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Hootie and the Blowfish: The Roseland Ballroom, New York NY

Edward Helmore, MOJO, November 1998

TENS OF millions of records sold, arena shows packed to the rafters, a following of right-minded music fans for whom Hootie and the Blowfish deliver an unassuming, attractive formulation of sight and sound. What is it about Hootie that causes such offence to music critics but draws rapture from their fans?

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