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CONCERT REVIEWS - INTERVIEWS - MUSIC DISCUSSIONS


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MIKE ARNOLD  -  BRIAN HASBROOK  -  TOM THOMPSON

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Tom, Brian, and Mike with Kenny Loggins
Tom, Brian, and Mike
with Kenny Loggins
Backstage at the Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 08/08
Mike and Brian with Bo Bice
Mike and Brian
with Bo Bice
at the CMA Festival
Nashville, TN 06/08
Mike Sings with Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger (backing up Shaw Blades)
Mike Sings With Kelly Keagy
of Night Ranger
Backing up Shaw Blades
at the Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 12/07
Concert Blast with Scrap Metal
Brian, Mike, and Tom
with Scrap Metal
Backstage at the
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 12/07
Concert Blast with Shaw Blades
Brian, Mike, Tom
and Special Guest Joe
with Shaw / Blades
Backstage at the
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 12/07
Concert Blast with Pat Monahan
Brian, Tom, and Mike
with Pat Monahan
(Lead Singer for Train
on His Solo Tour)
City Hall
Nashville, TN 11/07
Concert Blast with John Butler
Brian and Tom
with John Butler
(John Butler Trio)
City Hall
Nashville, TN 11/07
Concert Blast with Night Ranger
Brian and Tom Backstage
with Brad Gillis, Kelly Keagy,
and Jack Blades
(Night Ranger)
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 09/07
Concert Blast with Jeff Labar and Debby Labar
Tom with
Jeff and Debby Labar
(Jeff - guitarist for Cinderella)
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 08/07
Concert Blast with Paul Rodgers
Tom cutting up backstage
with Paul Rodgers
Fredrick Brown Amphitheatre
Peachtree City, GA 04/07
Concert Blast with Joan Jett
Concert Blast backstage
with Joan Jett
Bluesville
Tunica, MS 02/07
Concert Blast with Debbie Harry of Blondie
Concert Blast backstage with
Debbie Harry (Blondie)
Tunica Grand Casino
Robinsonville, MS - 05/06
Concert Blast with JD Fortune of INXS
Mike and Tom interviews
JD Fortune (INXS)
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN - 04/06
Concert Blast with Rick Neilsen of Cheap Trick
Concert Blast backstge
with Rick Nielsen
(Cheap Trick)
Mercy Lounge
Nashville, TN 06/05
Concert Blast with Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad
Concert Blast backstage
with Don Brewer
(Grand Funk Railroad)
Mid-South Fair
Memphis, TN 10/01/05
Concert Blast with Rebecca St James
Mike and Brian
with Rebecca St. James
Convention Center
Nashville, TN - 04/06
Concert Blast with Wally Palmer of The Romantics
Mike and Brian backstage
with Wally Palmer
(Singer and Guitarist of
The Romantics)
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 06/07
Concert Blast with Geoff Tate of Queensryche
Brian and Tom backstage with
Geoff Tate (Queensryche)
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN - 11-06
Concert Blast with Robin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms
Brian backstage
with Robin Wilson
(Lead Singer for Gin Blossoms)
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 07/07
Concert Blast talks to Aerosmith Fans
Mike Speaks to
Aerosmith Fans
Phillips Arena
Atlanta, GA 01/06
Concert Blast with Whiskey Falls
Mike poses backstage
with Whiskey Falls
Riverfront Park
Nashville, TN 05/07
Concert Blast with Elliott Easton of the New Cars
Tom and Mike backstage
with Elliott Easton
(Guitarist for The New Cars)
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 07/07
Concert Blast with John Waite
Mike and Tom backstage
with John Waite
Wildhorse Saloon
Nashville, TN 06/07
Concert Blast with Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick
Tom and Brian backstage
with Tom Petersson
(Cheap Trick)
Mercy Lounge
Nashville, TN 06/05

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SHOW 158 - REMEMBERING 2008 - Part 2 of 2

Show 158 - Sunday, January 11th, 2009

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59 minutes 39 seconds - 54.6MB
THE 158th PODCAST
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REVIEWING 2008 SHOWS - Part 2 of 2

Every year Mike, Brian, and Tom put together 2 shows to review what they went through with the shows in 2008. This is Part 2 of the 2008 Review. Listen to our review as Mike, Brian, and Tom run through the year and the many memories that were created.

