Garth Brooks In Concert - Nashville, TN - 12/16/2010
It was Thursday, December 16th 2010 in Nashville, TN at the Bridgestone Arena when Garth Brooks performed his first full band Live Performance in years. In fact, before this first night (first of nine Sold-Out shows) of his Nashville performances, Garth has only played about 10 concerts with a full band over the past decade.
On Thursday December 16th 2010, Mike Arnold attended a press conference held by Garth Brooks. Mike joined the Nashville, TN media along with the other media who traveled in to hear Garth discuss the idea of helping those affected by the Nashville, TN flood of May 2010.
CONCERT BLAST - Brian Hasbrook, Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, and James Downing
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM CONCERT BLAST!
Here’s a Concert Blast Thanksgiving Special. This podcast contains a portion of many different interviews from many different genres of music as the artists answer one question, “What are you thankful for?”
Styx In Concert - Lawrence Gowan / Tommy Shaw - Photo by Terri Giarrosso Schildroth
Styx is currently taking the country by storm with their Grand Illusion – Pieces of Eight Tour.
Styx’s Singer/Keyboardist, Lawrence Gowan took some time from the road to call in to Concert Blast to discuss the tour and many other topics with Mike Arnold.
It was Friday, October 8th 2010 when Jason and the Scorchers made their long awaited return to Nashville, TN to play The Mercy Lounge. Before the band’s sound check, Mike, Brian, and James met with Jason Ringenberg and Warner Hodges for a short interview as they traveled down memory lane.
The show started about 9:40pm with Brian on one side of the stage, James on the other side of the stage and Mike in the middle. Brian and James had their cameras ready while Mike was ready with his mic to record any special live audio clips for the podcast (and there were several).
It was a hot September Thursday night in Nashville, TN, but inside the Wildhorse Saloon it was much hotter! 80′s Rockers, Cinderella took the stage and cranked up the Rock and Roll heat in the Sold-Out venue.
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On Saturday, June 26th, Concert Blast hosts, Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing traveled to Elizabethtown, KY for the Grand Funk Railroad / The Guess Who concert and took time to interview Bruce Kulick (Grand Funk Railroad-KISS-ESP-solo), Garry Peterson (The Guess Who), and Kenny Lewis (auctioneer-councilman-concert promoter). Continue Reading…
Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing close out the series from the CMA Fest 2010 coverage with interviews with Bo Bice, Burns and Poe, Chelsea Field, Susan Hickman, and a preview from the CMT Secret Concert.
This show begins with the Saturday CMA coverage as Mike, Brian, and James start the day at the Nashville club, Limelight, where Bo Bice held his fan club party. Bo provided a breakfast, a short concert from some of his new material from his new CD 3, and a meet and greet with his fans. Continue Reading…
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This show consists of six different short interviews with George Klein (Radio/TV personality, songwriter, author, and Elvis Presley’s long-time friend), Nate Whitlock (Memphis musician, solo artist, and brother of Eric Clapton’s sideman, Bobby Whitlock), Billy Cox (Jimi Hendrix’s bass player and solo artist), Charlie Daniels (Country Rock solo artist), Charlotte Medley (singer/songwriter/performer), and Tommy Tutone (known for the song “Jenny 867-5309”). These interviews were recorded from three different places over the past year.
Mike Arnold (Concert Blast) with George Klein
This show begins from the backstage area of the Beale Street Music Festival during the Memphis In May festivities. George Klein invited Mike Arnold backstage to hang out after Jerry Lee Lewis’ set. Mike interviewed George Klein discussing his career, his friendship with Elvis Presley, and his latest book, “Elvis, My Best Man.” Continue Reading…
It was a Rowdy Friday night in Nashville, TN at the Bridgestone Arena. Hank Williams Jr. led the charge as Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, and The Grascals followed. The crowd at the arena was full of energy and ready for fun.
The Grascals
The Grascals performed a free concert outside on the plaza for the attendees before the doors opened. The Grascals were well received on the outside as well as on the inside of the arena as they opened the show. After their set they took time to have a short conversation with Mike Arnold and Brian Hasbrook who were there covering the show. Mike and Brian missed Eric Church’s performance due to the backstage visit, but they had such a good time it was worth it.
Jamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson had the crowd on their feet throughout the entire set and when Hank Jr took the stage, the crowd turned it up another notch as Bocephus rallied his troops throughout the evening with his hits, sing-alongs and many musical surprises.
Special Thanks to Martha Moore from So Much Moore Media for setting up the interview with The Grascals and for arranging the concert review.
Hank Williams Jr
Listen to the podcast of the Rowdy Friends Tour and the conversation with the Grascals.
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 his live show, Nashville, performing Cover Songs, Acting, Embarassments, his upcoming Autobiography, and the Rick Springfield Cruise.
Special Thanks to James Downing and Terri Gibson for running the video cameras and for making this the first video podcast for Concert Blast. Enjoy this short interview with Rick Springfield!
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!
On November 15 2009, the Can’t Stop Rocking Tour made its stop in Nashville, TN. Mike Arnold had been communicating with Styx’s publicists and management about a possible interview with their keyboardist/lead singer, Lawrence Gowan. On the day of the show, their schedule became much tighter as Styx was invited to sing the National Anthem before the Tennessee Titans football game. Since they were under such time restraints, Mike and Lawrence decided to conduct their interview through email.
For those who aren’t familiar with the rocker, enjoying learning a little about Lawrence.
Mike Arnold of Concert Blast received a phone call on his cell phone. He didn’t recognize the number that displayed on his phone. The voice on the other end was none other than the lead singer of REO Speedwagon, Kevin Cronin. Kevin asked Mike if he would like to interview the band that night before their Wildhorse Saloon Concert. Of course Mike agreed and before the night was over, Brian, Tom, and Mike spoke to the whole band backstage.
Ryan Newell, guitarist of Sister Hazel, was at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN enjoying REO Speedwagon in concert. Ryan took time to speak to Concert Blast backstage at the REO “Meet and Greet”. Ryan says he is in Nashville writing and recording for the upcoming Sister Hazel album. Ryan mentioned he is considering moving to Nashville.
Click Below To Enjoy the Interview with Ryan Newell
Concert Blast! was invited to be part of the press to cover the 39th Annual Dove Awards at the Grand Old Opry House in Nashville, TN. The problem… only 2 invitations came and there are usually 4 of us (3 hosts and a helper).
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