Mick Yard | The Hungarian Hurricane of Blues

Live and Unfiltered

The Hungarian
Hurricane

From the streets of Budapest to the heart of the American Blues scene. Mick Yard delivers a high-voltage performance that bridges continents and generations.

Upcoming Events

See Mick Yard live in the coming shows. Times and venues subject to change.

Budapest Blues Night

Date: May 24, 2026

Venue: A38 Ship, Budapest

Chicago Sunset Blues

Date: June 18, 2026

Venue: City Winery, Chicago

Nashville Night Jam

Date: July 9, 2026

Venue: The 5 Spot, Nashville

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Raw Power.
Soulful Blues.

Formed in the crucible of late-night jam sessions and smoke-filled clubs, the Mick Yard Band isn't just playing music—they're channeling a legacy.

The "Hungarian Hurricane" moniker wasn't chosen; it was earned. It's the sound of a storm front hitting the delta, a fusion of European precision and American grit that leaves audiences electrified and breathless.

Established 1998

The Heavy Hitters

A brotherhood of sound and rhythm

Mick Yard

Miklos

Lead Vocals & Guitar

The visionary behind the storm. Mick's slide guitar work is legendary across two continents.

Tony Bass

Mike

Bass & Backing Vocals

The anchor. Tony provides the rhythmic foundation that allows the Hurricane to roar.

Mike Drums

Mike

Percussion

Pure kinetic energy. Mike's drumming is the heartbeat of every live performance.

From Budapest to the World

It began in the underground clubs of Budapest. Mick Yard found his voice not in the traditional folk of his homeland, but in the dusty vinyl records of Muddy Waters and BB King. He didn't just learn the notes; he learned the struggle.

By twenty, he had crossed the Atlantic with nothing but a battered Stratocaster and a vision. In the US, he honed his craft in the juke joints of the South and the neon-lit stages of the Midwest.

Today, the Mick Yard Band represents the culmination of that journey—a sound that is authentically American yet unmistakably international. It's the blues as it was meant to be: visceral, honest, and undeniably powerful.

Setting Every Stage Ablaze.

Whether it's a thousand-seat theater or an intimate private lounge, we bring the same level of raw intensity and musical mastery.

500+ Shows Played
12 Countries
3 Albums Released

Festivals

Main stage energy for massive crowds. We thrive in the open air.

Clubs & Lounges

The heart of the blues. Intimate, smoke-free sets that move the soul.

Private Events

Exclusive performances tailored for corporate galas and private celebrations.

"The best live blues performance I've seen in a decade."

— Rolling Tone Magazine

"Mick Yard's slide guitar work is absolutely transcendent."

— Guitar World Weekly

"They don't just play the blues, they live them."

— Chicago Nightlife

Wear the Hurricane.

Support the band and take home a piece of the storm. Our official merchandise is crafted with the same attention to detail as our music. Premium fabrics, vintage designs.

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Let's Make
History.

For booking inquiries, press kits, or private event availability, please use the form or contact our management directly.

booking@mickyard.com
+1 (555) 342-8800
Nashville, TN | Budapest, HU
MICK YARD
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