Hanson in Melbourne Aug 10, 2014 | Photos

When I was in high school and every single girl had posters of Hanson in their locker except me (I was busy listening to No Doubt and Aqua), if someone had have told me that one day I would photograph them, I definitely would not have believed it.

So anyway, last night I photographed Hanson for their Anthem tour at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. The squeals were almost deafening – I’ve never been to a One Direction or Ed Sheeran concert, but I imagine the crowd sounded the same.

I didn’t stick around to hear Mmm Bop, but I did hear Where’s The Love (the only other song of theirs I can remember hearing in high school). They put on a great show, and for a theatre venue where it’s seating only, everyone was on their feet from the very beginning.

Here’s some of my favourite shots from the gig.

Article & photos: Rebecca Houlden.

The Hop Jam poster is revealed!

HANSON releases MmmHops Pale Ale Online Today... (Please Rock Responsibly)

Last Fall, HANSON released their Mmmhops Pale Ale as the inaugural release from their Hanson Brothers Brewing Company, but for those wishing to get a sip of that tasty beverage, the options were limited - with it only being available in their home state of Oklahoma, or in select Midwestern markets. Today, that changes, as Mmmmhops is now available online, and the launch comes complete with a rockin' commercial. Check it out below...

According to the Hanson Brothers, "Mmmhops Pale ale is a smooth-bodied Pale Ale crafted with rich malt and a signature blend of hops, with 7.5% alcohol. The recipe was inspired by the desire to create a high flavor Pale Ale that appeals to both new and established craft beer drinkers."

Coinciding with American Craft Beer Week, Hanson Brothers Beer will be celebrating the community of craft brewers in Oklahoma with the inaugural annual event The Hop Jam Beer and Music Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Sunday May 18th. The festival will feature Oklahoma's craft brewers, along with live performances by HANSON, Robert Randolph and The Family Band and Butch Walker, for the free all-ages concert in Tulsa's Brady Arts District. 

Keeping with the theme of supporting independent beer and music, The Hop Jam will kick off with a performance by opening band contest winner, Tulsa-based Capitol Cars.

Gates open for The Hop Jam at 3pm for the beer portion of the festival, music will start at 5pm.

Check out more on the official Mmmhops website for more, but only if you're 21+. Please drink (and rock) responsibly.

Original post at The Rock Father.