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Posted on 5/9/2013

For those Broadway musical lovers, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, TN, will host one of the best and most popular performances as the Broadway tour of The Lion King stops for an extensive engagement from May 7th through June 2nd, 2013. Read the press release and make sure to purchase your tickets to see this spectacular tour. https://patron.tpac.org/events/detail/lion-king-tpac
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Posted on 4/16/2013

NASHVILLE – The worldwide party musical, ROCK OF AGES, will bring a little Sunset Strip to Music City for a limited engagement of three performances at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall on April 19-20. Tickets are on sale now at www.tpac.org, by phone at (615) 782-4040, and at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick Street, in downtown Nashville. For group sales, call (615) 782-4060.
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Posted on 4/10/2013

Elton John In Concert - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena - 4/5/2013
Piano expert/singer/songwriter Elton John returned to Nashville, TN to excite his fans of young and old to a greatest hits concert on 4/5/2013. Elton used to visit Nashville on every tour that reached the Southeast, but it has been a while since he’s visited the Music City. Although Concert Blast wasn’t granted concert review passes for this show, Elton’s management did grant us a photo pass. Our Concert Blast friend (and excellent photographer) Samantha Shrader took on the duties of helping us out for the night. Check out her photos!
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Posted 3/27/2013

Nashville based rockers 3 Doors Down announced they will be performing a rare acoustic performance in Nashville, TN at the historic War Memorial Auditorium on may 4, 2013. This concert will be a benefit for The Better Life Foundation. Tickets are now on sale. Continue to read the official press release.
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Posted on 3/15/2013

Nashville TN’s TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center) will welcome the Broadway musical, Flashdance to it’s stage March 19th-24. The popular movie from the 80′s will come alive again in a musical featuring dances and songs from the classic movie along with new ones. Tickets for this limited, one-week engagement start at $15 and are on sale now at www.tpac.org, by phone at (615) 782-4040, and at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick Street, in downtown Nashville. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling (615) 782-4060. Read the official press release and get your tickets to see this spectacular performance.
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Posted on 2/26/2013

Tom Keifer In Concert - Nashville, TN - 3rd and Lindsley
Hard Rockers Cinderella front man, Tom Keifer, made a tour stop in Nashville, TN at the club 3rd and Lindsley to promote his upcoming solo record which is due to be released in April. Tom performed to a packed venue of over 300 Cinderella rock fans. Our Concert Blast photographer, Brian Hasbrook, supplied the concert photos… Enjoy!
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Rick Springfield In Concert - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon
Posted on 2/25/2013
It was that time of the year again when lovers exchange gifts and/or cards and Rick Springfield rolls into Nashville, TN for his annual Wildhorse Saloon Valentine’s Day performance. Rick Springfield has made a habit to perform in Nashville this time every year, as he told us, “Because the chicks are hot!” Let me say that the 63 year young Rick Springfield is also on fire with his rock n’ roll (and at times hard rock) performance. Rick Springfield put on a 90 minute set consisting of his hits from the 80s, his favorite cover songs, as well as many tunes from his latest album, “Songs for the End of the World“. Rick said the world didn’t end in December 2012 like some predicted, but if it would have, his new album would have been a great soundtrack for it. Enjoy our blog concert review written by Mike Arnold and Mike’s podcast recorded from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN.
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Rick Springfield - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon - 2/14/2013
Posted on 2/24/2013
Rick Springfield has made a habit to perform in Nashville, TN around Valentine’s Day every year. This year he performed on the special day, which brought out many couples to pack the Wildhorse Saloon once again. Our Concert Blast photographer friend, Mike Deinlein, supplied us with the concert photos… Enjoy!
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Posted On 2/12/2013

ARRIVES IN NASHVILLE FEBRUARY 19-24
AT THE TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
NASHVILLE – TRACES, the acclaimed show by the Montreal-based troupe 7 Fingers, arrives at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall for eight performances on February 19-24.
Tickets start at $15 and are on sale now by visiting www.tpac.org, calling (615) 782-4040, and visiting the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick Street, in downtown Nashville. For groups of 10 or more, call (615) 782-4060.
New York City’s most acclaimed and groundbreaking circus, TRACES strips away everything you thought you knew about the Big Top and fuses the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance to create an explosive display of emotion and physicality set to the music of Radiohead, VAST, Blackalicious, and more.
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Posted on 1/24/2013
Written by Guest Blogger Samantha Shrader
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Jewel hosted the 31st Annual Texaco Country Showdown Finalist competition at the Historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN last week. In addition to taking photographs of their amazing event, I was given the opportunity to chat with Jewel prior to the show.
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Posted on 1/06/2013

TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center), the Nashville, TN venue that brings us concerts and Touring Broadway Plays/Musicals continue with their 2012/2013 Broadway season as they host the touring Broadway Musical from the Steven Spielberg hit movie with the same name, “Catch Me If You Can“. You can catch this musical on the young life of Frank Abagnale Jr. Tickets are on sale now at www.tpac.org . Please read the press release below for more information.
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Posted on 12/27/2012

