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Michelle Interviewed by Liz Saint John about Meals on Wheels Benefit Concert

November 25, 2013/in News & Media/by MichelleSchmitt

Vivien Kim Thorp, Communications Manager for Meals on Wheels of San Francisco, and singer-songwriter Michelle Schmitt, talk about the December 18th holiday benefit concert at SF Jazz Center.

The interview aired on 11.24.2013 on the following stations:

  • LIVE 105, Community Connection With Liz Saint John
  • 99.7 NOW! Street Talk With Liz Saint John
  • [email protected], Radio Alice on CBS Local.

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Feeding the Soul and Stomach – Annual concert benefits Marin’s Meals on Wheels

November 17, 2013/in News & Media/by MichelleSchmitt

By Cari Lynn Pace | Originally posted on Novato Advance

novato-advanceSan Anselmo’s Michelle Schmitt can’t stop singing, writing or raising money for Meals on Wheels, the oldest and largest national organization that represents community-based senior nutrition programs.

This dynamo blends her freewheeling spirit and classy persona with a strong personal sense of responsibility. She and her husband Henry raised their two sons in Marin, privileged and well-fed. Schmitt knew she wanted to give back to the community, using music as her method.

For five years running Schmitt has headlined an annual fundraising concert for Meals on Wheels and other local charities. Her talents and those of her remarkable band are presenting a one-night-only benefit for the organization at the new San Francisco Jazz Center at 201 Franklin St. in San Francisco on Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Featured musicians include Ricky Fataar on drums, George Marinelli on guitar, Drew Zingg and Michael Bluestein joining in on keyboards and Marc Levine with a spectacular bass. Added to this year’s star-studded lineup are Anton Patzner on violin and Lewis Patzner on cello. These seasoned and smooth musicians have their roots in performances with Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart and Boz Skaggs.

Schmitt has a sultry and indefinable voice — part soul, part rock, part twang and all enticing. Her earthy vocals and intelligent lyrics ooze soulful love and longing. Schmitt will release her ninth album, “Messages,” on the night of the concert. It features lush orchestral arrangements, which incorporate a blend of rock, Americana and a hint of Middle Eastern sounds that are the background for Michelle’s original songs and lyrics.

Schmitt wouldn’t think of curbing her philanthropic drive any more than she would slow down her music talents.

“At the end of the day it is important to me to know that I have impacted my community in a positive meaningful way,” Schmitt said. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off the holiday season than a concert where 100 percent of the proceeds go to such vulnerable populations – homebound seniors.”

Meals on Wheels San Francisco Executive Director Ashley McCumber enthuses agreed.

“The holidays would not be the same without Michelle’s benefit concert,” McCumber said. “Her longtime support of the organization is essential and touches so many lives every day. As the baby boomers continue to age, our services are more important than ever. The proceeds from this event will provide thousands of meals to homebound seniors.”

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $20. VIP tickets, which include a catered wine and food reception at 6:45 p.m., priority seating and a copy of Schmitt’s latest album, are $100; the donation provides 20 meals to seniors. All tickets are available at SFJazz.org, the SFJAZZ box office or at (866) 920-5299.

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Local musician feeds hunger with rockin’ soul

December 15, 2012/in News & Media/by MichelleSchmitt

Marin County’s Novato Advance reports on Michelle’s holiday benefit concert to support Meals on Wheels SF.

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Michelle Schmitt Interviewed on KWMR

December 12, 2012/in News & Media/by MichelleSchmitt

kwmrIn her interview with Mary Seidman on KWMR Radio, Michelle discusses her latest release LATE TONIGHT and shares her thoughts on songwriting. Hear about her talented band and more about her views on what she feels is her responsibility to make a difference with her art and the gifts in her life .

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Harrison Street Records & Pine Mountain Studio Update

September 17, 2012/in News & Media/by MichelleSchmitt

Michael Gray, our studio manager and lead engineer, joins Paul Tyler and Aaron Burnham as we expand both studios. Michelle and her team of engineers also work at her state of the art recording studio in Alexander Valley called Pine Mountain Studio. Located in Northern California, Michelle and her band enjoy the benefits of getting away from it all and focusing solely on the music. It’s a recipe for more amazing music.

The renowned acoustician and recording studio designer Wes Lachot, has flown out from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and spent time with Michelle, Ricky Fataar and their engineer Michael Gray, and has drawn up plans for full re-designs of HSR and Pine Mountain Studio.  This is very exciting for all of the many people who will be recording music at both studios. Check out Wes’s website www.weslachot.com to see the spectacular work he has done.  With over twenty years experience as a recording engineer/producer, Wes is bringing us his wide range of practical knowledge and insight. The control rooms he designs and builds are known for their musically accurate acoustics, and are used for critical mixing by well-known producers and mixers. Jeff Kerr Construction from Marin County is working with Wes’s team to get these studios up and running. HSR in San Francisco has been taken down to the studs and will be completed mid November just in time for rehearsals for Michelle’s annual Meals on Wheels SF benefit concert in December and Pine Mountain Studio will be completely gutted, expanded and done by our August recording session. New equipment has been purchased and we will be ready to roll soon…Stay tuned.

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WOS Picks “These Little Pills” for New Radio Show

June 17, 2012/in News & Media/by MichelleSchmitt

Women of Substance Radio has picked my song These Little Pills for their Music With A Conscience show to be aired starting March. This show is about bringing listeners music that is relevant and that speaks the truth about things that matter. Music has always had a great deal to say about important issues like war/peace, poverty, morality, abuse, the environment, and more. The Indies have a voice and it’s being heard. I am so grateful to get this song out to anyone struggling with drug addiction…pass it on!

Click here for lyrics and a FREE DOWNLOAD of “These Little Pills”

Listen to Music With A Conscience on Women of Substance Radio
Wed, Sat & Sun 12-4 PM Pacific, MARCH 7 – April 1

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Music: Do you hear what I hear?

December 3, 2009/in News & Media/by MichelleSchmitt

2009-pac-sun-do-you-hear-what-i-hearNo Virginia, not all holiday music is lousy… Article by Greg Cahill of the PacificSun,  Remembrances of the childhood sounds and smells of the holiday season–Grandma baking cookies and Dad singing his favorite Christmas songs–inspired Bay Area singer and songwriter Michelle Schmitt to record Christmas on Pine Mountain, a heartfelt mix of originals and country-inflected classic carols. But there’s nothing sugary about these songs.

View article on issue (Turn to Page 9) or click here or on the image at right for a screen grab.

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