The contracts that he signed with Universal in 2001 and Vanguard in 2004 allowed him to release albums as "side projects" on his own Shockorama Records. Among the albums that have been self-released are "Galaxy Kings" and "I've Seen The End of the World and It Looks Like This." All of these side projects were re-released by Vanguard in conjunction with the release of his 2006 album "The Californian". Previously, these albums had limited availability as approximately 10,000 copies were produced. After releasing "The Californian", Schneider also put out "Greatest Hits Live", recorded in Austin on July 17, 2006, on Shockorama Records. He has a long-standing Monday night residency at the Saxon Pub and regularly plays at Antone's, both venues in Austin. His live-band includes Harmoni Kelley (bass), Jeff Plankenhorn (guitars), Conrad Choucroun (drums), Danny Levin (cello) and Oliver Steck (accordion).