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Posted on 9/4/2012
Train In Concert - Pat Monahan - Nashville, TN
Sunday August 5th was a wet dreary day in Nashville, TN, but it didn’t stop the SRO 5,000 plus Train fans to attend the Train concert at the uncovered amphitheater, The Woods at Fontanel. The rain stopped before the crowds appeared at the venue and it looked to be a beautiful night for a concert. Unfortunately the weather forecasted a major storm heading for Nashville, which cut the entire night short for all three acts on this bill. However, Brian Hasbrook was on hand to take the concert photos of Train before the venue shut down the show… ENJOY!
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Posted on 8/28/12
Duran Duran In Concert - Biloxi, MS
Guest Blogger Tina Williams once again lent her concert review writing skills to Concert Blast to provide us with a review of Duran Duran‘s Hard Rock Live show in Biloxi, MS. This review made us all wished we had attended the concert. Duran Duran has always been an excellent live band with a spectecular light show. Enjoy Tina’s Concert Review!
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Posted on 8/25/2012
Scott Stapp of Creed in Concert - Nashville, TN
It was Sunday July 29th when Creed rolled in to Nashville, TN to thrill their fans once again. In the past they performed at our former large amphitheatre and our huge arena, but this time around they performed at the intimate Ryman Auditorium. They moved from 18,000 seat venues to a 2,300 seat venue… and it wasn’t close to a sellout. The balcony was at 90% capacity with the floor about 60%. Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson were on hand for this night of hard rock music as Mike wrote the concert review… ENJOY!
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Posted on 8/23/2012
Creed In Concert - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium 7/29/2012
It was a hot July day in Nashville, TN, but when the sun went down and the stage lights inside the Ryman Auditorium lit up, the night became even hotter! Creed returned to the Music City with openers Like A Storm and Eve To Adam. This was a night of high energy hard rock. Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson was on hand for this event, but this post gives all the credit to our Concert Blast friend, Samantha (Sam) Shrader as she took the concert photos of Creed. Enjoy Sam’s photos!
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Posted on 8/22/2012
Jason and the Scorchers In Concert
Perry Baggs, former drummer of Jason and the Scorchers, passed away from kidney failure and complications from diabetes on July 12, 2012. Several Nashville based musicians contributed their time, energy, and talent to provide a way for the family of Perry Baggs to be able to give his body a proper burial. Over 500 rock music fans and friends of Perry Baggs packed Nashville’s historic rock music club, the Exit In, by contibuting $20 for the admission ticket to help with this cause and to have a fun time remembering the music and life of Perry Baggs. Mike Arnold was on hand to take the photos of this night… ENJOY!
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Posted on 8/19/2012
Like A Storm (Left to Right: Chris Brooks, Kent Brooks, Matt Brooks)
Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson of Concert Blast were ready to see their New Zealand friends again when Like A Storm headed to Nashville, TN as the opener for Creed latest tour. The Brooks brothers (Chris, Matt, and Kent) of Like A Storm (along with a touring drummer) opened the night to get the Sunday night crowd at the Ryman Auditorium into a hard rockin’ mood for a night of fun as Creed ended the night on a “Higher” note. Here is Mike Arnold’s concert review of the night… ENJOY!
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Posted on 8/17/2012
Kyle Cook and Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty
On Friday August 10th 2012, our Concert Blast friend and guest blogger Tina Williams (aka “Alabama Tina”) and her husband Jonathon joined a small, but packed room to enjoy an acoustic set and conversation with Rob Thomas and Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty. Nashville radio station 107.5 The River hosted this special event for winning fans / media only at their station’s room known as the Direct Auto Insurance Garage. Members of Matchbox Twenty stopped there as a part of their radio station tour to promote their upcoming album. Enjoy reading Tina’s step by step review of this fun afternoon with Matchbox Twenty!
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Posted on 8/14/2012
Swine Ball 2012 Nashville, TN - (left to right) Megan Cool, The Pig Mascot, Michelle Arnold, Rachel Turner
Concert Blast was invited to the infamous Swine Ball, Nashville’s “pig nose-optional” soiree, is the middle-class answer to the galas and balls of Nashville’s elite. With a history that spans three decades, the extremely popular event was resurrected, “pigger than ever,” in 2010 after a five-year hiatus. The Swine Ball serves as the official kick-off event for the not-for-profit Music City Festival and BBQ Championship to be held August 24-25 in Riverfront Park with The Fabulous Thunderbirds (August 24th) and Grand Funk Railroad (August 25th). This year, the event will celebrate its 30th year as a Nashville tradition. Michelle Arnold was on hand for the Swine Ball 2012 photos… ENJOY!
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Posted on 8/13/2012
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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Posted On 8/8/2012
Rod Stewart In Concert
On Tuesday, July 24, 2012, Rod Stewart stopped his Heart and Soul Tour in Nashville, TN for a performance at the Bridgestone Arena. Rod mentioned this was his first visit to Nashville since 2004. The packed house proved that Nashville loves Rod Stewart and was willing to pay a hefty price to see him perform in concert. Mike Arnold was invited to cover this rare event and as a long time Rod Stewart fan, he was more than pleased to attend! Enjoy his concert review as he steps through the evening’s set list.
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