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Grand Funk Railroad – The Guess Who Concert Review – Elizabethtown, KY – Freeman Lake Park – 6/26/2010

On Saturday, June 26, 2010, Concert Blast hosts Mike, Brian, and James were invited by The Guess Who and Grand Funk Railroad to review their concert in Elizabethtown, KY at Freeman Lake Park. (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)

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INTERVIEWS with Bruce Kulick, Garry Peterson, and Kenny Lewis (Podcast 174)

Concert Blast 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). (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)

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SCORPIONS Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 7/10/2010 (PHOTOS)

On Saturday July 10th, 2010, Concert Blast was invited to cover The Scorpions farewell concert from their current “Get Your Sting and Blackout Tour,” as the tour stopped in Nashville, TN.
Here’s the SCORPIONS Concert Photos from Brian Hasbrook. (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO GET TO THE PHOTOS LINK)

Posted 1 week, 6 days ago at 10:14 am.

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RATT Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 7/10/2010 (PHOTOS)

On Saturday July 10th, 2010, Concert Blast was invited to cover The Scorpions farewell concert from their current “Get Your Sting and Blackout Tour,” as the tour stopped in Nashville, TN.
Here’s the Concert Photos from Brian Hasbrook for the opening act, RATT. (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO GET TO THE PHOTOS LINK)

Posted 2 weeks ago at 10:39 am.

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SCORPIONS Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 7/10/2010 (BLOG)

On Saturday July 10th, 2010, Concert Blast accepted the invitation to cover the Scorpions farewell concert from their current “Get Your Sting and Blackout Tour,” as the tour stopped in Nashville, TN. Here’s the Concert Review. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE)

Posted 2 weeks, 1 day ago at 10:19 pm.

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RATT Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 7/10/2010 (BLOG)

On Saturday July 10th, 2010, Concert Blast was invited to cover The Scorpions farewell concert from their current “Get Your Sting and Blackout Tour,” as the tour stopped in Nashville, TN. Here’s the Concert Review for the opening act, RATT. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE)

Posted 2 weeks, 3 days ago at 9:56 am.

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CMA Music Fest 2010 (PHOTOS)

Concert Blast photographers Brian Hasbrook and James Downing captured the concert scene and many of the CMA Fest fans through the eye of the camera. Enjoy the various photo links from Brian and James. (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND SEE THE PHOTOS)

Posted 3 weeks, 6 days ago at 7:57 pm.

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CMA Festival 2010 – Nashville, TN – Part 3 (PODCAST 173)

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 (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST).

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CMA Festival 2010 – Nashville, TN – 6/11/2010 – Part 2 (PODCAST 172)

Concert Blast brings you Part 2 of the CMA Music Festival 2010 coverage with Julianne Hough, Josh Turner, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, and Reba McIntyre (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)

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CMA Festival 2010 – Nashville, TN – 6/10/2010 – Part 1 (PODCAST 171)

CMA Fest 2010 Part 1. This particular podcast consists of the opening night Stadium show as coverage includes, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, and Carrie Underwood (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST).

Posted 1 month, 1 week ago at 9:56 am.

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Concert Blast Interviews with George Klein, Charlie Daniels, Tommy Tutone, Billy Cox, Nate Whitlock, and Charlotte Medley (Podcast 170)

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. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)

Posted 1 month, 3 weeks ago at 1:35 pm.

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Memphis In May Beale Street Music Fest 2010 – Part 2 (PHOTOS)

It was day two of the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival 2010 and Concert Blast photographer, Brian Hasbrook was once again on hand to deliver the excitement through the camera’s eye. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND VIEW THE PHOTOS)

Posted 2 months, 1 week ago at 8:15 pm.

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Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival 2010 – Part 2 (PODCAST 169)

The second night of the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival coverage for our podcast began the recording at the establishment who sponsored day two of the festival, Rendezvous in downtown Memphis (our favorite place to eat Bar-B-Que Ribs). The guys start the day by interviewing fans of the music festival and having a fun conversation with Percy, an employee of Rendezvous for 40 years. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)

Posted 2 months, 1 week ago at 8:23 pm.

