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Posted on 5/3/2012
Written by Mike Arnold
Having been a Train fan from the day I heard the song, “Drops Of Jupiter”, I always look forward to hearing new material from the San Francisco based band. Although I am a fan of Train, I am not fanatic about any artist. Some fans love everything their favorite artist records. I never understood that and that is definitely not me! In fact since I am such a huge fan, when listening and reviewing their music and concerts, I will be much more particular on what my favorite band from this century produces.
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Posted on 5/1/2012
It was Friday, April 27th, 2012 when the long awaited return of Van Halen landed in the Music City. Thousands of Van Halen fans were looking forward to this event and many of them asked us if Concert Blast were going to cover this event. Several of the fans in attandance even were emailing and texting us wanting to know where we were. Unfortuantely the Van Halen management did not approve us for concert review tickets (although their publicist tried). They did approve our photo pass, but our photographers didn’t want to take photos from the sound board (too hard to shoot over the crowd) for three songs and be escorted out the door… HOWEVER, our good friend Josh Jackson was there and surprised us with a written review. Enjoy the Review!
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Posted on 4/29/2012
On Saturday April 21st, Concert Blast attended the Nashville premiere viewing of the Rick Springfield documentary movie, “An Affair of the Heart” at the Nashville Film Festival. With this movie being focused on the relationship between Rick and his fans, you know there were fans attending this premiere! Mike Arnold was there for his podcasting services and Concert Blast friend Joe Nelms provided the photography. This podcast includes a lot of conversations with the fans before the showing, an introduction from the producers of the movie, a portion of the Q & A session after the movie, a short interview with movie director Sylvia Caminer and producer Melanie Lentz-Janey, a review of the movie, and favorite parts of the movie from the attending fans who traveled in from all over for this event. Listen to our podcast and read Mike’s blog on the evening.
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Posted on 4/25/2012
Concert Blast was invited to cover one of our favorite entertainer’s new documentary movie, ”An Affair of the Heart” featuring Rick Springfield. This coverage took place during the Nashville Film Festival on April 21st, 2012 at the Regal Green Hills Stadium 16. Mike Arnold was on hand to produce a special podcast, while Concert Blast friend, Joe Nelms produced the photos.
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Posted on 3/27/2012
George Thorogood and the Destoyers In Concert - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon - 3-20-2012
On Tuesday, March 20th 2012, the Wildhorse Saloon came alive as George Thorogood and the Destoyers perfomed to a Sold-Out crowd at the Nashville, TN venue. Long-time Concert Blast friend Michael Fulghum substituted for James Downing and Brian Hasbrook to perform the photography duties. Check out the concert photos.
Thanks for the help Michael!
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Posted on 3/21/2012
KISS and Motley Crue are known as two of the world’s biggest rock bands and when it comes to selling concert tickets, they have highly succeeded. Now these two super groups have planned a tour together (There are event planning classes online if you’re interested on how to organize music events in the industry).
Read the following press release on the details of this tour from New York/Los Angeles/London public relations firm, PMK*BNC.
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Posted on 3/7/2012
Written by Mike Arnold
Heavy Metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne described many details of his life in his autobiography from his very poor childhood days of being bullied by classmates and teachers, through his prison experience, how he joined a band, the days with Black Sabbath, multiple addictions, his solo career, his family’s MTV show, starting Ozzfest, and many other aspects of his life.
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Posted On 2/29/2012
Davy Jones of The Monkees (12/30/1945 - 2/29/2012)
Written By James Downing
I just learned that a member of one of my all time favorite bands, The Monkees, passed away today. Davy Jones died of a heart attack today Feb 29, 2012 in Florida. He was 66 years old. I never had the chance to see The Monkees together as a band but I did get to see Davy several times as a solo act. His shows were always fun and his voice always sounded in top shape.
Posted on 2/24/12
Written by Josh Jackson
I have always said what an incredibly hard job it is to produce a show like the Grammys that tries to cover all the bases of what is out there in popular music today While the 54th Grammys was a very “classic” leaning show, there were lots of styles and variations included that gave it a well-rounded feel, almost to a fault – but more on that later. Really, it all comes down to this. When you open a show with “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, and end it with Paul McCartney, does anything else in the middle matter much?
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Posted on 2/18/2012
Rick Springfield In Concert - Wildhorse Saloon - Nashville, TN
Concert Blast began the 2012 concert review podcasts in style with the annual party that Rick Springfield puts on in Nashville, TN every year around Valentine’s Day weekend. This year was no different than the others. Another explosive party provided by the rocker who refuses to allow his age prevent him from thrilling Rock and Roll audiences all over the world.
Concert Blast produced a podcast with Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, James Downing, and many Rick Springfield fans in attendance who were more than happy to join in for this show!
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