About Stefan Mitchell
Stefan Mitchell delivers a rich, multi-dimensional vocal
style that inspires and connects the generations. This self-taught musician
began as a drummer with only one goal in mind – to play for the
love of it. But when you possess an undeniable vocal ability matched only
by a knack for weaving lyrical tapestries, the response is, “You
were made to do this.”
Born in Laurel, Maryland, this Air Force brat spent six weeks there before
moving to Turkey and a host of other countries across the globe. Touched
by a culturally diverse upbringing, Stefan has continued to travel, this
time performing and recording music. His vocal “gift” came
to the forefront in 1990 when he volunteered at Camp Rainbow Gold in Boise,
Idaho, a camp for children with cancer. Stefan sang at Rainbow Gold’s
campfires, which lead to Wish Boats and Love Knots, an album
he recorded especially for the camp. Most recently, a song from the album
appeared on Broadjam.com’s Top 10 list.
After moving to Seattle, Stefan demonstrated his dramatic skills landing
film, television, and theater roles, while also working as a voice-over
artist on projects like Gary Larson’s Tales From the Far Side.
He also wowed audiences at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, and stood center
stage as the featured vocalist at the Seattle Opera House and Benaroya
Hall. Eventually, Stefan’s versatility, combined with his effortless
melodic skills, inspired him to put down the sticks and start writing
and recording music, this time behind the microphone. At home as lead
vocalist, Stefan has demonstrated an expansive vocal range on over 15
recordings – from inspirational and classic pop balladry to contemporary
rock.
Stefan’s sensitive talent comes to life on From Within,
his first solo album, which contains songs chosen as much for their personal
meaning as for the way they touch his audience. Within three months of
release, and after only seven performances, devoted fans snatched up well
over 1,000 copies.
Stefan is currently at work on a follow-up to From Within. He
is also collaborating with renowned songwriter and producer Jonathan Kingman
(Julio Iglesias, Jr., Kim Richey, Glen Philips, Skip Peri) on a new record
due out in 2004, where Stefan will return to his pop and rock roots as
vocalist and drummer.