Rattaya Nimibutr
Staff Writer
Review
"Make sure the band goes on late."
"Why?"
"So people can buy more beer."
Despite that half-witted effort for a few more booze bucks, Numbers should be proud to add Sister Hazel to their worth-a-second-look scrapbook.
Starting the show with "Concede," the Florida-based group not only impressed crazed fans with their remarkable tones but also with an outstanding lighting production.
From "So Long" to "Starfish," Sister Hazel performed professionally and had the fans leave with a good-feeling nod of approval.
Alternating between singing and guitars, Sister Hazel gave an outstanding road performance and did not disappoint those who stood around for more than an hour to hear one of the band's hit singles, "Happy."
The long awaited "All For You" took the audience on a thrilling ride with extended metallic sounds. With the slight insanity of moshed lyrics, lead singer Ken Block knew exactly how to intensify the atmosphere.
The addition of new songs and an exceptional tribute gave the five-man band a satisfactory link between classic rock and the alternative scene, which it took to a level above and beyond the usual radio fare. It was one hell of an enjoyable ride.
Named after an African-American woman who ran a rescue mission, Sister Hazel takes much of its music seriously in songs such as "Wanted It To Be" and "Just Remember."
The Freddy Jones Band ignited the show and set a wild tick within the crowd. No one named either Freddy or Jones was in the band, but they surely deserved to be more than an opening gig.