Sister Hazel

Sister Hazel
Origin	Gainesville, Florida, US
Genres	Alternative rock, Southern rock, folk rock,jangle pop
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Croakin' Poets (1993–1997) Universal (1997–2002) Sixthman (2002–2005) Rock Ridge Music/Croakin' Poets (2005 – present)
Website	Official website
Members	Ken Block Jett Beres Andrew Copeland Ryan Newell Mark Trojanowski

Sister Hazel is an alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida, whose style also blends elements of jangle pop, folk rock, classic rock 'n' roll and southern rock. Their music is characterized by highly melodic tunes and prominent harmonies. Most of their songs have optimistic lyrics. The band's instrumentation often features abrupt shifts among electric, acoustic and a cappella, with striking use of tacets. Though often described as alternative, Sister Hazel leans toward an upbeat sound and away from the clashing punk discordance often associated with the alternative rock genre. There have been no changes to the band's main line-up after over 20 years, although non-original member Dave LaGrande has been touring with them since 2012.

Sister Hazel formed in Gainesville, Florida in 1993 and was named for Sister Hazel Williams, a local missionary who ran a homeless shelter. 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. A single from the album, "All For You" hit No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains the band's most successful single.

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