Inspired, authentic singing. Memorable melodies, often with a we-really-mean-it invitation to sing along. Evocative, quirky stories. Inventive instrumentals. Irresistible groove. The undeniable magic of musical friends at play. These are the things Backyard Boulevard aspires to share with their audience.
Although individually they’ve toured internationally and headlined at major festivals, for now the band tends to keep it local – they’ve got jobs, and young families. So they’re happy playing street parties, from Oaklands to James Bay, and at festivals and folk clubs around the island. If you’ve seen them, you know that the moment they take the stage, Backyard Boulevard reminds us just how good real folk music can be.
The band: Blair Mitchell (percussion), James Anstey (banjo), Mark Johnson (bass), Susan Ellenton (vocals, accordion), Robert Anderson (vocals, guitar, bouzouki).
Check out their new album Behind the Blue Door recorded live in Robert’s luthiery workshop. Available (as of August 2025) on streaming services and on CD.
In concert videos:
Youtube.com@BackyardBoulevard-db7of
Website:
www.singfornoreason.com