Song of the Moment : Hanson- I Was Born

Still enjoy these guys so much. With every passing year. Weirdly enough I think they're the only band I listen to these days.

Song of the Moment: Hanson- Finally It's Christmas

Isaac Hanson and wife Nikki welcome baby #3 and it's a.....

This could be the beginning of a Hanson trio for a new generation.


Isaac Hanson and his wife Nikki welcomed their third child on Tuesday, March 11, their rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.


Weighing 7 lbs., 15 oz., Nina Odette joins the couple’s sons Clark Everett, who turns 7 next month, and James Monroe, 5½, at home in Tulsa, Okla.


“After more than five years of not having a baby in the house, having our first little girl is going to be fun,” the musician, 33, tells PEOPLE. “I know that Everett and Monroe are excited about being big brothers.”


Isaac, who’s the oldest of three Hanson brothers, is currently preparing to continue the group’s world tour in support of their sixth studio album, Anthem.


Younger brother Zac, 28, and wife Kate are parents to three children themselves: Shepherd, 5½, Junia, 3, and Abraham, 5 months, while middle brother Taylor, 31, and wife Natalie have five children: Ezra, 11, Penelope, 9 next month, River, 7½, Viggo, 5, and Wilhelmina, 17 months.


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For once I actually love both names. And this time I had no idea Nikki was even pregnant it happens so often I cannot keep track!.

Congrats to them both on the new bundle of joy (all those kids are so darn cute!) talk about good genes!.

More scoop on Hanson's MmmHop brew

You'd be forgiven for thinking the words "Hanson beer" sound a little hokey together. After all, when those words initially started rolling out in the press almost two years ago, back before the band of brothers had formulated much of a plan or even landed on the style they'd ultimately brew, it seemed more like an offhanded interview comment (or an upcoming marketing gimmick) than an actual business plan. It would be another year and a half before the beer, an American Pale Ale called Mmmhops, would make its debut at The Hangover Part III's Los Angeles premiere party this past May. (The song from which the beer takes its name, Hanson's 1997 pop smash, "MMMBop," was featured on the soundtrack, and the makers of the song posed for photos with stars from the movie on the beer's Twitter account. Yes, the beer has a Twitter account.) Not much has happened since.

I decided to investigate. I sent a few emails, then made a few phone calls, then, two Sundays ago, braved an intimidating "Red Rover" situation with a long and winding line of Hansonites that stretched from the front door of Variety Playhouse, all the way back down the alley between the venue and El Myr, snaking around the outskirts of the parking lot, then halfway back up to Euclid Ave. I was on a mission. I was going to drink Mmmhops with Hanson.

"This is an endeavor on its own. It's not a promotional thing," drummer Zac, 27, says as we crack open a few bottles backstage. "We're not, like, making some up, having it on tour, then next year you won't see it. It's about taking the right steps, not moving too fast."

The Hansons are a friendly bunch without coming off as too polished or cheesy. They act like goobers in a way that three still-relatively-young brothers who hang out every day might act like goobers. They have plenty of handlers, but none flutter around while we drink beer and chat.

Mmmhops pours a light amber color with medium head. It's neither particularly fragrant or bitter, though there's some bready sweetness on the nose. Tastewise, it's a very balanced pale ale, much heavier on the malts than its name implies. (Play-on phrases aside, they probably should've bestowed the "Mmmhops" moniker on something a little more "mmmhoppier," as it were.) The Hansons have talked it up as a "craft beer gateway drug," which is a pretty fair assessment of this 7.5 percent ABV brew.

Like many bands, Hanson got a taste for craft beer on the road. Coming of age in a distinctly different environment than most American beer drinkers, the trio were less inclined to sneak booze and behave badly. They could have easily had a beer at a festival or show if they really wanted one. As a result, they started trying regional craft varieties in different towns, finding a taste for Sierra Nevada, Oskar Blues, Three Floyds, and New Belgium along the way.

"You're touring around the country, and you come into a city, and people go, 'Have you tried our beer?'" Zac says. "Especially in the size of venues we're usually playing - places like 1,200-2,500 seats. You're not playing the big Clear Channel arena, the hockey place. People who live in that community, places like this, Little Five Points, they love their local beer."

