Hazeldine

Hazeldine exemplifies all the possibilities and frustrations surrounding the so-called alt-country movement. Formed in Albuquerque, NM, by three women -- Tonya Lamm (vocalist/guitarist), Shawn Barton (vocalist/guitarist), Anne Tkach (bass) -- and drummer Jeffrey Richards, the band quickly developed a local reputation and made a strong impression when they played at the Œ96 SWSX in Austin, TX. Of the band members, only Richards had previous professional experience, having played with Vic Chesnutt. In 1997, Hazeldine recorded their live repertoire and posted it to German indep...