New Orleans, Louisiana · Singer-Songwriter

Mikey
Duran

A voice unlike anything you've heard — built in the Crescent City, shaped by every stage in between.

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Upcoming Shows

SEP 9BLDG 5 — Baton Rouge, LA
SEP 18Private Event — Baton Rouge, LA
SEP 26TBD — Baton Rouge, LA
OCT 21TBA with Nu Groove — New Orleans, LA
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Latest Video

Newest Song

Weekend Lover

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About the Artist

Pop-Ballad Soul.
Rock-Bred Grit.
New Orleans Heart.

Mikey Duran is an independent pop-ballad and rock singer-songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana — a city that doesn't produce artists so much as forge them.

His songwriting draws from a lineage spanning decades: the melodic architecture of Lennon & McCartney, the anthemic introspection of Chris Martin, the raw energy of Julian Casablancas, and the blues-drenched swagger of the Black Keys and the Lumineers.

The result is a sound that is at once familiar and impossible to place — distinctive, tremulous, and deeply felt.

"His lilting, almost tremulous tone was utterly distinctive — and revealed a vulnerability that I wasn't expecting. Kid can write, too."
— TVLine, Season XIV American Idol
American Idol Season XIV FOX
American Idol XIV official promo Mikey Duran on American Idol FOX broadcast
XIV
American Idol — FOX
3rd
Best Audition — TVLine & NJ.com
Top 100
Hollywood — Season One (ABC)

American Idol

Two Seasons.
One Undeniable Voice.

Mikey made his national debut on American Idol Season XIV on FOX — performing an original song that stopped the room and earned him a place in Hollywood, finishing Top 120. He returned for the ABC revival, advancing again to Hollywood's Top 100. Two auditions, two networks, same result: judges leaning forward, listening.

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Press & Recognition

TVLine · 2015

"His lilting, almost tremulous tone was utterly distinctive — and revealed a vulnerability that I wasn't expecting based on his easy banter with the judges. Kid can write, too."

#3 Best Audition · Season XIV

NJ.com · 2015

"We've seen many white guys with guitars this year, and Mikey was probably the best of them. His original song was cool and his tone was unlike anything we've heard."

#3 Best Audition · Season XIV

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Named "Best Band" — 2019 SOJA Cover Contest

Independent · Fan Recognized · Hard Earned

Sonic Lineage

Lennon & McCartney
Melodic Architecture
James Taylor
Timeless Americana Soul
Chris Martin
Coldplay · Anthemic Introspection
Julian Casablancas
The Strokes · Raw Urban Energy
The Black Keys
Blues-Drenched Swagger

Where I've Played

220+ shows · 50+ cities · 15 states

Notable Venues

House of Blues
New Orleans, LA
Varsity Theatre
Baton Rouge, LA
House of Blues
Anaheim, CA
Rock N Bowl
New Orleans, LA
Southport Hall
New Orleans, LA
Howlin' Wolf
New Orleans, LA
Gasa Gasa
New Orleans, LA
Mid City Ballroom
Baton Rouge, LA
Spanish Moon
Baton Rouge, LA
Luna Live
Lake Charles, LA
Panorama Music House
Lake Charles, LA
Lafayette's Music Room
Memphis, TN
Blue Canoe
Tupelo, MS
Growlers
Memphis, TN
The Nick
Birmingham, AL

Music

2025 · Latest Release

Weekend Lover

Video

Latest Short

2020

Saralyn

2015

White Dress

2015

Patio

2017

Bottom of the Ocean

Upcoming Shows

9
Sep 2026
BLDG 5
Baton Rouge, LA
18
Sep 2026
Private Event
Baton Rouge, LA
26
Sep 2026
TBD
Baton Rouge, LA
TBA
21
Oct 2026
TBA with Nu Groove
New Orleans, LA
7
Nov 2026
TBA with Nu Groove
New Orleans, LA

