Sister Hazel

Gainesville, Florida natives Sister Hazel have been doing their alternative rock thing for almost twenty years now, having released eight studio albums to date. They’ve had their music feature on soundtracks such as Clay Pigeons, Bedazzled, and 10 Things I Hate About You. They also made an appearance on the Fleetwood Mac Tribute album, in 1999 with their distinctive rendition of “Gold Dust Woman”. They are definitely one of those bands that a healthy balance of commercial and credible, with their huge debut single, “All For You”, which peaked in the US charts at 11, in 1997. They open this evening with “Life Got in The Way”, there is delay on the guitars as the lights go from dark to light, illuminating the stage. The harmonies are immediately locking around the wordy verses. Track 3 of their set “Just Remember” opens with an electric guitar solo, the lead guitarist, Ryan Newell, using his slide, which he is so well known for.
When they launch into “All For You”, they sing the chorus a capella as a pre song warm up, and the whole audience join in singing at the top of their lungs. Singer, Ken Block takes a step back from the microphone before starting the song to just take in the amazing audience reaction. The set, rightly so turned into a mutual appreciation society. An absolutely amazing live band, bringing back that 90’s alternative rock nostalgia, a point in time where bands like Sister Hazel, Three Doors Down, Counting Crows and more ruled the charts, the soundtracks of movies, and the radio airwaves.