The Who returned to Nashville for the first time in many decades. In fact the last time The Who performed in Middle Tennessee was when they had the original lineup including Keith Moon and John Entwistle. That was “The Who By Numbers” tour in the mid 1970’s. Today there are only two original members still living and they are still performing with the energy level and playing ability they’ve always had, even though Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are now in their late 60s. The Who is currently on tour celebrating the anniversary of the Quadrophenia album. Brian Hasbrook and Mike Arnold were looking forward to seeing The Who again, but preferred a greatest hits show instead of a album concept show. Enjoy Mike Arnold’s concert review of The Who in Nashville, TN.
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Posted on 12/18/2012

Aerosmith In Concert - Steven Tyler and Joe Perry - Photo From www.Aerosmith.com
Aerosmith returned to Nashville, TN to thrill classic rock audiences once again. Aerosmith has been a tour regular to Nashville, but it has been a while since the “Bad Boys From Boston” had performed in the Music City. While Mike Arnold and Brian Hasbrook were out of town, our guest blogger friend Josh Jackson, took it on himself to fill in for us (Thanks Josh!). Enjoy Josh Jackson’s Aerosmith Concert Review from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on 12/13/2012.
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Posted on 11/21/2012

Concert Blast Hosts - Mike Arnold - Brian Hasbrook - Tom Thompson
Happy Thanksgiving from Concert Blast!
Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson recorded this Thanksgiving Special podcast by focusing on songs related to being Thankful. Songs are titled or included the words, “Thank You”, or “Thankful”. There are also other songs with the words and meaning of “Thanks”. Mike and Tom also share stories about the artists that are featured on this show. Enjoy this podcast and think of what you are thankful for this year.
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Posted on 11/14/2012

Styx In Concert - Nashville, TN
Styx made their return to Nashville, TN to perform another concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium. We really didn’t know who enjoyed this show more, the fans or Tommy Shaw getting to perform on the former Grand Ole Opry stage again. This show was mostly a greatest hits concert with a few of the older FM album cuts thrown in for fun (as it should be). Enjoy Mike Arnold’s concert review as he takes you through the set list to describe Styx’s Nashville concert.
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Posted on 11/11/2012

Styx In Concert - Nashville, TN - JY and Tommy Shaw
Nashville, TN seems to a regular tour stop for Styx as they performed in concert on Thursday November 8th at the Ryman Auditorium. The fans in attendance were ready for another visit by one of the best live performers in the music business as they gave an excellent set at the full, but not sold-out, Ryman Auditorium. Our guest photographer, Samantha Shrader, lent us her talent once again… Enjoy the photos!
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Posted on 10/9/2012

Meat Loaf In Concert - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
It’s been a while since Meat Loaf performed a concert in Nashville, TN, but on Wednesday August 29th the Nashville, TN, fans were ready for another concert by one of the masters of front men. Meat Loaf and his band performed an excellent set at the full, but not sold-out, Ryman Auditorium. Concert Blast co-hosts Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson were on hand and ready to record a concert review podcast, but they got the word from Meat Loaf’s staff to enjoy the show and not to worry about working… So They Did! Our friend Chris Johnson was on hand to take the concert photos for our Concert Blast friends to see… Enjoy! We cetainly did!
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Posted On 9/30/2012

Grand Funk Railroad In Concert - Don Brewer
It was Saturday, August 25th, when Grand Funk Railroad returned to Nashville, TN to perform once again for the umpteenth time. Grand Funk hasn’t performed in Nashville since early in this century, but in the past they have thrilled their fans with concerts many times. With Mark Farner out of the picture these days, Max Carl on guitar /vocals and former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick has filled the gap, and have done it very well. Mike Arnold, with special guest host, Concert Blast #1 fan, Vivian Johnson, were on hand to review this concert song by song and supply many live clips of this night for the podcast. Enjoy this Concert Review (audio podcast and written blog) and the special sing along at the end of the podcast with the original Concert Blast staff and GFR’s original drummer, Don Brewer!
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Posted on 9/19/2012

Grand Funk Railroad In Concert - Don Brewer
Saturday August 22nd was a wet day in Nashville, TN, but by the afternoon the sun appeared to make a beautiful evening for a concert in the Music City. Approximately 4,000 Classic Rock music fans attended the Grand Funk Railroad concert at Riverfront Park. Our Michigan friend (and huge Grand Funk Railroad fan) Craig Clingan was on hand to take the concert photos of the headliner for our Concert Blast friends to see… ENJOY!
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Posted 9/7/2012

Train In Concert - Pat Monahan - Nashville, TN
Train returned to Nashville, TN to perform another one of their memorable concerts… at least they tried before Mother Nature stepped in. Train performed about fifty minutes of their California 37 Tour set before they were ordered to leave the stage and say goodbye to their 5,000 plus SRO Train fans. Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson of Concert Blast were on hand to capture the live experience through a concert review podcast with lots of live clips while the fun lasted. Enjoy listening to our podcast with lots of live clips and/or reading the written blog concert review!
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