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Gig History

2026
ZeroProof Jazz Fest Pre-Party Apr 23New Orleans, LA
Private Party French Film Fest Mar 21New Orleans, LA
2025
JCC Fundraiser Nov 8New Orleans, LA
Wedding Oct 12New Orleans, LA
Southern Diamond Jewelers Oct 11New Orleans, LA
The Revelry Sep 19Baton Rouge, LA
Rock N Bowl Sep 12New Orleans, LA
Howlin' Wolf Aug 21New Orleans, LA
Gasa Gasa May 31New Orleans, LA
Gasa Gasa May 4New Orleans, LA
ZeroProof Jazz Fest Pre-Party Apr 23New Orleans, LA
Private Party French Film Fest Mar 21New Orleans, LA
2024
The Revelry Nov 30Baton Rouge, LA
The Anchor Oct 13Madisonville, LA
Carrollton Station Oct 4New Orleans, LA
The Revelry Sep 1Baton Rouge, LA
Hard Rock May 31New Orleans, LA
Hard Rock New Orleans, LA
Carrollton Station New Orleans, LA
2023
The Revelry Dec 2Baton Rouge, LA
The Revelry Sep 16Baton Rouge, LA
Red Stick Social Jun 18Baton Rouge, LA
Brickyard South Jun 18Baton Rouge, LA
DMac's Jun 17New Orleans, LA
The Revelry May 6Baton Rouge, LA
2022
Caddyshack Oct 29Metairie, LA
The Revelry Oct 1Baton Rouge, LA
DMac's Sep 17New Orleans, LA
Caddyshack Sep 3Metairie, LA
Red Stick Social Aug 7Baton Rouge, LA
The Loft Jul 31Bay St. Louis, MS
La Carreta Jul 17Houma, LA
The Loft Jul 10Bay St. Louis, MS
DMac's Jul 8New Orleans, LA
DMac's Jun 26New Orleans, LA
The Revelry Jun 4Baton Rouge, LA
La Carreta May 15Houma, LA
Warsaw Apr 30Springfield, LA
Red Stick Social Apr 24Baton Rouge, LA
La Carreta Apr 24Houma, LA
Gnarly Barley Apr 16Hammond, LA
Don's Seafood Apr 7Covington, LA
DMac's Apr 3New Orleans, LA
La Carreta Mar 27Houma, LA
The Revelry Mar 26Baton Rouge, LA
Sidney's Saloon Mar 14New Orleans, LA
Patio Bar Mar 12Baton Rouge, LA
Gnarly Barley Jan 7Hammond, LA
2021
Gasa Gasa Dec 26New Orleans, LA
La Carreta Dec 19Houma, LA
Beausoleil Dec 16Baton Rouge, LA
Etouffée Dec 9Covington, LA
La Carreta Dec 2Houma, LA
Squeaky Pete's Nov 21Baton Rouge, LA
St Anne Wine and Whisky Nov 20Mandeville, LA
Colby's Cocktails Nov 19Metairie, LA
La Carreta Nov 14Houma, LA
City Pork Nov 11Baton Rouge, LA
DMac's Nov 6New Orleans, LA
Tin Roof Nov 4Baton Rouge, LA
Beausoleil Oct 28Baton Rouge, LA
Gnarly Barley Oct 16Hammond, LA
La Carreta Oct 10Houma, LA
Chip's Daiquiris Oct 8Prairieville, LA
Red Stick Social Oct 3Baton Rouge, LA
The Revelry Oct 2Baton Rouge, LA
Paradise Park Oct 1Nashville, TN
Jake's Dilemma Sep 29New York, NY
Willie's Sep 29New York, NY
Union Tavern Sep 26Boston, MA
Lost Paddy Aug 28Nashville, TN
Cask Aug 22New Orleans, LA
Porch and Patio Aug 19Kenner, LA
La Carreta Aug 8Houma, LA
Cask Jul 30New Orleans, LA
La Carreta Jul 25Houma, LA
Boureè Jul 18New Orleans, LA
Cask Jul 11New Orleans, LA
La Carreta Jun 27Houma, LA
The Rev Jun 26Baton Rouge, LA
The Oasis Jun 24Baton Rouge, LA
Gnarly Barley Jun 19Hammond, LA
Le Chien Jun 19Denham Springs, LA
The Oasis Jun 13Baton Rouge, LA
Cask May 30New Orleans, LA
Pour House May 16Metairie, LA
Cask May 6New Orleans, LA
The Rev Apr 18Baton Rouge, LA
Don's Seafood Apr 15Covington, LA
Boureè Apr 11New Orleans, LA
DMac's Apr 10New Orleans, LA
DMac's Mar 28New Orleans, LA
2020
Porch Party Dec 6New Orleans, LA
Sea RV Park Sep 14Nashville, TN
Soulshine Sep 12Franklin, TN
House of Vines Sep 11Dickson, TN
Art Garage Sep 8New Orleans, LA
The Store Feb 1Chicago, IL
O'Neill's Pub Jan 31Lombard, IL
The 105 Jan 30Naperville, IL
Balcony Music Jan 23New Orleans, LA
Banks St. Bar Jan 19New Orleans, LA
Balcony Music Jan 9New Orleans, LA
2019
Balcony Music Dec 19New Orleans, LA
Balcony Music Dec 12New Orleans, LA
Balcony Music Nov 21New Orleans, LA
