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The Hazey Janes
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The Hazey Janes are: - Liam Brennan: Drums & Backing Vocals Alice Marra: Vocals & Acoustic Guitar Matthew Marra: Bass Andrew Mitchell: Lead Vocals & Guitar The band were formed in Dundee, Scotland in 1999. Their music, a rich and original fusion of traditional folk, country rock, and American power-pop reminiscent of Big Star and Velvet Crush, has defined the band's sound as energetic and uplifting. A quartet of accomplished musicians, The Hazey Janes' songwriting and performance is built on the exceptional vocal talents of Alice and Matthew, both of whom have strong musical backgrounds. Listening to the band's three-part harmonies, evident in much of their material, it's been obvious to audience and critic alike that the band brings a unique musical maturity to stage and studio. The last few years have seen the band tour extensively throughout the UK, performing both as headlining artists and as guests of several major acts such as Snow Patrol and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci. Recent shows include: The Ullapool Festival, The Wickerman Festival, T in the Park, Glasgow's Hogmanay celebration, Musicworks, Celtic Connections and, a headline slot at their home town's Christmas Festival, where they were invited to perform in front of more than 20,000 people. The outcome of The Hazey Janes' first recording efforts was the much anticipated self-titled mini-album, released in October 2004 on Measured Records. The album was warmly received by all sections of the media with one journalis
