POP/ROCK
The Jonas Brothers should be so lucky to survive teen stardom as well as their ’90s counterparts Hanson. Sure, the Oklahoma brothers behind “MMMBop” are no longer a platinum-selling act, but they’ve maintained a devoted following into their 20s and even garnered a decent smattering of praise for last year’s mature pop-rock CD, “The Walk.” L.A. trio Everybody Else, named after the Kinks song, opens along with the Veronicas. (9 p.m. today, First Avenue. 18 and older. $25-$30.) (C.R.)
Article: Walking barefoot with Hanson
It was a beautiful day for a walk.
The sunshine was warm and golden, the breeze was gentle and, oh yeah, Hanson was there.
On Sept. 10 in downtown Vancouver, the brotherly blond trio of Zac, 22, Taylor, 25, and Isaac Hanson, 27, greeted a crowd of fans outside the Commodore Ballroom on Granville Street before leading them on a one-mile walk, barefoot.
Approximately 100, primarily female, fans partook in the barefoot journey, which meandered along Granville and Robson Streets, and ended back at the Commodore where they played an acoustic show later that night.
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EP and posters!
The EP – if you preorder Take The Walk at a show ($40) you can leave with the EP!
There are also 2 new posters available in the hanson.net store (and I assume on tour) Both are 22.5 x 15 inches.
Wednesday Artist Spotlight!
Starting October 1, each Wednesday (for at least October, and hopefully a while more!) We will be featuring a small interview with the local opening bands from the Live & Electric tour. If this all goes well, it will be extended to some of the other local bands that opened on the promotional and The Walk tours. It should be interesting to see what they are all up to (and how many are still together!) after almost 3 years!
Kanas City 9/24/08
1. Something Going Round
2. Been There Before
3. I Wanna Take You Higher
4. Follow Your Lead
5. Minute Without You
6. Great Divide
7. Deeper – Ike’s solo
8. Strong Enough To Break- Acoustic
9. Crazy Beautiful – Acoustic
10.Where Did It Start – Zac Solo
11. Black Hearted Woman (Allman Brothers cover)
12. Blue Sky
13. Hope It Comes Soon
14. Where’s the Love
15. Oh Darlin
16. MMMBop
17. This Time Around
18. Watch Over Me
Encore
19.Coming Back For More
20. Lost Without Each Other
Hanson vists Fox 4, Share Hope for Africa
he Hanson brothers have come a long way from Tulsa, Okla. Their 1997 mega hit Mmmbop paved the way for their current success. But these days their catchy pop tune and long locks are a part of the past. They have a new hit on their hands and goal on their minds.
Inspired by their 2006 trip to Africa, Issac, Taylor, and Zac released the song “The Great Divide” on iTunes. Its proceeds go towards their new goal: preventing HIV and Aids in Africa.
But that’s not all. Hanson has also provided 50,000 pairs of shoes to people living in poor communities around the continent.
In addition to producing their own music under their label “3CG Records,” they’ve written a new book about their experience.
The Hanson brothers dropped by the FOX 4 News studio and discussed the hope they have for those living in Africa. Watch the video in the sidebar of this story to see their complete interview.
For a video of their appearance, check out the Source
St. Louis 9/23/08
1. Something Going Round
2. I Want to Take You Higher
3. Been There Before
4. Follow Your Lead
5. Minute Without You
6. Running Man
7. Great Divide
8. Strong Enough to Break (Acoustic)
9. Go (Acoustic)
10. Georgia (Acoustic)
11. Change in My Life (Acapella)
12. When Did It Start
13. Black Hearted Woman (Allman Brothers Cover)
14. Blue Sky
15. Hope It Comes Soon
16. Wheres the Love
17. Oh Darlin’
18. MMMBop
19. Can’t Stop
20. Deeper
21. This Time Around
Encore:
22. Song to Sing
And a couple of tidbits from my friend Erin who was at the show and texting me:
-Taylor had on neon pink underwear
-Zac said that Go was a true story
(Thanks for the concert calls!)
New Tour Photos on Hanson.net
You don’t have to be a Hanson.net member to check out some new photos that have been posted from the Tulsa show. Just head on over the gallery.
Article: Hanson coming to Knoxville
Pop fans can start MMMbop-ing now, because Hanson’s headed back into town.
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Hanson will be performing at the Bijou Theatre in downtown Knoxville with opener The Veronicas. Tickets for their The Walk Tour are $33.50 a piece and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Hanson, who also performed at the Bijou last year, will be returning with some of their classics, as well as new material.
Although perhaps mostly known for their timeless first two albums, “Middle of Nowhere” and “Snowed In,” Hanson actually has 13 albums out.
While their recent concerts consist of newer material from their album, “The Walk,” Hanson also plays older material, usually in acoustic format.
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Article: Hanson entertains hometown
Hanson was in town again this weekend, a little out of the way of their “Walk Around the World” tour, for QuikTrip’s 50th Anniversary Festival.
The event, held at River West Festival Park, featured a host of performances. The music began at noon and culminated with Hanson’s headliner performance at 7:50 p.m. Entrance was free, and tickets were available at all QT locations.
Thankfully, their music has longevity; it was just as good of a concert as I remember from elementary school.
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