Bryan Hansen Band
Matt Cook Live at Ted X in Asbury Park featuring Bryan Hansen, Pete Stern & Will Blakey
Paramount Theatre
1200 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
May 18, 2019
9:30 AM EDT
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The 7th edition of TEDxAsburyPark - May 18, 2019
TEDxAsburyPark is the largest and highest-rated TEDx conference on the east coast set on the stage at the legendary Paramount Theatre on Saturday, May 18th, 2019. This year, we discover and curate more than 25 speakers, entertainers, and artists who will share their stories, ideas and music on the Paramount Theatre stage in an all-day event.
Our speakers are listed below: Name, Hometown, Talk Title - More details about their ideas and their bios are on our website www.tedxasburypark.com
Akilah Richards, Lawrenceville, GA, Raising Free People
Alex Castillo, Brooklyn, NY, Empowering the Mind
Andrew Maris, Fair Haven, NJ, Quantum Chaos
Ben Freeberg, New York, NY, It should be: Chaos Isn’t An Excuse
Bob Pflugfelder, Watertown, MA. Inspiring Science through Moments of Chaos
Cory Kahaney, New York, NY, The joke that saved my life
Courtney Reardon, New York, NY, Chaos of Climbing Everest: The Mental Journey
Kenneth Campbell, Perryville, MD, Chaos Theory and the Beatles
Kolton Andrus, San Jose, CA, Engineering for Chaos: Preparing for Disaster
Krishna Patel, Westport, CT, Complicated Chaos - Chains of the Unseen
Sarbmeet Kanwal, Holmdel, NJ, Chaos to Cosmos
Fox Beyer, Chatham, NJ, Perspective as a Weapon
Ganes Kesari, Monmouth Junction, NJ, Saving Our Planet's Biodiversity with AI
Jessica Creane, Philadelphia, PA, Gamifying Chaos: Embracing Uncertainty through Play
John Nottingham, Cleveland, OH, Embrace Ambiguity
Jordan Modell, Asbury Park, NJ, Common Ground on Reproductive Rights - Yes Really
Philip Bump, New York, NY, How Subjective Media Replaced Institutions
Tara Geraghty, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Choosing Fun in the Chaos of Cancer
Resistance Revival Chorus, New York, NY
The Redef Movement, Brielle, NJ, A Street Dance Company,
Matt Cook, Brick, NJ, Musician
TEDxAsburyPark is an annual volunteer-organized event dedicated to education, community, innovation, and “ideas worth spreading.” Each year, a different theme culminates in a stimulating day of nonfiction theater. Well over 100 businesses, nonprofit leaders, professionals, students from local universities, and sponsors plan, manage, and fund the all-day event.
For more information, to apply to be a sponsor, or to volunteer, please visit: TEDxAsburyPark.com
For information about group ticket sales, please email groupsales@tedxasburypark.com.
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Bryan Hansen Band Biography
Bryan Hansen Band is an award-winning 'blue eyed funk' band located in New Jersey.
Bryan Hansen Band averages 125-160 gigs per year, performing at notable venues all through the East and West Coasts, including Winter NAMM 2020, House of Blues Anaheim, The Troubadour in WEHO, So Far Sounds NYC & DC, Asbury Lanes, The Wonder Bar, The Saint, Asbury Hotel, Laundromat Bar Morristown, Hamilton Stage at UCPAC, Maplewood Stock, Bowery Electric, West End Lounge and Cava Winery in Hamburg, NJ.
Bryan Hansen Band's sound is a mix of funk, rock, soul and R&B with music influences from Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Al Green and Victor Wooten. They're proudly endorsed by Godin Guitars & BG France.
Singer songwriter Bryan Hansen has been performing since the age of 15. He learned how to play the guitar at 11 when his father re-strung his Fender Stratocaster that had been collecting dust under the bed for over 10 years. In 2009, Hansen recorded his first solo EP called "Ebb & Flow." Produced by Sean Baker in Hansen's home studio, 'Ebb & Flow' was a concept record about a relationship from beginning to end.
Bryan Hansen's first full length album, Brothers Among Wolves was released in August 2013. The album was produced by Stephen Kaminski and featured 18 different musicians from the Tri-State Area. In Fall 2013, after performing over 85 shows with the studio musicians from Brothers Among Wolves, Hansen paired up with musicians William Blakey & Cwan Merritt to perform with him as the Bryan Hansen Band. This created the shift from singer-songwriter to funk power trio.
Fall 2016 Bryan Hansen Band released its sophomore record 'When You Stop Pulling Back.' Featuring singles "Tasteless," and "Tug Of War." On September 24th, 2016 the band played a sold out performance at the Union County Performing Arts Center Hamilton Stage with opener Kim Boyko. The album is a dedication to Bryan's late father.
WBLS own Lenny Green featured the group on a live broadcast from Milk River in Brooklyn NY, coining the phrase "blue eyed soul," to explain the bands unique sound.
In 2018, just weeks before heading into the studio to record their third LP, Bryan Hansen Band was struck with the devastating news that their keyboardist and brother, Hank Rosenthal had passed away tragically from a heroin overdose. Emotions ran high and they stepped into the studio to record 'Gas Money,' in honor of Hank. Gas Money was released in October 2019, featuring 8 new songs featuring singles "Diamonds," "Smiling Dashboard Jesus," and "Waiting for Tomorrow." In 2019, Bryan Hansen Band was featured as WRAT's NJ Rock Band of the Week.