Balcony Music Nov 14New Orleans, LA
Balcony Music Oct 22New Orleans, LA
Balcony Music Oct 16New Orleans, LA
Apple Barrel Oct 14New Orleans, LA
Balcony Music Oct 6New Orleans, LA
House of Blues Sep 26Anaheim, CA
Balcony Music Sep 24New Orleans, LA
Ivar's River Pub Sep 15San Marcos, TX
Panorama Sep 14Lake Charles, LA
Rikenjaks Brew Sep 13Lake Charles, LA
Balcony Music Sep 9New Orleans, LA
Rodeo Rock Sep 6Pensacola, FL
Hops and Habanas Sep 5Jackson, MS
Growlers Sep 4Memphis, TN
Falk House Aug 24Jackson, MS
Balcony Music Aug 19New Orleans, LA
Howling Wolf Jun 15New Orleans, LA
Mid City Ballroom Jun 14Baton Rouge, LA
Native Son Jun 8Glenwood Springs, CO
Slow Groovin Jun 7Snowmass, CO
Love Rocks Jun 6Basalt, CO
Underground Music Jun 1Meridian, MS
Hops and Habanas May 31Jackson, MS
Growlers May 29Memphis, TN
Oasis Brewery May 24Austin, TX
Rock House May 22Austin, TX
Ivar's River Pub May 19San Marcos, TX
Panorama May 18Lake Charles, LA
The Pearl May 17Lafayette, LA
Live! Juice Bar Apr 27Pensacola, FL
Sidney's Apr 20New Orleans, LA
FreeTown BoomBoom Apr 18Lafayette, LA
Bulldog MidCity Mar 15New Orleans, LA
Varsity Theatre Jan 31Baton Rouge, LA
2018
Howling Wolf Nov 2New Orleans, LA
Howling Wolf Jun 30New Orleans, LA
Gasa Gasa Jun 26New Orleans, LA
Mini Fest May 19Baton Rouge, LA
Rock N Blues May 12Covington, LA
Tune Up Apr 27Boulder, CO
Black Nugget Apr 14Carbondale, CO
The Tune Up Mar 24Boulder, CO
Heather's Mar 14Basalt, CO
Slow Groovin Mar 3Snowmass, CO
New Belgium Mar 1Snowmass, CO
Stubbie's Feb 20Basalt, CO
New Belgium Feb 7Snowmass, CO
New Belgium Jan 3Snowmass, CO
2017
Spanish Moon Dec 9Baton Rouge, LA
Blue Canoe Dec 1Tupelo, MS
Slow Groovin DecSnowmass, CO
Lafayette's Music Room Nov 29Memphis, TN
Southport Hall Nov 18New Orleans, LA
Howlin' Wolf Oct 23New Orleans, LA
American Idol Audition Oct 13New Orleans, LA
The Varsity Sep 26Baton Rouge, LA
House of Blues Sep 23New Orleans, LA
Greenroom Sep 22Lafayette, LA
Sloppy's Sep 15Lake Charles, LA
Spanish Moon Sep 14Baton Rouge, LA
Moe's Sep 8Starkville, MS
House of Blues Sep 2New Orleans, LA
Enoch's Irish Aug 31Monroe, LA
The Nick Aug 29Birmingham, AL
Slow Groovin Aug 23Snowmass, CO
New Belgium Aug 17Snowmass, CO
Slow Groovin Aug 16Snowmass, CO
Private Party Aug 9Aspen, CO
New Belgium Aug 5Snowmass, CO
Slow Groovin Aug 4Snowmass, CO
Justice Snows Jul 22Aspen, CO
The Varsity Jul 11Baton Rouge, LA
Agave Jul 6Lafayette, LA
The Willow Jul 1New Orleans, LA
Luna Live Jun 30Lake Charles, LA
Lava Cantina Jun 24Baton Rouge, LA
Blue Moon Jun 22Lafayette, LA
Green Room Jun 17Lafayette, LA
Siberia May 31New Orleans, LA
Texas Rose May 27Beaumont, TX
Luna Live May 26Lake Charles, LA
Green Room May 25Lafayette, LA
The Francis May 20Francisville, LA
Spanish Moon May 19Baton Rouge, LA
La Yunta May 5Covington, LA
Huey's May 2Baton Rouge, LA
Babylon Apr 29Metairie, LA
Sloppy's Apr 29Lake Charles, LA
La Yunta Apr 22Covington, LA
Huey's Apr 20Baton Rouge, LA
Tin Roof Apr 16Baton Rouge, LA
Huey's Apr 11Baton Rouge, LA
OSloppy's Apr 8Lake Charles, LA
Huey's Mar 28Baton Rouge, LA
LSU Dance Marathon Mar 24Baton Rouge, LA
Luke's Mar 17Beaumont, TX
The Guru Mar 16Baton Rouge, LA
Cherrywood Coffee Feb 26Austin, TX
Tony Mandola's Feb 25Houston, TX
Rose Saloon Feb 24Beaumont, TX
Luna Live Feb 18Lake Charles, LA
Fred's Jan 22Baton Rouge, LA
Spanish Moon Jan 12Baton Rouge, LA
2016
Private Party Baton Rouge, LA
Caliente Baton Rouge, LA
Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room Baton Rouge, LA
Renaissance Hotel Baton Rouge, LA
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