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Who Is Hanson?

Hanson is an American pop rock band formed in Tulsa, Oklahoma by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac Hanson. They are best known for the 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their major label debut album Middle of Nowhere that earned three Grammy nominations. Despite commercial success of Middle of Nowhere, the band departed from Mercury Records and then eventually Island Def Jam Music Group after conflict with the label. The band now records under its own label, 3CG Records.

I've been a Hanson fan since I first heard them in 1997.  I've seen them in concert around 75 (I think) times and can't wait to see more shows.  I could go on for days about Hanson, but I won't.  I've got lots of memories stored away from all my Hanson travels and adventures.  The picture is me with them (I'm the short one! haha!) in Salt Lake City in 2003.  Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to get a new picture someday soon.  For more information on Hanson please visit their official site at Hanson.net.

Check out Hanson on tour now! See tour dates below...

Catch Hanson Live in 2011

The Musical Ride Tour

Aug 20 V Festival Weston Park - Stafford

Aug 21 V Festival Hylands Park - Chelmsford

Aug 28 Silverlake (LA), CA Sunset Junction

Sep 03 Regina, SK, Canada Casino Regina Show Lounge

Sep 04 Seattle WA Showbox at the Market

Sep 05 Portland OR Aladdin Theater

Sep 07 San Francisco CA The Regency Ballroom

Sep 09 Memphis TN Delta Fair and Music Festival

Sep 10 Anaheim CA House of Blues

Sep 12 San Diego CA House of Blues

Sep 13 Phoenix (Tempe) AZ Marquee Theatre

Sep 15 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot

Sep 17 Boulder CO Fox Theater

Sep 18 Albuquerque NM Sunshine Theater

Sep 20 Tulsa OK Cains Ballroom

Sep 22 Austin TX Antone's

Sep 23 Houston TX The Studio at Warehouse Live

Sep 24 New Orleans LA House of Blues

Sep 26 Detroit MI The Crofoot Ballroom

Sep 27 Chicago IL House of Blues

Sep 28 Chicago IL House of Blues

Sep 29 Nashville TN Wildhorse Saloon

Oct 01 Kansas City MO Beaumont Club

Oct 02 Minneapolis MN First Ave

Oct 04 Grand Rapids MI The Intersection

Oct 05 Cleveland OH House of Blues

Oct 07 Northampton MA Calvin Theatre

Oct 08 New Haven, CT Toad's Place

Oct 09 Boston MA House of Blues

Oct 11 Portland ME State Theatre

Oct 12 Albany NY Northern Lights

Oct 13 Pittsburgh PA Carnegie Music Hall

Oct 15 Dallas, TX State Fair Of Texas

Oct 17 Lancaster PA Chameleon Club

Oct 18 New York, NY Best Buy Theater

Oct 19 Falls Church VA State Theater

Oct 20 Philadelphia PA Theatre of Living Arts

Oct 23 Norfolk VA The Norva

Oct 25 Charlotte NC Amos' Southend

Oct 26 Atlanta GA Variety Playhouse

Oct 28 Tampa FL The State Theater

Oct 29 Ft. Lauderdale FL Culture Room

Oct 31 Lake Buena Vista, FL America Gardens Theatre

Nov 01 Lake Buena Vista, FL America Gardens Theatre

For more detailed information, check out Hanson.net

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Hanson

I first became a fan of Hanson in 1997 when I heard MMMBop. I thought it was a catchy tune and my son who was 2 at the time used to sing along in his carseat. Needless to say he gets his great taste in music from me. Anyway, from there it went on with the Christmas cd and Live From Albertane.

Everything really took off in 2000 when This Time Around was released and I had the brilliant idea to take a cross-country road trip to catch as many Hanson shows as I possibly could between my college semesters. It was pretty easy to convince my sister to come along with me; she's always up for a road trip.

She wasn't much of a fan at first, but it didn't take long for her to appreciate these guys for all that they are.

That 3-month period in 2000 was one of the most memorable times of our lives. We saw places we probably never would have seen, met some great people we most likely would have never met, and had some good times just being sisters.

The next few years after that, the guys pretty much disappeared due to record label issues and such, but I patiently waited because I had faith in them and knew they would pull through.

I've been a member of Hanson.net, their fanclub, since 2000 and during this time of "drought" they kept in touch with the fans and kept us updated on what was going on.

They really care about and appreciate their fans. They have a very loyal fanbase and are always coming up with ways to "reward" us so to speak and make each and every one of us feel special.

They have come out with several albums since then; released on their own label 3CG.

They're all grown up now; married and have kids.

They're still making music. Their music has grown with them.

I'm as big of a fan now as I was at the start, probably more so and I don't think I'll ever stop being a fan. Last count I think I have seen them in concert 75+ times. I'd have to go back and do some research to find out the exact number. I can't wait to see them again.

Hanson Pictures

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Hanson on iTunes

Track Artist Album  
This Time Around Hanson This Time Around
Penny & Me Hanson Underneath
Thinking 'Bout Somethin' Hanson Shout It Out (Deluxe Edition)
MMMBop (Single Version) Hanson Best of Hanson: 20th Century Masters
Waiting for This Hanson Shout It Out (Deluxe Edition)
Go Hanson The Walk
Give a Little Hanson Shout It Out (Deluxe Edition)
Me Myself and I Hanson Shout It Out (Deluxe Edition)

Cool Hanson Sites

Hanson.net
This is Hanson's Official Fanclub site.
Hanson's MySpace Page
This is Hanson's MySpace page.
YouTube - ITZHANSON's Channel
Check out tons of Hanson videos here.
Mmmboptastic.com
Neat little Hanson fansite.
Hanson Hotel
This site has been around for a while. Great stuff.
Hanson
A site for Hanson fans to mingle. (this site not linked Hanson themselves)
Tinted Windows
Debut Album Out April 21. Pre-order it now. iTunes | Amazon Enter your email address to stay up-to-date.

Great Hanson stuff from Amazon

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  • gennysmum Jan 4, 2010 @ 1:37 pm | delete
    I am a current Hanson fan and have been since the beginning. Your lense is the best!
  • dds Aug 1, 2009 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    I echo dlcummings. Finally got to see them in concert for the first time (and second two days later!) last year by flying across the country to see them with my best friend who was already over there. So worth it! I wish more people could see past the early boy-band image and see that they're the real deal. I really respect those guys for everything they have done to stay true to their roots, being advocates for African poverty issues, and not giving up. Hanson rocks! ;)
    Great lens.
  • dlcummings Nov 18, 2008 @ 2:39 pm | delete
    I also was a huge hanson fan when I was younger, I had it all, cds, viedos, t shirts, books, posters. My room was covered in Hanson posters, even my celing. There wasn't much white in my room. 5 stars for your lens. Good job!

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