Although the Hanson Brothers are commonly confused with their distant cousins Mssrs. Wright and Holliston from NoMeansNo, the famous family from Cold Lake, Alberta, have been busting teeth and spraying beer worldwide since 1984. Their albums have routinely shot straight to the top of the Cold Lake radio station’s charts and their mum has rumored to be quite proud of her kin. read more…
Although the Hanson Brothers are commonly confused with their distant cousins Mssrs. Wright and Holliston from NoMeansNo, the famous family from Cold Lake, Alberta, have been busting teeth and spraying beer worldwide since 1984. Their albums have routinely shot straight to the top of the Cold Lake radio station’s charts and their mum has rumored to be quite proud of her kin.
The Hanson Brothers, fresh from the minimum security facility in Surrey, embarked on a worldwide tour confined to Europe and the United States in autumn 2008, with a Canadian tour to follow in 2009. This time, hopefully, they’ll actually be able to play some shows!
On their previous outings, the band hastily departed many venues after a disastrous incident with a cabbage, one ref, and a mysterious bag. They are no longer allowed in any French villas, although most criminal charges have been dropped.
The Hanson Brothers released their 110% live elbum, It’s a Living, in September 2008 or November 2008 (depending on who you ask) on Southern Records. If there were any doubts whether this band could deliver the goods away from the safe confines of a recording studio, It’s a Living will surely demonstrate their ability to deliver impossibly high standards in performance and the most hallowed of all musical traits, chops. The fine acoustics of Coaldale’s Motor Inn provide a natural ampitheater for the Brothers.
Here’s what critics are saying about It’s a Living:
“I’m still waiting for a promotional copy” — Ned Raggett, Allmusic.com
“Tommy Hanson ruined three stage monitors, one directional microphone and two deli trays the last time he was in London. Why, I oughtta…” — Sean Forbes, NME and famous London promoter
“I listened until I stopped!” — John Chedsey, ssmt-reviews.com
The brothers Hanson are Johnny (Vocals), Robbie (Bass), Tommy (Guitar) and their newly reunited twin (separated at birth) Mikey (drums). Cousin Ernie, the skinsman behind the thunderous rhythm on It’s a Living, has not been since since last seen chasing a bunny into the LaBrea Tar Pit region of sunny Los Angeles.
