Seasons

Seasons are beautiful! They are what help divide the months, the years, and give motion and a sense of time to our lives. This past year, my seasons brought me an end to living life alone, gave me a wonderful family, and taught me lessons in ways that only a new season can. In one year, I saw frozen Niagara Falls, military bases in the conflict torn Middle East, played music with great friends, saw places that few ever get to, and married the love of my life, Natalie. I am only now starting to realize all that has changed. This new season is a wonderful one!

Adventure, Life, Travel, MusicHans NelsonFebruary 7, 2016Seasons, Travel, Adventure, Middle East, CaliforniaComment

Endangered Species (Culture)

There is a rare animal that is about to disappear from the face of the earth, sooner than we think. In most places, it is already gone. The 'animal' that I refer to is local culture. It is almost a memory most places.

Travel, AdventureHans NelsonMay 21, 2015Middle East, TourComment

Southern France and the Italian Coast

One of the wonderful things about the traveling life is jet lag. Seriously, it is like a time warp that you get to experience several times a year, and get paid for. While the experience isn't always completely pleasant, it is always a harbinger of new adventures to come.

Travel, Adventure, MusicHans NelsonJune 2, 2014Adventure, Cruise Ship, Italy, Travel, Nautica, Amalfi Coast, FranceComment

The Great White North

We have all frozen here in Nashville the past couple days. . . and my traveling may be responsible. I started 2014 with a trip up to Buffalo and then to Niagara Falls to set up a show for Spirit Productions. When I got up there, the runway in Buffalo, NY was covered in snow, while our plane landed, and the high temp was 1 degree with a -35 wind chill for days.

Longboarding

Yet again, I've picked up another hobby. One thing I have always wanted to try, until now, was longboarding. The grace with which these boards operate is much different than their shorter trick-centric cousins. Greater length, larger wheels, and more stability make them a coasting and carving machine!

Travel, Adventure, New Project, LifeHans NelsonJanuary 27, 2013Longboard, Mustache RideComment

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail

The "Kentucky Bourbon Trail" is an accomplishment that might take years to accomplish. Or, for those of us with limited time and resources, it can become a challenge that can be surmounted, with style, in only a matter of days.

Travel, Adventure, LifeHans NelsonDecember 31, 2012Heaven's Hill DistilleryBourbon, AdventureComment

Allure of the Seas

This time, my adventures have taken me down another unexpected route. I have had the honor of being rehearsal pianist for the musical 'Chicago'. This run of it is being produced by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and it's being installed on the largest cruise ship in the world. It has been quite the experience. Read More

Adventure, TravelHans NelsonAugust 20, 2012Allure of the Seas, Cruise Ship, MusicComment

Coal Country

This past weekend, I played a couple shows with Kerrie Roberts up in Virginia. Unbeknownst to us, the shows were in some really steep terrain in the heart of Virginia's coal country. After the show on Saturday night, we got asked if any of us enjoyed 'technical mountain driving'. I replied, "yes!", and the adventure began. Read More

Music, TravelHans NelsonMay 22, 2012Adventure, coal country, virginiaComment

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