Special Thanks to all the publicists, managers, The Wildhorse Saloon, and all the Concert Blast Listeners for making these shows possible.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Bonnaroo Festival - Ringo Starr - Kenny Loggins
Journey - Cheap Trick - Pat Benatar - Heart
Joan Jett - Def Leppard - Big Spring Jam
Hootie and the Blowfish - Bruce Springsteen
The Tubes - The Producers - Keaton Simons - Kip Winger
Foreigner - Dave Mason - Poco - Leon Russell
REO Speedwagon - Instrumental Songs
2008 Christmas Special - Ray Davies

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SHOW 157 - REMEMBERING 2008 - Part 1 of 2

Show 157 - Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

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59 minutes 44 seconds - 54.6MB
THE 157th PODCAST
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REVIEWING 2008 SHOWS - Part 1 of 2

Every year Mike, Brian, and Tom put together 2 shows to review what they went through with the shows in 2008. Listen to our review as Mike, Brian, and Tom run through the year and the many memories that were created.

Special Thanks to all the publicists, managers, The Wildhorse Saloon, and all the Concert Blast Listeners for making these shows possible.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Transportation Songs - Valentines Day Special - Rick Springfield
Rock and Roll Songs - Bret Michaels - Newsboys - Eddie Money
Foreigner - Winter Jam 2008 - Third Day - Switchfoot
2008 Dove Awards - Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival
Warrant - Ace Frehley - CMA Music Festival

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SHOW 156 - RAY DAVIES REVIEW

Show 156 - Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

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28 minutes 16 seconds - 25.8MB
THE 156th PODCAST
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RAY DAVIES PERFORMS KINKS & SOLO!

It was Wednesday, December 3rd when Ray Davies visited Nashville, TN again to perform another solo set. This time he was on our home turf, The Wildhorse Saloon. Brian and Tom were at the show (Mike was out of town) to cover the review. To our surprise, Ray mainly performed an acoustic show. Ray’s set list consisted mainly of older Kinks music with a few solo songs. Brian and Tom enjoyed Ray’s show very much, with the exception of not playing a few of the Kinks hits. Ray is a master storyteller and knows how to get the crowd excited.
Listen to our review as Brian and Tom run through the Ray Davies set list and give their opinion of the show on the Blast Scale.

Special Thanks To Ray Davies management, The Wildhorse Saloon, and all the Concert Blast Listeners.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Ray Takes The Stage - Concert Review - Sing Alongs
Ray Leaves The Stage - Blast Scale

CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Ray Davies In Concert - Nashville, TN 12/08  Concert Blast with Ray Davies In Concert - Nashville, TN 12/08 Concert Blast with Ray Davies In Concert - Nashville, TN 12/08
Concert Blast with Ray Davies In Concert - Nashville, TN 12/08  Concert Blast with Ray Davies In Concert - Nashville, TN 12/08 Concert Blast with Ray Davies In Concert - Nashville, TN 12/08

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SHOW 155 - CONCERT BLAST 2008 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Show 155 - Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

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48 minutes 18 seconds - 44.1MB
THE 155th PODCAST
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CONCERT BLAST 2008 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Here we are again with fourth Christmas Special. Our Christmas Specials seem to be one of our most popular shows of the year. It seems everyone wants to be in the Christmas Spirit and to do so people listen to Christmas music and watch Christmas Specials on television. Concert Blast also wants to give you an opportunity to enjoy our version of a Christmas Special. We sent out requests to send us your favorite Christmas song. We had so many requests, we couldn’t put them all in the show, but we do have most of them.

Special Thanks To All who responded to our Christmas Songs Request and to be a part of the Concert Blast experience!

Enjoy our 2008 Christmas Special and Merry Christmas from Concert Blast!
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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
(Tommy Tutone - George Thorogood - Bruce Springsteen)
(Johnny Lang - Third Day - Eddie Money)

Brian Setzer Orchestra - Heart - Billy Squier - The Waitresses
The Ramones - Slade - John Lennon - Hall & Oats - Gary Hoey
Colbie Caillat - Taylor Swift - Billy Idol - Casting Crowns
Mercy Me - Beach Boys - Toby Mac - Kinks - Pat Benatar
Newsong - Rebecca St James - Perry Como - Twisted Sister
Brenda Lee - Mercy Me - Carrie Underwood - Malibooz
Allen White & Chris Squire - The Pogues - Paul McCartney
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Alice Cooper
Ronnie James Dio - Ole Sky Daddies - Sister Hazel
Reflections on our Year - Queen

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SHOW 154 - FAVORITE INSTRUMENTAL ROCK SONGS

Show 154 - Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

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32 minutes 50 seconds - 30MB
THE 154th PODCAST
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MUSIC DISCUSSION - FAVORITE INTRUMENTALS

It's been a while since Mike, Brian, and Tom produced another Music Discussion Show. This show was created by the people on My Space in the Classic Rock Forum. Mike put a Question on the Forum asking the music fans, "What's Your Favorite Rock Instrumental?" We had many responses to the question which created this Music Discussion.

