The Backyard Betties are a folk/americana group based out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Nancy Laberge's witty banter and heart-felt original songs come together to provide a high-energy show that will leave you laughing, smiling and maybe even crying! Nancy takes the lead with the blend of harmonies and driving beats from Sarah Nielsen and high energy backing vocals of Pip Hazell, accompanied by guitarist Mark Cassano providing a rich sound that captivates. Each show provides a unique experience, making you feel at home and leaving you wanting more.
Upcoming Performance Dates
Gallery House House Concerts | Calgary | June 24, 2023 | SOLD OUT * full band
Private Event Afternoon | Calgary | July 1, 2023 *full band
National Women's Music Festival | Madison, Wisconsin | July 5-10, 2023
Inglewood Night Market | Calgary | July 14, 2023
Currie Barracks | Calgary | July 15, 2023 - 1pm | Calgary *full band
Calgary Stampede WOW Stage | July 15, 2023 - 4pm | Calgary *full band
The Venue | High River | August 19, 2023 *full band
Rockies Tavern | Bragg Creek | September 15 *full band
Arts, Eats & Beats Festival | Bragg Creek | September 16
Ironwood Stage & Grill | Calgary | September 23, 2023 | Email Nancywriteon@gmail.com *full band
Video - Calgary Folk Club Short Clips
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Past Performance Dates
2023
House Concert | Bragg Creek | May 13, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser | Calgary | June 8, 2023
Invermere Pride | Invermere, BC | June 17, 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