| Hazel Virtue |
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| Q & A |
| Band Info |
| Hazel Virtue was interviewed on 8/24/02 at Scotty's house in Charleston. |
| Hazel Virtue is: Shannon Woods--Bass guitar Markus Kuhlmann--Drums Eric Britt--Lead vocals/guitar Scotty Mitchell--Guitar Genre: Pop Rock Website: www.hazelvirtue.com CD: "The Face & The Shine" Together: 9 months |
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| Q: What is your favorite song to perform? SW: "The Good Year" M: "Little Reminders" SM: "Said & Done" E: "The Good Year" Q: What is your favorite venue to perform? A: Anywhere locally Q: What is the origin of the band's name? A: It's a "mixed adjective," with "no definition to it"...speaks for the music. Q: Who is your favorite historical figure? |
| SW: Madonna & Amelia Earhart M: Leonardo Da Vinci SM: Hannibal (NOT Lecter...) E: Frank Black Q: What is your favorite CD or record? M: "Grace"--Jeff Buckley SW: Billy Joel's "Greatest Hits 1 & 2" SM: "Abbey Road"--Beatles E: "The White Album"--Beatles Q: What is your favorite thing about Charleston? SM: The 7:1 ratio at the College of Charleston M: It's a beautiful city S: The beaches Q: What are your musical influences? SM: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Santana, Jimmy Page, and Billy Corgan Q: What is your guilty pleasure? SW: Being sober! (Although we don't think she should feel guilty at all.) SM: Video games |
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| Review |
| When we interviewed Hazel Virtue at roughly 3:30 in the morning, we were shocked to hear that they have only been playing together for about nine months. (A really bad joke related to pregnancy just popped into my head, but I'll spare you...) I guess when it gels, it gels. Hazel Virtue is the kind of band that seems to have been around forever--they're good & they know it. They describe their sound as "pop rock," but I'd add a dash of funk, a speck of groove, and a strong dose of hard rock into the mix. This versatility works for several reasons. First, lead vocalist Eric Britt has the bark to back up their bite. He's a three-time BOC "Best Male Vocalist," and has the chops to prove it. At times he rolls into your ears like a sweet honey flow, and others--he's nipping at your ass like a dog in heat. Hence the versatility. In addition, adding to the powerful vocals are standout musicians. Shannon Woods (bass guitar) is featured in the current Charleston Free Times and damn well she should be--she is probably the most rockin' bass player I've seen yet. (Yes, I said "rockin'"). She's a tornado. I think it's quite the accomplishment to be a bass player and stand your own ground in a band, and Shannon clearly controls that rhythm with partner in crime, drummer Markus Kuhlmann. This dynamic duo can lay it down. The final component is Scotty Mitchell, rock guitar maestro. I don't think there are enough rock guitar solos in this world. I also don't think there are enough double-neck guitars in this world. Lucky for us, Scotty commands both. In the span of nine months, Hazel Virtue has become a great local rock band. They do mostly originals,with a well-chosen cover thrown in here and there ("Creep" was my favorite). Great guitar licks, a bass player that won't quit, and some sweet,slick, danceable rock and roll are what you're gonna get when you go to see them. They also throw a great party, but that's another story for another day... |
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