The record opens with the hook, "Even the dark will not be dark to you. The dark will shine like the day, for the dark is a light to you." Their album release show at The Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, New Jersey helped to raise over $1,000 for Rutgers Recovery House in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Bryan Hansen Band continues to help fight the battle against the opioid crisis by helping to educate their fans on how they can make a difference in their community.
2020 couldn't have started off stronger for the Bryan Hansen Band. They were featured at Winter NAMM in Anaheim California, House of Blues Anaheim and got the opportunity to open for 7Horse at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. Returning home with the anticipation of a national tour, 2020 had other plans. The Bryan Hansen Band made the most of the situation by providing live streams to their fans and helping charities through virtual fundraisers for Inroads to Opportunities, JCC of Central NJ, NAACP Legal Defense Fund and helping feed frontline workers at various medical centers on both the east and west coast.
In November 2020, Bryan Hansen Band teamed up with singer songwriter Kim Boyko to re-imagine the 80's holiday hit, "Christmas Wrapping," by The Waitresses, except the 2020 pandemic version. The video sparked viral success on TikTok, viewed by 113K people on the Bravo Confessionals page. Songwriter Chris Butler commented that the video was "BRILLIANT," thanking the band by sharing it on his personal page for fans around the world.
Bryan Hansen Band is in the releasing their first single, "Death of a Yes Man," featuring Jeff Coffin on August 25th, 2023. Their anticipated 4th studio album, 'Jammin with Dr. Fong' will be fully released in 2024.
Read MoreBryan Hansen Band averages 125-160 gigs per year, performing at notable venues all through the East and West Coasts, including Winter NAMM 2020, House of Blues Anaheim, The Troubadour in WEHO, So Far Sounds NYC & DC, Asbury Lanes, The Wonder Bar, The Saint, Asbury Hotel, Laundromat Bar Morristown, Hamilton Stage at UCPAC, Maplewood Stock, Bowery Electric, West End Lounge and Cava Winery in Hamburg, NJ.
Bryan Hansen Band's sound is a mix of funk, rock, soul and R&B with music influences from Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Al Green and Victor Wooten. They're proudly endorsed by Godin Guitars & BG France.
Singer songwriter Bryan Hansen has been performing since the age of 15. He learned how to play the guitar at 11 when his father re-strung his Fender Stratocaster that had been collecting dust under the bed for over 10 years. In 2009, Hansen recorded his first solo EP called "Ebb & Flow." Produced by Sean Baker in Hansen's home studio, 'Ebb & Flow' was a concept record about a relationship from beginning to end.
Bryan Hansen's first full length album, Brothers Among Wolves was released in August 2013. The album was produced by Stephen Kaminski and featured 18 different musicians from the Tri-State Area. In Fall 2013, after performing over 85 shows with the studio musicians from Brothers Among Wolves, Hansen paired up with musicians William Blakey & Cwan Merritt to perform with him as the Bryan Hansen Band. This created the shift from singer-songwriter to funk power trio.
Fall 2016 Bryan Hansen Band released its sophomore record 'When You Stop Pulling Back.' Featuring singles "Tasteless," and "Tug Of War." On September 24th, 2016 the band played a sold out performance at the Union County Performing Arts Center Hamilton Stage with opener Kim Boyko. The album is a dedication to Bryan's late father.
WBLS own Lenny Green featured the group on a live broadcast from Milk River in Brooklyn NY, coining the phrase "blue eyed soul," to explain the bands unique sound.
In 2018, just weeks before heading into the studio to record their third LP, Bryan Hansen Band was struck with the devastating news that their keyboardist and brother, Hank Rosenthal had passed away tragically from a heroin overdose. Emotions ran high and they stepped into the studio to record 'Gas Money,' in honor of Hank. Gas Money was released in October 2019, featuring 8 new songs featuring singles "Diamonds," "Smiling Dashboard Jesus," and "Waiting for Tomorrow." In 2019, Bryan Hansen Band was featured as WRAT's NJ Rock Band of the Week.
The record opens with the hook, "Even the dark will not be dark to you. The dark will shine like the day, for the dark is a light to you." Their album release show at The Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, New Jersey helped to raise over $1,000 for Rutgers Recovery House in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Bryan Hansen Band continues to help fight the battle against the opioid crisis by helping to educate their fans on how they can make a difference in their community.
2020 couldn't have started off stronger for the Bryan Hansen Band. They were featured at Winter NAMM in Anaheim California, House of Blues Anaheim and got the opportunity to open for 7Horse at The Troubadour in West Hollywood. Returning home with the anticipation of a national tour, 2020 had other plans. The Bryan Hansen Band made the most of the situation by providing live streams to their fans and helping charities through virtual fundraisers for Inroads to Opportunities, JCC of Central NJ, NAACP Legal Defense Fund and helping feed frontline workers at various medical centers on both the east and west coast.
In November 2020, Bryan Hansen Band teamed up with singer songwriter Kim Boyko to re-imagine the 80's holiday hit, "Christmas Wrapping," by The Waitresses, except the 2020 pandemic version. The video sparked viral success on TikTok, viewed by 113K people on the Bravo Confessionals page. Songwriter Chris Butler commented that the video was "BRILLIANT," thanking the band by sharing it on his personal page for fans around the world.
Bryan Hansen Band is in the releasing their first single, "Death of a Yes Man," featuring Jeff Coffin on August 25th, 2023. Their anticipated 4th studio album, 'Jammin with Dr. Fong' will be fully released in 2024.
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