Special Thanks To All who participated to make our work load lighter and to be a part of Concert Blast!

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
(Edgar Winter - Ventures - Heart - ELP)
(The Who - Robert Randolph & Family Band)

Van Halen - Yes - Jeff Beck - Jimi Hendrix
Grand Funk Railroad - Metallica - Focus
Elton John - Rush - Billy Preston
Allman Bros Band - Led Zeppelin - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Joe Satriani - Steve Vai - Booker T and the MGs
Black Sabbath - Heart - Herbie Hancock
Edgar Winter - Pink Floyd

CLOSING COMMENTS

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SHOW 153 - REO SPEEDWAGON INTERVIEW AND REVIEW

Show 153 - Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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48 minutes 29 seconds - 44.3MB
THE 153rd PODCAST
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REO SPEEDWAGON RETURNS TO NASHVILLE!

Mike, Brian, and Tom were looking forward to another energetic REO Speedwagon show. The guys have been huge fans of REO since the early 70s. REO Returned to the Wildhorse Saloon Saloon this November to another packed house with people coming in from all over. This night was extra special because Mike received a phone call from Kevin Cronin (lead singer of REO) earlier that day to say "Lets get together for an interview". All three guys were very excited to get to talk to Kevin, but when it came down to it, their Road Manager only allowed one of them to conduct the interview. Mike was selected since Kevin called him and away he went backstage to talk to Kevin before the show. We didn't know that Bruce Hall and Dave Amato were also going to join in on the fun. The night was extra special as Mike, Brian, and Tom were invited to attend the After Show Party to talk to everyone. REO was just as excited as the guys were. Listen to our conversations with every member of REO Speedwagon and our surprise backstage guest, Ryan Newell of Sister Hazel. There's also a talk with opening act, Pistol, and Mike Davis (GM of the Wildhorse) as well as a quick recap of the night's set list. Listen to our show as you go with us through our night and as we go through the REO Speedwagon set list.

Special Thanks To REO Speedwagon for the invitation, to the great staff of the Wildhorse Saloon, and to all the Concert Blast Listeners who come up to us to talk (many were from out of town).

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Interview With Kevin Cronin, Dave Amato, and Bruce Hall
Fans in the Crowd - REO Speedwagon Live Clips
Interview With Pistol (opening act)
Interview With Ryan Newell (Sister Hazel)
Meeting Kevin Cronin - Interview With Neal Doughty
Meeting Chip Matthews (Sister Hazel co-producer) - Meeting Bryan Hitt
Wildhorse Update with Mike Davis - REO Speedwagon Setlist

CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with REO Speedwagon In Concert - Nashville, TN 11/08  Concert Blast with REO Speedwagon In Concert - Nashville, TN 11/08 Concert Blast with REO Speedwagon In Concert - Nashville, TN 11/08
Concert Blast Backstage with Bruce Hall of REO Speedwagon - Nashville, TN 11/08  Concert Blast Backstage with Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon - Nashville, TN 11/08

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SHOW 152 - DAVE MASON / POCO / LEON RUSSELL

Show 152 - Thursday, November 20th, 2008

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26 minutes 53 seconds - 24.6MB
THE 152nd PODCAST
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THREE NASHVILLE SHOWS: DAVE MASON / POCO / LEON RUSSELL
ALSO AN INTERVIEW WITH RUSTY YOUNG OF POCO

This fall the concerts kept coming. This show consists of two different nights at 2 different Nashville, TN venues. Dave Mason with Very Special Guests, Poco at The Wildhorse Saloon and Leon Russell at 3rd and Lindsley. Brian and Tom attended the Dave Mason show without knowing if they would have credentials. Later that night, Mike Davis (GM of the Wildhorse) introduced Rusty Young to Brian and Tom which led into a great interview with great road stories. Mike was invited to attend the Leon Russell show by our buddy, James Downing. Since Mike was a huge Leon fan in the 70s, he had a wonderful time at this Sold-Out show. Listen to the Rusty Young interview and the discussion of all three shows.

