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B-52s Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon (Photos)

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    Posted on 11/02/2011

    B-52s in Concert

    B-52s in Concert

    The B-52s returned to Nashville, TN to perform a Sold-Out show at the world famous Wildhorse Saloon.  Concert Blast was invited to cover the concert so James Downing was on hand to provide his photography skills.

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      Billy Burnette Interview – Nashville, TN (Podcast 221)

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        Posted 10/24/2011

        Billy Burnette

        Billy Burnette

        James Downing met up with legendary musician, singer, songwriter, Billy Burnette before his show at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN for an interview.  This interview covers Billy’s wide range of his musical history, his childhood, and his acting carreer.  Billy has toured with many artists including being a member of  Fleetwood Mac and John Fogerty’s touring band. 

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          Billy Burnette Concert Review – Nashville, TN – 3rd and Lindsley (Blog)

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            Posted on 10/19/2011

            Billy Burnette In Concert

            Billy Burnette In Concert

            Written by James Downing
            Billy Burnette is a legend in the rockabilly field.  In fact next month he will be inducted into the Rockabilly Hall Of Fame in Jackson, TN.  He grew up in music and was playing live with his dad in the Rock And Roll Trio at a very early age.  He has also played with some of the biggest names in music.  Everyone from Bob Dylan to Fleetwood Mac to Roy Orbison to John Fogerty has been involved with Billy musically.

             Concert Blast was invited to cover Billy Burnette’s CD release show for his new album “Rock & Roll With It”.  A CD that is chocked full of the type of tunes that Billy’s fans love. Good ole rockabilly. I had always loved listening to Billy’s music but had never seen him live.  I had heard that Billy’s shows were very good, full of energy and a lot of great music.  Well, that is just what I got!!!

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              Alice Cooper Returns With Welcome 2 My Nightmare – CD Review (Blog)

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                Posted on 9/23/2011

                AliceCooper - Welcome 2 My Nightmare

                AliceCooper - Welcome 2 My Nightmare

                Written by James Downing
                Alice Cooper is back…..with a vengeance. Over 30 years after the original “Welcome To My Nightmare” album, “Ole Black Eyes” has released his latest and in my opinion, his best album in many years.

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                  The McClymonts Interview – Nashville, TN (Podcast 220)

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                    Posted on 9/20/2011

                    The McClymonts

                    The McClymonts

                    James Downing had the priveldge to have an interview with Australian’s top Country Music Act, The McClymonts.

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                      Remembering 9-11-2001 – A Concert Blast Special Post (Blog)

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                        Posted on 9/9/2011

                        Remembering 9-11-2001

                        Concert Blast wanted to honor the ones whose lives where changed forever because terrorist wanted to destroy America no matter what it took.  Even if it meant losing their own lives!  This blog is written by Mike Arnold, James Downing, and Tom Thompson on what three different normal Americans, located over 900 miles away from this horrible incident, were going through during this terrible time in American History.
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                          Billy Joe Shaver Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Exit In – 08/20/2011 (Podcast 219)

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                            Posted on 9/6/2011

                            Billy Joe Shaver In Concert - Nashville, TN - Exit In

                            Billy Joe Shaver In Concert - Nashville, TN - Exit In

                            It was a Hot August night in Nashville, TN as Billy Joe Shaver came to town to perform his Honky Tonk classics at one of the coolest music venues the city has to offer, the legendary Exit/In.

                            Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing were on hand to cover the concert as Billy Joe Shaver performed songs and told stories to the packed venue.

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                              STYX and YES Concert Review – Nashville, TN – The Woods at Fontanel – 7/16/2011 (Podcast 218)

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                                Posted on 8/27/2011

                                Chris Squire of YES In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

                                Chris Squire of YES In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

                                Tommy Shaw of STYX In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

                                Tommy Shaw of STYX In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

                                Concert Blast was invited to cover the dual Classic Rock Headline Tour with STYX and YES.  Being fans of both bands and having been covering Styx on every visit to Nashville for the last three trips, we were looking forward to another fun night of classic rock hits at Nashville’s newest amphitheatre, The Woods at Fontanel. 

                                Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing were on hand to share the co-host podcast  duties on this special night. 

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                                  Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 6/23/2011 (Blog)

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                                    Posted 8/22/2011

                                    Big Bad Voodoo Daddy In Concert - Nashville, TN

                                    Big Bad Voodoo Daddy In Concert - Nashville, TN

                                    Written by James Downing
                                    The cool thing about being involved with Concert Blast is getting the opportunity to see a lot of bands that I have never seen before. One of those opportunities happened in June. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was playing in Nashville at the Wildhorse Saloon.  I have listened to them on occasion but my son, Julian, is a huge fan.  He has several of their cds and I hear him listening to them all the time.  It was close to his birthday so when I got the chance to attend the show for a review I brought him along too.  
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                                      CMA Music Fest 2011 Stadium Concerts Coverage Part 4 of 4 – Nashville, TN – LP Field – 6/12/2011 (Podcast 217)

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                                        Posted on 8/11/2011

                                        Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry - CMA Fest 2011

                                        Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry - CMA Fest 2011

                                        Our CMA Music Fest 2011 Coverage continued with the fourth and final night of the festival, the Sunday Night Stadium Concerts, thrilled packed stadium of country music fans with major headliners and a couple of surprises!  On the bill that night was Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, The Band Perry, and opening the show was the JaneDear girls.

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