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Sister Hazel with Special Guest Shayna Leigh with Shayna Leigh

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One of the most revered American alternative bands ever. You certainly know their biggest hit “All For You” and probably 10 or more of their other hits as well. Performing Songwriter Magazine calls them "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years". Their unique sound is an infectious blend of roots rock, folk, as well as southern and classic rock.

Sister Hazel

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In the 15+ years that SH have been recording and performing as a band, they have accomplished something that for most artists is only a dream: they have built a career with a solid foundation, seemingly impenetrable by the shifting sands of the record industry and the economy.

For much of the last decade, Sister Hazel has built an empire of 'Hazelnuts' through savvy marketing, hard work and plain-old, undeniable talent.

From a musical perspective, the band has always had the same approach to the creative process. The engine that drives them is based on the fundamental principles that attracted the attention of a major label, garnered hit singles on the radio and endeared them to a legion of avid fans: well-crafted, hook-infused songs complimented by solid instrumentation and lush harmony vocals.

Amazingly, their secret weapon is not a secret. It's no more of a secret than their reputation for being professional, funny and--not so amazingly--really damned good.

In fact, it's not a secret at all that they have built their career success and national name recognition through their chart-topping hits, countless national media appearances, relentless touring and the release of eight full-length albums. Additionally, true to its innovative spirit, Sister Hazel is responsible for the creation of two annual events that serve as their own personal 'fan fest' opportunities, both of which offer them an unprecedented chance to commune with their dedicated followers.

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.

Their unbreakable bond with fans is demonstrated annually at their innovative 'Rock Boat' excursion, the world's largest floating music festival. Pioneers in the 'full-on fan experience,' Sister Hazel has been hosting their own cruise ship fan party for more than a decade, introducing their followers to developing talent at the same time they are spending quality time and having fun with their captive audience.

The second 'fan-centric' event is better known as The Hazelnut Hang, which takes place every June at The Windjammer on South Carolina's Isle of Palms.

Aside from these up-close-and-personal fan encounters, 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 did several interactive web-based events.

Commercial pursuits aside, at the heart of this band is their desire to do good work. The band itself is named after a now-famous nun from the Gainesville area who has dedicated her life to making a difference in the lives of her fellow humans. Sister Hazel the band is true to their namesake, having taken on two major charitable projects with Feed The Children and Lyrics For Life. Lyrics For Life is a charity founded by singer Ken Block as a memorial for his younger brother, Jeffrey. It unites musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions to benefit cancer research and patient-care charities.

The dream for all musicians is to find a way to use their gifts to support themselves and their families at the same time they are enriching the lives of others. For Sister Hazel, it's an honor to be living that dream every day.

Shayna Leigh

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www.shaynaleigh.com

Originally from Orlando, Florida, Shayna Leigh was raised on The Beatles and Carole King, but was also a product of the boy band era. Her mixed influences stayed with her when she moved to New York City for college. Since then, Shayna has taken the musical pulse of the city and translated its long history into a sound that resonates throughout her debut EP, The Cold Hard Truth and the Dream. The EP, consisting of three original songs and produced by Mitchell Cohen (Columbia, Arista, and Verve Records) was released in January 2014 as a free download on Noisetrade.com. The lyric video for her breakthrough single, “Next to Me”, has received over 165,000 views on YouTube.

In 2013 while working on her debut EP, Shayna took to the road performing sold-out shows at Rams Head Tavern, The Living Room, Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, World Café Live, and The Stephen Talkhouse. She has even made the hop across the Atlantic to perform in London, with Aquarian Weekly calling her tour “a triumph.” Shayna’s career has been marked by a steadfast determination to get her music out there, hopeful she can make a positive impact. “We all have a story to share and mine is woven in my music. I was taught that we are here not only to take care of ourselves, but to make other people’s lives better. That doesn’t mean forget your own dreams. It means be kind, be funny, smile. Make a positive impact. The world is changed in small positive gestures. I do believe that.”

Shayna’s highly anticipated second EP, ‘Hey Shayna Leigh’, releases September 9th, 2014. For the project she tapped the talents of noted songwriter Peter Zizzo (Celine Dion, Elizabeth Gillies), Grammy winning producer Michael Mangini, and Steely Dan’s producer, Gary Katz. This summer Shayna released her uplifting single, “Drive (Back to Where You Lived),” to an amazing response, garnering her features on Huffington Post, American Songwriter, Artist Direct, PA Music Live, World Lifestyle, AXS.com and more.

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