John Schmitt

John Schmitt’s honest approach to writing and performing music is a direct reflection of his experience growing up in Buffalo, NY and his deep connection to the people that live there. “It’s a place that’s trying to fit into the new world. It cherishes little things, small advances, and emphasizes family… it works hard, and faces social and political adversity as they try to thrive.” A self-taught musician, John began writing music and learning to play his favorite songs by ear at age 16. One year later, John began performing in local coffee shops and open mics. After several years of recording and performing with various bands, John pursued a solo career in music, releasing The Musical EP and now his first full length CD, John Schmitt. John was awarded third prize in the New York Songwriters Circle 2008 Songwriting Contest for his song, "Ophelia"! Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.