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Born into country music royalty, Hank Williams III follows the beat of a different drum (and banjo and guitar, as well) from both his father and grandfather. While he could be Hank Williams Sr.’s twin, his sound veers more toward gritty honky-tonk meets punk. With Hank3, prepare to get three concerts in one. Usually opening the high-energy show with his honky-tonk material, the artist then morphs into more of his “Hellbilly” songs and ends the show with a rousing set as his Assjack punk persona. Songs from his albums keep the concert amped up from beginning to end. This isn’t a spectator sport, so come ready to entertain as well as be entertained, as the audience likes to show their appreciation to the tall slender guy on stage. Hank3 has been busy recently with the fall release of a double country album, "Brothers of the 4X4," and a punk album with his new project 3, entitled "A Fiendish Threat." These dual releases showcase Hank3’s dual personality – someone steeped in country’s history, yet eager to explore his own musical future.
Growing up under the shadow of the late great Hank Williams couldn't have been easy. On first meeting him, Minnie Pearl famously called him a ghost because of how closely he resembles the grandfather he never met, but after some bumps along the way, Shelton Hank Williams seems to have embraced his musical heritage instead of viewing it as a noose around his neck. His first Nashville success (albeit a modest one) was to do a vanity album with the audio of all three Hanks spliced together. Once Hank3 forged his own path down the punk road, he released several albums under the Curb label, although his outspoken personality made relations with his record label tense. He has since left Curb and records his albums himself in his home. His disdain for Nashville Music Row politics can be heard in his early singles, “Trashville” and “Dick in Dixie.” Hank3's not an artist you’ll hear on any mainstream radio. Only his second single in 2001, “I Don’t Know,” charted, peaking at 50 on the U.S. Country charts, but his fans are familiar with his long list of impressive songs, many of which he wrote or co-wrote, including some from his newest albums, such as the gritty “Ain’t Broken Down,” off his country album. While his punk sound couldn't be more sonically different than Hank Jr. or Hank Sr.’s, you've got to think that his paternal forefathers are proud of the independent path Hank3 has walked, guitar in hand.
My whole life I wanted to see Hank in concert and was even going to go all the way south just to see him. When I found out about his concert up near me, I was completely thrilled. After arriving, it was a sketchy area but when we got inside it was incredible! As soon as Hank came out everyone went wild! It was unbelievable! The most incredible and unforgettable experience of my life! If I could do it all over again I would!
Show was absolutely phenomenal. saw Hank last year at the same venue and it was just as good if not better. Not really a fan of any of his side projects but the country portion of the show is definitely worth the price of admission.
Being a country music fan and not knowing what to expect from this concert, i was amazed with how much i loved the music. we had the best time and cannot wait till Hank comes back to town so we can go see him again.
We really enjoyed the Hank III show last night ! No Pop Country Music for us.. Hank III is unique and we go see his show every year ! GREAT SHOW !
Hank has a lot of energy, and put on a great show!
The National is a great venue for a concert. We had a blast and Hank III put on an awesome concert!
Hank was incredible!!!!! We have nothing but awesome things to say about him, his music & his band. We have been followers of Hank Sr. & Jr., the third is as awesome as Sr.!!!!! What an amazing show & talent. Now some of his fans that's a whole different story!!!!!!!!! 4 people where physically thrown out of the music hall!!!! Lot's of trouble and unruly people. We were there to see a show on "STAGE" not every where else!!!! This won't keep us from doing this again.
Well.......after missing this guy the last few times being in the area, I thought this had to be the time to finally see this guy in action. I'm 55 and have had Hank Sr in my head since I was a little guy, why my family knew Ramblin Lou and his family when he owned WJJL a small radio station in Niagara Falls, he would play a Hank Sr for me on my birthdays over the air. Growing up, especially after he had the mountain accident, I became a big fan of Jr's. Now I'm a big fan of III's. I was introduced to his work 5-6 years ago and MAN when I heard his first country tune I just knew he had it. Tuesday night was no exception, he was awesome for me. The venue was a real nice place and security was good even had a well lit street that never once made me worry about the H-D. What i really liked was how he did his show with the honky tonk first and the hell billy next then his time with his persona of Assjack.....now this music is a little out there even for me we called it an evening after 4-5 tunes of this Metal. I could see why the fans of this genre likes this but not my cup of tea and this is where his fan were .....shall we say really obnoxious but like III said on stage if you don't want to bump and get touched or react like the fans of this persona did then get the hell out of the middle of the crowd. All and All I loved the show and anyone who remembers or are fans of the Sr you can almost, with a bit of imagination be transported to 1952. I hope the pressures of being a grandson of one hell of a legend and looking and sounding like him doesn't bring him the grief it did his father. I would highly recommend if you haven't seen this guy, to try to see him next time. Even you metal fans out there don't know what your missing. One word for the Grand Old Opry ....reinstate Hank Sr.!!!
The best concert Ive ever been to, Hank played for 2 hours then Assjack played for 45min. Best value in live music. He played all his popular songs and some great covers.
my third time to see him play, better each time. great venue
