Rock the Boat
There is something to be said for the idea of family. When the band Sister Hazel and their management, Sixthman decided to have a convention for the band and do it on a cruise ship, they called on the services of a company and crew they had used before, Atlanta Sound and Lights and head crew dude Sean Henry. Now, six years later, that little convention idea has grown into the Rock Boat — more than 20 bands, 2000+ fans and one big boat. Oh, and 11 sound guys. You read that right. Eleven guys to cover six stages and shows that start by noon and go until very late every night, with acts ranging from unknown songwriters (Honor by August won a BMI competition for their slot) to budding rock stars (Atlanta's Five Star Iris and Austin's Wideawake stood out) to established acts including Collective Soul, Better Than Ezra, Cowboy Mouth and "hosts" Sister Hazel.
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