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Mike Stocksdale

About Me

"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. Mike Stocksdale does just that. His songs, although similar in style, have such wonderful composition and tone that each one can stand alone to showcase his talent. Similar to the cool country stylings of John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" and folky carefree feel of Paul Simon's "Slip Slidin' Away," Stocksdale is a modern reminder of what good music sounds like in its simplest form."-Paula Munoz, Music Connection Magazine

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 15/11/2005
Band Website: http://www.mikestocksdale.com
Band Members: Live -
Anders Mouridsen - Lead Guitar/Lap Steel
Mike Stocksdale - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
Kate Strand - Backing Vocals/Tambourine

On The Hill -
Chris Green - Percussion
Natasha Kmeto - Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Anders Mouridsen - Lead Guitar, Bass, Accordian
Mike Stocksdale - Lead Vocal, Rhythm Guitars, Bass, Harmonica
Influences: Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Radiohead, Ben Folds Five, Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepplin, Patty Griffin, Cream, B.B. King, James Taylor, Weezer, Tom Petty, U2, Pink Floyd, Teitur, Counting Crows, Damien Rice, Beach Boys, Beck, Bob Marley, Cat Stevens, Billy Joel, Chet Atkins, Coldplay, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dave Matthews Band, Elliot Smith, The Shins, Eric Clapton, Foo Fighters, Jars of Clay, Jude, Nick Drake, Oasis, Over the Rhine, Pedro The Lion, The Police, Pretenders, Queen, Randy Newman, Ray Charles, Robben Ford, Steve Miller Band, Stevie Wonder, Sublime, Tenacious D, Tommy Emmanuel
Sounds Like:

Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

NEW ALBUM FOR SALE ONLINE!!

The new album, "Chase You", is now for sale online.  It's only $10.  Click here to buy it!!
Posted by on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Check out this event: Mike Stocksdale CD Release Show at Molly Malone's

Hosted By:Mike StocksdaleWhen:Saturday, August 01, 2009Where:Molly Malone's575 Fairfax AveLos Angeles90036Description:The new album is here! We're gonna celebrate with an hour of songs at Molly Malone...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:51:00 GMT

Recording the New Album

Just in case you were curious about our progress on the new record, here's a little update...I flew to Copenhagen, Denmark, in January 2009, and met up with my good friend and native Dane, Anders Mour...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:02:00 GMT

Show at Room 5 Lounge Sat., Nov. 29, 8:45pm

Kate, Anders, and I are playing a 45 min. set at Room 5 Lounge in Los Angeles (http://www.room5lounge.com) on Saturday, November 29th, at 8:45pm.  $7.  21+.  Hope you can make it. :)
Posted by on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:26:00 GMT

New Review In Music Connection Magazine

From The November 2008 Issue of Music Connection.http://www.musicconnection.com/ (New Music Critiques).Production: 8Lyrics: 8Music: 8Vocals: 8Musicianship: 8SCORE: 8.0Stocksdale, along with his amplif...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:44:00 GMT

I’m on Facebook

Here's the link to my brand new Facebook music page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Stocksdale-Music/140 20671922
Posted by on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:30:00 GMT

Finalist (Folk/Singer Songwriter Album) IMAs

The Hill is a finalist (Folk/Singer Songwriter Album) in this year's Independent Music Awards. 
Posted by on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:30:00 GMT

Best New Artist Nomination

Good news.  I've been nominated for Best New Artist in the college category of the 2007 New Music Awards.  This is an annual ceremony held by New Music Weekly magazine that honors artists, m...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 09:19:00 GMT

Music From the Hill (Interview)

Music from the HillBy Tom Fitt (Peninsula People Magazine September 2007)The first impressions of Mike Stocksdale, the man, and Mike Stocksdale's music are the same: honest and approachably straight f...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:16:00 GMT

Music Connection Concert Review

Live review from Monsoon Cafe 6/26/07by Paula Munoz (Music Connection Magazine vol. 31 number 15)Material: It's not often that an artist can tell a story so intricately that listeners feel as if they'...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:22:00 GMT