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Claudia Schmidt
Haling from Michigan, Claudia Schmidt knew from a young age that she was destined to be a singer. Performing in numerous choirs throughout her youth, Claudia soon persued a professional career while in Chicago leading her to Wisconsin, Minnesota and eventually back to Michigan. More than thirty years and 14 albums later, Claudia continues to perform on the road to her loyal legions of fans across the country. Mixing folk, jazz, traditional ballads and breathtaking originals, there's not a style she can't master. Claudia 's powerful voice and charasmatic stage presence makes her a marvel in concert.
In the middle of her career Claudia took a detour from her music and opened a bed and breakfast with her husband on Beaver Island in the middle of Lake Michigan. However, while later adding a restaurant to the establishment, Claudia always kept music as a close companion. Leaving for short tours during this period. Eventually the muse struck her again and Claudia returned to recording and touring.
Claudia has recorded fourteen albums including five on Red House including: Big Earful (1987), Essential Tension (1991), While We Live with Sally Rogers (1991), It Looks Fine from Here (1994), and Wings of Wonder (2000). Wings of Wonder featured performances from other Red House aritsts such as Dean Magraw and Peter Ostroushko showcasing her prowess on dulcimer and 12 string-guitar.
She is musically astonishing and her performances are captivating with infectious energy and joy. Claudia continues to tour the country delighting audiences, playing some of the best folk, jazz, and everything in between.
Claudia's Red House albums
Wings of Wonder It Looks Fine From Here Essential Tension Big Earful
(CDs out of stock)
Claudia with Sally Rogers
While We Live
(out of stock)© 2009 Red House Records, Inc. • All rights reserved
