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Hanson Host 12-Hour Japan Benefit Live Stream at SXSW; R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Stops By (Updated)

"Everyone here has chosen to not do something else to show up," said Taylor Hanson of his band's impromptu concert-telethon.

Rock band Hanson hosted a 12-hour live stream from South By Southwest to raise money for Japan. The band was headquartered in Austin's Bubble Studios and invited fellow musicians to stop by and perform or be interviewed.