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Sister Hazel Wiki Information
Sister Hazel
is an alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida, whose style also blends elements of folk rock, pop and southern rock.
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History
Sister Hazel formed in Gainesville, Florida in 1994 and was named for Sister Hazel Williams, a local nun who ran a homeless shelter [1]. The group released its self-titled debut album in 1994 through its independent record label, Croakin' Poets and shortly after its release, singer/guitarist Ryan Newell and drummer Mark Trojanowski joined the band. Newell played on the album before officially joining the group.
The band's second album, ...Somewhere More Familiar
was released in 1997 and sold approximately 30,000 copies through its initial pressing, prompting Universal Records to sign the band. Universal re-released ...Somewhere More Familiar
in late 1997. [2] A single from the album, " All For You" hit #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains the band's most successful single.
The band's third album Fortress
was released in 2000 by Universal. The band worked with producers Mike Clink ( Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Heart), Richie Zito ( Cheap Trick), and Paul Ebersold ( 3 Doors Down). [ The album featured minor pop hits "Champagne High" and "Change Your Mind."
]
In 2003, after the band split from Universal, it released its fourth studio album, Chasing Daylight
, on the Sixthman label and toured throughout the year to promote the album. The band's internet presence emerged during this time period, and hardcore fans dubbing themselves "Hazelnuts" studied setlists, shared bootleg concert recordings, and initiated a promotion scheme with the band through their . 2003 also saw the simultaneous release of Live*LIVE
, a two-disc live album, and A Life in the Day
, a live DVD.
In 2004, Sister Hazel released its next studio album Lift
. Songs from Lift
were re-recorded for 2005's Lift: Acoustic Renditions
, an EP of studio acoustic takes on five of the songs, offered exclusively through Apple's iTunes Store. In July 2005, the Sister Hazel
album was re-issued again by Sixthman, in response to claims that the album had become difficult to find in stores.
Sister Hazel then promoted its album, Absolutely
, which was released on October 10, 2006. The band also continued to tour and hold annual fan gathering events, The Rock Boat and The Rock Slope. Absolutely
is the band's highest charting album on the Billboard charts following Fortress
and it received 4 out of a possible 5 stars from Allmusic, a tie with Fortress
's score.
On June 5, 2007, Sister Hazel released a "hybrid" album entitled BAM! Volume 1
. It contains B-sides from the Absolutely
recording sessions and some from previous albums.
Sister Hazel also released a holiday album called Santa's Playlist
on September 25, 2007.
On February 9, 2008, Sister Hazel performed a live concert at Daytona International Speedway for the Budweiser Shootout.
Sister Hazel released a live acoustic album on June 17, 2008 entitled Before The Amplifiers, Live Acoustic
on Croakin' Poets/Rock Ridge Music. The record features sixteen tracks, including the band's hits, fan favorites, and live concert staples, all in a stripped-down, acoustic format. The album was recorded on January 12 at Nickel & Dime Studios in Atlanta (other bands who have recorded there in the past include Indigo Girls, The B-52's, Shawn Mullins) in front of 100 lucky fans who were chosen at random from more than five thousand entries.
At the July 18, 2008 concert at Wolf Trap Farm Park, drummer Mark Trojanowski took paternity leave for his newborn child. Former Vertical Horizon and current Doobie Brothers drummer Ed Toth played in his place.
On July 9, 2009 Ford Motor Company announced a collaboration with Sister Hazel to promote their new Sync Technology, which is available on a number of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The band has been chosen to be the face of the company's "Sync My Ride" website, www.syncmyride.com. [3]
The band's website currently states that its seventh studio album of original songs (tenth album overall) will be released on August 18, 2009. The album, entitled "Release", will contain 12 tracks and be released by Rock Ridge Music. [4] Here is a live webcast with the band, celebrating the release: http://app.synclive.com?show/31263
The band played at the 2009 Palatine Streetfest on August 29, 2009. They played to a packed crowd despite rainy and cold weather. They inspired the crowd with a rousing version of "All for You"
Name origin
Sister Hazel Williams was an African-American woman who ran Sister Hazel's Rescue Mission in Gainesville, FL. during the 1970s and early '80s. This facility gave those who were down on their luck a safe place to stay warm, eat and regroup, regardless of age, race or beliefs. It is in this spirit of unconditional concern for all beings that the band chose to use her name.
