Every once in a while someone steps on stage and you just know — this person is going to be big. That’s exactly what happened night after night on the 2025 Unplugged Tour, when Mick Blankenship hit the stage before Theory of a Deadman and Ayron Jones... and ended up stealing more than a few hearts (and possibly the whole show).

From Memphis to Seattle, Blankenship wasn’t just performing — he was setting stages on fire. His vocals were raw, soulful, and packed with that kind of lived-in grit that only real experience can give you. The man didn’t just sing — he commanded. People came for Theory, and walked out Mick Blankenship converts.

Take it from the crowd in Maricopa, Arizona:

"I came for Theory, but I left a Mick Blankenship fan for life."

That’s not just hype — that’s a whole movement forming in real time. The crowd would erupt after every track, especially when he launched into fan favorites like “Dying to Love” and “Rule the World.” These weren’t just songs — they were battle cries wrapped in melody and muscle.

What’s wild is how many people hadn’t heard Mick before this tour. He came in as “the opener” and left as the name everyone was googling on the way home. Instagram lit up. TikToks from the shows started making the rounds. Fans were sharing clips and tagging friends.

Beyond the voice and the vibe, what really hits is Mick’s authenticity. He wasn’t playing a character or going through the motions. He was all in. That sweaty, soul-baring, leave-it-all-on-the-stage kind of real. He said it best himself:

"Sharing the stage with Theory of a Deadman and Ayron Jones was an honor, but the best part was connecting with the fans every night."

This tour was a turning point — one of those "remember when..." moments we’ll all be talking about later when Mick is headlining his own arena tour.

Mick’s new single ‘In the Music’ is a straight-up adrenaline shot to the soul. Right out the gate, you're smacked with crunchy, heavy-hitting guitar riffs. Then he steps in with that voice. That powerhouse, chest-thumping, no-holds-barred vocal that somehow sounds both perfectly controlled and totally unhinged in the best way.

“In the Music” isn’t just a song — it’s a declaration. It’s Mick planting his flag in the ground and reminding everyone why rock still matters, and why he’s one of the few carrying the torch with actual fire behind it.

With millions of streams already under his belt and a fanbase growing faster than a guitar solo in a power ballad, it’s safe to say the Mick Blankenship train is leaving the station — and now’s the time to hop on.

So if you missed this tour? Start regretting it now.
And if you were there? Congrats. You just witnessed the beginning of something big.

“In the Music” is available now on all major streaming platforms

Listen to Mick Blankenship and other similar artists on our Spotify Playlist ‘New Music Spotlight - Indie & Alternative’

“In the Music” - Mick Blankenship

“You Caught My Eye” - HELN

“Goodness Gracious” - The Heligoats