Special Thanks To All for Helping our Show Become So Successful.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Interview With Rusty Young of Poco
Poco Concert Discussion
Dave Mason Concert Discussion
Leon Russell Concert Discussion

CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Poco In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08  Concert Blast with Poco In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08 Concert Blast with Dave Mason In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08
Concert Blast with Leon Russell In Concert - Nashville, TN 11/08  Concert Blast Backstage with Rusty Young of Poco - Nashville, TN 10/08 Concert Blast with Leon Russell In Concert - Nashville, TN 11/08

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SHOW 151 - FOREIGNER / KIP WINGER

Show 151 - Sunday, November 16th, 2008

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29 minutes 29 seconds - 27MB
THE 151st PODCAST
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FOREIGNER RETURNS TO NASHVILLE
WITH KIP WINGER!

Mike, Brian, and Tom were altogether for this great show at The Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN. Kip Winger started the show with an acoustic set. Just Kip and a 12 string acoustic guitar. Kip went through a few solo songs but his main focus was his Winger hits... acoustically of course. Foreigner hit the stage with their high energy music behind the wonderful vocals of Kelly Hansen. Foreigner had almost the exact same set list as their Wildhorse show in March, but their encore special guest stole the show (see the pics?). Listen to the fun we had as we reflect on this Classic Rock Hit Filled Night!

Special Thanks to The Wildhorse Saloon, the Management of Foreigner, and Kip Winger for all the hospitality.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Kip Winger Takes the Stage - Kip Winger Set list
Foreigner Takes The Stage - Foreigner Set list Discussion
Foreigner Encore and Special Guest - Foreigner Says Goodnight

CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Foreigner In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08  Concert Blast with Foreigner In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08 Concert Blast with Foreigner In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08
Concert Blast with Foreigner In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08  Concert Blast with Foreigner In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08 Concert Blast with Foreigner In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/08

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SHOW 150 - 3 Interviews
The Tubes - The Producers - Keaton Simons

Show 150 - Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

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43 minutes 38 seconds - 40MB
THE 150th PODCAST
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3 INTERVIEWS
THE TUBES - THE PRODUCERS - KEATON SIMONS

Mike and Brian had three different conversations on two different nights and at two different venues. The Tubes and The Producers performed a show this past summer at The Wildhorse in Nashville, TN. They met with The Tubes after their Meet and Greet with the fans before their set, and Wayne Famous of The Producers after their opening set. Although Mike and Brian met with The Tubes, it seems that Fee Waybill (lead singer and character creator) was the only one to talk. Mike and Brian also had a fun conversation with CBS Recording Artist Keaton Simons, before his set at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. Listen to the fun of all three conversations as they discuss and laugh with these artists.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO

KEATON SIMONS
Introduction - His Mom - Touring - Can You Hear Me
Family Musical Support - Musicianship
Blues Greats - Beatles - Songwriting - Performing
Recording - Joseph - Tattoos - Songs in Movies and TV
Touring with Others - Creating His Favorite Band
Favorite Artists - LA / Nashville - Working Hard

WAYNE FAMOUS (Keyboard Player) of The Producers
Intro - Tired - Performing - MTV Days - Booked in the 80s
MTV New Years Eve Party - Playing Nashville
Strap On Keyboards - Embarrassing Moments

THE TUBES
Intro - Playing Nashville - Throwing Things in the Crowd
Cynthia Rhodes and Richard Marx
Playing With Led Zeppelin - Creating The Tubes

CLOSING COMMENTS

Mike and Brian with Keaton Simons - Nashville, TN 9/08  Concert Blast with The Tubes In Concert - Nashville, TN 6/08 Brian with Wayne Famous (of The Producers) - Nashville, TN 6/08
Concert Blast with The Tubes In Concert - Nashville, TN 6/08  Concert Blast with The Tubes In Concert - Nashville, TN 6/08 Concert Blast with The Tubes In Concert - Nashville, TN 6/08
Concert Blast with The Tubes In Concert - Nashville, TN 6/08  Concert Blast with The Tubes In Concert - Nashville, TN 6/08 Concert Blast with The Tubes In Concert - Nashville, TN 6/08
Concert Blast with Keaton Simons - Nashville, TN 9/08  Concert Blast with Keaton Simons In Concert - Nashville, TN 9/08 Concert Blast with Keaton Simons - Nashville, TN 9/08

