Fresno’s Hanson Connection.

I’ve spent my entire life waiting for Hanson to give a damn about Fresno.

Yes, Hanson. I’ve followed them for the last 13 years, enduring the nonstop jokes (13 years of “That middle one is a hot girl” is an exercise in patience) and even worse, the ad-lib lyrics to Mmmbop that people think are so clever. I’d long abandoned the notion that maybe they’d fall in love with me (me!) and then come to appreciate the place so close to my heart. Even through my creepy semi-stalker attempts to talk to them (ending in asking them to predict the sex of my unborn, incubating baby or tell me their favorite Steve Martin movie) I entertained no notions that they might suddenly decide Fresno was worthy of a tour stop. Or at least dinner on the way from one place to the next, yeesh, I’m not particular.

So I have to say a big big big thank you to the band Motel Drive for not only rocking it here at home, but for making my night last night as I watched the livestream of them jamming with my unrequited loves before the show in San Francisco. I couldn’t think of a better band to represent Fresno to a bunch of Hanson fans and I just really am still all fangirly about the fact that a band that’s played at a NOtown function at Audie’s opened for HANSON.

You guys just don’t get how huge this was for me. And that’s okay with me. More Hanson to myself.

If you haven’t heard Motel Drive, get out from under your rock (or would that be rockabilly?) and have a listen. They’re great. Fresnawesome, even.

(Image stolen from Motel Drive’s FB page. You should “Like” them!)

*And a sad note. I had already purchased my ticket for the NIGHT BEFORE and since I couldn’t get the extra day away from the fam and work and all of those other non-Hanson obligations all I got of this glory was the webcast. LAME. No wonder I have never succeeded as a Fresnambassador to Hanson.

**And a sadder note… Oh my GOD I was ridiculous when talking to them. I should stick to screaming from the mob.

EDIT: Here is the livestream in 3 parts! Enjoy! Part 1 Part 2 Part 3