People always ask me where the best music scene is," declares Sister Hazel lead singer/acoustic guitarist Ken Block. "And we always say, 'Wherever you make it.' Scenes don't just happen; they are created by the people doing their thing…And that's just what we're still looking to do more of."

It's been 10 years and over two million records sold for Sister Hazel since the group's five distinct personalities came together in the vibrant Florida college town of Gainesville. At the time the Southeast was a place more of camaraderie than competition, a hotbed for homegrown talent, and Sister Hazel worked out of the area in concentric circles quickly establishing a reputation as one of the strongest, most consistent draws of the grassroots circuit.

While the crop of newly emerging acts has thinned since the mid- to late-'90s heyday, a scene has remained stronger than ever around Sister Hazel because the band has continued to do what it does best: play honest, heartfelt original music. The group prides itself on being accessible and down-to-earth, devoting time to events and organizations they have personally believed strongly in and developed including Lyrics For Life, which sponsors charitable events to raise money for and awareness of cancer research, and the annual Rock Boat, a fan-driven mingling featuring multiple artists that makes waves across the Caribbean yearly...