While they've never homebrewed themselves, under the influence of "a very good friend and longtime tech," they became interested in the science, reading up as they tried new IPAs and stouts. The band's done limited runs of chocolates and coffee in the past for super fans, but something about beer felt egalitarian enough that they should make it in a bigger way.

"The idea of doing a beer is like the great connector," singer Taylor, 30, says. "It's the equalizer. Our parents' church friends and our hip-hop remixer friends are all like, 'I'll drink your beer.' It bridges all people. What's cool about it is that it allows us to say something about ourselves without saying it."

"Perez Hilton and Jay Leno are both drinking our beer," guitarist, Isaac, 32, adds.

Enamored with their home state of Oklahoma's Mustang Brewing Company, the Hansons met with Mustang brewer Gary Shellman and started experimenting with recipes. They loved the first batch, but made it hoppier on a subsequent try, experimented with different types of barleys, tried dry hopping at one point, messed with the formula a bit longer, then decided they'd nailed it on the first try. Since Mustang isn't far from their native Tulsa, they even helped out on brew days, carrying sacks of grain and getting their hands dirty.

"When we first started [thinking about beer], we were like, should we just find a great company, license it, and hand it off?" Zac says. "But we realized that's not where we wanted to be. It's just way too much fun and too important for us. We wanted to find a partner close to home, and just like when you go to San Diego, you go to Stone. You get that trek to the place where it's from. It's from your backyard. If you're in downtown Tulsa, bartenders and bar owners know us by first name. Our beer is going to be in those bars."

Fittingly, the band turns 21 this year. Asked if timing the beer's release to the band's legal drinking age was a purposeful move, there's a brotherly quibble.

"It was by chance," Zac says.

"I wouldn't say it was completely by chance," Taylor counters.

"What I mean is," Zac says, "we started talking about the beer for the first time two years ago, but - "

" - I will say this," Taylor interrupts. "We really wanted it to come out this year - "

" - because of that," Isaac finishes the sentence.

"That's one more reason," Taylor says. "'Come on. We're 21. If it's gonna happen, let's get it done this year. We're never going to be 21 again. Let's make it happen.' We've been making stupid jokes about it ever since."

The brothers are striving to have the beer in 10 states this year, and are optimistically hoping to even have it available at some some shows later in their current tour. (Various state laws and permits have gotten in the way so far.) Every bottle will have a QR code on its neck that links the drinker to a downloadable song, and a portion of every beer sold will contribute to clean water wells in Africa. They're calling Mmmhops the flagship of what could become an ongoing project with subsequent beers, assuming their fans are as into it as much as the Hansons think they'll be.

"You kinda get addicted to the idea of creation, of ownership," Zac says. "My flavor, my take on the world. I think the beer, in so many ways, is an extension of that. Beer and music, obviously, go really well together. It's a great companion for what we already do and love. It's a new creative outlet, a new business to tackle and be challenged by. It's exciting. If you're a craft brewery in America, you're a little guy, you're busting your butt. We've run our label for the last 10 years. It's the same thing. You're not getting rich tomorrow. You're up against that guy who has a million more dollars to spend than you do, and you've got to find a way to break through the clutter."

clatl.com

I blogged about this earlier this year, thought this article provides a bit more info on the beer itself.

Hanson introduces Mmmbop Beer!

You know you've arrived when you have your own beer!  Awesome.  Or should I say Mmmbop-tastic (sorry couldn't resist).

I really wanna know what it tastes like!. :D

http://thinkinbouthanson.tumblr.com/post/50975687042/from-the-guys-that-invented-mmmfrom-the-guys-that

Song of the Moment: Hanson-Get the Girl Back

Can't wait for this new album June is so far away!.

Song of the Moment: Hanson- Thinking 'Bout Somethin'

Thinking 'Bout Somethin'


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On the road with Hanson and their families

People.com has a great video of all the guys with their wives (above photo) and kids. Boy, talk about a handful!.

Their kids are adorable. Penelope is a real cutie and River definitely has music in his blood.

With Taylor's wife having another one real soon by the looks of it, that second bus will be a necessity.

Hanson continues to 'Take The Walk' for charity

The Hanson Brothers - Isaac, 27, Taylor, 25, and Zac, 22 - walk barefoot through Times Square in New York City on Tuesday for their ‘Take The Walk’ tour.