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SHOW 149 - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Concert Review
Show 149 - Saturday, October 25th, 2008

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44 minutes 29 seconds - 40.7MB
THE 149th PODCAST
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BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND
RETURNS TO NASHVILLE

On Thursday, August 21st 2008, Bruce Springsteen returned to Nashville for another high energy show at The Sommet Center. Mike and Tom reviewed the show, but on their own. The Springsteen office decided they were only allowing newspaper media to cover the show. This means there was no photo pass and Mike and Tom had to purchase their tickets (WHAT?). Since the show was Not sold out (not even close), Mike found a ticket broker getting rid of tickets fairly cheap (almost 2 for 1). This show was much better than the last time he was in Nashville. Mike claimed the last Nashville Springsteen performance was the reason it wasn't sold out, but this show was fun filled with engergy, surprises, many requests, and sing alongs! Listen to our review as Mike and Tom step through the night's setlist and describe what was happening on stage. They also talk to the fans before and after the show.

It was also great to see our Blogger / Podcast friend, Aron Michalski from Parking In Bitterman Circle. Aron is also the stage left guitar tech for the Springsteen Tour.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Fans Before the Show - Concert Review
Concert Blast Scale - Fans After the Show
CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Bruce Springsteen Fans from Chicago - Nashville, TN 8/08  Concert Blast with Bruce Springsteen Fans from Sweden - Nashville, TN 8/08 Concert Blast with Bruce Springsteen Fans from Chicago - Nashville, TN 8/08

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SHOW 148 - Hootie and the Blowfish Concert Review
Show 148 - Saturday, October 18th, 2008

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36 minutes 38 seconds - 33.5MB
THE 148th PODCAST
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ANOTHER SOLD-OUT WILDHORSE SHOW
HOOTIE & the BLOWFISH

It was Wednesday, July 16th when Hootie and the Blowfish took the stage at the Wildhorse Saloon. Brian and Mike covered the show with their guest, James Downing (Tom had prior plans). None of us had seen Hootie and the Blowfish before, but we were familiar with their songs. We had no idea as to what to expect with this show, we all got very surprised! We had no idea that Hootie and the Blowfish were the party band they were. The show SOLD-OUT in a couple of weeks so everyone there was a true Hootie fans. This was a fun-filled night of dancing and sing-alongs!

We want to thank the Management of Hootie and the Blowfish along with the great staff at the Wildhorse Saloon!

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Fans Before the Show - Taking the Stage
Concert Review - Sing Alongs
Encores - Concert Blast Scale
CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Hootie and the Blowfish In Concert - Nashville, TN 7/08  Concert Blast with Hootie and the Blowfish In Concert - Nashville, TN 7/08 Concert Blast with Hootie and the Blowfish In Concert - Nashville, TN 7/08
Concert Blast with Hootie and the Blowfish In Concert - Nashville, TN 7/08  Concert Blast with Hootie and the Blowfish In Concert - Nashville, TN 7/08 Concert Blast with Hootie and the Blowfish In Concert - Nashville, TN 7/08

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SHOW 147 - BIG SPRING JAM 2008
Show 147 - Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

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39 minutes 52 seconds - 36.5MB
THE 147th PODCAST
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ANOTHER GREAT FESTIVAL
BIG SPRING JAM in HUNTSVILLE, AL

On Oct. 26th Tom Thompson, with helper Jay Beasley, headed south to Huntsville, AL for the Big Spring Jam Music Festival 2008. Mike and Brian were not able to attend this great weekend event. Big Spring Jam is an annual event that takes place outdoors. There were three stages in which one was mainly for country acts, one for classic rock acts and one for alternative rock music acts. The main country bands that performed consisted of Darius Rucker, John Rich, and Gretchen Wilson. The classic rock stage consisted of Kansas, .38 Special and Styx and on the alternative rock stage were Shinedown, Buckcherry, Tantric, and T-Pain. The event was huge success with beautiful cool weather and just a great weekend to hear live music outdoors.Click below to listen to this great festival in Hunstville, Alabama.

We want to thank Hannah of the Big Spring Jam organization for arranging everything for us!

