Biography

CONTACT: MICK BYRD
email: mail@mickbyrd.com
(573) 422-3881

RELEASE DATE - MAY 21st, 2021

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Country EP

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Roots Rock, Country & my signature "Ozark Blues"

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Americana, Country, Roots Rock

THE OFFICIAL BIO:
The Missouri Ozarks is both home and backdrop to Mick Byrd, Missouri Arts Council Touring Performer and MO Blues Society, & TSAI member, who has performed at the legendary Nashville’s Bluebird Café for over 20 years. An award from Billboard Magazine kicked off his music career in 1994. Eleven recordings later, Mick brings fans an amazing array of original Roots Country, Rock & his signature “Ozark Blues”. Whether performing with The Backroad Band or touring solo, Mick brings audiences a snapshot of life in the Midwest with warm, powerful vocals and finger picked guitar.

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THE MUSIC: Country/"Ozark Blues" Country

Words & Music by Mick Byrd, Independent Artist, Producer
PRO: BMI Publisher: Mick Byrd Publishing (Independent)

GoodNite ToNite (Featured Track) 3:43 The Title Cut. A song about a crossroads. Time to be honest. Time to be real. The time is now. "GoodNite ToNite" has a really dynamic feel to me. The Build and anticipation make it fun.

Pickup Truck (Featured Track) 4:07
A rural anthem extolling the virtues of Down Home. My buddy, Brad Edwards' lead guitar work is electrifying! No pun intended. The interplay between the guitar and the fiddle sharing the spotlight makes this song a dynamite listen!

Sunshine Day 2:58
This cut #1 is an unabashedly positive song about enjoying the day for all it is worth. The joy of a day off. The peace and serenity of nature. Sharing a cup of coffee in the yard with your baby. Molly Healy's fiddle just lights up this song!

Tears On Your Pillow 3:05
A wistful, soulful ballad about loss and consequences. This song has a few years on it. It had gradually disappeared from our live set list. When a longtime friend suggested this tune for a virtual concert, it was like meeting an old friend again. It is, personally, my favorite song on the album.

Down At The Bridge 3:07
A bouncing tale of growing up in a small town. At least partly growing up. The sweet freedom and unbridled optimism of youth - Down at the Bridge.

Too Much Month 2:49
If you have such a thing as Ozark Zydeco Blues this is it. Percussionist Ray Spiller has really got the groove going on!

Summer Rain 3:33
A smooth and poignant look back at a lifetime. I am proud to be a Missouri Arts Council Touring Performer. There is nothing more Missouri than a summer rain.

Beautiful 3:21
A heartfelt love song about a lifelong love. The beautiful kind. The lyrics take you from the awkwardness of youth to the culmination of a life well spent - together.

Colorado 3:17
A diorama of majestic mountain peaks, wildflowers in Aspen, starry high desert midnights and music among the Red Rocks. This tune is a soothing synopsis of a magical place - Colorado.

Jezebel 3:08
A rocking, bluesy country tale of a man who has his priorities straight and the woman who keeps them that way. An uptempo celebration of good decisions.

One More Dance 2:37
The lush accompaniment gives this love song a perfect slow dance ambience. The best dances are the ones you never want to let go of.

No Fairytale 3:14
A good dose of honesty and integrity in a little pop country package. Tell it like it is. Live it like it is.

THE CREDITS:
Mick Byrd - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Brad Edwards - lead guitar
Molly Healey - harmony vocals, violin/fiddle
Raymond Spiller III - cajón, percussion
Sean Van Sice - bass
Pete Szkolka - harmony vocals, keyboard, bass on Beautiful & One More Dance
Pete Szkolka - Engineer, PS Studios, Columbia, MO
Stephen Gardner - Mastering-The Music House, Columbia, MO
Debbie Byrd - Photography, Graphics
℗2021 Mick Byrd Publishing (BMI)
Words & Music - Mick Byrd
Time Out Records, LLC