"Tight harmonies, lovely melodies and wonderful wit. One of myfavorite new acts! These ladies share an abundance of talent in every performance. Love them!"
- Lisa Ferraro / Music Producer / National Women's Music Festival
ABOUT THE BAND
The Backyard Betties are a Calgary-based folk/Americana band led by award-winning songwriter Nancy Laberge, alongside Pip Hazell, Alexandra Danicic, and Mark Cassano. Known for rich harmonies, driving rhythm, and expressive guitar and fiddle, they deliver sharp-witted, deeply human songs of love, life, and loss. 2024 YYC Music Award Winners for Folk Recording of the Year - The High.
BLAME IT ON THE RED WINE
BACKYARD BETTIES "Folk Recording of the Year"
The Backyard Betties took home the award for "Folk Recording of the Year" for their latest single "The High" at the 2024 YYC Music Awards on September 29, 2024. The High was released in early 2024 and written by Nancy Laberge, performed by the Backyard Betties and produced by Troy Kokol of Reluctant Cowboy Records, Calgary.
