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Don McLean, The Fray and Deep Blue Something also join the lineup

Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 24, 2023 – The City of Brookhaven announces Band of Horses and HANSON as the concert headliners for the 2023 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, taking place Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26, at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road in Brookhaven.  Admission is free.

Band of Horses is the Saturday, March 25, headliner, while HANSON headlines on Sunday, March 26. Also taking the stage Saturday are Don McLean and Deep Blue Something, while The Fray, offering a special acoustic performance, and Lissie take the stage on Sunday.

“Once again we are kicking off the 2023 festival season in style,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst. “Thanks to our partnership with Live Nation, we continue to host one of the best festivals in the Southeast right here in Brookhaven.”

There might be no other band that was able to channel the generational anxiety in those early millennial years and turn it into such powerful and inclusive art quite like Band of Horses. Band of Horses fashioned gorgeously ragged epics, Ben Bridwell’s high-flying vocals and eccentric enunciation floating like a specter that felt like prelude to a dream. Full of profundity, truth and sometimes just homespun advice on how to live, Band of Horses songs have become anthems and touchstones for fans. Emotionally intense, both on a personal and elemental level, the songs for Band of Horses’ sixth album, Things Are Great, find Bridwell more autobiographical than he’s ever been on record, detailing the nebulous frustrations and quiet indignities of relationship changes and what a person will do to make things right. And what you do when you can’t. Band of Horses is composed of Bridwell, longtime members Ryan Monroe and Creighton Barrett and new members Matt Gentling on bass, and guitarist Brett Nash. This fresh chapter finds the band recapturing the raw emotion and unpolished punk-rock spirit of its early days. The songs on Things Are Great document the connections in Bridwell’s life that have shifted, or remained. An epic album, Things Are Great is not an exercise in nostalgia or regret. It’s closer to the classic pattern of the hero’s journey, one where Bridwell doesn’t locate those elusive answers but does find himself in the end, providing hope that all of us can do the same.

Over their first 28 years as the band HANSON, brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have made a significant mark in music. Starting in 1992, they spent their first five years building a fanbase as an independent band in Tulsa, OK. After signing a record deal, they saw a meteoric rise with the 1997 international smash single “MMMBop” from their debut album Middle Of Nowhere followed by consecutive top 40 singles. A long line of hits, five more studio albums, multiple Grammy nominations and over 16 million album sales followed. Over their second decade, the band charted their own course, running an independent label while maintaining a coveted connection with their global fanbase. In 2007, they launched a grassroots campaign to support poverty and HIV/AIDS relief in Africa (TakeTheWalk.net). In 2013 they launched HANSON Brothers Beer, premiering their new venture with a signature Pale Ale, Mmmhops, and in 2014 they launched the hugely successful Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival in their hometown of Tulsa, which boasts more than 30,000 attendees annually. For more information go to www.Hanson.net.

In 1969, Don McLean recorded his first album, Tapestry, in Berkeley, CA. The student riots were going on outside the studio door as Don was singing “And I Love You So” inside. The album was first released by Mediarts and attracted good reviews and achieved some commercial success. It succeeded in transforming Don McLean from an unknown to an underground sensation. FM radio loved the Tapestry album and very quickly, Don became a headliner in nightclubs and colleges across the country. The transition to international stardom began in 1971 with the release of “American Pie”. “American Pie” was recorded on May 26, 1971, and a month later received its first radio airplay on New York’s WNEW-FM and WPLJ-FM to mark the closing of The Fillmore East, the historic rock & roll concert venue. “American Pie” was issued as a double A-side single in November 1971 and charted within a month. The single “American Pie” and the album American Pie were an international sensation, causing Don McLean to become an international superstar. Every line of the song was analyzed time and time again to find the real meaning. Thirty years later, “American Pie” was voted number 5 in a poll of the 365 “Songs of the Century” compiled by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts. Don landed a new recording contract with

Time Life in 2020, with whom he released 11 albums containing 173 tracks as well as a new album Still Playin’ Favorites. 2021 saw Don’s “American Pie” featured in the Avengers’ Black Widow and the new Tom Hanks movie Finch. Don received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free, resulting in the video which was #1 for 8 weeks on the country music video charts, a children’s book has been written, and much more.

In 2005, The Fray achieved international success with their debut album How to Save a Life (4x platinum), featuring the hit singles “Over My Head (Cable Car)” (3x platinum) and “How to Save a Life” (5x platinum). Their second album, The Fray (#1 on the Billboard 200 and platinum), featured the hit singles “You Found Me” (4x platinum) and “Never Say Never” (platinum). In February 2014, the group’s fourth album Helios was released on Epic Records. That album received early critical acclaim from the Denver Post as well as Billboard, which hailed its “bare emotion bolstered by echoing backing vocals and unexpected twang.” The band has earned four Grammy nominations, and released a greatest hits album, Through the Years: The Best of the Fray, in 2016.

It’s been a while since the worldwide success of the Home album and the singles “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Halo,” and “Josey,” but Deep Blue Something reconvened in 2016 to record the Locust House EP.  The EP has been expanded into a full-length album, and the excitement after a few shows has grown into a genuine desire to hit the road again. It certainly doesn’t hurt that a whole new generation of fans has embraced the band due to their inclusion in popular films and TV series.  In one six-month period during 2018, the band’s Spotify listeners went from 200,000 to over a million, and this total has continued to grow to nearly two million.

Midwestern artist Lissie is a multi-talented tour de force who released her new Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons on Sept. 16. Ahead of the release she has unveiled the first song two songs “Flowers” and “Night Moves.” Debuted by FLOOD Magazine, the haunting sun-soaked song “Night Moves” channels Fleetwood Mac grandeur as it explores sensory memory and considering multiple realities vs. one’s own point of view when navigating heartbreak. Carving Canyons is Lissie’s first full-length album since her UK Top 10 album Castles in 2018. In 2010, her first full length album Catching A Tiger unassumingly established Lissie as a global voice. Lissie has recently appeared in TV shows “Twin Peaks” and “Loudermilk” as well as co-owns the music genre themed popcorn company Otts Pops Indie Pop and is involved with land conservation.

“Our lineup continues to impress,” said District 1 Councilmember Linley Jones. “I invite the community and our neighbors to come to beautiful Blackburn Park to enjoy the music, the art, the food and the fun!”

In addition to the music, this year’s festival brings back favorites such as the Splash Artists’ Market, Kidz Zone, Pet World, Classic Car Show, and food trucks. The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom 5K will take place on Saturday, March 18. For more information about the Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, visit www.BrookCherryFest.org, and Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @BrookCherryFest.

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Nuggets of wisdom can come from anywhere. Whether we get an inspirational little tidbit from the library or a Nickelback lyric, who is anyone else to judge? That tidbit is yours now. Yours to hold dear and possibly share with others. Music is the perfect gateway to inspiration. It lures us in with those catchy hooks, then drops a gem that gets us thinking. And we can all pull up John Lennon’s “Imagine,” or Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” for profound inspiration, but today we dug much, much deeper.

By simply breezing over these lyrics, you’d probably just give a solid eye-roll and miss the wisdom within. Believe us, we were as shocked as anyone, but Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” and Hanson’s “Mmmbop” have some profound messages that could walk with you forever. Those and many more are right here in these 15 surprisingly profound lyrics from otherwise goofball bands.

14Hanson – From their hit song “MmmBop”

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In the 1990s, boy bands were common, and one band that stood out was Hanson. Their hits received incredible airplay, and as a result, they amassed numerous fans. The band got the opportunity to perform at high levels and to dignitaries. So, did Hanson band perform for the President? Hanson band members taking a selfie. Photo: @hansonmusic Source: Facebook Did Hanson band perform for the President? Who are the members of this renowned band? When was the group created? These are some of the many questions that people are yearning for answers to. Here is everything you should know about the band.

Who forms the Hanson band?

Hanson band is an American pop band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was formed by three brothers, Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson, and Zac Hanson. They have supporting members, including Dimitrius Collins and Andrew Perusi. The band was formed in 1992. Their first performance as a professional group took place at the Mayfest Arts Festival in Tulsa that year. The band has released numerous albums.

The three brothers have fused well in the band. Taylor Hanson is on vocals, percussion, and keyboard. On the other hand, Isaac Hanson is on guitar, bass, vocals, and piano, and Zac Hanson is on drums, vocals, and piano. They were known as the Hanson Brothers before shortening the name to Hanson in 1993. Their album’s first single, MMMBop, topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. As a result, Hanson band members became one of the youngest artists ever to have a number-one single.

Who is the youngest member of the band Hanson?

Zac Hanson is the youngest member of the Hanson band and has been performing on stage since he was seven. He was born on October 22nd, 1985, in Arlington County, Virginia, United States.

His eldest brother is Isaac Hanson. He was born on November 17th, 1980, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. The remaining brother, Taylor, was born on March 14th, 1983.

How much is the band Hanson worth?

It is unclear how much the band is worth as an entity. However, its members are pretty wealthy. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Zac, Isaac, and Taylor are worth a whopping $20 million each.

The three brothers have made their fortune from their careers as singers. The sales from their albums and product endorsed have also earned them an incredible fortune. The combined net worth of the brothers is $60 million.

Did Hanson band perform for the President?

Yes, the Hanson band performed for President Bill Clinton. It has performed all over the globe, at some of the world’s most famous venues, for some of the world’s most famous people. During the late 1990s, the band’s hit song MMMBop was a global smash hit. The song was played in countries worldwide. As a result, the band attracted millions upon millions of fans.

The Hanson band also got the rare chance to perform at the Whitehouse. The three brothers play in front of the President of the United States of America, who, at the time, was Bill Clinton. They performed for the President and countless celebrities and adoring fans. Despite their young age, they earned themselves a standing ovation and handled the pressure amazingly.

Did a member of Hanson have a health issue?

The eldest member of the band, Isaac Hanson, escaped a brush with death. He survived a pulmonary emb*olism. It is a potentially lethal blood clot that travelled from his right arm to his lungs.

The incident happened on October 2nd, 2007, at the House of Blues in Dallas, where the band was performing. Fortunately, he was attended to by doctors at Baylor University Medical Center. They discovered the clot and removed it a day later.

What is the band Hanson doing now?

The band members are still making music together. Their recent album Red Green Blue has been received well by their fans. The collection comprises three solo-led projects in one record. It is over three decades since they joined the entertainment scene. As it looks, they are not quitting anytime soon.

FAQs about Hanson band

Did the Hanson brothers perform at the White House? Yes, the Hanson Brothers performed at the White House in December 1997, during the time of President Bill Clinton.

Who is the eldest brother among the Hanson band members? The eldest brother among the Hanson band members is Isaac Hanson. He was born on November 17th, 1980.

What are Hanson fans called? The fans of Hanson are called the Fansons.

What was Hanson’s biggest hit? Hanson’s biggest hit was MMMBop, which was played in several countries worldwide.

What religion is the group Hanson? The religion of the Hanson band member is Christianity. The three brothers are from an evangelical Christian family.

How old was Zac Hanson when MMMBop came out? MMMBop came out in 1997. Zac Hanson was still 11 years when the hit dropped.

How did Hanson get famous? Hanson became famous because of their 1997 hit song MMMBop from their debut album.

Many people have asked the question, ‘did Hanson band perform for the president?’. The answer is yes. The band’s growing popularity in 1997 earned them the chance to perform in the White House for the President and other dignitaries.

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The Hanson family’s 39 members got together over the holidays for quality time together and one unforgettable family photo

PHOTO: DIANA HANSON/INSTAGRAM

The Hanson brothers got together with their whole brood to celebrate the holidays!

In a photo shared by mom Diana Hanson on Instagram Tuesday, Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson appear with their siblings, children, nieces and nephews as the family posed for a massive family photo.

“All 39 of us made it ‘over the river and through the woods,'” Diana captioned the shot, where she and husband Walker sat on a couch at the center of the action. “What a party!!! Happy New Year🎉🥳🎉🥳❤️❤️.”

Along with the three brothers and their families, Jessica and husband Joseph Wright can be seen with kids Noble, 4, Søren, 5, and Hans, 9; Avery and husband Tyler Laughlin with sons Lucas, 19 months, and Wallace, 3; Mac and wife Nicole Stark with son Elliott, 2, and Zoë and husband Sullivan Staires with sons Wellington, 7 months, and Callahan, 3.

The onetime teen and tween heartthrobs — who spoke to PEOPLE in July about the Red Green Blue tour, which ran through November — are instilling the same healthy respect for home in their children.

“They’re never going to go through the world wondering where they belong, because there’s a bunch of people that love them,” said Zac, who has five kids — sons Shepherd, 14, Abraham, 9, and Quincy, 22 months, and daughters Junia, 12, and Lucille, 6 — with wife Kate.

Even when the trio’s on the road, they’re dads first.

“After I finish a show, it’s like, ‘Hold on a second. I’ve got to do an encore, then I’ll call you for the bedtime story,'” said Isaac, who has three children — sons Everett, 15, and Monroe, 14, and daughter Odette, 8 — with wife Nicole.

Added Taylor, who has seven kids — sons Ezra, 20, River, 16, Viggo, 14, and Indiana, 4, and daughters Penelope, 17, Wilhelmina, 10, and Maybellene, 2 — with wife Natalie: “The job of being a dad is to sacrifice everything you want for that kid. I may be in the middle of meeting some famous musician, but, sorry, I’ve got to call my daughter and talk to her about her day.”

Both before and after Isaac, 42, Taylor, 39, and Zac, 37, skyrocketed to fame 25 years ago as Hanson with their infectiously catchy No. 1 hit “MMMBop,” they’ve done things on their terms.

In 2003, when they felt their record label no longer understood them, they walked away and created their own indie label, 3CG Records. They’ve since released five studio albums, the latest being Red Green Blue in May.

And despite the call of the two entertainment capitals, Hollywood and New York, they moved back to their Tulsa hometown with their families for good in 2008.

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Apparently, none of them have lost their hair.

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