Backyard Swagger

You will receive a high quality professional performance by a well-rehearsed country cover band. We play modern top 40 popular country music, songs that are currently on the radio.

We will provide the sound system and lighting for the event. We have high quality gear that will provide appropriate volume sound for any size room. We do not use loud amplifiers on stage, so we can control our volume to suit the customers needs.

We will arrive on time with plenty of time to set up the equipment and sound check. We will perform 3-4 hour long sets (as requested) with short set breaks (5-10 minutes) in between. We will work with the customer to suit any specific needs or requests.

Backyard Swagger is a country rock cover band from central Massachusetts. Featuring the searing vocals of lead singer Diane Ferullo, Backyard Swagger packs a punch covering hits by top artists such as Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Zac Brown Band, and more! Backyard Swagger puts on a high energy country rock show that includes tight vocal harmonies and dance friendly arrangements. Their show also features professional high quality sound and lights by Rob Swalley, sound engineer and bass player.

The band consists of the following members:

Diane Ferullo: Diane is a high powered vocalist and band leader. She sings with energy and conviction. She has a deep admiration for country music, having worked as an intern for CMT: Country Music Television while earning her degree in Music (with voice concentration) at Westfield State University. She knows how to get a crowd on their feet, and has even been known to join in on line dances, bringing her mic with her into the crowd. She co-founded the band 2012.

Sean Ryder: Sean is a man of many hats. He plays acoustic and electric guitar, banjo, tenor guitar, and other things with strings in Backyard Swagger. He builds and repairs instruments as a hobby. He also sings and write songs in the "Americana" genre, performing as a duo with Miriam Smith or solo in songwriter events. Sean joined the band in 2014.

Miriam Smith: Miriam is a lifelong, classically trained violinist who plays both electric violin and mandolin for Backyard Swagger. From a very musical family, she grew up singing close harmony with her two sisters, and loves singing backup vocals for the band. In addition to Backyard Swagger, Miriam also enjoys songwriting and performing with several small acoustic and classical ensembles. In her spare time, Miriam enjoys training and competing in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. Miriam joined the band in 2015.

Dave Taranto: Dave plays drums. Although he's been influenced by many music genres over the years, his passion for country rock led him to become the timekeeper for Backyard Swagger. If he doesn't have sticks in his hand you may find him tapping on anything within arms reach. You'll never see a microphone in front of him but that doesn't mean he doesn't like to talk, so be sure to say hello! Dave joined the band in 2016.

Brian Krim:
Growing up in a musical family - his father and mother were organists and piano players - he was destined to play music. Brian started playing on a hand-me down Sears bass around 14 years old. Reading music never caught on, so he learned playing by ear. In 1984 he bought his first acoustic and started learning guitar, eventually migrating to electric guitar. He's played in several local bands throughout the years, but Country Rock is a new genre for him, so he's looking forward to the challenge

We can provide sound for nearly any room, from small club to large hall. We also provide stage lighting, mics, stands, anything needed to provide an enjoyable experience to our customers.