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Crosby, Stills, & Nash Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 8/12/2010 (BLOG)

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    Crosby, Stills, and Nash In Concert

    Crosby, Stills, and Nash In Concert

    Written by Mike Arnold

    I remember the first time I listened to the harmony of Crosby, Stills, & Nash, they had another member in the band with them which completed their super-stardom of the 70s.  Neil Young decided to leave for a solo career and became as popular (if not more) than the group he left.  I’m not a huge Neil Young fan, but after witnessing CS&N in concert as the opening act for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, I would have to say without hesitation that I truly missed Neil Young performing with his former band mates.

    Graham Nash and David Crosby

    Graham Nash and David Crosby

    David Crosby, Stephen Sills, and Graham Nash performed on this night in Nashville, TN as an opening act, but more of a double bill.  Their performance lasted 90 minutes, which included an encore of 2 very popular songs.

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      Pat Benatar Concert Review – Memphis, TN – Memphis Botanic Garden – 7/9/2010 (BLOG)

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        Posted 8/24/2010

        Written by James Downing

        Going to see a Pat Benatar concert is like putting a quarter in a classic rock juke box.  She performs hit after hit and her voice still sounds great!  By adding to that wonderful voice, Pat’s husband Neil Giraldo and his screaming guitar licks, you have one of the best shows on the classic rock circuit today.

        Pat Benatar In Concert - Neil Giraldo

        Pat Benatar In Concert - Neil Giraldo

        Pat Benatar In Concert

        Pat Benatar In Concert

        Pat didn’t have a new album out to promote this summer but she does have a book out called “Between A Heart And A Hard Place.”  Each city  tour stop became an appearance at a local bookstore to sign copies of the book and to meet her fans.  She was going to be at the Davis Kidd Book Store in Memphis at 12:30pm on the day of the show, so I packed up my bags and took off early that morning so that I could meet up with my friend Julie, who lives in Memphis, and go meet Pat.

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          BONNAROO Music Fest 2010 Part 2 of 2 – Manchester, TN – 6/13/2010 (Podcast 178)

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            Bonnaroo 2010 - Tom and Mike on the Bonnaroo Media Stage

            Bonnaroo 2010 - Tom and Mike on the Bonnaroo Media Stage

            On Sunday,June 13th, 2010, Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson covered the final day of the Bonnaroo Music Festival 2010.   

              
             

            Bonnaroo 2010 - Mike and Tom pose with a Concert Blast Fan

            Bonnaroo 2010 - Mike and Tom pose with a Concert Blast Fan

            Our podcast coverage included short interviews with fans and many live concert coverage with short clips from artists as John Fogerty, John Butler Trio,  Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Against Me, and Dropkick Murphys.   

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              BONNAROO Music Fest 2010 Part 1 of 2 – Manchester, TN – 6/11/2010 (Podcast 177)

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                Bonnaroo 2010 - The Main Stage

                Bonnaroo 2010 - The Main Stage

                Tom Thompson and guest co-host Steve Shattuck brought the first night of our coverage from Bonnaroo 2010 Part 1 of 2 (Friday).

                Bonnaroo 2010 - The Mushroom Cool Down Water Fountain

                Bonnaroo 2010 - The Cool Down MushroomWater Fountain

                James Downing was covering the Sheryl Crow concert in Chattanooga and Brian Hasbrook and Mike Arnold covered the CMA Festival in Nashville. Tom and Steve began the show reporting from the Damian Marley set and ended the evening with The Flaming Lips.

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                  Paul McCartney Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 7/26/2010 (PODCAST 176)

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                    Paul McCartney - Up and Coming Tour

                    It was Monday, July 26th, 2010 when Nashville finally recieved the promise that Paul McCartney made about 38 years ago of putting Nashville, TN on his tour schedule.  Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, and James Downing were part of 20,000 extremely excited fans that believe it was well worth the wait. Continue Reading…

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                      Grand Funk Railroad – The Guess Who Concert Photos – Elizabethtown, KY – Freeman Lake Park – 6/26/2010 (PHOTOS)

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                        Grand Funk Railroad

                        On Saturday, June 26, 2010, Concert Blast hosts Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing traveled to Elizabethtown KY as they were invited by two of the best classic rock acts still on the road today, The Guess Who and Grand Funk Railroad. Continue Reading…

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                          Grand Funk Railroad – The Guess Who Concert Review – Elizabethtown, KY – Freeman Lake Park – 6/26/2010 (Podcast 175)

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                            Elizabethtown, KY Concert Crowd Waiting for the Show to Start - Approx 5,000 in Attendance

                            Elizabethtown, KY Concert Crowd Waiting for the Show to Start - Approx 5,000 in Attendance

                            On Saturday, June 26, 2010, Concert Blast hosts Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing traveled to Elizabethtown KY as they were invited by two of the best classic rock acts still on the road today, The Guess Who and Grand Funk Railroad, to review their concert at Freeman Lake Park (Tom Thompson was out of town for this show). Continue Reading…

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

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                                Bruce Kulick - Backstage with Concert Blast

                                Bruce Kulick - Backstage with Concert Blast

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                                On Saturday, June 26th, Concert Blast hosts, Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing 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). Continue Reading…

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

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                                    Sheryl Crow - Chattanooga, TN

                                    Sheryl Crow - Chattanooga, TN

                                    Written by James Downing

                                    I have always loved a pretty girl with a guitar… And when they could sing I loved them even more.  Joan Jett, Susanna Hoffs, Nancy Wilson, Lita Ford and all of the rest of the female rockers always caught my eye.  Now, the first time I saw Sheryl Crow on TV with that big red bass, I knew I was hooked before she ever opened her mouth.  Over the years she has become my very favorite female singer.  I was over-joyed when I heard that she was putting out a new CD this summer and was going on a tour to support it.  Continue Reading…

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

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                                        Scorpions say goodnight

                                        Scorpions say goodnight -- Nashville, TN -- Photo Submitted by Christopher Johnson

                                        On Saturday July 10th, 2010, Concert Blast was invited to cover The Scorpions farewell concert (with Special Guests, RATT) from their current “Get Your Sting and Blackout Tour,” as the tour stopped in Nashville, TN.  Continue Reading…

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