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My new album, Overthinker, is out now!

Listen to it here!

2026 ASBURY PARK MUSIC AWARD NOMINEE

Emerging Artist of the Year (Individual)

Event poster for Carlotta Schmidt and the Bold at the Bitter End, featuring a woman with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and glasses, wearing a black jacket and jewelry, sitting with arms crossed. The poster includes event details: February 14th, 2026, from 1 to 4 PM, tickets for $10 in advance or $15 at the door, part of a pre-show in NYC.

Coming soon…

  • My NYC club debut! I will be performing at the legendary rock club, The Bitter End on Valentine’s Day 2026 with the Bold! Visit the Gigs page to get tickets!

  • The third annual Fourth Wave Fest will be back at House of Independents in Asbury Park, NJ! The Bold and I will be playing at it with a bunch of fantastic bands! Visit the Gigs page to learn more.

  • An exciting announcement…you’ll see it soon, stay tuned!

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About Me

Learn about my beginnings as a wannabe guitar player, to my time in music schools, to where I am now and beyond!

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My Band

Learn about my band, Carlotta Schmidt and the Bold!

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Gigs

See where I’ve been and where I’m going!

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“…she’s more than just a singer, songwriter, and guitar player – she’s a musical force to be reckoned with.”

— JD Martin, Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation

“Magnificent!”

—Jon Faddis, Grammy nominated jazz legend

“Hauntingly beautiful voice.”

— Sandy Mack, Sandy Mack Band

Photo Gallery

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A band performing live on stage with colorful stage lights, including five musicians playing electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums, and bass, with a backdrop that reads 'The Stone Pony'.
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Videos

Dreams with Brandi Carlile!

Let Me Be Me by Carlotta Schmidt (Live at The Wonder Bar with the Bold)

Bring It On Home to Me by Same Cooke and Lou Rawls, with Mike Flynn and Sandy Mack

I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King, with The Bold

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Check out the Carlotta Schmidt Highlights Reel: