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ZZ Top Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 6/20/2012

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    Posted on 6/27/2012

    Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top In Concert - Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

    Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top In Concert - Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

      
    The “Little Ole’ Band From Texas”, ZZ Top, made its way back to Nashville, TN once again for another performance on it’s Gang of Outlaws Tour (along with 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson).  This time the venue was the massive Bridgestone Arena.  Although the arena can hold over 18,000 for a concert, the upper deck was blocked off to only hold 10,000 attendees for this setup.  About 7,500 rock fans were on hand to enjoy the night of Southern Rock provided by headliners ZZ Top.  Enjoy the ZZ Top concert review by Mike Arnold.

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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 Photos – Friday 6/8/2012 (Photos)

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            Posted on 6/23/2012

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

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

             
            Concert Blast covers night two of the CMA Music Festival held in Nashville, TN.  This is the photo coverage of the second of four nights of the stadium concerts.  Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook took photos throughout the night and this is his work from the concerts that took place on Friday, June 8th 2012.  Photos include Ronnie Milsap, Brantley Gilbert, Jake Owen, The Band Perry, Blake Shelton, and Carrie Underwood.  Enjoy Brian’s photos!

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              AEG-Live / The Messina Group Presents – Fiona Apple – Louisville Palace 10/5/2012

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                Posted on 6/21/2012

                Fiona Apple - Photo

                FIONA APPLE

                 
                The Louisville Palace and AEG Live / The Messina Group are proud to announce that FIONA APPLE will be appearing on Friday, October 5th as part of her summer tour in support of her highly anticipated new album. 
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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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                      CMA Music Fest – Stadium Concert Photos – Thursday 6/7/2012 (Photos)

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                        Posted on 6/18/2012

                        Brad Paisley with Hank Williams Jr - CMA Music Fest 2012

                        Brad Paisley with Hank Williams Jr - CMA Music Fest 2012

                         
                        It’s the time of the year when Concert Blast covers the CMA Music Festival held in Nashville, TN during the second week of June.  This is the photo coverage of the first of four nights of the stadium concerts.  Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook took photos throughout the night and here is his work from the concerts that took place on Thursday, June 7th 2012.  Photos include Glen Campbell, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Lady Antebellum, Zac Brown Band, and Brad Paisley (with surprise guest Hank Williams Jr.).  Enjoy Brian’s photos!

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                          Three Dog Night Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 5/17/2012 (Podcast 232)

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                            Posted on 6/12/2012

                            Three Dog Night In Concert

                            Three Dog Night In Concert

                               
                            On Thursday, May 17, Three Dog Night returned to Nashville, TN to perform a Sold-Out concert at the Wildhorse Saloon.  Mike Arnold and special guest host Gary Bell was there for a concert review.  New artist Black Market Research opened the show and was well received by the older crowd.  Read Mike Arnold’s concert review blog and listen to the Concert Blast podcast… ENJOY!

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                              Steve Winwood with Michael Franti & Spearhead Concert Review – Nashville, TN – The Woods at Fontanel Amphitheater – 5/18/2012

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                                Posted On 6/1/2012

                                Steve Winwood In Concert - Nashville, TN

                                Steve Winwood In Concert - Nashville, TN

                                 
                                 
                                On Friday May 18th 2012, Steve Winwood with special guests Michael Franti & Spearhead rocked the Sold-Out amphiteater, The Woods at Fontanel, for a Radner Lake Fundraiser.  Concert Blast was invited to cover this event so Mike Arnold made his way down to the celebration to take photos and review the concert.  Enjoy the review!

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                                  Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival Review – Saturday 5/5/2012 (Podcast 231)

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                                    Posted on 5/24/2012

                                    Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival - From the Photo Pit

                                    Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival - From the Photo Pit

                                     
                                    Concert Blast returned to Day Two of the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival.  The team of Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, and our stand in photographer/helper, Steve Shattuck continued the podcast coverage for Saturday.

                                    Saturday’s podcast festivities included performances from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Buddy Guy, The Cult, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Al Green, and Jane’s Addiction.

                                    Not only does this podcast include performance clips and our commentary of the performances, but Mike also enjoyed talking with some of the fans in attendance as well as a conversation with the phenomenal blues/rock guitarist, Kenny Wayne Shepherd.   Enjoy the blog and podcast review!

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                                      Three Incredible Nights of Concerts at the Ryman Auditorium – Courtesy of AEG Live

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                                        Posted on 5/10/2012

                                        AEG LIVE EventsConcert promoters AEG Live / The Messina Group will be presenting three amazing concerts during the last three days of May at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.  AEG Live / The Messina Group will be presenting PRIMUS on May 29th. The Weir, Robinson, & Greene Acoustic Trio will perform in concert on May 30th.  Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will take over the Ryman Auditorium on May 31st.  Three nights in a row, the last three days in May, AEG Live / The Messina Group produces the fun at The Ryman.

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