While working on their 2007 album, The Walk, the singing trio made trips to Africa in an effort to understand the poverty and disease that grips the continent. The Take The Walk Tour is a charity that brings attention to the poverty and AIDS epidemic in Africa through simple actions from individuals everywhere.

Source-JustJared

I've been visiting this site for a while now and I'm really surprised I haven't seen more stories and photos of the guys on there. Nice to see some updated ones though.

You can click on the link to see more pics ;). Also check out www.hanson.net for more info.

Isaac Hanson becomes a dad for the 2nd time!

Isaac and Nikki

Big congratulations to Isaac and his wife Nikki, who on July 1st welcomed another son into their ever expending family.

James Monroe Hanson (I don't know about that name James has a much better ring to it but that's me), joins 1 year old brother Everett, and his cousin's Penelope, Ezra, River (who all belong to brother Taylor).

And the most recent edition Zac Hanson's pride and joy Shepherd born this past May. Man!, that's a mouth-full *LOL*.

In fact with so many names I thought it was best not to also include the kids first names (it's confusing enough as it is *lol*).

I've never really understood the whole first name tradition, why bother with a first name if you're just gonna use all the kids middle names instead.

And I guess Nikki was further along then I thought. With so many kids already (and more in the near future no doubt, there are 4 other Hanson sibling after all), time will tell whether the kids are as musically inclined as their parents.

One thing is for certain the Hanson's are not going away anytime soon!.

Isaac Hanson to be a father again!!

Isaac and his wife Nikki with son Everett

On February 8, 2008 Zac Hanson confirmed at the Conway and Whitman's show that Isaac and Nikki are expecting their second child. No word was said about a due date or how far along Nikki is.

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Yep, that's right it seems the Hanson brothers just can't stop making babies LOL. Along with Zac's wife expecting in May this will be baby #6. Hmmm....could Ike be trying to break Taylor's record? lol.

So this will make it the 12th Hanson member overall. Wow, either their wives really love having babies or they skipped the sex ed class on contraception LOL. Or maybe they're just trying to break their dad's record of 7.

In all seriousness though, congrats (albeit a little early) to Ike and his wife Nikki. With 4 other siblings at least there is no shortage of baby sitters :D.

Isaac Hanson becomes a proud pop!!

I missed some Hanson news again, it seems that on April 3rd, 2007 Isaac's wife Nicole give birth to their first child a son named Clarke Everett Hanson. The Hanson clan just keeps expending between Ike and Taylor there are 4 kids now, 3 boys and a girl.

Wonder if they will some day start their own band like their parents?. So now that the oldest Hanson brother has a child it'll be Zac's turn next, that is unless Taylor beats him to it lol.

Check out the official Hanson site for more details on the birth.

Hanson at the Hollywood Film Festival

Zac Hanson with wife Kate

Isaac Hanson with wife Nicole

Taylor Hanson with wife Natalie

Hanson brothers were spotted at the Hollywood Film Festival showing their documentary "Strong Enough to Break".

All 3 arrived with their respective wives (I feel weird even writing that lol). Still can't believe they're all married. Anyway the above pics are from the event.

Pics taken from itsincredible.com

Another small update

I have just added a wedding photo of Isaac Hanson and his wife Nikki
(I was waiting for a good one to surface :D). It's in the October 4th post. I didn't feel like making a separate one since the photo fits perfectly with the wedding announcement.

So for all interested go check it out it's a very nice photo, gotta say Ike knows how to pick them. But then again his wife is a model so I guess it's a no brainer lol. Also Hanson's official site has been re-vamped and I'm loving the new look:), props to whoever does their graphic design.

Oldest Hanson brother finally gets hitched!!

Pic from Hanson.net Forum


Yep, 25 year old Isaac Hanson finally got married this past Saturday to his long time girlfriend model Nicole Dufresne. It's still hard to believe that his younger brothers got married before him but I guess it's better late then never.

So now all the Hanson brothers are officially off the market teenage girl around the world are crying their eyes out lol. Wonder who will be next to have kids will it be Ike, or Zac?. Or will Taylor beat them to it again? lol. All kidding aside though congrats to Isaac and his wife:).

Here is an article from People confirming the news:
http://people.aol.com/people/article/0,26334,1541194,00.html