A note on our photography… The photographer we had arranged to use for this event had a sick child and couldn't make it.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
FRIDAY
News Channel 19 - BSJ Description - Saving Abel
Fans - Shinedown - Fans - Buckcherry
Fans - Styx - Fans - Closing Friday
SATURDAY
Sister Hazel - Darius Rucker - Tantric
Kansas - .38 Special - T-Pain
CLOSING COMMENTS

  

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SHOW 146 - Def Leppard / Joan Jett Concert Review
Show 146 - Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

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35 minutes 47 seconds - 32.7MB
THE 146th PODCAST
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JOAN JETT JOINS DEF LEPPARD TOUR!

Whenever Concert Blast has an opportunity to witness a Joan Jett Concert, they are there (Especially Brian)! It was a pleasure to see Joan Jett and the Blackhearts again, but to see them on the same night as Def Leppard was a very special treat. We saw Def Leppard in Nashville, TN a couple of years ago at Nashville's former Starwood Amphitheatre. This time we saw them inside at Nashville's huge Arena, the Sommet Center. It was great to see Def Leppard on the second show of the North American tour (and Joe's birthday). Listen to our show as Mike and Brian walk through the set list of both acts and what was happening on stage. Tom Thompson was out of town on vacation during this show (which he hated to miss).

We do want to thank Joan Jett's publicist (Julie) for arranging everything for us... AGAIN!

A note on our photography… Brian’s PC crashed on him so he lost all of his pics of this show. A Special Thank You to our friend, James Downing, for coming through for us with his pics.

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Joan Jett Concert Review
Def Leppard Concert Review
Concert Blast Scale
CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08 Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08 Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08
Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08 Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08 Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08
Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08 Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08 Concert Blast with Def Leppard In Concert - Nashville, TN 8/08

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SHOW 145 - Heart / Pat Benatar Concert Reviews
Show 145 - Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

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44 minutes 53 seconds - 41.1MB
THE 145th PODCAST
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IT's HEART - IT's PAT BENATAR! - IT'S 2 SOLD OUT SHOWS!

Two of the greatest female led bands thrilled the fans at the Wildhorse Saloon this summer. Of course we are talking about Heart and Pat Benatar. Mike, Brian, and Tom were there (along with about 2,000 others at each show) as these two acts put on separate fabulous sold-out shows. We put these 2 Concert Reviews together on one of our shows for a couple of reasons. 1) The setlists were very short. 2) We didn’t have much live coverage due to band restrictions. These two points were our only complaints. We loved the shows, but there were just too many hit songs left off the setlist. Listen as Mike, Brian, and Tom take you through the setlist of Heart and Pat Benatar. We also interview Mick Mahan (bass player for Pat Benatar) and we run into Lee Beverly (bass player for Eddie Money). New rockers "Toni and Ash" also stopped by to say hi.

We do want to thank the publicists, management, and of course the wonderful staff at The Wildhorse Saloon.

A note on our photography… Brian’s PC crashed on him so he lost all of his pics (including the Pat Benatar show). Heart didn’t allow us to take pics, have our audio equipment, or join in on the Meet and Greet… We love them anyway!

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Pat Benatar Concert Review - Encore - Fans After The Show
Mick Mahan (Pat's Bass Player) - Toni and Ash
Heart Concert Review - Concert Blast Scale
CLOSING COMMENTS

Brian with Pat Benatar Fans at the Wildhorse Saloon 7/08 Lee Beverly of the Eddie Money Band with a Pat Benatar Fan at the Wildhorse Saloon 7/08 Pat Benatar Fans Poses for Concert Blast at the Wildhorse Saloon 7/08

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SHOW 144 - Journey / Cheap Trick Concert Review
Show 144 - Saturday, September 13th, 2008

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45 minutes 48 seconds - 41.9MB
THE 144th PODCAST
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JOURNEY / CHEAP TRICK THRILLS NASHVILLE!

It was Thursday August 7th 2008 when Mike, Brian, and Tom enjoyed the invitation from Journey to review the Journey / Cheap Trick concert as the tour makes their stop in Nashville, TN. This was one show we were looking forward to cover for two reasons. 1) We are huge fans of Cheap Trick. 2) Although we are fans of Journey’s music, we really didn’t know what to expect with their new front man, Arnel Pineda. Arnel proved himself to be the best front man Journey has had since Steve Perry left the band. Not only did his vocals shine, but his energy proved to be exactly what Journey had been missing to make the band the excellent live act they were capable of being. Listen to our concert review of the night as we step though the setlist of Journey and Cheap Trick. If you have a chance to see this tour, don’t hesitate!

