Ryan Schmidt

"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 "Black Sheep, Run" 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. Website: http://www.RyanSchmidtMusic.com , www.myspace.com/aboutschmidt