Part poet, part storyteller, part indie-rocker, part folk singer, part mad-scientist.” (Observer-Dispatch) J. Schnitt has been bringing his extensive armory of songs and unique vision of Americana music to stages all across the Northeast US and beyond . 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, Unity Hall Songwriting Contest First Place,
among many others. He has participated in the Syracuse Acoustic Guitar Project 2022, been a featured performer at many songwriting showcases, and has performed on prestigious stages throughout the Northeast as well
as overseas, including Club Passim (Boston), Babeville (Buffalo), Nelson Odeon, Westcott Theater, Oswego Music Hall, Clown and Bard (Prague), Shaffer Theater, to name a few. He has shared the stage with esteemed
artists such as Martin Sexton, Yonder Mt String Band, Jackie Greene, Felice Bros., Dan Bern, Ghost of Paul Revere, among many others.
Known for his insightful lyrics and sharp commentary, ranging in topics from current events and political issues, to engaging storytelling, to the deeply personal, he has established himself as a “songwriters songwriter.” Often referred to as “The Bob Dylan of Central New York” (the Scene), both for his prolific nature and his lyrical prowess. His latest release “Winter Gospel” was released at the end of 2021, with three more albums slated to be released in 2023.
J. Schnitt is also a founding member of legendary folk-rock band The Reuben James and experimental prog band The Archipelagos. He has also played lead guitar for garage punk rockers The Real Burnouts and upright
bass with folk band Auld Lang Syne.