MIDDLE OF NOWHERE ACOUSTIC

On May 6th, 1997 HANSON released their debut album, Middle of Nowhere. The classic rock ‘n’ roll and R&B influences mixed with modern beats and rich harmonies were a sharp contrast to the current state of music, dominated by the Alternative scene. This new sound was a bold introduction to the world and was welcomed by music fans and critics alike.  Selling more than 8 million copies, it was lead by the song MmmBop, a #1 hit single in 27 countries. Other singles included Where’s the Love, Weird and I Will Come to You.

“Hanson: where music is headed” was the header on promotional copies of the album. That statement may have seemed overreaching, but Middle of Nowhere soon proved worthy of such extraordinary claims. Rolling Stone called it one of the “essential albums of the 90’s” and it was given further recognition through three Grammy nominations.  The nominations included record of the year, best new artist, and best pop performance.  Isaac, Taylor and Zac were also recognized as the youngest Grammy nominated songwriters of all time.    The accolades earned it iconic status among the music of that time – but it was merely the platform for a band committed to its music.


May 5th 2007, marking a decade on the global stage and 15 million albums sold, HANSON goes back to basics with the Middle of Nowhere Acoustic recording.  The band revisits their iconic debut album and musical origin with a candid live performance before an intimate crowd.  This performance was dedicated to the life long fans that have followed HANSON throughout four studio albums and numerous worldwide tours.