Brian, Tom, and Mike discuss rockers that have passed away in this Part 1 of 2 Music Discussion re-edited Podcast from 2006. Artists that are discussed are.. (CLICK THE TITLE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)
It was Valentine’s Day weekend as Rick Springfield made another appearance to Nashville, TN to perform two nights at the Wildhorse Saloon. Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook was on hand to take photos again this year (CLICK THE TITLE TO VIEW THE PICS)
Concert Blast interviewed Rick Springfield before his Wildhorse Saloon Sold-Out performance in Nashville, TN. Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson spent some time with Rick Springfield discussing several topics. (CLICK THE TITLE FOR THE VIDEO LINK)
Night Ranger was part of the Can’t Stop Rocking tour with REO Speedwagon and Styx. Enjoy these photos from Brian Hasbrook, James Downing, and some unknown contributors from their concert.
Here’s a Concert Blast interview with Lawrence Gowan of Styx that Mike Arnold conducted in November, 2009. Many Styx fans continue to ask about Dennis DeYoung, not knowing that Dennis hadn’t been in the band for over 10 years. Canada’s Lawrence Gowan has stepped in and has done an excellent job! (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ THE INTERVIEW).
Enjoy Brian Hasbrook’s Styx Concert Photos From the Can’t Stop Rocking Tour as they performed in Nashville, TN at the Sommet Center on 11/15/09. This was a night of fun Classic Rock. Three Headliners on one bill. (CLICK THE TITLE FOR THE PHOTOS LINK).
On Wednesday, Dec. 9th 2009, the Brian Setzer Orchestra performed a Sold-Out show at the Ryman Auditorium as their Christmas Extravaganza tour stopped in Nashville, TN. James Downing was on hand to enjoy the show, write a review, and take some photos.
What do you get when one of rock and roll’s best guitarist, mix that with a little rock-a-billy and throw in some Christmas cheer for good measure? You get the annual Brian Setzer Christmas Extravaganza. On Wednesday, Dec. 9th 2009, Brian Setzer and company played to a completely sold out Ryman Auditorium and boy did the concert goers get their money’s worth. (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ THE COMPLETE REVIEW)
On Friday, October 30th, 2009, Stryper invaded Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon with their Yellow and Black Attack in celebration of their 25th Anniversary Tour. If the show wasn’t sold-out, it was very close. Brian Hasbrook had access to the photo pit to take these concert pictures… ENJOY! (TO SEE THE PHOTOS, CLICK ON THE TITLE).
Roger Daltrey, lead singer for The Who, performed a solo concert in Nashville, TN at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Friday October 30, 2009. James Downing was on hand to review the concert and to share his photographs with the world wide web (CLICK THE TITLE FOR THE PHOTOS LINK).
Roger Daltrey Concert Review, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN – Friday October 30, 2009
Written By James Downing
Many legends have graced the stage of the Ryman Auditorium over the years. On Oct 30, 2009 another name was added to that list. Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who made a stop in Nashville on his “Use It Or Lose It Tour” (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ THE CONCERT REVIEW).
On November 2nd, 2009, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (and restaurant) announced a new line of products, The Alan Jackson Collection, with the country music superstar in person at the Mt. Juliet location.(CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND GET THE PHOTOS LINK).
Photos from the KISS Concert in Nashville, TN at the Sommet Center on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 From The KISS Alive 35 Tour. Enjoy the Photos from Brian Hasbrook (CLICK THE TITLE TO SEE THE PHOTOS LINK).
KISS, the hardest working band in the world, hit the stage Wednesday, October 28th, 2009, at the Sommet Center, (the big arena) in Nashville, TN with opening act, Buckcherry, as they continued on their KISS Alive 35 tour across the world. I first saw KISS as they toured for their first album and have seen them in concert about twelve times (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ THE FULL CONCERT REVIEW).
Concert Blast gathered altogether once again to enjoy the Musicians Hall of Fame Ceremony in Nashville, TN at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on October 12, 2009. (CLICK THE TITLE TO SEE THE MUSICIANS HALL OF FAME CEREMONY PHOTOS)
Concert Blast’s Brian Hashbrook and Tom Thompson attended the Phil Vassar concert on September 12, 2009 in Nashville, TN at the Wildhorse Saloon. (CLICK THE TITLE TO SEE THE PHOTOS)
Click the Titile to Enjoy the Concert Pics of Rick Springfield in Concert From Tunica, MS and Hot Springs, AR – Summer 2009
Photos Taken By James Downing
A Summer Weekend With Rick Springfield
Submitted By James Downing
What do you think of when you hear the name Rick Springfield? Soap opera star? Bubble gum rock? Teeny bopper rock? Well, you might think these things about him if you have never seen him live. If you have seen him live you will think rock star. The man hits the stage with so much energy and excitement that you have to wonder how he does it. After all, he was about to turn 60 years young (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ THE ENTIRE CONCERT REVIEW).
Charlie Daniel’s and the Charlie Daniel’s Band brought their southern rock show to the Wildhorse Saloon on August 27th, 2009.
I will have to say that Charlie and the band still know how to bring southern rock back to Nashville. The talent of Charlie and his band sounded better than ever. One thing I noticed with this show is… (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ THE CONCERT REVIEW).
The Charlie Daniels Band performed in a Nashville, TN home town show at the Wildhorse Saloon on August 27th, 2009. Brian Hasbrook was on hand to capture the live performance through photos and Tom Thompson was there to write the concert review (CLICK THE TITLE FOR THE PHOTOS LINK).
For each decade in music there are a handful of bands that define the spirit and attitude of those years. The 50’s had Elvis, Chuck Berry, and Bill Haley, the 60’s had The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Monkees, The 70’s had Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Peter Frampton, and The Eagles. The 80’s had Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey and the subject of this review, LOVERBOY (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ THE CONCERT REVIEW).
Loverboy took the stage for the first time in decades on Friday September 4th 2009, at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN. While Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson were out of town, Brian Hasbrook was there to take the concert photos and James Downing was there to write the concert review. (CLICK THE TITLE TO VIEW THE LOVERBOY CONCERT PHOTOS)
Piedmont Park hosted Atlanta’s concert of the year by having Paul McCartney and The Script (from Dublin, Ireland) entertain 50,000 plus classic rock music fans with a benefit dubbed as “The Green Concert”. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND VIEW THE PHOTOS)
Atlanta Georgia’s Piedmont Park hosted Paul McCartney and his rocking band to a night of rock and roll for over 50,000 fans on August 15, 2009. This was a night where the old and young gathered together to enjoy hits from Paul McCartney, Wings, The Fireman, and The Beatles (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST).
Heavy Metal landed in Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium when the Judas Priest / Whitesnake tour hit the Municipal Aud. on July 22, 2009. Enjoy the Concert Photos from this anniversary event (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO SEE THE PHOTOS)
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