After a pretty big media sweep in the days leading up to the show, Nelson jogged people’s memories about who they were, are, and want to be in their music. Taking the stage last night at Tailgaters, fans were given the past present and future in a high energy, and fun show.
These smaller venues suit Nelson more than the early stadium rock days, because they seem to be at a level in their careers where making a connection to their fans is more important to them and the music than being part of a huge marketing machine.
Mathew Nelson and Gunnar Nelson surged onto the musical scene in 1990 with their long blond locks, boyish good looks, and a handful of catchy pop/rock songs …
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson visit Jibjab HQ with Spiridellis brothers Evan and Gregg (Photo: Liz Motley)
Matthew & Gunnar met with the creative team at JibJab and toured their facility today. JibJab produces political cartoons & the “Elf Yourself” videos among others. http://blog.jibjab.com/
New Date & Special Guest Announced for Mohegan Concert
The upcoming NELSON concert date at the Mohegan Sun has been changed to Saturday, June 26th with very special guest MARK SLAUGHTER announced to open the show for the band.
Should be a kick ass time in the Den!
NELSON will HEADLINE The FireFest melodic rock festival event in Nottingham,England U.K. on Sunday, October 31.
For more info visit the website: www.TheFireFest.com
Tune in to “MIX 103 More Music Morning Show with JT and Leanne” Friday morning (10/23). Gunnar Nelson will be a guest along with Rick Springfield. Or listen online at www.mix103.com
Back in 1990 the band Nelson came blaring through our speakers and onto our TV screens, with the bands two front men Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, with long blonde hair and colourful attire delivering a positive message of hope, fun and perfect harmonies to the world of music that not many bands were doing at that time. Their debut album ‘After The Rain’ went on to sell over 3 million copies brandishing the number 1 worldwide hit ‘(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection’ and 3 other top 10 singles.
Celebrity rockers Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced their rock band NELSON has signed with Frontiers Records to record and release a new, original sequel to their multiplatinum selling album, “After the Rain”. The new album will be titled, “Lightning Strikes Twice”.
