The Backyard Betties are a country-folk group based out of Calgary that are sure to get your toes tapping. Their high energy show features engaging and heart-felt original songs written by lead singer Nancy Laberge. The blend of harmonies by guitarist Mark Cassano and drummer Sarah Nielsen provide a rich sound that captivates. More recently Pip Hazell has joined the group to provide high-energy background vocals for a rounded sound.
Upcoming Performance Dates
House Concert | Bragg Creek | May 13, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser | Calgary | June 8, 2023
Invermere Pride | Invermere, BC | June 17, 2023
Private Event Afternoon | Calgary | July 1, 2023
Private Event Evening | Canmore | July 1, 2023
Gravity House Concerts | Calgary | June 24, 2023 | SOLD OUT
National Women's Music Festival | July 5-10, 2023 | Madison, Wisconsin
Calgary Stampede WOW Stage | July 15, 2023 | Calgary
The Venue | High River | August 19, 2023
Rockies Tavern | Bragg Creek | September 15
Arts, Eats & Beats Festival | Bragg Creek | September 16
Ironwood Stage & Grill | Calgary | September 23, 2023 | Email Nancywriteon@gmail.com
Video - Calgary Folk Club Short Clips
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Past Performance Dates
2023
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | April 12, 2023 *Acoustic
Dan the One Man Band Variety Show | Ironwood | Calgary | April 18, 2023
Songwriters in the Round | Gravity Espresso | Calgary | March 9, 2023
C-Square East Village | Calgary | Jan 15, 2023
2022
Love your library day - Signal Hill Library | Calgary | October 15, 2022
Rocky Mountain Folk Club | Calgary | November 18 *Full Band
Inglewood Night Market | Calgary | September 16, 2022
The Ironwood Stage and Grill | Calgary | September 3, 2022 *SOLD OUT*
Albers Grove Concert Series | August 17, 2022
Calgary Stampede | Calgary | July 12, 2022
The Venue | High River, AB | July 9, 2022
Invermere Pride | June 25, 2022
Rockies Tavern | Bragg Creek | June 9, 2022
Rocky Mountain Folk Club | Calgary | May 13, 2022
Skirts of Fire Festival | Edmonton | March 5, 2022
2021
Calgary Folk Club (Opener) | Calgary | October 15, 2021
Calgary Stampede Window on the West Stage | Calgary | July 10, 2021
2019
House concert | Calgary | March 2, 2019 | SOLD OUT
Rocky Mountain Folk Club | Calgary | April 12, 2019
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | April 27, 2019
2018
Calgary Folk Club | Calgary | February 23, 2018
2017
Come By the Hills Music Festival | Vermillion | August 19, 2017
Calgary Stampede Windows on the West Stage | Calgary | July 9, 16, 17, 2017
Stoney Plain Rodeo Breakfast | Stoney Plain | June 3, 2017
Connections Coffee House | Sangudo Alberta | June 2, 2017
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | April 29, 2017
House Concert | Calgary | April 1, 2017
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | January 6, 2017
2016
Nancy Laberge CD release party Festival Hall | Calgary | October 28, 2016
Autism Fundraiser at Eau Claire | Calgary | August 7, 2016
Calgary Folk Festival | Calgary | July 23-24, 2016
Hillhurst Sweet Beet Stage | June 15, 2016
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | June 3, 2016
East Coulee school Spring Festival and fundraiser | May 7, 2016
The Nash in Inglewood | Calgary | April 21, 2016
Red Deer grand opening event | March 2016
Music Mile in Inglewood - Gravity | Calgary | January 8, 2016
2015
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | November 21, 2015
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | August 14, 2015
Taste of Calgary | August 13, 2015
Music in the Park at Highland community | July 11, 2015
Little Concerts at Wilwood community centre | May 8, 2015
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | April 25, 2015
2014
Special night at Alexandra Centre | November 8, 2014
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | October 31, 2014
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | August 23, 2014
Taste of Calgary at Eau Claire | Calgary | August 14, 2014
Stampede Event - Private | Calgary | July 8, 2014
Cuisine and Chateau Stampede Breakfast | July 5, 2014
Kawa Espresso Bar | June 28, 2014
Opening for Linda McRae - Gallery House Concerts | June 22, 2014
Alta Vita Restaurant | High River | June 21, 2014
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | May 9, 2014
Gallery House Concert Series | March 15, 2014
Hillhurst Sunnyside Indoor Market | March 5, 2014
Century Casino Backyard Betties | March 7, 2014
Blackbird Coffee House | Coleman | February 15, 2014
Gravity Espresso & Wine Bar | Calgary | January 31, 2014