HazyShade Trio
Formerly known as the Haze & Dacey Trio, the HazyShade Trio unites the musical forces of Kirsten “Haze” Hazler on acoustic guitar and vocals, John Dacey on upright bass and vocals, and Doug Austin on mandolin, fiddle, acoustic guitar, and backing vocals. The sound is grounded in the earthy acoustic vibe of the indie-folk duo Haze & Dacey, but often veers toward bluegrass with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Austin's virtuosic leads. Ignoring strict genre boundaries, they serve up an unconventional mix of original music and offbeat covers, ranging from raucous folk-punk to light-hearted acoustic pop, and from sassy alt-country to sultry swing.
Public performances in Virginia have included the Music on the Cliffs series at Westmoreland State Park in Montross, the Arts in the Middle Festival in Urbanna, and the Second Sundays Art & Music Festival in Williamsburg. The trio also frequently performs at WayGone Brewery in Richmond.
