he Missouri Ozarks is both home and backdrop to Mick Byrd, Missouri Arts Council Touring Performer and MO Blues Society & Tennessee Songwriters Association Int. member, who has performed at 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 Rock, Country & his signature “Ozark Blues.” When joined by other talented musicians they collectively become The Backroad Band.