“Eric Schmitt is a songwriter who may be a genius. . . . Fans of John Prine, Chip Taylor, Leo Kottke, and Jackson Browne should be listening to the incredible music of Eric Schmitt. ” - Paul Riley
— Country Music People (print edition)
“I place Eric near the very top of any list of songwriters . . . from anywhere. ” - Verlon Thompson
“Distinct narrators take over on each track, and shouldn’t be confused with Schmitt himself, a gifted storyteller who shifts between perspectives to create a rich tapestry of ordinary life.” - Sebastian Reyes Turner
“. . . an example of what you should think of when you hear the term ‘singer-songwriter.'” - Matthew Sigur
“A narrative songwriter, across the breadth of 'Wait for the Night' Schmitt creates characters and situations sufficiently vivid to populate a collection of short stories.” - Donald Teplyske
“I place Eric near the very top of any list of songwriters . . . from anywhere. His upcoming album Wait for the Night is subtle and sober . . . in a Jackson Browne sort of way. It’s light-hearted, but with serious sharp edges . . . in a Randy Newman sort of way. It’s lonesome and lost, yet hopeful and thankful . . . in a John Prine way. It has a fine aftertaste of ignoring the rules… in a Neil Young sort of way. Hell yeah, I’m enlightened and entertained and satisfied . . . and that’s as good as it gets.”—Verlon Thompson, famed singer/songwriter and long-time Guy Clark collaborator.
Eric Schmitt
Songwriter Performer
Eric Schmitt is a songwriter and performer from Baton Rouge, LA. His most recent album, Wait for the Night, has landed on a number of folk and alt country charts and garnered positive reviews, drawing comparisons to the work of notable writers, such as John Prine, Jackson Browne, and Guy Clark. With an eclectic style that draws from a wide range of musical traditions, Eric has traveled about playing venues around the country, especially near his hometown, where he teaches English and songwriting at Louisiana State University.
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