Michelle Schmitt

Michelle Schmitt
Background information
Born	13 September 1958 (1958-09-13) (age 53) Detroit, Michigan USA
Genres	Americana, folk rock, pop
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, record company owner
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active	1974–present
Labels	Harrison Street, Pine Mountain Studio, Lilysong Records
Website	michelleschmitt.com

Michelle Schmitt (born 13 September 1958 in Detroit, Michigan) is a singer/songwriter living and working in San Francisco, California.

Career

Schmitt began 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 with soothing and intelligent lyrics. 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, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Buffe St. Marie and Phoebe Snow for her inspiration. In 2005, Michelle was invited 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 Cash, Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Beth Neilsen Chapman and Mike & the Mechanics). Michelle worked with Robert Hayes at sound management in San Jose, CA, Tony Lufrano and Garth webber in Berkeley, Ca. 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 committed to giving back what has been so generously given to her and records for and performs at numerous benefit concerts, helping organizations like Meals on Wheels SF, Larkin Street Youth Center and various Youth Drug Prevention Programs. A portion of the proceeds from every record Michelle creates and produces go to causes that she cares about. Michelle has just finished co-producing a new record with Ricky Fataar. She goes to Paris every September where she performs annually.Schmitt is also collaborating with Bonnie Hayes on a new project as well as continuing her work with Ricky Fataar.

Discography

Fearless Hearts (2004)

Label: Hoffman Institute Foundation, Marin County, California

Track list

1. Happy Girl
2. Fearless Love
3. I’ll Be Here With You Til Then
4. The Rose (Michelle is featured)
5. The Bus Ride
6. There Isn’t Any Word for Love
7. You Won’t Be There
8. Conviction of the Heart
9. September When It Comes
10. I Know Love Is All I Need

Faith, Love and Detroit (2004)

Label: Red Rooster Studio, Berkeley California

Track list

1. Promises
2. Don’t Worry
3. The Rose
4. Motoring
5. Lord, is it Mine?
6. Clear Eyes, Clear Heart
7. Devil in his Pants
8. You Say
9. Stairway to Heaven
10. Somebody to Love
11. Did I Give You Everything You Need?

Promises (2005)

Label: Lilysong Records
Label Record ID: B000CADJPG

Track list

1. Promises
2. Way Up in Heaven
3. As I Hold You in My heart
4. What Do I Do?
5. Clear Eyes, Clear Heart
6. Hey Maybe
7. I think
8. For You
9. I Have Found Everything In You

Home (2007)

Label: Harrison Street Records
Label Record ID: B004HE3X0O

Track list

1. Lying In This Bed
2. Home
3. You’re the one I Love
4. Start All Over
5. Tears
6. Heidi’s Song
7. Missing
8. I Hope God Is Listening
9. Holding On Tight
10. You can’t break My Heart

Another Winter (2008)

Label: Harrison Street Records
Label Record ID: B001LK1FGQ

Track list

1. Where to Turn
2. Morning Light
3. These Little Pills
4. I see You
5. Tonight
6. We’re Both Trying
7. Your Words
8. You’ll Know
9. Shadows
10. Another Winter
11. As You Sleep

Christmas on Pine Mountain (2009)

Label: Harrison Street Records
Label Record ID: B0032LJWRQ

Track list

1. By the Fire
2. Song for a Winter’s Night
3. A Lonely Christmas Night
4. Winter Song
5. Breath of Heaven
6. I Believe In Love
7. What Child Is This
8. Don’t Let Go of Me
9. The First Noel
10. Maybe This Christmas
11. Angels In Trees
12. Christmas In Killarney
13. Pine Mountain Lullaby

Being Here (2010)

Label: Harrison Street Records
Label Record ID: B004FNC2E0

Track list

1. Being Here
2. Love
3. Tumblin’ Down
4. Can’t Live Without You
5. Pretty Words
6. We Keep Missing Each Other
7. Trying Too Hard
8. Anywhere With You
9. If I knew
10. Hurricane
11. Are You Still There

"Covering Life" (2011)

Label: Harrison Street Records

Track List

1. Fall Apart Again
2. Love Hurts
3. Goodbye
4. Helplessly Hoping
5. Until I Die
6. Long Ride Home
7. Circle Game
8. I Want You Back
9. Love Ain't For Keeping
10. State of Mind

Personal life

Michelle has been married to Henry Schmitt since 1984. They have two sons, Eric born in 1987 and Alexander born in 1988.

References

• Ross Valley Reporter - Mom Finds Second Life Singing
• PacificSun - Music: What Do You Hear?

External links

• Official website
• Michelle Schmitt on Facebook
• Profile on Sonicbids

Persondata
Name	Schmitt, Michelle
Alternative names
Short description	Singer
Date of birth	April 21, 1970
Place of birth	Detroit, Michigan
Date of death
Place of death