In the middle of downtown Detroit, a line swirled around Saint Andrew’s Hall. Dressed in pirate garb, fans waited to see the musical odyssey that is Mirador.

Co-founded by Jake Kiszka of Greta Van Fleet and Chris Turpin of Ida Mae, Mirador is a four-piece band harnessing the spirit of rock 'n' roll, blues, and folk traditions. Joining Kiszka and Turpin are Mikey Sorbello on drums and Nick Pini on bass and keys.

For a band with absolutely no music released, the connection was instant. The show was sold out and it was clear the crowd knew they were witnessing something special.

So, what do they sound like? Mirador’s sound is gritty and cinematic. Kiszka and Turpin’s voices blend so harmoniously, it feels like something straight out of a dream. They’ve evoked something timeless without sounding derivative. It’s blues for the modern age, rock with a backbone of folklore, and a kind of haunted soul that lingers well after the amps go quiet.

As a fan first, I find myself utterly captivated by their songwriting and the way their harmonies intertwine. It feels almost beyond words. This is what live music is meant to stir: fire in the soul, ache in the heart, truth in every note. To be in the year 2025 and witness a band breathe such life into the bones of blues and rock 'n' roll is truly something to behold.

This was just one stop on their first headlining tour, but if this show was any indication, Mirador is a band to watch closely.

The story contines to unfold…..

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