Rockin blues

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BLUES: Rockin' Blues, ROCK: Roots Rock



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Yvonne Schmidt

Anyone who has been captivated by a Blues singer on stage knows that the hook is a deeply emotional experience. More than any other genre, Rhythm & Blues speaks directly to the soul. A Blues artist who never fails to moves people to their feet, Yvonne Schmidt takes her audience to that place.

Artist with soul. Yvonne Schmidtâs powerful, seasoned voice turns classics like Sippie Wallaceâs âMighty Tight Womanâ and Janis Joplinâs âTurtle Bluesâ into her own story. Luring her audience with songs like âGet You Backâ, written by Tom Hambridge and Gary Nicholson, Yvonne lets you know she wonât be ignored.

Yvonne Schmidt has been singing Rhythm & Blues since the 1980âs. Self- taught, she has been influenced by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Mama Thorton, Memphis Minnie, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Tommy Castro and Robert Cray.

Yvonne began booking her own gigs with the Black Cat Blues Band in 1988. She moved on to form her own all-female group, Wild âN Blue. Yvonne hosted several Blues shows on the Miss Buffalo Cruise Line...
She performs in a multitude of Blues events in and around Buffalo and Rochester, and has extended her reach throughout the East Coast. Her bookings within the past year have included venues in Florida, Maine, Long Island, Rhode Island, and Cleveland... Notable gigs include Darien Lake 2005, the Mall of Georgia 2004, the Blues Society of Western New Yorkâs Annual Superjam, 2001 through 2005, the Taste of Buffalo, and the Blues Fest at the Pier. She has fronted well-known Buffalo performers such as Willie and the Rhinehardts, Yâs Guys, Doug Yeomans and the Lo Blue Flame, the Morvels, and the Mark Winsick Band.

Recording with Wild âN Blue led Yvonne to projects with local Blues artists anproducers, as well as to be featured on a compilation Homegrown CD produced by 107.7 The Lake to benefit Robby Tacacâs Music is Art Foundation.
Perhaps her most exciting project to date has been a collaboration with songwriter/producer, Tom Hambridge. This opened the door to her newest venture âNothing But Blue,â Yvonneâs first solo CD. Yvonne and Tom joined forces on the 11-song recording, utilizing the songwriter/producerâs talents to showcase Yvonneâs strong vocal presence. Hambridge is best known for producing Susan Tedeschiâs debut CD, âJust Wonât Burnâ and writing âIt Hurts So Badâ and âRock Me Rightâ
Every time Yvonne leaves the stage, she leaves the crowd yelling for âOne More!â She is a true performer who will satisfy your craving for a terrific evening of Blues.