Sydney Mae with Backyard Betties (duo) and Ron McNeill
Schedule
Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The King Eddy | Calgary, AB
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Americana artist Sydney Mae joins forces with folk group the Backyard Betties (duo) 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 (duo):
The Backyard Betties are a Calgary-based folk/Americana band known for honest songs, rich harmonies, and engaging live shows. Typically a four-piece, this stripped-down duo features Nancy Laberge and Pip Hazell, bringing the music back to its roots, storytelling, connection, laughter, and a sound that feels both intimate and powerful; the kind of show where you’ll laugh, reflect, and quietly think, “yeah… I’ve been there.”
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.'
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Music starts at 7:30 pm. $20.
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Where is it happening?
The King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0R9, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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