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Fall In Love The Fall is a beautiful season. It is full of scent and atmosphere, changing temperature and colour. Some may say that it is the perfect time for Hanson to tour with their RNR extravaganza. This tour which has drawn its content from way down inside the veins of Hanson blood and history, […]
House of Blues and Many Colours. Chicago has been a joy. A City on the water, with reflections everywhere – The buildings reflect the sunlight and the water reflects people living their lives. Their shadows pass across the surface of the river and the hot pavements. It is a mix of wealth and poverty, of […]
Hold On I’m Coming The Blog Tulsa Times has reached its 50th edition and after several years of attempting thoughtful reviews and commentary on the Hanson story from a distance, we come to something more personal. For a few short paragraphs, forgive the more invested style, the more personal testimony and unashamed proclamation of excitement. […]
In The Pocket With Hanson Throughout September, Hanson have streamed live and recorded footage of their preparations for the Roots & Rock N Roll Tour. These fly on the wall scenes of making the music for the EP, have revealed the nature of guide vocals, featured serious group grunting and demonstrated the dedication that it […]
Chicago to New Orleans and Beyond. “Tell me, does it move you, does it soothe you? Does it fill your heart and soul with the roots of rock and roll?” This question, asked by Hanson in the song Been There Before, from their 2007 release The Walk, will be put to the test in October, […]
I Owe It All To Tulsa This is a line from a Rufus Wainwright song, but for many fans of Hanson as well as Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson, it tells a truth. That is – Tulsa plays a very important part in the story that is their life with great music. For many years […]
At The Eye Of The Storm If ever Hanson were at the eye of the storm, it was the weekend of the 15 – 17 of May, when Tulsa saw almost a thousand fans descend on North Main Street for the annual Hanson Day and Hop Jam celebrations. Although only the second time around for […]
That Foolish Wisdom In August of 2000, Wall of Sound published a brief interview with Hanson, which revealed the level of their understanding and their passion as artists. Just three years after the release of Middle Of Nowhere, it was a timely insight into a career at a significant moment and the mind of a […]
What Would Bill Do? The dictionary defines Inspiration as something “of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse.” All artists draw inspiration from somewhere and occasionally they let their fans or admirers in on the story. Hanson have been candid in their admiration for the writer of the songs, Use Me, Lean On […]
This Time Around Austin “The South by Southwest Music Festival has become one of the most democratic music events of the year. SXSW sees superstars and complete unknowns all getting their moment to shine.” Wired.com March 14 2014 For Hanson SXSW has since early days, been an important truck stop along the road. An appearance […]