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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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SHERYL CROW Concert Review – Chattanooga, TN – 06/17/2010 (BLOG)

James Downing reviewed the Sheryl Crow concert in Chattanooga, TN at the Riverbend Festival on Friday, June 17, 2010. Enjoy his description of the show and the forty foot tall stage! That’s Right! (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO READ THE CONCERT REVIEW WITH PHOTOS)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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Alice Cooper Concert Review – Knoxville, TN – 5/17/2010 (BLOG)

James Downing took a roadtrip to Knoxville, TN to see and report on one of Concert Blast all-time favorite performers and band. Alice never disappoints his fans in concert and this was no exception. (CLICK ON THE TITLE TO CONTINUE READING)

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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)

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The Bangles Concert Review – St Louis – The Pageant – 5/2/2010 (BLOG)

While Mike, Brian, and Tom were paddling their way around Memphis during the Memphis In May festivities, I was high and dry in St Louis for The Bangles concert at The Pageant. The Bangles have always been one of my all time favorite bands but I had never had the chance to see them live. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ THE CONCERT REVIEW)

Posted 2 months ago at 9:37 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 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)

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Heart Concert Review – Chattanooga, TN – 4/15/2010 (BLOG)

In the 70’s one thing was rare in rock and roll. That was a rock band that was fronted by a woman. You had the Carly Simons and the Carole Kings but there just wasn’t that many “rocker chicks” making music in the 70’s. That was until 1975 when two sisters from Seattle, Washington released the album “Dreamboat Annie”. (CLICK THE TITLE TO READ THE REVIEW)

Posted 3 months ago at 8:10 pm.

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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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Heart Concert Photos – Tunica, MS – 4/17/2010 (PHOTOS)

Heart went down south of Memphis, TN to the gambling area of Tunica, Mississippi to perform at the concert theatre in Harrah’s (formerly the Grand Casino). Ann and Nancy Wilson along with their band thrilled the packed house while James Downing took the photos.

Posted 3 months, 1 week ago at 9:30 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)

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