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Concert Blast Christmas Special 2013 (Podcast 258)

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    Posted on 12/23/2013

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    Mike Arnold - Brian Hasbrook - Tom Thompson

    It’s that time of the year again where we celebrate getting together with friends and family, eat lots of great food, wind down the year, but most importantly celebrate the birth of Jesus as The Christ. This podcast is reflecting on Christmas songs by rock artists submitted by Concert Blast listeners and some of our own favorites. Actually this podcast is a spliced and diced podcast from several past Christmas specials from 2005-2007. Listen to this audio podcast while Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson take you through several Christmas song clips… ENJOY!

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      Christmas 4 Kids Bus Tour 2013 Photos – Hendersonville, TN – Photos

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        Posted on 12/18/2013

        The Roys' Tour Bus

        The Back of The Roys' Tour Bus

        You may see this post and ask yourself, “What in the world is this?” Actually Christmas 4 Kids Bus Tour is a way for fans to see the tour buses that musicians live on while on tour.  Not only does the fan get to walk into the living quarters of the artists, but the artists are also on the buses ready to meet and greet the fans, sign autographs, and take photos with them.  Every year this event takes place to raise money for under privileged children in the Nashville TN area.  Each selected child will receive $150 to spend at the Hendersonville, TN Walmart (where the buses were parked).  This is a great way to raise money so these children may enjoy Christmas and for fans to meet many music artists.  Enjoy the photos taken by Mike Arnold.

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          John Mayer Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

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            Posted on 12/11/2013

            John Mayer In Concert - Nashville, TN

            John Mayer In Concert - Nashville, TN (Photo by www.examiner.com)

            John Mayer returned to Nashville, TN on Wednesday December 4th, 2013 for another performance with speical guests, Philip Phillips. Although Concert Blast wasn’t invited this time to review his concert, one of our guest bloggers attended the show and was kind enough to provide Concert Blast readers with her thoughts on these performances.  Enjoy the John Mayer / Phillip Phillips concert review by guest blogger Terri Gibson.

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              Concert Blast Webisode 7 – Saturday Concerts – Memphis in May Part 6

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                Posted on 11/25/2013

                Memphis In May Beale Street Music Fans 2013

                Concert Blast Having Fun With Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival Fans

                Concert Blast hosts Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson take you on a journey of their Day 2 of the 2013 Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival. This webisode begins with getting ready for the music festival, then a visit with one of our sponsors, The Best Around Concessions. We then discuss Brian’s photography and the concerts of the day (Jerry Lee Lewis, Patti Smith, Dwight Yoakam, Gavin DeGraw, Black Keys, ZZ Top) and talk with Dwight fans. Special thanks to Steve Shattuck for his video camera work.

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                  Styx and REO Speedwagon – Rock To The Rescue

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                    Posted on 11/22/2013

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                    With the tornadoes storming through the mid-west on Sunday November 17, 2013, classic rockers Styx, REO Speedwagon, and friends decided to pitch in a helping hand with a “Rock To The Rescue” benefit concert to help offset some of the expenses that came with this disaster.  This fundraiser concert will be held at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Indiana on December 4, 2013 with tickets on sale Saturday November 23rd 2013.  Continue reading for the official press release.

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                      Vintage Trouble Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Village (Photos)

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                        Posted on 11/03/2013

                        Vintage Trouble in Concert - Nashville, TN 10/18/2013

                        Vintage Trouble in Concert - Nashville, TN 10/18/2013

                        Vintage Trouble headlined the first annual Marathon Music Village Festival and Concert Blast was on hand to cover the fun activities.  This one day festival on the cool October Friday night in Nashville, TN included various food trucks, multiple bands, plenty of merchandise booths, lots of beer, and a Bar-B-Que buffet for the VIP patrons.  Concert Blast was given all access passes, which surprised us because we had full access to go anywhere we wanted… and we loved it!  Enjoy the Vintage Trouble photos taken by Brian Hasbrook.

                         

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                          Vintage Trouble Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Village (Podcast 257)

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                            Posted on 11/1/13

                            Vintage Trouble In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/18/2013

                            Vintage Trouble In Concert - Nashville, TN 10/18/2013

                            It was a cool October Friday night in Nashville, TN as the first annual Marathon Music Village Festival hosted the Los Angeles based, energetic rock/soul band, Vintage TroubleConcert Blast was on site to produce another audio podcast concert review on this fun evening.  “Troublemakers” (the nickname of their fan base) came in from different parts of the country and we met one fan from France.  Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson were back together again for this evening of fun.  Enjoy the podcast!

                             

                             

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                              Concert Blast Webisode 6 – Saturday Before The Festival – Memphis in May Part 5

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                                Posted 10/22/2013

                                Concert Blast at Rendezvous - Memphis, TN

                                Concert Blast at Rendezvous - Memphis, TN

                                Concert Blast hosts Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson take you on a journey of their day before they attend Day 2 of the 2013 Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival. This webisode begins with one of our sponsors, Rendezvous, then we walk over to the historic Peabody Hotel, and before we head to the festival we stop at Gibson’s Donuts! Having a great time before the music starts! Special thanks to Steve Shattuck for his video camera work. Enjoy our 6th Concert Blast Webisode.

                                 

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                                  Concert Blast Webisode 5 – The Friday Night Concerts – Memphis in May Part 4

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                                    Posted on 10/10/2013

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                                    Mike Arnold showing Tom Thompson's Muddy Boot in the Media Trailer at the 2013 Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival

                                    Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson of Concert Blast have reported through 3 Webisodes on the 2013 Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival and now this webisode begins the coverage with various clips from the Friday night performances, This coverage begins with us warming up in the media trailer before attending concerts of The Wallflowers, Sheryl Crow, Ygnwie Malmsteen, Hall and Oates, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Bassnectar, and Alice In Chains… Enjoy this short Concert Blast video webisode.

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                                      Brian Milson Interview – Anti Bullying Campaign “Nothing Grows in Shadows” – Podcast 256

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                                        Posted on 10/7/2013

                                        Brian Milson Interview with Concert Blast - Nothing Grows In Shadows

                                        Brian Milson Interview with Concert Blast's Mike Arnold

                                        Country singer/songwriter Brian Milson from Odessa, TX was in Nashville recently and stopped by to see Concert Blast while on his media circuit of his anti-bullying campaign while promoting his song, “Nothing Grows In Shadows”.  This song not only touches hearts, but the lyrics and melody reaches into a person’s chest and rips out the entire heart!  Not only is the song very touching, but the video of this emotional tune puts the song over the top.  Mike Arnold of Concert Blast  sits with the singer of this future hit, Brian Milson, to discuss the song, the video, and his career.  This is a special audio and video interview podcast… ENJOY!

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