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John Schirmer - Live Sound and Recording Engineer, Mixer

For the last sixteen years John Schirmer has toured the world with major label and independent artists. 

As a Producer, FOH and Studio Mixer, Tracking Engineer, Production and Tour Manager, John has had the opportunity to develop an insiders look in to the entertainment industry. This is a privilege John does not take lightly. John believes that his experience with both live and studio artists, allows him to meld both worlds together to bring out the best in his artists and crew members. Both on the road and in the studio John works tirelessly to deliver the best possible performances.

Creating an equal balance between both, a positive and creative work environment, is John’s main goal in all of the projects he takes on. “If the vibe and energy are just right, the feel of the music will be undeniable.”

Just some of the artists and labels John has been able to call clients and most importantly friends are:

Artists include: Keb' Mo', Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Jackson Browne, The Black Eyed Peas, Melissa Manchester, Coco Montoya, Playing For Change, Marcus Miller, Dragpipe, Reach 454, Nicole Atkins, The Roots, Patti Labelle, Thelonious Monk Jr.

Record Labels include: Geffen, Capitol, Lava/Atlantic, Interscope, Epic, Concord and Sony. 

Together they have all set out to create an “Equality Through Music.”

"I live for the moments that the lights go down and the bass rolls across the floor. These are the moments that define me, the moments that I anxiously await waking to each and everyday. My life is based around watching V.U. meters and riding faders. Music is my life and it defines me.”

Monthly Archives: May 2009

“Let The Sun Shine In”

Thursday, May 28, 2009 Posted in On the Road

poster On May 25th, 2009, The Narada Michael Walden Foundation produced a concert at Louise M Davies Symphony Hall to benefit young Christopher Rodriguez, who at age 10, was disabled by a stray bullet while at his piano lesson in Oakland early last year. The Concert at Louise M Davies for Christopher featured artists Keb’ Mo’ and Sting along with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis of 5th Dimension Fame, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Earl Klugh, David Grisman, Bob Weir, Gerald Alston of the Manhattans, Lisa Fischer,Tevin Campbell, Shanice Wilson, Jeanie Tracy, Ralphe Armstrong, Dale “Satchmo” Powers, the Narada Band, AND an orchestra of students from The San Francisco Conservatory of Music conducted by Michael Morgan of the Oakland East Bay Symphony, along with many other surprise performers. 

We as the Keb’ Mo’ organazation were extremely proud to be a part of this event. And our hearts go out to Christopher and his family.

Keb’ Mo’ Continues Summer Tour with Opening Slots for Joe Cocker

Thursday, May 28, 2009 Posted in On the Road

images-1 This past weekend Keb’ Mo’ and the band performed at the Sonoma Jazz Festival and the Santa Cruz Blues Festival. We had the great privilege of performing behind one of musics greatest living icons, Mr. Joe Cocker. Both festivals were sold out affairs and the audience was treated to some really great sets from both artists. Once again we had a great time and were treated very well by the promoters and our audience.

Keb’ Mo’ Kicks Off Summer Tour

Thursday, May 21, 2009 Posted in On the Road

images This weekend Keb’ Mo’ and the band have hit the road running. With stops in Augora Hills, CA @ the Canyon Club and Dana Point, CA for the Doheney Blues Festival, Keb’ has begun to bring his mixture of story telling and rhythm and blues to the masses for yet another summer gathering of friends.

On Friday night may 15th, we took our show to the people of LA, performing a two hour set at the Canyon Club in Augora Hills, CA. With opening artist Heather Lauren Donovan and joined on stage by Niki J. Crawford for a performance of Dangerous Mood, and Gerald Albright, Keb’ brought the house down. The show was really well received and most of the audience was excited to see Keb’ in LA, as we so seldom perform there.

On Saturday we took our show to Dana Point, CA for the Doheney blues festival. California’s largest blues festival, and in this engineers opinion one of the best. We played a late afternoon set to about 8000 blues fans, and then were followed by Brian Setzer and the Nashvillians. Again Keb’ was joined on stage by Niki J. Crawford for a killer version of Dangerous Mood. Niki walked away from her performance the talk of the festival.

The very next day Keb’ performed a solo acoustic set to a select bunch of fans while Coco Montoya performed to another group of blues hungry fans. The highlight of day two was listening to Coco tell his fans about his upcoming release that Keb’ produced and I engineered. Coco is really proud of this record and it seems like his fans are eager for it.

Later in the evening Derek Trucks and BB King filled the festival air with soulful performances. It was a magical weekend of music.  Keb’ the band and our crew are off and running. Keep your eyes and ears open, we may be heading your way.