THE GIRL WHO LISTENS TO A YOUNG MAN’S SONG
In 1997, there was no escaping “MMMBop,” either on the radio, MuchMusic or from yours truly’s JVC three-disc stereo system. I spent countless hours that summer sitting on the roof outside my bedroom window listening to Hanson’s debut album, “Middle of Nowhere.”
Fast forward 10 years: 2007 saw the release of “The Walk,” an album recorded and released entirely on Hanson’s own label, 3CG Records. Much of the proceeds from the record, and a single entitled “The Great Divide” in particular, were donated to HIV/AIDS research in Africa. Hanson have since been touring the record extensively, and in each city played, the band completes a one-mile barefoot walk with their fans to continue to raise awareness for a cause the brothers are obviously so passionate about.
Photo: kmarski on Flickr
Being that it’s been eight years since I saw them play the Orpheum Theatre, you can imagine my excitement when I learned they’d be playing the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver on September 10, 2008. Through the magic of everyone’s favourite Vancouver blogger, Miss604, I will be able to bring all of you, my fabulous readers, up close and personal with the trio from Oklahoma.
Prior to completing the one-mile AIDS walk (for which I am completely willing to forego my pedicured tootsies) with Hanson, Rebecca and myself will be interviewing Hanson, snapping photos and taking in the show that evening. I’ll remind you all closer to the date, but be sure to check back after September 10th for all the juicy tidbits, audio interview and photos from what will most certainly be a day to remember.
What: Hanson (live and acoustic)
When: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Where: Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC (show is 19+)
How: Tickets at Ticketmaster [click here]
For more information on the band, visit their official website.
Still a skeptic? Check out this acoustic clip of the boys (attempting to play) with Tom Green on drums.
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11 Comments
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Aww…they are still a bunch of cuties and how did I know Tom would do that at the end!
We should dress up like in the m&m photo you have in the post below this one
So excited for you!
@Rebecca - so are you proposing that you wear red heels, I wear my UGGs and nothing else between the two of us?
LOL…I was coming over here to tell you that they were coming - I immediately thought of you. I’m not surprised that you already knew. They’re so darned cute, aren’t they?
Have fun.
Just watched the clip….loved it.
love love love them
I have to admit every time someone mentioned the word “Hanson” I laughed - but after watching that clip, I’m not laughing anymore, I’m stunned. That was just wonderful and the icing on the cake is the barefoot walk - well, colour me completely impressed! Have the time of your life K, can’t wait to hear all about it!
That’s super cool! I’m totally stoked for you…and I must admit, I would have had no idea what a great band Hanson is if it weren’t for you.
Lucky! I bought my ticket for their show last week. I have never seen them live before. While they aren’t the big part of my life that they were ten years ago, there was no question that I HAD to go this show. Back then, there was nothing I wanted more than to go to a Hanson concert, and now I finally have the opportunity to fulfill that wish. It will be fun!
Lol. Excuse the grammatical errors above. It’s been a long week!