Sydney Mae with Backyard Betties and Ron McNeill

Americana artist Sydney Mae joins forces with folk group the Backyard Betties and roots-country artist Ron McNeill at the legendary King Eddy on June 18.

About Sydney Mae:

Sydney Mae is an award-winning Americana/Alt Country/Roots recording & performing artist whose voice has the rare power to stop a room in its tracks. Currently based in Toronto, she has been recognized internationally for her gift of superior storytelling & silence-commanding performance.

Her debut single, “Feet First,” soared to #1 on Stingray Music’s Pop Adult channel, has earned 500,000+ streams, and was featured twice on Netflix’s Love Is Blind (Ep 403; Ep. 813).

After making strides in Nashville performing at the iconic Bluebird Café in a Songwriter’s Circle, opening for Travis Meadows at 3rd & Lindslay, headlining Calgary’s ‘Country Thunder,’ opening for Miranda Lambert at Big Valley Jamboree, and many more, Mae’s next and most powerful chapter is just around the corner with new music brewing.

About the Backyard Betties:

The Backyard Betties are a vibrant 4-piece folk/Americana band from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, celebrated for their heartfelt songwriting, rich harmonies, and engaging live performances. Blending the spirit of roots music with clever storytelling and melodic depth, the Betties deliver an authentic sound that resonates deeply with audiences.

At the helm is Nancy Laberge, an award-winning songwriter known for her sharp wit, humour, and emotionally resonant lyrics. Pip Hazell brings powerful, finely tuned harmonies that help define the group’s vocal identity, while Mark Cassano shapes the sonic landscape with his expressive and nuanced lead guitar work. The band’s newest member, Alexandra Danicic, adds a cool vibe and standout musicianship on fiddle and bass—enhancing the group’s sound with vibrancy, style, and creative edge.

Winners of the 2024 YYC Music Award for Folk Recording of the Year with their standout track “The High,” The Backyard Betties continue their upward trajectory, with two nominations at the 2025 YYC Music Awards. With a new album currently in the works and set for release in 2026, the Betties are poised to further expand their reach with music that captures the stories of love, life, and loss in a way that’s both intimate and unforgettable.

About Ron McNeill:

Ron McNeill’s musical roots run deep. Born into a large musical family on the east coast of Canada, picking up an instrument and jamming with the family band was second nature. Surrounded by gospel, classic country, and old-time rock and roll, McNeill’s writing came to reflect these early influences. As a songwriter, McNeill has had over 90 cuts, with songs charting in Canada, France, Australia, South Africa and the USA. McNeill has achieved international success co-writing, producing and singing, the theme song for “The Love Of The Children”, documentary. The Film won the coveted Angel Award at the 2013 Monaco International Film Festival.

McNeill is the two-time winner of Ole publishing’s songwriting competition, “Hitsville,” at the Canadian Country Music Awards. He was also signed as a songwriter for the former Lake Land Publishing, based In Nashville Tennessee. McNeill’s debut album, Waiting On The Day, reflects a lifetime of experiences, and for the first time, McNeill is able to tell his stories as both an artist and a songwriter. McNeill’s raw, heartfelt delivery takes listeners on a journey of past struggles and hardship to redemption and enlightenment. His vocals resonate outlaw country with powerful lyrics and mainstream hooks. Ron McNeill is a proud supporter of ‘For The Love Of The Children Society.’

Sound production equipment for the King Eddy provided by PK Sound.

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