The Missouri Ozarks is both home and backdrop to Mick Byrd, MO Arts Council Touring Performer, MO Blues Society & Tennessee Songwriters Assoc. Int. member, who has performed in Nashville, TN songwriter venues for over 25 years. An award from Billboard Magazine kicked off his music career in 1995. 11 recordings later, Mick brings fans an amazing array of original Roots Rock, Country & his signature “Ozark Blues.” Whether performing with The Backroad Band, Duo or touring solo, Mick brings audiences a snapshot of life in the Midwest with warm, powerful vocals and finger picked guitar. A Missouri Featured Artist of the Missouri Arts Council, sponsored by Mid-America Arts Alliance.

“This artist delves into the very guts of what constitutes a well-written song and delivers, every time. He's what true fans of independent, original music, covet and collect." -Karen E. Reynolds, Host/Program Director, Writer's Block, WDVX - Knoxville, TN

Clint Harding, radio host for community radio in Columbia, MO, says, "Every song comes with its own story (although rarely necessary to get the point), and when delivered in a relaxed south central Missouri drawl, one can feel that this is what it must be like to sit around the cracker barrel on the general store porch on warm summer nights listening to the local storytellers."

Mick has also released a special 2 song CD with The Chance and Gentle Souls benefiting Special Olympics Missouri .This particular CD is only available at shows.