Artist description "Mick Byrd's songs come from the heart and he sings them from there too. His songs are always honest, sometimes funny and most often very moving and intimate. Byrd's music explores the deep and dark sides of life transforming the difficult and painful into something profound and enriching. A fine guitarist and singer, Mick Byrd's songwriting is his greatest strength. He crafts his songs with rare courage and resolve. A Mick Byrd Performance will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and will often inspire introspection." - Jim Sigler, Producer/Host of KUMR's "Sounds Eclectic", KUMR 88.5 FM, National Public Radio

Music Style Primarily acoustic-based music from artists based in the Unites States, Canada or the United Kingdom. In the non-western music world, folk refers to the music of an indigenous people or culture. Traditionally, folk music attempts to elucidate the plight of the common man and, through social comment, uplift society at large. The pinnacles of achievement in this style are Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

Similar Artists Mick Byrd, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

Artist History Mick Byrd, Acoustic Singer/Songwriter :: Memberships - BMI Writer, Creative Musicians Coalition (CMC), Missouri Society of Songwriters, Mick Byrd Publishing :: Credits - Billboard Magazine Songwriter Award, Missouri Parents Advisory Network Theme Song Writer :: Commercial Radio, Public Radio, Live Performances

Group Members Mick Byrd - vocals, guitar, composer with various musicians.

Instruments voice, guitars, bass, drums, piano, flute

Albums Mick Byrd's recordings: "No Frills", "Live At The Focal Point", and "The Barber."

Press Reviews Numerous positive reviews from media sources such as: KUMR 88.5 FM, KDHX 88.1 FM, The Midwest Music Review, Rolla Daily News, Missouri Society of Songwriters, UMC Peace Studies Program, and many others.

Additional Info In conjunction with Special Olympics Missouri, Mick has produced a CD single, "The Chance/Gentle Souls" (A song about special children/A song for those who work with children) with proceeds going to benefit Special Olympics Missouri. Check it out at http://www.somo.org.

Location Vienna, Missouri - USA

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