Evangeline was created in 1998, when singer/songwriter Chris Cline finally found what he was looking for - a mesmerizing, feminine voice for the tunes that he had penned in the wake of his departure from the Cheap Ones. Acknowledging Jennifer Potter's charismatic stage presence, the two vocalists conducted an informal talent search - and, with a wealth of gifted musicians to choose from, soon formed a band. Their first recruit was pedal steel player/guitarist Kevin Suggs (Blue Spark); the group was completed by the arrival of veteran bassist Scott Summers (Lazy Susan, Stainless Stealers, Kim Virant) and drummer Kevin Warner (Sweet Hereafter, Happy Stars, 4 Hr. Ramona).

After many months of fine-tuning, songwriting, and paying their dues in small local clubs, Evangeline graduated to the next level in 2000. Capping a breakthrough year that included opening gigs for the likes of Pete Droge, Fred Eaglesmith, The Gourds, Damnations TX and Robbie Fulks at Seattle's famed Crocodile Cafe and Tractor Tavern.

Evangeline recorded their debut Record Felt Like Home. Produced by Suggs (whose credits include The Walkabouts, 4 Hr. Ramona, Heather Duby) at Avast! studios, the record is a seamless presentation of the natural chemistry, working-class romanticism and flawless musicianship that has firmly placed Evangeline onto the top shelf of the region's thriving Americana/country scene.