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 Steven J. Schmidt performs a solo version his original song entitled "Hans Painted With Flowers" as part of the "Live from Med City" program presented by Rochester Civic Music/Riverside Concerts.  This song tells the true story of how Steve's great grandfather immigrated to the United States.  This song was recorded at The Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN.  Video production by Christopher Alcott.  Audio production by Paul Atkins. Music and Lyrics by Steven J. Schmidt (ASCAP). 

 All rights reserved by the composer/lyricist and his publishing company, West Channel Music 

 Steven J. Schmidt performs his song, "The Turnaround", as part of the "Live from Med City Program" presented by Rochester Civic Music/Riverside Concerts.  This is a tender piece that traces loss and renewal stemming from new love.  Music and Lyrics by Steven J. Schmidt (ASCAP).  All rights reserved by the composer/lyricist and his publishing company, West Channel Music.  Video Production by Christopher Alcott.  Audio Production by Paul Atkins.  Thanks to the Mayo Civic Center for hosting this "Live from Med City" event. 

 All rights reserved by the composer/lyricist and his publishing company, West Channel Music 

 Steven J. Schmidt performs his 2023 "Tiny Desk Concert" submission entitled "The Witch of the Reeds", recorded in his West Channel Music Studio in Rochester, MN on February 21, 2023.  Now that Steven has retired from his day job as a talent buyer/presenter/arts administrator, he has time to focus on his own music-making.  "The Witch of the Reeds" is set along the Mississippi River and the Coulee/Driftless Region of West Central Wisconsin/Southeastern Minnesota where piers and docks sometimes vanish in the morning mist, the reeds grow thick in backwater bays, and darkness comes early to the bluff lands and valleys cut deep by the upper Mississippi River.  

 © 2023 by Steven J. Schmidt/West Channel Music (ASCAP) 

 Steven J. Schmidt performs an updated version of his original song "French Slough" in his West Channel Music Studio, recorded on February 20, 2023.  Now that Steven has retired from his day job as a talent buyer/presenter/arts administrator, he has time to focus on his own music-making.  Steven will periodically post video of his work... some old songs, some songs refreshed and rewritten, and some brand new songs.  "French Slough" was inspired by the Mississippi River and the Coulee/Driftless Region of West Central Wisconsin where he spends much of his time during the late-spring, summer, and early-fall writing new material. 

© 2023 by Steven J. Schmidt/West Channel Music (ASCAP). 

A solo version of his song, "I'm Gonna Leave the City"

© Steven J. Schmidt/West Channel Music (ASCAP)

A solo version of Steve's tender love song, 

"You Don't Know Who I Am"

© Steven J. Schmidt/West Channel Music (ASCAP)