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Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival – Friday – 5/3/2013 – Podcast 243

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    Posted on 5/14/2013

    Beale Street Music Festival Crowd

    Beale Street Music Festival Crowd

    One of the first topics Concert Blast covered on our very first show was the discussion of Tom Thompson’s trip to Memphis as he attended the Beale Street Music Festival in May of 2005.  Every year since, Concert Blast has covered the three day music festival and have enjoyed every one of them.  This is part one of a three part series of what happened in Memphis, TN at Tom Lee Park during the first weekend in Memphis In May. Special thanks to the Memphis In May staff for inviting us every year to cover this event and for making us feel very welcomed!

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      Rick Springfield Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – Podcast 242

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        Rick Springfield In Concert - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon

        Rick Springfield In Concert - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon

        Posted on 2/25/2013

        It was that time of the year again when lovers exchange gifts and/or cards and Rick Springfield rolls into Nashville, TN for his annual Wildhorse Saloon Valentine’s Day performance.  Rick Springfield has made a habit to perform in Nashville this time every year, as he told us, “Because the chicks are hot!” Let me say that the 63 year young Rick Springfield is also on fire with his rock n’ roll (and at times hard rock) performance. Rick Springfield put on a 90 minute set consisting of his hits from the 80s, his favorite cover songs, as well as many tunes from his latest album, “Songs for the End of the World“. Rick said the world didn’t end in December 2012 like some predicted, but if it would have, his new album would have been a great soundtrack for it. Enjoy our blog concert review written by Mike Arnold and Mike’s podcast recorded from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN.
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          Thanksgiving Special 2012 (Podcast 241)

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            Posted on 11/21/2012

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            Concert Blast Hosts - Mike Arnold - Brian Hasbrook - Tom Thompson

            Happy Thanksgiving from Concert Blast!
            Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson recorded this Thanksgiving Special podcast by focusing on songs related to being Thankful.  Songs are titled or included the words, “Thank You”, or “Thankful”. There are also other songs with the words and meaning of “Thanks”. Mike and Tom also share stories about the artists that are featured on this show. Enjoy this podcast and think of what you are thankful for this year.

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              Grand Funk Railroad Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Riverfront Park (Podcast 240)

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                Posted On 9/30/2012

                Grand Funk Railroad In Concert - Don Brewer

                Grand Funk Railroad In Concert - Don Brewer

                It was Saturday, August 25th, when Grand Funk Railroad returned to Nashville, TN to perform once again for the umpteenth time.  Grand Funk hasn’t performed in Nashville since early in this century, but in the past they have thrilled their fans with concerts many times.  With Mark Farner out of the picture these days, Max Carl on guitar /vocals and former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick has filled the gap, and have done it very well.  Mike Arnold, with special guest host, Concert Blast #1 fan, Vivian Johnson, were on hand to review this concert song by song and supply many live clips of this night for the podcast.  Enjoy this Concert Review (audio podcast and written blog) and the special sing along at the end of the podcast with the original Concert Blast staff and GFR’s original drummer, Don Brewer!

                 

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                  Train Concert Review – Nashville, TN – The Woods At Fontanel (Podcast 239)

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                    Posted 9/7/2012

                    Train In Concert - Pat Monahan - Nashville, TN

                    Train In Concert - Pat Monahan - Nashville, TN

                    Train returned to Nashville, TN to perform another one of their memorable concerts… at least they tried before Mother Nature stepped in.  Train performed about fifty minutes of their California 37 Tour set before they were ordered to leave the stage and say goodbye to their 5,000 plus SRO Train fans.  Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson of Concert Blast were on hand to capture the live experience through a concert review podcast with lots of live clips while the fun lasted.  Enjoy listening to our podcast with lots of live clips and/or reading the written blog concert review!

                     

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                      Dolly Parton Celebrates Going Gold – Press Conference – Nashville, TN – 8/10/2012 (Podcast 238)

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                        Posted on 8/13/2012

                        Dolly Parton

                        Dolly Parton

                         
                         
                        On Friday morning, August 10th, 2012, Concert Blast was invited to a press conference with Dolly Parton as she was presented the Gold award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the two disc set, “An Evening With… Dolly“, available at the Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores.  Special Thanks to the public relations and marketing company, Webster and Associates LLC, for the invitation and to Michelle Arnold for stepping in to help our team cover this event.  Although there was a Question and Answer section of the press conference, the media’s questions were not recorded loud enough, therefore they were edited out and you will only hear Dolly Parton talking.  Enjoy listening to the Press Conference and reading the following Press Release!

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                          CMA Music Fest – Stadium Concert – Sunday 6/10/2012 (Podcast 237)

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                            Posted on 7/27/2012

                            CMA Music Festival 2012

                            CMA Music Festival 2012

                               
                            Sunday night June 10th was the closing night of the CMA Music Festival 2012.  On this night the performers included; Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Benley, Scotty McCreery, and The Mavericks.  Enjoy listening to our podcast coverage and reading Mike Arnold’s blog review.

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                              CMA Music Fest – Stadium Concert – Saturday 6/9/2012 (Podcast 236)

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                                Posted on 7/4/2012

                                Luke Bryan In Concert - CMA Music Festival 2012

                                Luke Bryan In Concert - CMA Music Festival 2012

                                 
                                 
                                Saturday Night June 9th 2012 was night three of the CMA Music Fest stadium concerts. Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson were on hand for the coverage. On this night the performers included; Luke Bryan, Faith Hill, Eric Church, Little Big Town, and Hunter Hayes. Enjoy listening to our podcast coverage and reading Mike Arnold’s blog review.

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                                  CMA Music Fest – Stadium Concert – Friday 6/8/2012 (Podcast 235)

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                                    Posted on 6/25/2012

                                    Carrie Underwood - CMA Music Fest 2012 - Friday 6-8-2012

                                    Carrie Underwood - CMA Music Fest 2012 - Friday 6-8-2012

                                     
                                    Friday Night June 8th 2012 was night two of the CMA Music Fest stadium concerts.  Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and special guest co-host Will Perry were on hand for the coverage.  On this night the performers included; Ronnie Milsap, Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, The Band Perry, Blake Shelton, and Carrie Underwood.  Enjoy listening to our podcast and reading Mike’s blog review.

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                                      CMA Music Fest – Stadium Concert – Thursday 6/7/2012 (Podcast 234)

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                                        Posted on 6/19/2012

                                        CMA Music Fest 2012 - Miranda Lambert

                                        CMA Music Fest 2012 - Miranda Lambert

                                         
                                        Thursday Night June 7th 2012 was the opening night of the CMA Music Fest stadium concerts.  The original Concert Blast team of Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson were on hand for the coverage.  We love covering music festivals and the CMA Music Fest is one of the best.  On opening night the performers included; Glen Campbell, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, and Brad Paisley with his surprise special guest Hank Williams Jr.  Enjoy listening to the podcast and reading the blog review.

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