NEWS: SISTER HAZEL’S NEW ALBUM “LIGHTER IN THE DARK” HITS SHELVES TOMORROW
NASHVILLE, TN (February 18, 2016) – Showcasing their talent as gifted songwriters and artists, Sister Hazel’s 13th studio album “Lighter In The Dark,” releases on Croakin’ Poets Records tomorrow, February 19, 2016. The long-awaited 14-track collection, produced by noted Nashville producer Chip Matthews, represents the band's longstanding ties to Music City. Sister Hazel will begin a ten-day media blitz this week which will include stops in New York at SiriusXM on Feb. 18 and NASH FM on Feb. 19, Voice of America’s “Border Crossings” in Washington, DC on Feb. 24, and a return to New York on Feb. 25, to perform on NBC’s ‘Today,’ Fox Extra, Fox News Radio, and iHeart Radio.
“The five years since our last record has been anything but a straight and clear path,” states bassist/vocalist Jett Beres. “After making records together for over 20 years, we found ourselves struggling to find ‘The Sound’; a body of work that would honestly represent who each of us were as a band and as individuals. The music that was created was our “lighter in the dark.” The songs that form this record slowly began to illuminate a clarity of direction and creativity for us.”
Commenting on the new album, Taste Of Country said, “The group’s signature infectious melodies and perfectly blended harmonies (plus a dash of folk instrumentation) will lend well to country music.” Everything Country also praised the new album saying, “Pop/Rock veterans Sister Hazel are releasing their latest album Lighter in the Dark this month and it should sit proudly amongst the better country releases of the early part of the year.” The Digital Journal stated, “Overall, Sister Hazel stuns on their latest album,Lighter In the Dark. They prove that they are like fine wine, where they only get better with age. It is a highly eclectic project and it displays their wide versatility as a musical group.”
Lighter In The Dark is sure to resonate with Sister Hazel’s expansive fan base and appeal to new fans alike. Guest artist Darius Rucker’s voice on “Karaoke Song” is one that can’t be missed. The band has been playing the song live for a while, ever since Rucker, Copeland, and Nashville songwriter Barry Dean put it together. And on the stark heartbreak ballad “Almost Broken,” fast-rising artist Jillian Jacqueline adds a haunting complement to Copeland’s lead vocal. It adds up to 14 tracks, most of them co-written by members of the band, some of them with outside writers, all of them branded by their balance of harmony blends with distinctive lead vocals, instrumental polish with raw soul — and above all, their fusion of multiple influences into that unique Sister Hazel sound.
Sister Hazel Tour Dates:
2/18/2016 - Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY
2/19/2016 - State Theatre - Falls Church, VA
2/20/2016 - Mohegan Sun - Wolf Den Montville, CT
2/23/2016 - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, NC
2/26/2016 - Minglewood Hall - Memphis, TN
2/27/2016 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA
3/12/2016 - The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon - Fort Myers, FL
3/24/2016 - Music Farm - Columbia, SC
3/25/2016 - Amos' Southend - Charlotte, NC
3/26/2016 - Rock The Square - Delray Beach, FL
4/13/2016 - Varsity Theatre - Baton Rouge, LA
4/14/2016 - Granada Theater - Dallas, TX
4/15/2016 - One World Theatre - Austin, TX
4/20/2016 - Brewsky's - Hattiesburg, MS
4/21/2016 - Iron City - Birmingham, AL
4/22/2016 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA
4/23/2016 - House of Blues - Orlando, FL
For more information on Sister Hazel, visit:
Twitter: @SisterHazelBand
https://www.facebook.com/SisterHazel
About SISTER HAZEL: Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Song "All for You" topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. Sister Hazel has been equally attentive to connecting with their audience through social media. Their Twitter followers are nearing the 1 million mark and last year they called upon that audience to help with the making of 20 STAGES, an album of live versions of songs from throughout the band’s career. Living up to their fan-centered reputation, the band hosts annual events like “Hazelnut Hang,” that focuses on fan involvement, and are co-founders of the Rockboat, a cruise featuring nonstop opportunities for fan/artist interaction. In addition to the events and touring, the band also gives back with "Lyrics For Life." Founded by singer Ken Block, the charity unites musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions to benefit cancer research and patient-care charities.
