“I place Eric near the very top of any list of songwriters . . . from anywhere. ” - Verlon Thompson
“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 UK (print edition)
“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.'”
“Schmitt’s strongest songs are vulnerable, honest, raw, and confessional. ”
“Schmitt captures everyday experiences and elevates these with graceful imagery. . . . we need to hear even more from this most appealing of singer-songwriters.” - Donald Teplyske
“These songs are part folk, country with a pinch of blues & lots of acoustic guitar-based tales, myths, or history. It’s satisfying for anyone who just asks innocently – 'tell me a story.' That’s what Eric Schmitt does.” - John Apice
“Song + Video Premier: Eric Schmitt’s ‘Louisiana’ Is A Loving, Informal Portrait Of Home”--Hannah Means-Shannon (Wildfire Music)
Project Name
Eric Schmitt is a songwriter and performer from Baton Rouge, LA.
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Photo by Lucie Monk Carter