Over 22 albums, hundreds of songs written, and thousands of shows, J. Schnitt has established himself as one of the premier singer-songwriters in the independent music world today. He has won a variety of songwriting awards and praises including recognition from the International Songwriting Contest for "excellence in songwriting", 3 time Sammy Award nominee, among many others.
With his souped-up guitar, harmonicas, and homemade foot-percussion and suitcase drum, he typically performs over 150 shows a year. He has appeared on such prestigious stages as the Nelson Odeon, Mercury Lounge, Club Passim, Shaffer Theater, Babeville, and Westcott Theater to name a few. He has shared the stage with artists The Felice Brothers, Jackie Greene, Dan Bern, Martin Sexton, Peter Mulvey, Ghosts of Paul Revere, and Willie Nile among many others.
Known for his insightful lyrics and wordplay, ranging in topics from current events and political issues to the deeply personal to engaging story songs, he has established himself as a "songwriters songwriter." His latest release "Winter Gospel" was released at the start of 2022.
http://www.jschnitt.com