Fruit reveals a confident singer boasting a collection of torchy techno pop in the vein of Zero 7 or Morcheeba... the result is a poished album that feels fully realized and amplifies the drama and sophistication..." – Washington Post
"Her sound is distinct... her songwriting craft is very focused; it is clear that she has a vision... The songs blend soft acoustic, swaying vocals and electronic beats. Romantic, sensual lyrics top off the over all intimate mood. These tracks reveal her as an artist who is not afraid to experiment..." - Beat Crave
"Multi-faceted singer/songwriter Stephanie Schneiderman...artfully combines pop, trip-hop, soul, electronica and folk." - Brooklyn Rocks
"...for all around musicianship, imagination, songwriting and pure inspiration, this gets my vote for the best of the year on any chart, in any genre." – Tom D'Antoni, KMHD, LivePdx
"...soulful story telling...breathy vocals...impassioned...contemporary pop and synth-patched soul...yet another fine example of Schneiderman's deep potential." - Venuszine
"....downright sexy!" – Luciana Lopez, Oregonian
"In Schreiner's hands, the tunes' subtle shadings and bits of texture take on a distinctly different character, one that is part Zero 7, part Beth Orton, but wholly Schneiderman's own." – Corey du Browa, Oregonian
