Programme - Deepdale Festival

Michele Stodart

Friday - Orchard

Michele Stodart is an award-winning solo artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Best renowned as bassist, vocalist and co-songwriter of much-loved, double-platinum selling band, The Magic Numbers, with whom she continues to play regularly and tour world-wide.

Michele has always pursued her own writing alongside her band, and, after almost a decade of touring, she took some time out to record an album of her own songs: Wide-Eyed Crossing (2012), a southern-drenched journey into Americana country blues. She soon became known for her intimate, heart-wrenching live performances, gaining her recognition for her solo material and helping to establish her as an singer-songwriter in her own right. A few years later, she was signed by none other than Bjork's record label, One Little Independent. A second solo album Pieces (2016) followed shortly after, receiving critical acclaim.

Michele's skills as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and musical director has led to many collaborative projects with artists such Kathryn Williams, Billy Bragg, Natalie Imbruglia, David Ford, Ren Harvieu, Charlie Dore, David Kitt, O'Hooley & Tidow amongst many others.

In 2022, she received public recognition for her talent, when she was awarded the AMA-UK 'Instrumentalist Of The Year' award. Currently, Michele is working on her third solo album.