J. Schnitt

“The finest songwriter in CNY and one of the area’s true treasures” – upstate live
“a general palette of incredible songwriting. J. Schnitt just keeps writing and putting out amazing records.” – mv living
“Near flawless alternative folk-rock anthems that sound like a greatest hits compilation” – daydream generation
“Prolific, multi-faceted songwriter that floors his audiences with subtle, startling, and often stark phrasing, alternately mixing straightforward honesty with abstract imagery and complex interpretations. An enigmatic performer who’s songwriting prowess and unique stage presence cannot be missed.”
Part poet, part folk singer, part indie-rocker, and part mad-scientist, J. Schnitt is a fearless, inventive, and “one of the most uniquely creative” singer/songwriters in the independent music world today.
Over the course of 21 full-length albums, thousands of shows across the Eastern US as well as Europe and Asia, 15 years, 6 cars, thousands of miles, a few pairs of boots, and 800 songs – J. Schnitt has brought his unique vision of music, (rooted in folk traditions, while eager to follow wherever the song takes him) to theaters, listening rooms, coffeehouses, corner bars, or wherever music can be heard.
Known for startling audiences with lyrics that at once are full of wit and humor, while at the same time revealing the heartbreaking truths of being human. His wordplay and artistry with verse will inevitably bring comparisons to Bob Dylan, While others will bring up Bruce Springsteen, Townes Van Zandt, and Tom Petty.
J. Schnitt routinely performs as a “one-man” band, utilizing his homemade suitcase drum and other homemade foot percussion to accompany his voice, guitar, and harmonica. Known for startling audiences with lyrics that at once are full of his signature wit and humor, while at the same time revealing the heartbreaking truths of being human. His wordplay and artistry with verse will inevitably bring comparisons to Bob Dylan, While others will bring up Bruce Springsteen, Townes Van Zandt, and Tom Petty. A talented multi-instrumentalist, J. Schnitt routinely performs all the parts on his many releases.

Unsigned Only Songwriting Finalist – “Continental Divide” 2020
Unity Hall Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Winner – 2018
2017/2018 Sammy Award Nominee
The Clown and Bard (Prague, CZ) Featured Songwriter
Unsigned Only Songwriting Finalist – 2016