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3 Doors Down Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 6/20/2012

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    Posted on 6/7/2012

    Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down performs at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on June 20 2012 during the Gang of Outlaws tour

    Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down In Concert - Nashville, Tennessee

       
     
    3 Doors Down took the Nashville, TN stage on Wednesday June 20th at the Bridgestone Arena as the middle act on the Gang of Outlaws Tour (along with Gretchen Wilson and headliner ZZ Top).  Concert Blast was invited to cover this show, so Mike Arnold enjoyed the evening coving this event.  Enjoy Mike’s blog review of 3 Doors Down.  Special Thanks to Samantha Shrader for helping us with the photos!

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      CMA Music Fest – Stadium Concert – Saturday 6/9/2012 (Podcast 236)

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        Posted on 7/4/2012

        Luke Bryan In Concert - CMA Music Festival 2012

        Luke Bryan In Concert - CMA Music Festival 2012

         
         
        Saturday Night June 9th 2012 was night three of the CMA Music Fest stadium concerts. Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson were on hand for the coverage. On this night the performers included; Luke Bryan, Faith Hill, Eric Church, Little Big Town, and Hunter Hayes. Enjoy listening to our podcast coverage and reading Mike Arnold’s blog review.

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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 – 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 – Various Events Coverage – 6/8/2012 (Podcast 233)

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                        Posted on 6/15/2012

                        Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown In Concert - CMA Music Festival

                        Mark Miller of Sawyer Brown In Concert - CMA Music Festival

                          
                        Concert Blast returned to the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN once again to attend and cover one of the best and most organized music festivals in the world.  The CMA Music Festival is a week long celebration of country music which brings in people from all over the world.  There are fan club parties, free concerts in the streets and at Riverfront Park, the hotels and restaurants are packed with tourists, and who knows what star will make their way to the stage in the downtown bars.  We always do our best to cover the Stadium shows of the top selling country acts, but we also try to participate in the other special events.  This podcast covers the unique events.  An interview with three stars from the History Channel’s hit TV show Swamp People (Troy, Jacob, and Chase Landry),  Coverage of Little Big Town fans, Detroit’s country band Cold City Cowboys, and Sawyer Brown’s concert at Riverfront Park.  Enjoy our podcast and reading about these experiences!

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                          CMA Music Fest – Various Events Coverage – 6/8/2012 (Photos)

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                            Posted on 6/14/2012

                            CMA Music Festival - Riverfront Park Crowd for Sawyer Brown

                            CMA Music Festival - Riverfront Park Crowd for Sawyer Brown

                              
                            Every year since 2007, Concert Blast has made a trip to the CMA Music Festival held in Nashville, TN during the second week of June.  We always try to cover every night of the stadium concerts, but we always try to cover some of the special events.  Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook took photos throughout the week and here is his work of some of the special events we attended.  An interview with three stars from the History Channel’s TV hit show Swamp People (Troy, Jacob, and Chase Landry),  Photos of Little Big Town (and fans), Kellie Pickler, and Sawyer Brown’s concert at Riverfront Park.  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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