Backyard Music Co. Reviews 

210
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 113 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praised the talented artists and their engaging stories, creating an intimate and enjoyable atmosphere. People frequently highlighted the excellent and picturesque venues, often set in beautiful outdoor or farm environments, contributing to a relaxed vibe. The staff were generally found to be helpful, friendly, and personable. However, some people were dissatisfied with event organization and service. Several customers noted understaffing at venues, causing long waits for food and drinks. Concerns also arose regarding event planning, with confusing flows and artists not always matching advertised expectations. Additionally, some reviewers felt certain venues were unsuitable for music, impacting the listening experience, and food quality was occasionally disappointing.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My Sister & I thoroughly enjoyed the Nashville Nights music with Ashton & Noah August 14,2015 at Thatcher Farms. So talented, and entertaining. We loved our time there, what a beautiful venue. A li... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We attended the event last night at Thatcher Farms! The venue is excellent for this type of event. Great Mexican food truck and the staff was very nice!! The artists, Ashton Butler and Noah Kesselman,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What Backyard Music Company is doing for the artist, for the hosting venues, for each community they visit with their events, is phenomenal. Such a refreshing weekend event, to hear incredibly tale... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Enjoyed the intimate outdoor show. Great setting on the farm and the artists provided some excellent talent and enjoyed them. Acoustic can be difficult to really capture the song as recorded and yet t... See more


Company details

  1. Entertainment Agency
  2. Event Planner
  3. Live Music Venue

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Backyard Music Co. is a unique platform that partners with homeowners and distinctive venues—like farms, wineries, breweries, and private estates—to host intimate, acoustic concerts across North America. We bring the authentic Nashville-style listening room experience to communities, featuring talented artists directly from Nashville and beyond. Our mission is to support original music by giving artists a stage to share their songs and stories in an up-close, personal setting. Hosts can apply to partner with us, and their friends, guests, and local audiences purchase passes to cover event costs, making every show a truly community-driven experience.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We had a blast as a group

We had a blast as a group. However the venues were not adequate for this aside from side launch.

Bent taco didn’t have enough seating or enough staff. Only 3 bathrooms left you in long lines and ran out of beers.

Black bellows asked for numbers we put ours in then we’re seated inside when the artist were outside…

The artists were wonderful!

October 4, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The evening itself was fabulous—I…

The evening itself was fabulous—I especially loved the Duntroon and Sidelaunch parties. That said, the number of emails felt unnecessary and overwhelming. Once we registered, the constant flow made something simple feel unnecessarily confusing, and I heard the same feedback from many others.

Another point: I would have liked to see more women represented. Let’s make sure more space is given to diverse voices in the future.

October 6, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience!

Great experience. Great young artists. Well organized for a first time wider event. I’d go back. Sidelaunch Saturday was amazing. Next time, way fewer texts/emails, bring more artists - heard the same songs many times, make sure the sound mix picks up guitar and voice inside the venues, and ensure venues
are ready for crowds. Those poor bartenders at Kaytoo Friday. Way understaffed.

October 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time first us and we loved it

First time first us and we loved it. What a great idea. All venues were intimate settings where you can meet the artists while hearing amazing music. One artist said "we don't get lots of opportunities to play our own songs (covers pay the bills), so we love this too."

October 4, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We just spent the weekend in…Collingwood songwriters festival

We just spent the weekend in Collingwood going from many fantastic venues. What an incredible event with a multitude of incredibly talented musicians and artists. We truly hope this comes to Collingwood again . We are following as many of the artists that we can , in the hopes to keep hearing them ….
Thank you Scotty for all you did to organize this event .

October 3, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was ok

It was ok. It would be nice to see a couple singers that sing together a bit. The denial singer was “ok”. The male singer was really good.

October 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just like The Listening Room!

We’ve been to Nashville 12 times, and have attended Tin Pan South - the songwriters’ festival on many occasions. We really like the format of songwriters doing “rounds” - telling the story of how each song got written, and any subsequent history with that song - and then they perform it. So it was really exciting to learn that someone is bringing that format to our own neighborhood! The venue (GL Heritage Brewing Co in Amherstburg, ON,) with a BBQ food truck, and delicious beer on tap, in a large outdoor tent, was fun. I hope the format takes hold, and if it does, perhaps we can entice some better-known singer-songwriters to make the 10 hour drive/flight from Nashville. I am aware many “mid-level artists” will do backyard concerts. You never know who might say “yes” until you ask. But discovering, and then following new artists is half the fun! We really enjoyed it. We hope to see more coming this way! Thank you!

October 2, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We loved the entertainment and the…

We loved the entertainment and the venue. But the food was horrible. Waited 1 hour and 10 min for a sloppy burger that wasn’t cooked thoroughly and hung out on all sides from the bun. Asked for no sauce and it was smothered with bbq sauce. Next time will eat elsewhere before the show. Big Mac BBQ was a huge disappointment!!

October 2, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The concert was cancelled

The concert was cancelled. I had to find this out on my own. I bought 4 tickets in August and still have Not been refunded. Even after numerous emails with no response. I am extremely disappointed with this company. Feels like I’ve been scammed!!

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MacMartin @ Owls Hoot Barn: Incredible

Excellent venue for an excellent band of Nashville talent. The Owls Hoot Barn is not only where my wife and I got married but it's also where we continue to frequent for amazing events like this. So it was no surprise that when you shake in a little southern comfort that backyard Music Co. has to offer, we were bound for a great time. The band, MacMartin, was a real hoot. They were incredibly personable with the intent to lift the veil on where each of their songs came from, something you'll never get from a big ticketed concert! Cheers

September 20, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Enjoyable

We enjoyed Scotty and Matthew’s
stories and songs. The experience was a bit misleading- our venue did not have Nashville inspired food and drinks, or merch, as advertised.

September 14, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I feel like this event was a total bait…

I feel like this event was a total bait and switch. I thought there was going to be multiple Nashville artists. Nothing as what was advertised. I was at Origin in Strathmore and this is the only event I’ve been let down by.

September 4, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

A bit disappointed

The venue was nice with great hosts and drinks. I was disappointed only one entertainer was there and the event ended short of the time advertised. Mark Taylor was a great singer/ storyteller.

August 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The talent first & foremost.,,,

The talent first of all, was amazing. The storytelling behind the music made the experience feel very personal and engaging. The camaraderie between the artists was fun to watch and the whole experience felt very intimate and enjoyable.

August 25, 2025
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