The brothers Hanson certainly have come a long way since “MMMBop.” Consistently sold-out tours, alt-rock albums and philanthropic work have proven the band much more than the one-hit-wonder they once seemed doomed to be. After a dispute with their label inspired them to release their 2004 album Underneath independently, the band decided to abandon the challenge of recording contracts once and for all to found 3CG Records and release the documentary Strong Enough To Break, touring college campuses and lecturing about their experiences in the music industry. In July, the group released The Walk on 3CG, an album deserving of far more commercial success than it has actually achieved in the US. Much of the disc was recorded in South Africa, where Hanson has frequently traveled to participate in charity work and to bring attention to the cause of the most disadvantaged African nations. The Walk is undoubtedly one of the most listenable releases of the past summer, creatively peppered with the sounds of African children’s choirs and full of powerful ballads and the funky pop/rock reminiscent of Hanson’s origins. —brad deck

Saturday, December 1 at 7pm (doors). Club Infinity, 8166 Main St., Williamsville (565-0110/www.clubinfinitylive.com). $23 (box office, Record Baron, Tickets.com, Tops Markets)