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Written By Mike Arnold
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.
With Tom Thompson on vacation and James Downing attending another show in Memphis, Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook and I attended the show. Here’s the Concert Review.
Scorpions - Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
It’s been decades since I had the opportunity to witness a Scorpions concert. In fact I had never seen them as a headliner! I always thought that the Scorpions was a good (not great) opening act, but on this night my mind was definitely changed as the Scorpions made believers out of the estimated 6,000 hard rock fans in attendance!
The house lights flickered as a warning for people to get to their seats, an AC/DC song blasted over the house PA system to get the fans ready for a night of excitement. As soon as the song ended, the house lights went down, the stage lights came up and the rockers in the crowd screamed as they anticipated the Scorpions to take the stage for the last time in Nashville, TN (if this is actually a Farewell Tour). Continue Reading…
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. Continue Reading…
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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.
This show begins with the Saturday CMA coverage as Mike, Brian, and James start the day at the Nashville club, Limelight, where Bo Bice held his fan club party. Bo provided a breakfast, a short concert from some of his new material from his new CD 3, and a meet and greet with his fans. Continue Reading…
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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.
CMA FEST 2010
Mike Arnold talked with several fans in attendance on their thoughts of the CMA Music Festival and visiting Nashville, while Brian Hasbrook took the live concert photos. Tom Thompson and James Downing were covering other events on this particular night. Continue Reading…
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- CMA MUSIC FEST 2010
Once again it was time for another CMA Music Festival. As Mike Arnold mentioned in his book, the CMA Fest is the best music festival Concert Blast has ever covered.
The Sign Says It All
From the staff that run the festival, to the locations where the events take place, to the artists, their management, their publicists, and especially the fans! Continue Reading…
Alice Cooper
May 17, 2010
Knoxville Memorial Coliseum
Knoxville TN
Written by James Downing
When I was 14 years old I was listening to the music of The Partridge Family, Bobby Sherman, The Osmonds and all of the other “Bubblegum Music” of that era. I thought this music was so cool. Little did I know I had no idea what cool was.
I remember sitting in study hall reading a teen magazine and a friend came up and thumbed through it.
He asked me a question that would change the way I looked at music for the rest of my life. He said, “Have you ever listened to Alice Cooper?”
Alice Cooper In Concert
Of course my response was “Who is she?” He laughed and said it was a guy. Continue Reading…
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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.
Mike Arnold (Concert Blast) with George Klein
This show begins from the backstage area of the Beale Street Music Festival during the Memphis In May festivities. George Klein invited Mike Arnold backstage to hang out after Jerry Lee Lewis’ set. Mike interviewed George Klein discussing his career, his friendship with Elvis Presley, and his latest book, “Elvis, My Best Man.” Continue Reading…
The Bangles
May 2, 2010
The Pageant
St Louis, MO
Written by James Downing
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. When I saw that they were playing a date in St Louis, I put in for my vacation days at work and got a ticket the first day they went on sale. I was very excited during the weeks leading up to the show. I was finally going to get to see The Bangles live!
James Downing with Susanna Hoffs
The Bangles were the off spring of another band called The Bangs. An LA band with it roots firmly in the Paisley Pop sound that is so popular in that city. Michael Steele, who was also a brief member of The Runaways, teamed up with sisters Vicki (guitar) and Debbie Peterson (drums) and Susanna Hoffs (guitar) to form one of the most memorable bands from the 80′s. Continue Reading…
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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.
Memphis In May 2010 Crowd
We arrived too late to get Brian in the photo pit for Colbie Caillat’s set, but he was on hand to capture the on stage performances of Jerry Lee Lewis, Seether, Michael McDonald, and Hall and Oates… until he and the other photographers were escorted out of the pit in a hurry.
Jerry Lee Lewis - Memphis In May 2010
Actually, right before they pulled the plug on every headling act of the night, the tornado warning sirens screamed and the voice over the PA belted over the entire festival grounds to exit the area immediately! Continue Reading…
It’s Memphis in May and it always begins with the Beale Street Music Festival. This is one of our favorite festivals to attend due to the friendly atmosphere, the food, and of course the various styles of music.
Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook took pics throughout the weekend and here are the pics from Friday night.
Brian captured performance photos from Blues Traveler, Jeff Beck, B52s, Goo Goo Dolls, and Limp Bizkit.
Blues Traveler - Beale Street Music Fest 2010
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