Hazelridge, Manitoba country duo Banned & Outlawed, nominated for 5 Josie Music Awards, taking place November 2, 2025, at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, are igniting summer playlists with their latest release, “Backyard Bar,” now spinning on country radio and streaming across platforms. Known for their hard-working prairie roots and gritty charm, brothers Jon and Daniel Hnatishin offer up a track that blends backyard storytelling with singalong spirit.
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/13ipPSvw8FuyjRk4AciL1W?si=5a7b00066cc74c62&nd=1&dlsi=eca76237c0564775
Written with hitmaker Chris Buck in Nashville, “Backyard Bar” began as a high-energy party tune. Once in the studio, the band pulled the tempo back and leaned into their signature style—warm, melodic, and grounded in real-life moments. “It became a drinkin’ tune,” they explain. “A song for relaxing after a long day, surrounded by friends, fire, and good country music.”
The single opens with downhome imagery:
“We got a little spot on the outskirts of town / On a 100-acre lot where they all come round”
and the chorus drives it home:
“We light that fire like the Fourth of July / Strumming six strings with the crickets at night.”
The music video, directed by Unreel Creative, stays true to the band’s roots. Filmed during a real backyard party with friends, cold drinks, and live jamming, it also features footage from a sold-out rodeo—capturing the kind of joy and connection that defines the Banned & Outlawed experience.
Hailing from Hazelridge, Manitoba, Jon and Daniel deliver what they know best—authentic, blue-collar country music rooted in family, fields, and fun. Their sound draws from indie country, classic rock, and prairie grit, gaining traction across Canada and earning respect from Nashville to Northern Ontario.
“Backyard Bar” follows the buzz of their spring single “People Talk” and sets the stage for their full-length album arriving later this year. The brothers continue to build a strong fanbase through relentless touring, heartfelt songwriting, and a dedication to the craft that reflects their upbringing.
Catch Banned & Outlawed live at these upcoming dates:
July 19 – Grand Palms Resort (Grand Marais, MB)
July 26 – Austin Thresherman’s Reunion & Rodeo (Austin, MB)
August 30 – Totem Resort (Sioux Narrows, ON)
September 6 – Double B Rodeo (Beausejour, MB)
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