Special thanks to Live Nation, Journey’s management, Cheap Trick’s management, and all the nice fans who said hi to us. It was also nice to watch the show with Kelly Keagy (Night Ranger) and his wife Monique (super nice people).

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SHOW NOTES
INTRO
Fans Before The Show - Cheap Trick Concert Review
Journey Concert Review - Concert Blast Scale
CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Journey In Concert at the Sommet Center 8/08 Concert Blast with Journey In Concert at the Sommet Center 8/08 Concert Blast with Journey In Concert at the Sommet Center 8/08
Concert Blast with Cheap Trick In Concert at the Sommet Center 8/08 Concert Blast with Cheap Trick In Concert at the Sommet Center 8/08 Concert Blast with Cheap Trick In Concert at the Sommet Center 8/08
(Photos by Marty Moffatt, James Downing, and Mike Arnold)

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SHOW 143 - Kenny Loggins Concert Review
Show 143 - Friday, September 5th, 2008

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43 minutes 23 seconds - 39.7MB
THE 143rd PODCAST
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KENNY LOGGINS PACKS THE WILDHORSE AGAIN!

On Friday, August 22nd Mike, Brian, and Tom headed back to the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville, TN to witness a show they had never seen before, Kenny Loogins in concert. The place was packed (if not sold-out) and every person there was a true fan. Kenny came out acoustically, went to new high energy songs, transfered to a soulful sound, remembered the Loggins and Messina days, then rocked the house with songs from famous movies before saying farewell with his signiture goodnight song, "Forever". Kenny pleased the crowd tremendously. Everyone there had a wonderful time and couldn't get enough. Kenny and the band had two encores, but if the house lights and music didn't come on, they would have screamed all night for encores. Listen to Mike, Brian, and Tom as they bring the show to you from the concert review by going through the Kenny Loggins setlist.

A Special THANK YOU to the Wildhorse Saloon and the management of Kenny Loggins for allowing us to cover the show, but also to Kenny for being so nice to us and the others backstage after the show!

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INTRO
Wildhorse Upcoming Shows - Fans Before The Show
Kenny Takes The Stage - Concert Review
Encores - Kenny Leaves The Stage
Backstage With Fans - Concert Blast Scale
CLOSING COMMENTS

Concert Blast with Kenny Loggins In Concert at the Wildhorse 8/08 Concert Blast with Kenny Loggins In Concert at the Wildhorse 8/08 Concert Blast with Kenny Loggins In Concert at the Wildhorse 8/08
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Brian with Peter Furler
(singer for Newsboys)
The Underground
Cincinnati, OH 11/07

Mike with Jimmy Stafford (guitarist for Train)
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN 04/06

Concert Blast interviews
Chris Stein (Blondie)
Tunica Grand Casino
Robinsonville, MS -  05/06

Concert Blast interviews
Calico Cooper (Alice Cooper)
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN 09/06

Brian and Tom
with Chuck Garric
(bassist for Alice Cooper)
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN 09/06

Tom backstage
with Chuck Garric
(Bass - Alice Cooper)
Chastain Park
Atlanta, GA 8/26/05

Brian and Tom
with Ken Weinstein
(Head of Bonnaroo Media)
Bonnaroo Festival 2006
Manchester, TN - 06/06

Brian and Tom backstage
with Michael Wilton
(Queensryche)
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN - 11-06

Tom with Scott Underwood (drummer for Train)
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN 04/06

Brian and Tom
with Lucia Micarelli
(Jethro Tull / Ian Anderson / Solo)
Chastain Park
Atlanta, GA - 08/06

Brian helps Artimus Pyle
(formerly with Lynyrd Skynyrd)
as he signs a towel for a fan (John)

Concert Blast
Interviews John Waite
Exit In
Nashville, TN 11/05

Brian backstage
with Eric Singer
(drummer-Alice Cooper/KISS)
Chastain Park
Atlanta, GA 8/26/05

Concert Blast backstage
Damon Johnson
(formerly with Alice Cooper/John Waite)
(Now with Whiskey Falls)
Chastain Park
Atlanta, GA 8/26/05

Concert Blast interviews
Ryan Roxie
(Alice Cooper/Roxie77)
Chastain Park
Atlanta, GA 8/05

Mike and Tom
with Dirtie Blonde
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN 04/06
Concert Blast with Derek St Holmes
Concert Blast Interviews
Derek St. Holmes
(formerly with Ted Nugent)
Crazy Al's
Atlanta, GA 01/06