Stuart Wills
Stuart grew up in a village in Devon’s Teign Valley, near Dartmoor National Park, and spent his teenage years in Mid-Devon. He now lives with his family in Exeter.
Stuart’s musical journey began as the songwriter, lead guitarist, and occasional lead singer for the Exeter band Sand, which opened for Liverpool’s Cecil and supported Muse at Exeter’s The Cavern. He later became the lead guitarist for Savalis.
Today, Stuart performs solo and is part of the duos Vending Machine Heart and The Sidewalk Anthem. Career highlights include supporting Mindy Smith at the London Arts Theatre and Caribou at South Street Arts Centre in Reading.
Stuart’s influences include bands like The La’s, Portishead, Massive Attack, Oasis, and The Verve, as well as singer-songwriters Nick Drake, Judee Sill, and John Martyn.