In Honour of The Awesome Jam Band: Ambrose "Boots" Schmidt, 2016 Adult"s Parade Marshall

 In Honour of The Awesome Jam Band: Ambrose “Boots” Schmidt, 2016 Adult’s Parade Marshall
Author

Jeevan A. Robinson (Jam Band Marketing & Promotions Manager)

Release Date

Friday, April 29, 2016

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Ambrose F. Schmidt is a creative genius.

“Boots” as he is popularly known has been around the Virgin Island music scene for the better part of almost 40 years! Unassuming, jovial and a very likeable fellow, Boots is a guy most will call popular. Always ready with a story or joke he can turn a sour moment into one of pure hilarity.

Have you ever wondered where his nickname “Boots” came from? It has been told that as a student at Kean High he used to tease and harass (all in fun) the JROTC students about the boots they wore as part of their uniform. Not long after however, he adopted wearing the very same type of boots when he dressed to go out! So he became sharp boy “Boots” because of his new found love of wearing boots!

A native of St. Eustatius, Netherland Antilles, Ambrose F. Schmidt is the son of William and the late Brenda Schmidt. He is the middle child of five siblings. He is married to the former Tiffany Fabian and is the proud father of eight (8) children and one (1) grandson.

“Boots”, through his example of contributing to culture and music in the Virgin Islands exemplifies professionalism when it comes to his musical craft. “Boots” has been performing with the prolific and well-known musical group, The Awesome Jam Band, as lead trumpeter, arranger, crowd pleaser, and now today serving as Leader.

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