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Sister Hazel Information
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'Sister Hazel' is an American musical group whose style blends elements of alternative pop, folk, and Southern rock.
The band came together in the vibrant college town of Gainesville, Florida, and while most local bands never got out of the small city, Sister Hazel's popularity grew in concentric circles until the band was recognized all over the country. The group prides itself on being down to earth, devoting much of their time to fans and charity events.
Sister Hazel released their first, self-titled debut album independently through their own label, Croakin Poets. Neither Ryan Newell nor Mark Trojanowski were in the band when the self-titled (otherwise known by fans as the "White Album") was originally released.
Their second album, ...Somewhere More Familiar, sold approximately 30,000 copies through its initial pressing, prompting Universal Records to sign the band.
Universal re-released "..Somewhere More Familiar" and, together with the band's second label release "Fortress," the two releases feature the band's most successful hit songs: All For You, Change Your Mind, and Champagne High.
The 2003 year was a busy one for the band. After an amicable split with Universal, they released their fourth studio album on the Sixthman label, "Chasing Daylight," and toured throughout the year in support. The band's internet presence emerged most prominently during this time period, and hardcore devotees dubbing themselves "Hazelnuts" meticulously studied setlists, shared bootleg concert recordings, and even initiated a cooperative promotion scheme with the band through their * The year closed with the simultaneous double release of "Live LIVE," a two-disc concert album, and "A Life in the Day," a live DVD.
A pair of new studio releases followed: 2004's "Lift," a full-length studio CD, and 2005's "Lift: Acoustic Renditions," an EP of studio acoustic takes on five of the Lift songs, offered exclusively online through Apple's iTunes music service. There has been one re-release: in July 2005, the self-titled debut album was issued again by Sixthman, answering complaints that it had become difficult to find the out-of-print debut album in stores.
Sister Hazel is currently working on another studio release however, even while recording, the band continues to tour and hold their annual fan-based events, The Rock Slope and The Rock Boat.
The National League baseball team Arizona Diamondbacks use All For You and Happy frequently as stadium music between innings at their home field, Bank One Ballpark.
The band has had music in several movies and soundtracks including The Wedding Planner, Clay Pigeons, Bedazzled and 10 Things I Hate About You. They also appeared on two tribute records: Legacy: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac's Rumors and, the recorded yet never released Big Star tribute album.
The band's members are:
#Ken Block - lead singer/acoustic guitarist
#Jeff Beres - bassist
#Andrew Copeland - rhythm guitarist
#Ryan Newell - lead guitarist
#Mark Trojanowski - drummer
Discography
#Sister Hazel - 1994, 2005 (re-issue)
#...Somewhere More Familiar - 1997
#Fortress - 2000
#Chasing Daylight - 2003
#Live LIVE - 2003
#A Life In The Day - DVD - 2003
#Lift - 2004
#Lift: Acoustic Renditions - 2005 (iTunes exclusive)
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