[5]
Use in media
The band has had music featured in several movies and soundtracks including Major League: Back to the Minors
, The Wedding Planner
, Clay Pigeons
, Bedazzled
, American Wedding
, and 10 Things I Hate About You
. Sister Hazel also appear on the Fleetwood Mac tribute album, Legacy: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours
with their cover version of "Gold Dust Woman". In 1999, they recorded a cover of "September Gurls" for the Big Star tribute album, Big Star, Small World
. However, the track was not included when the album was released in 2006. The song "Where Do You Go" was featured on Scrubs
(Season 6, Episode 4, "My House").
Band members
- Ken Block - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Jett Beres - bass, harmony vocals
- Andrew Copeland - rhythm guitar, vocals
- Ryan Newell - lead and slide guitar, harmony vocals
- Mark Trojanowski - drums
Discography
Studio albums
| Album information
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Sister Hazel
- Released: 1994, 1997, 2005
- Label: Croakin' Poets, Universal, Sixthman
- Chart Positions: -
- RIAA Certification: -
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...Somewhere More Familiar
- Released: February 25, 1997
- Label: Croakin' Poets, Universal
- Chart Positions: #47 (U.S.)
- RIAA Certification: Platinum
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Fortress
- Released: June 27, 2000
- Label: Universal
- Chart Positions: #63 (U.S.)
- RIAA Certification: Gold
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Chasing Daylight
- Released: March 9, 2003
- Label: Croakin' Poets/Sixthman
- Chart Positions: #177 (U.S.)
- RIAA Certification: -
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Lift
- Released: August 24, 2004
- Label: Croakin' Poets/Sixthman
- Chart Positions: #184 (U.S.)
- RIAA Certification: -
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Absolutely
- Released: October 10, 2006
- Label: Adrenaline/Wandering Hazel
- Chart Positions: #86 (U.S.)
- RIAA Certification: -
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Release
- Released: August 18, 2009
- Label: Croakin' Poets/Rock Ridge
- Chart Positions: #37 (U.S.)
- RIAA Certification: -
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Other releases
- 99.3 The Zone - Collector's Edition 1997
- 1997
- Live*LIVE
- March 2003 (Live album)
- A Life In The Day
- DVD - March 2003 (Live DVD)
- Chasing Daylight - Acoustic EP
- August 2004 (downloadable exclusive)
- Lift: Acoustic Renditions
- April 2005 (downloadable exclusive)
- Just the Tip - Single
- September 2006 (downloadable exclusive)
- BAM! Volume 1
- June 2007 (B-Sides album)
- Santa's Playlist
- September 2007 (Holiday album)
- Before The Amplifiers, Live Acoustic
- June 17, 2008
Singles
| Year
| Song
| US Hot 100
| US Modern Rock
| US Mainstream Rock
| US Adult 40
| US AC 40
| Album
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| 1997
| "All for You"
| 11
| 7
| -
| 1
| 16
| ...Somewhere More Familiar
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| 1997
| "Concede"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| ...Somewhere More Familiar
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| 1998
| "Happy"
| -
| 37
| 31
| 27
| -
| ...Somewhere More Familiar
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| 1998
| "Concede"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| ...Somewhere More Familiar
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| 2000
| "Change Your Mind"
| 59
| -
| -
| 5
| -
| Fortress
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| 2001
| "Champagne High"
| -
| -
| -
| 22
| -
| Fortress
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| 2001
| "Beautiful Thing"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| Fortress
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| 2002
| "Your Mistake"
| -
| -
| -
| 27
| -
| Chasing Daylight
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| 2003
| "Life Got in the Way"
| -
| -
| -
| 36
| -
| Chasing Daylight
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| 2004
| "Just What I Needed"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| Lift
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| 2004
| "World Inside My Head"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| Lift
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| 2006
| "Mandolin Moon" (feat. Shawn Mullins)
| -
| -
| -
| 26
| -
| Absolutely
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| 2008
| "This Kind of Love"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| Absolutely
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| 2009
| "Take a Bow"
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
| Release
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References
- Ken Block Songfacts interview. ''Songfacts''. Retrieved June 5 2008.
- Sister Hazel Taps Three-Headed Monster For "Fortress". ''MTV''. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
- Sister Hazel 'Sync's' with Ford. ''Billboard (magazine)''. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
- Sister Hazel to Release "Release". ''Alternative Addiction''. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
- Statement made by Band Members, Also on the back of the ''Somewhere More Familiar''
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