Since 2003 Back Porch Swing has been writing songs and performing at festivals and clubs across western Canada. Their hot licks, tight harmonies, and funny lyrics are delivered in ever-changing musical styles that will have you wondering"what don't they do?" From square dancing to western swing, from bluegrass to folk, their "cowjazz" flavor will surely leave you a fan.

Their newest CD is available through CD Baby.com.

Here's what people are saying!

"this CD will earn them some well-deserved fans."
. . . . Penguin Eggs Magazine

"Will you come back next year?"
. . . . Don Gothard, Artistic Director
Peace Country Bluegrass Festival

"A great little CD!"
. . . . Tom Coxworth, CKUA Radio

"You did a great job hosting a workshop"
. . . . Valdy, at North Country Fair

" '...Butter...' and '...Fred Astaire...' should be hit singles! "
. . . . David Ward, CKUA Radio

"Thanks for everything, Back Porch Swing. You brought such a great energy to our week long adventure - Camp wouldn't have been the same without you, and it's no wonder to us that you wonderful folks were a Festival favourite. You really have given us all keys to happiness. Come back to Saskatchewan, and soon! "
. . . . Jennifer Bork, Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Festival

Festivals:

Ice on Whyte 2010, Edmonton, Alberta, January 19, 2010.

Blueberry Bluegrass Festival, Stony Plain, Alberta, August 2009.

Robson Valley Music Festival, Dunster, B.C., August 2009.

Cottonwood Music Festival, Fort St. James, B.C., July 2007 and 2009.

North Country Fair, June 19-21, 2009, Driftpile, Alberta.

Ness Creek Festival, Big River, Saskatchewan, July 17-20, 2008.

Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Festival, Big River, Saskatchewan, August, 2007.

Sasquatch Music Festival, Alberta, July 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2008.

Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival, David Thompson Resort, Alberta, June 2007 and 2008.

Homefest 2006, Edmonton, Alberta, November 12, 2006.

Peace Country Bluegrass Festival, Dawson Creek, B.C., July 2004, 5, and 6.

Amiskatune Festival - Benefit, September 2005, 2006, 2007..

South Country Fair, Ft. McLeod, Alberta, July 2005 and 6.

Canada Day celebration, Edmonton, Alberta, July 2006.

Agrium Bluegrass Festival, Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, June 2006, and 7.

Giant Pumpkin Festival, Lethbridge, Alberta, October 2005, September 2007, and October 2008.

Burningman, Center Camp Cafe, Black Rock City, Nevada, USA, September, 2004.

North Country Fair, Joussard, Alberta, 2003 and 5.

Waynefest, Wayne, Alberta, 2003.

Springtime in Alberta Music Festival,Hayloft Acres, Sherwood Park, Alberta, May 15, 2004.

LindaPalooza benefit festival, Alberta, 2003.

Concerts::

Calgary, Alberta, house concert, April 9, 2010.

Whitecourt, Alberta, Sweet Things concert series, February 7, 2010.

Edmonton,Alberta, Special guests at the Big Rock Bluegrass Hour, the ARTery, January 28, 2010.

Hinton, Alberta, Mojo's cafe, September 26, 2009.

The Northern Bluegrass Circle Music Society, Edmonton, Alberta, April 18, 2009.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, house concert, May 1, 2009.

McDougall United Church, Edmonton, Alberta, February, 2009.

Jasper Arts Council, Jasper, Alberta, September 26, 2008.

Town of Hinton, Alberta, September 27, 2008.

Give P.E.E.S. A Chance, Magog, Quebec, August 16, 2008.

Newell Concert Series, Brooks, Alberta, January 12, 2008.

Mainstreet Cafe, Nanton, Alberta, September 28, 2007.

Leduc Folk Club, Leduc, Alberta, April 20, 2007.

Stanley Milner Theatre, Edmonton, Alberta, December 31, 2006.

Spruce Grove Folk Club, Spruce Grove, Alberta, November 18, 2006.

Foothills Bluegrass Society, Calgary, Alberta, November 4, 2006.

Lethbridge Folk Club, Lethbridge, Alberta, October, 2005.

Festival Place, Sherwood Park, Alberta, July 27, 2005.

Victoria Folk Club, Victoria, B.C., April 24, 2005.

Vermilion Folk Club, February 26, 2005.

Red Cross Tsunami Relief benefit concert, Edmonton, February 12, 2005.

Adopt-a-town Bluegrass Extravaganza, Edmonton, 2004.

Uptown Folk Club, Edmonton, November, 2004.

Cafe Britt, Spruce Grove, Alberta, April 24, 2004 and October 25, 2004.

Mountain Foods Cafe, Jasper, Alberta, April 9, 2004.

Northern Lights Folk Club, Edmonton, Alberta, March 20, 2004.

Yardbird Suite, Edmonton, Alberta, April, 2003.

Selected Public Establishments:

In Edmonton:

The Carrot, December 7, 2007, April 18, 2008, March 12, 2010.

Hulbert's Cafe, May 3 and October 12, 2007, February 8 and October 25, 2008.

O'Connor's Irish Pub, October 13-14, 2006.

The Blue Chair, March 10, 2005, December 11, 2006, January 20, 2007.

Black Dog Freehouse, May 1, 2004.

Sidetrack Cafe, May 19, 2004.

The Sugarbowl, a cold night in 2004.

Elsewhere:

The Stop, Black Diamond, Alberta, May 31, 2009.

LB's Pub, St. Albert, Alberta, May 9, 2009, January 12, 2010.

The Velvet Olive, Red Deer, Alberta, April 25, 2009.

The Rock, St. Albert, September 16, 2008.

Early Stage Saloon, Stony Plain, Alberta, December 22, 2007.

The Slice, Lethbridge, Alberta, September 29, 2007.

Cafe Britt, Spruce Grove, Alberta, November 18, 2006.

Cafe Java, Lennoxville, Quebec, July 8, 2005

Bud's Lounge, St. Albert, Alberta, February 24, 2005

Tongue'n'Groove, Lethbridge, Alberta, July 9, 2004 and September 2005.

Karma Local Arts House, Calgary, Alberta, July 10, 2004.

The Blind Pig Pub & Grill, St. Albert, Alberta, April 16,2004.

Weddings, Parties, Private Functions.

Photos copyright 2003 by Phil Geusebroek