Rick Schmidt is a professional multi-instrumentalist who plays pedal and non-pedal steel guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, midi guitar, bass, keys, and vocals. Rick has performed all over the world, both on stage and in studio with artists such as: Shania Twain, Junior Brown, Scott Weiland, Albert Lee, Big Mama Thornton and Christopher Cross just to name a few! He played in the house orchestra for the new Broadway Musical, "Hands on a Hardbody" with Trey Anistasio (of "Phish" fame) at the La Jolla Performing Arts Center.  
 
 
 
As a member of the LA Steel Choir, Rick worked under legendary composer Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack for the Superman movie "Man of Steel". 
 
 
 
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The Creative Convergence Podcast #53 – Nico Opper

The Audible Nexus of the Creative Arts. The Creative Convergence podcast focuses on the journey artists take to fuel their creative passions. Released weekly we speak with musicians, actors, producers, authors, filmmakers, stylists and more! We look at the industry from all directions and try to uncover the magic that makes creatives tick.