A woman sitting on a chair with a thoughtful expression, surrounded by handwritten quotes about overthinking in green and pink ink, and pink hearts and stars on the wall.

My new album, Overthinker, is out now!

Listen to it here!

2026 ASBURY PARK MUSIC AWARD NOMINEE

Emerging Artist of the Year (Individual)

Recently…

  • My first music video came out on 3/8! It’s for my song, Let Me Be Me, and you can watch it here.

  • The third Fourth Wave Fest was a success! This is a photo of me playing at it (taken by Denton Schmidt)

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

A band performing on stage inside a white tent. The lead singer, a woman with curly hair and glasses, is wearing colorful tie-dye overalls and holding a microphone. Next to her, a woman with a wide-brimmed hat and a patterned shirt is playing an acoustic guitar and smiling. In the background, a drummer is playing a blue drum set, and another musician is playing keyboard.
Jazz band performing on stage, including a female guitarist, a male drummer, a bassist, and a male trumpeter, with musical equipment and a banner in the background.
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

Something To Talk About by Bonne Raitt, with The Bold

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Check out the Let Me Be Me music video: