WEEKLY PIC
Last week, Taylor joined fellow elected leaders of the Recording Academy for a special Grammy Awards, which celebrated music makers and also raised millions of dollars for musicians affected by the LA wildfires. Big thanks to all those who made donations to the cause.
MESSAGE FROM THE BAND
This week in HANSON we are working on what comes next for the year, mostly inside the 3CG shop. Out in the larger music business, our creative industry gathered in LA for the Grammy Awards and millions of people joined in to help generate funds for the relief effort following the devastating fires in Los Angeles. We see the generosity of fans and the power of community all the time, but it is never more clear than in the wake of tragedy just how important community is. As a part of my (Taylor) role as an elected leader from Oklahoma (part of the Texas Chapter), I saw the action firsthand and as always, was inspired by the deep community of creators who are there serving their fellow members from one of the 12 Academy Chapters.
I have seen the power of community on HNet for 25 years and it is inspiring. It is also encouraging to see that even with the glitz and glamor of the biggest night in music, at the heart of it is still a love of the simple thing we would do no matter if it was in a coffee shop or an arena. Songwriting is story-telling. It allows you to take another person through an experience you have had (or something that you imagine). Recording is a chance to perfect the performance and crystalize it for the ages. It is a chance to capture something exactly as you would hope for the world to see and rediscover for many years to come. Performing is about the shared experience. When you are standing in the room as either a fan or a performer there is power to the fact that the music is being created and shared in that very moment, at that very place. In whatever form it comes, Music Is Connection.
Some quiet days continued in February, but we do have some fun things around the corner. Wherever you are, we hope you had a great week.
Thanks for Listening
Isaac, Taylor and Zac
HANSON DAY 2025
Member Exclusive: Make plans to join us in person for a long weekend of music and events unlike any other, and it’s only available to Hanson.net members! Full event schedule and event tickets will be available soon, but now is the time to make plans. Hanson.net members get exclusive access to the Fairfield Inn and Suites during HDay weekend, which puts you one block from 3CG records, and walking distance from Cain’s Ballroom in the heart of Downtown Tulsa. Make your reservations now. Don’t forget to RSVP!
MEMBER JEWELRY SALE
Member Exclusive: Members, all jewelry in the HNet Store 50% off now through Feb 10th or while supplies last.