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Memphis In May Beale Street Music Fest 2010 – Part 1 (PHOTOS)

It’s Memphis in May and it always begins with the Beale Street Music Festival. See the Friday Night Photos of Blues Traveler, Goo Goo Dolls, B52s, Jeff Beck, and Limp Bizkit. (CLICK THE TITLE TO VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS)

Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:36 am.

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Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival 2010 – Part 1 (PODCAST 168)

It was the first weekend in May and on Friday night April 30th 2010 Mike, Brian, Tom, with special helper Steve traveled to Memphis, TN to cover the Beale Street Music Festival during the Memphis In May festivities. Friday’s coverage included B52s, Goo Goo Dolls, and Limp Bizkit. (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)

Posted 2 months, 2 weeks ago at 9:15 pm.

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Hank Williams Jr Rowdy Friends Tour Review – Nashville, TN – 4/23/2010 (PODCAST 167)

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. (CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST)

Posted 2 months, 3 weeks ago at 7:22 pm.

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Hank Williams Jr – Rowdy Friends Tour Photos – Nashville, TN – 4/23/2010 (PHOTOS)

Hank Williams Jr and his Rowdy Friends Tour made a stop in Nashville, TN at the Bridgestone Arena on Friday, April 23, 2010. Brian Hasbrook was on hand to bring you the photos (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO SEE THE PHOTOS).

Posted 2 months, 4 weeks ago at 8:57 am.

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WHO IS CONCERT BLAST? – Concert Blast – About Us

Concert Blast began with Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson. Three guys who grew up together in the Nashville, TN area. These guys have attended hundreds (if not over a thousand) concerts. (Click Title to Read More)

Posted 3 months, 1 week ago at 9:58 am.

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TRAIN CONCERT PHOTOS – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium – 4/02/2010 (PHOTOS)

One of Concert Blast’s favorite band, Train, performed in Nashville, TN at the Ryman Auditorium on Good Friday, April 2nd, 2010 and Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook was on hand for the photos. (CLICK THE TITLE TO VIEW THE PHOTOS).

Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago at 7:11 pm.

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TRAIN Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium – 4/02/2010 (PODCAST 166)

One of Concert Blast’s favorite band, Train, performed in Nashville, TN at the Ryman Auditorium on Good Friday, April 2nd, 2010 and the guys were there to enjoy the show while writing the concert review for a podcast… (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PODCAST).

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 9:56 pm.

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Drum Beat Intros – Music Discussion (PODCAST 165)

Here is a popular podcast from 2006 re-edited. Concert Blast created this Music Discussion podcast of songs that begin with a Drum Beat. They name songs and also play a game of “Name That Tune!”
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Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 8:52 pm.

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George Thorogood Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 3/17/2010 (PHOTOS)

Concert Blast reviewed the George Thorogood Concert in Nashville, TN at the Wildhorse Saloon on St. Patrick’s Day. Brian Hasbrook was on hand to take the photos…(CLICK THE TITLE TO SEE THE GEORGE THOROGOOD CONCERT PHOTOS).

Posted 4 months ago at 9:57 am.

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George Thorogood Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Wildorse Saloon – 3/17/2010 (PODCAST 164)

It was St. Patrick’s Day and the Wildhorse Saloon served up a great party for about 1,500 rock music fans while George Thorogood and the Destroyers provided the entertainment, which thrilled everyone in attendance. Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing were there to cover the show (Tom was sick)…(CLICK ON THE TITLE TO CONTINUE READING AND TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST).

Posted 4 months, 1 week ago at 4:30 pm.

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GONE TOO SOON – PART 2 of 2 – A Tribute To The Rockers That Have Passed Away (PODCAST 163)

Mike, Brian, & Tom discuss rockers that have passed away in this Part 2 of 2 Music Discussion re-edited Podcast from 2006. Artists that are discussed are…(Click the Title to Read More and Listen to Podcast).

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago at 5:15 pm.

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GONE TOO SOON – PART 1 of 2 – A Tribute To The Rockers That Have Passed Away (PODCAST 162)

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)

Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago at 8:48 pm.

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