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Bad Bad World 3:560:00/3:56
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Mike Stocksdale
songwriter/guitarist/storyteller
Whether performing in intimate acoustic settings or rocking out with a full band, Stocksdale’s stage presence is electric, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. His songs have garnered critical acclaim, earning him a dedicated following of fans who connect deeply with the raw honesty and artistry of his music. His most recent album, Ghosts & Whispers, is a soulful blend of blues-infused indie folk that resonates with listeners from all walks of life.
Press / Reviews
“It's not often that an artist can tell a story so intricately that listeners feel as if they've taken a ride through the songwriter's mind.”
— Music Connection Magazine
“It sounds like something you’ve heard before, but has a sort of rebirth to it.”
— Groundsounds
“Stocksdale tells stories with earthy bones that are relatable, heartfelt and full of yearning.”
— When the Horn Blows
“He has gems that he casts out with a steely presence while he picks away at his guitar like a madman. His melodies roller-coaster so expertly, but feel like they can ride off the rails at any moment.”
— American Pancake
Some Credits
- Over 20 million Spotify streams
- Selected - Ben Folds' Writers Retreat 2024
- Finalist - Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2024 - Telluride Troubadour Contest
- 3rd Place - Tucson Folk Festival Songwriting Competition 2024
- 4th Place - Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2023 - Songwriter Showcase
- Spotify editorial playlist - Blues Roots
- Finalist - Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2019 - Songwriter Showcase
- Finalist - Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2018 - Songwriter Showcase
- Finalist/Honorable Mention - Unsigned Only Music Competition 2018 (AAA)
- Semi-Finalist - Music City SongStar 2017
- 2nd Place Winner - International Songwriting Competition 2015 (Performance Category)
- Multiple TV placements on shows such as New Girl, Quantico, Nancy Drew, Hart of Dixie, and Happy Endings
- Songs reviewed and/or shared by the following music blogs: HITS in the Sticks, Ear to the Ground, SirChillicious, GroundSounds, Wolf in a Suit, Adobe and Teardrops, Somervalley FM, KOR Radio, Pretty in Noise, Skope, Savage Thrills, Santa Rosa Records, Karben, For the Love of Bands, LA on Lock, Mystic Sons, Indie Obsessive
- Opened for Cam, Howie Day, Will Hoge, Tinsley Ellis, Eric Gales, Soul of John Black
- Featured in viral youtube video by Garance Dore and Tiffany’s
- Semi-Finalist - International Songwriting Competition
- Semi-Finalist - UK Songwriting Competition
- #1 New Music Review - Music Connection Magazine
- Honorable Mention - Unsigned Only Music Competition
- Daphne’s Restaurant featured artist
- Top 100 artists - Music Connection Magazine
- Finalist - Independent Music Awards (Folk/Singer Songwriter Album)
- Best New Artist Nomination - New Music Awards
- Finalist - We Are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards
- 3rd Place - 11th Annual Unisong International Song Contest (Acoustic/Folk)
- Honorable Mention - 14th Annual Billboard Song Contest
- Finalist - We Are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards