Is the Band Midland Still Performing?

Yes, Midland is still performing. In fact, they haven’t really stopped. The Get Lucky Tour launched in September 2024 and ran straight into 2025 with new dates added across the US, Canada, and Europe.

Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy have been on the road consistently since their fourth album dropped.

If you’ve been following these three Midland members since the “Drinkin’ Problem” days, the live show has only grown since then.

Where Did the Get Lucky Tour Begin?

The Get Lucky Tour kicked off on September 19, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center.

It was built around the release of Barely Blue, their fourth studio album, produced by nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb.

The original run hit major markets through December 2024, including stops at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on October 12, and at ACL Live in Austin, Texas, on December 20.

Support acts on select dates include Tanya Tucker, Colin Stough, Colby Acuff, Elvie Shane, Jackson Dean, and The Wilder Blue.

The demand was strong enough that they extended the whole run. That doesn’t happen unless the shows are selling.

The 2025 Extension: New Cities, New Countries

In December 2024, Midland officially announced an extension of the Get Lucky Tour into 2025. The new dates began on February 20 at the Hard Rock Event Center in Tampa, Florida.

Here are the confirmed 2025 Get Lucky Tour dates:

Fun Fact: The band’s Modesto, California, show on July 26, 2024, sold 4,478 tickets and grossed $271,108 in a single night, according to Pollstar Boxoffice reports. That’s the kind of number that explains why the tour kept going.

Special guests Flatland Cavalry and Pug Johnson joined for select dates on this leg.

Stagecoach 2025: Their Biggest Festival Slot Yet

Midland performed at Stagecoach Festival 2025 on April 27, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. The festival ran from April 25 to 27, with Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, and Luke Combs as headliners.

At their Stagecoach set, they brought out guest after guest, turning the show into what Billboard described as a “family affair.”

They also debuted an unreleased song called “Glass Half Empty” live, in front of the full festival crowd.

The closing singalong of “Drinkin’ Problem” drew one of the biggest crowd responses of the night. That’s not a band running out of steam.

The name Midland itself comes from a Dwight Yoakam song, and at Stagecoach, they actually covered classic honky-tonk and Bakersfield-style material as a live nod to those same roots.

Fun Fact: Midland were actually the ones who announced the official Stagecoach 2025 lineup on SiriusXM’s The Highway channel alongside Goldenvoice’s Stacy Vee. They had that much pull with the event.

C2C: Taking Traditional Country to Europe:

The 2025 extension also took Midland overseas. They played C2C Berlin on March 8 and C2C Rotterdam on March 25.

C2C, which stands for Country to Country, is Europe’s largest country music festival. It runs annually across the UK and Europe and draws artists at the top of the American country scene.

For a band built on traditional country sounds that most of mainstream Nashville had moved away from, getting booked at C2C is a signal of how far their reach has grown.

The neotraditional lane they carved out, rooted in 1970s California country and 1980s honky-tonk, travels well internationally.

What Does a Midland Live Show Actually Look Like?

A Midland headlining show runs about 90 minutes. The setlist moves between two-step numbers, slower storytelling songs, and mid-tempo tracks with big vocal hooks.

Their three-part harmonies are the centerpiece. Mark Wystrach handles lead vocals, while Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy layer underneath. Live, it sounds close to the studio recordings, which is harder to pull off than it sounds for a trio relying on voice blend rather than production effects.

Fun Fact: At some shows mid-tour, the three members step to the front of the stage with acoustic instruments and vintage microphones for a stripped-down section. Stripped versions of “Drinkin’ Problem” and other tracks often land as crowd favorites in those moments.

The setlist across the Get Lucky Tour included:

• “Drinkin’ Problem” (often the closer with a full singalong)
• “Burn Out”
• “Make a Little”
• “Mr. Lonely”
• Cheatin’’ Songs”
• “Fourteen Gears”
• “Sunrise Tells the Story”
• “Lucky Sometimes” (from Barely Blue)

They also rotate in covers, typically from George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, or Merle Haggard, staying true to the artists they’ve credited since the start.

Venues: From Casinos to Amphitheaters

One thing that stands out about Midland’s touring pattern is the range of venues they book. In a single tour cycle, they played:

• Major outdoor amphitheaters (Red Rocks, ACL Live)
• Casino resort showrooms (Foxwoods, Mystic Lake, IP Casino, Seneca Niagara)
• Festival stages (Stagecoach, C2C Berlin, C2C Rotterdam)
• Iconic honky-tonks (Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, multiple nights)

Casino venues are particularly valuable for touring artists. Resorts pay guaranteed fees regardless of ticket sales, which means income doesn’t fluctuate with any single night’s walk-up crowd.

That financial structure, combined with festival bookings and headlining amphitheater runs, gives Midland a stable touring model.

It’s part of the same thinking that led to their own cruise and brand deals, which contributed to Midland’s wealth and helped them build income streams that don’t depend on a single format.

Are They Still Recording Too?

Performing and recording aren’t separate things for Midland. They’ve stayed active in the studio even while touring heavily.

The Barely Blue deluxe edition featured collaborations with Kaitlin Butts and Paul Cauthen. They recorded a duet with Orville Peck called “The Hurtin’ Kind,” which appeared on Peck’s album Stampede Vol. 1 and was named one of the best songs of the year by Consequence.

They also recorded a cover of Tom Petty’s “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” for the tribute album Petty Country, which featured a long list of country artists paying respect to Petty’s catalog.

At Stagecoach 2025, they debuted “Glass Half Empty” live before any official release. That’s a working band, not a legacy act milking a catalog.

Conclusion

Whether they are commanding the massive stage at Stagecoach or stripping it down for an intimate acoustic set at a local honky tonk, Midland has proven they are one of the hardest-working bands in country music today.

By balancing a relentless global touring schedule with fresh studio collaborations, the trio continues to breathe new life into the neotraditional sound.

The Get Lucky Tour extension shows that the demand for authentic, harmony-driven country is not slowing down, and neither are Mark, Jess, and Cameron.

Are you planning to catch them on their next stop? Don’t miss your chance to experience those three-part harmonies in person.

Let us know in the comments which song you are dying to hear live!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Are the Members of Midland?

The band consists of lead vocalist Mark Wystrach, guitarist Jess Carson, and bassist Cameron Duddy, who formed the group in 2014.

Where Is the Band Midland From?

While their name comes from a Dwight Yoakam song, the trio actually formed in Dripping Springs, Texas, after meeting in California.

What Is Midland’s Musical Style?

They are known for a neotraditional country sound that blends 1970s California country rock with classic 1980s honky tonk and smooth vocal harmonies.

Have They Won Any Grammy Awards?

The band has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, including Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their breakout hit, Drinkin’ Problem.

Do They Have Their Own Brand of Tequila?

Yes, the band launched Insólito Tequila, a premium brand crafted in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, reflecting their love for Texas-Mexico culture