BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
Hanson is preparing something special for fans on its fall “Roots & Rock ‘N’ Roll” tour.
Brothers Taylor, Isaac and Zac will hit 10 cities – Atlanta included – for a two-night event. The first night, according to Isaac Hanson, will spotlight cover songs that have inspired the trio, and the second show will be dedicated to rare tunes and fan favorites.
This Hanson-palooza pulls into Center Stage at 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20. Tickets are $79 for both shows and will be sold as a two-night package. While the fan club pre-sale has started, a venue pre-sale kicks off at 10 a.m. July 9 and tickets become available to the general public at noon July 10.
They guys are also using their tour to promote their craft beer, Mmmhops Pale Ale ; each tour stop will also include an after-party (entry requires an add-on to the ticket package) featuring a DJ set from Taylor Hanson and the presence of the Hanson brothers' beer.
Also, before their shows in each city on the tour, Hanson will lead a walking event for its Take the Walk Campaign, which helps fight extreme poverty in Africa.
The trio, still best-known for their fizzy ‘90s hits “MMMBop” and “Where’s the Love,” continue to churn out robust pop songs. In 2013 they released the stellar album, “Anthem,” and earlier this year they collaborated with Blues Traveler on the song “Top of the World.” On July 14, the brothers will perform another new track, “Unbelievable,” with Owl City on the “Today” show.
Here is the itinerary for the “Roots & Rock ‘N’ Roll” run:
OCTOBER
Wed 7 & Thu 8 - Chicago IL - House Of Blues
Sat 10 & Sun 11 - Toronto ON - Phoenix Concert Theatre
Tue 13 & Wed 14 - Cleveland OH - House Of Blues
Fri 16 & Sat 17 - New York NY - Irving Plaza
Mon 19 & Tue 20 - Atlanta GA - Center Stage
Thu 22 & Fri 23 - New Orleans LA - House Of Blues
Sat 24 & Sun 25 - Dallas TX - House Of Blues
Thu 29 & Fri 30 - Portland OR - Hawthorne Theatre
NOVEMBER
Sun 1 & Mon 2 - Los Angeles CA - Fonda Theatre
Tue 3 & Wed 4 - San Francisco CA - The Fillmore
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