Michelle Schmitt is a singer/songwriter who was born in Detroit and started 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, soothing and intelligent melodies.
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, Carly Simon, Phoebe Snow, Sade, Stevie Nicks, Aimee Mann, Dido and Alanis Morissette for her inspiration. In 2005 Michelle was asked 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 and Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Beth Neilsen Chapman and Mike & the Mechanics). Michelle worked with Robert Hayes (of Smash Mouth fame) at Sound Management in San Jose before opening Lilysong Records in Marin County.
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 currently co-producing her new project with RIcky Fataar, Marc Levine & Paul Tyler. Stay tuned for updates.
Harrison Street Records is located in the heart of San Francisco's music scene and is led by Studio Manager and Audio Engineers, Aaron Burnham and Paul Tyler, Audio Engineer and Producer. HSR is a boutique recording studio offering an amazing space to record music as well as voice over projects, etc.
To find out more please visit michelleschmitt.com or contact Aaron at aaron@harrisonstreetrecords.com or paul@harrisonstreetrecords.com
