Annick Odom

​Stripped-down story-first folk with upright bass and voice

Bio (Short)
Annick Odom is a Belgian-American singer, songwriter, and upright bassist based in West Virginia. Her solo project pairs the deep resonance of upright bass with unvarnished vocals and intimate storytelling, blending traditional Appalachian ballads with original songs that feel both old and entirely her own.

Bio (Long)
Annick Odom creates stripped-down, story-first folk using just her voice and upright bass. Drawing on Appalachian ballads, archival research, and her own songwriting, she crafts performances that are raw, resonant, and emotionally spacious. Her sound is rooted in tradition but unafraid to carve new ground.  Known for her evocative blend of Appalachian traditions, contemporary composition, and narrative performance, her work bridges the old and the new—braiding together field recordings, original songs, and community voices into something wholly her own. Described as “hauntingly beautiful” (Classical Post) and “an adventure in every song” (VPRO), her music moves fluidly between the intimate and the expansive.

Born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia, Annick studied classical bass and clarinet before spending several years performing across Europe. She returned home to dig deeper into traditional music. In performance, she often incorporates crankies—hand-cranked illustrated panoramas that visually accompany her songs—creating immersive sets that combine music, image, and story. Her solo bass/voice project resonates with audiences in folk, experimental, and classical spaces alike. Annick has performed at the International Society of Bassists Convention, Rewire Festival (NL), ZomerJazzFietsTour (NL), Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival (NL), Herbe Bleue (France), MuziekPublique's American Roots Festival (BE), Oh My Ears! Festival (AZ), and the Vandalia Gathering (WV). 

Listen
Solo Project
🎧 Samply | Apple Music | Spotify | Bandcamp
Recommended tracks: 

• The Sun Sits In My Hair
• To The Sea

Trio (Sweet Joe Pye)
🎧 Samply | Apple Music | Spotify | Bandcamp
Recommended tracks: 

• Rise Early | Sweet Joe Pye
• Moonwalk

Watch
🎥 Live Video – Solo Bass/Voice (YouTube)
🎥 Live Video - Trio Sweet Joe Pye (YouTube)
🎞️ Live Video with a Crankie (YouTube)

Press & Praise

• ​“Odom has a sweet, engaging voice full of wistfulness and reverie.”– Bluegrass Unlimited
• “Blending Appalachian tradition with contemporary chamber music.”– Tinnitist
• “Rooted in tradition, yet unafraid to push boundaries.”– B-Side Guys
• “A cross-continental fusion of Appalachian and chamber music. Music grown in the quiet hills of West Virginia.”– Keys and Chords
• “Expressive, evocative, and deeply rooted in tradition.”– Le Cri du Coyote

Go here for more press. 

Notable Recent Performances

• Rewire Festival (The Hague, NL)
• Herbe Bleue Festival (France)
• Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival (NL)
• Vandalia Gathering (WV)
• Detroit Cantastoria Festival (MI)
• Solo Winter Tour 2024 (OH, MI, IL, PA, WV)

Photos
📸 Download Press Photos (Google)
Includes high-res options in vertical/horizontal, color and B&W. Photo credits are included in the file names.

Tech Info
Solo setup:

• Upright bass (with clip-on phantom-powered condenser mic provided by artist)
• Vocals (phantom-powered Myrtle Ear Trumpet mic provided by artist, with boom stand provided by venue if possible)
• Optional table/stand if crankies are used (medium table, 1.5 ft by 1 ft, provided by venue if possible)
• Optional projector (if venue is large enough that visuals should be enlarged)

​Contact
​📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.annick-odom.com
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