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CMA Music Fest 2011 Interviews and More Events – Nashville, TN (Podcast 212)

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    Mike Arnold Interviews Lauren Alaina

    Mike Arnold Interviews Lauren Alaina

    Posted 7/10/2011

    During the CMA Music Festival 2011, Concert Blast conducted various interviews at various events and more in this audio podcast. 

    This podcast is focused on the CMA Music Festival 2011 Events.  Not the stadium concerts, but the other events.  The coverage includes the Montgomery Gentry Fan Club Party, The Fan Fair Booth signings, The Celebrity Softball Game to raise money for the City of Hope Cancer Research Center, Riverfront Park Concerts, and the Wildhorse Saloon.

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      STYX and YES Co-Headling “Progressive U.S. Tour” Announcement (Blog)

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        Posted 6/27/2011
        STYX and YES "PROGRESSIVE U.S. TOUR" ANNOUNCEMENTSTYX and YES "PROGRESSIVE U.S. TOUR" ANNOUNCEMENT

        Multi-platinum rock band STYX joins forces with the world’s most quintessential prog-rock band YES for a summer tour extravaganza.  These two monster rock bands will embark on the 22-city “Progressive U.S. Tour” starting July 4th and concluding August 3rd in Mountain View, CA.  Tickets will go on sale starting the weekend of April 8th.

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          Stella Parton Interview – Dolly Parton’s Sister’s Book and CD ‘Tell It Sister, Tell It’ (Podcast 209)

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            Posted 6/22/2010

            Stella Parton with Mike Arnold and James Downing

            Stella Parton with Mike Arnold and James Downing

            As part of the CMA Week coverage, Mike Arnold and James Downing had the priviledge to have a conversation with the “Legendary Maverick”, Stella Parton. 

            This interview was conducted at the Parlor Studio on 16th Avenue (Music Row area) in Nashville, TN (although they met in the studio, the interview was conducted using the Concert Blast equipment).  There is lots of humour and a few serious moments in this interview as Stella describes her new book, “Tell It Sister, Tell It” and the CD (with the same name) that has songs which go hand in hand with the book.

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              Willie Nelson Country Throwdown Tour – Nashville, TN – The Woods at Fontanel – 6/3/2011 (Podcast 208)

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                Willie Nelson In Concert - Nashville, TN

                Willie Nelson In Concert - Nashville, TN

                Posted on 6/17/2011

                 

                On Friday, June 3rd, Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown Tour traveled across the East Coast of America and made a stop in Nashville, TN to thrill Southern Rock/Country Music concert fans.

                Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, James Downing, and Tom Thompson all made an appearance to the outdoor festival.

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                  Willie Nelson Country Throwdown Tour Photos – Nashville, TN – The Woods at Fontanel – 6/3/2011 (Photos)

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                    Willie Nelson In Concert - Nashville, TN

                    Willie Nelson In Concert - Nashville, TN

                    Posted on 6/17/2011

                    On Friday, June 3rd, Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown Tour traveled across the East Coast of America and made a stop in Nashville, TN to thrill Southern Rock/Country Music concert fans with Brian Hasbrook and James Downing of Concert Blast on hand to take photos throughout the evening.

                    Artists included in our coverage: Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Lee Brice, Lucas Nelson, and Craig Campbell. 

                    Songwriters included in our coverage: Erin Enderlin, Heather Morgan, Dani Flowers, and Russ Roberts.
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                      Eddie Money Concert Review with Stacie Collins Band – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 5/13/2011 (Podcast 207)

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                        Posted 06/08/2011

                        Eddie Money in Concert - Nashville, TN

                        Eddie Money in Concert - Nashville, TN

                        Eddie Money returned to Nashville, TN on Friday May 13th 2011 for another performance at the World Famous Wildhorse Saloon.  The guys from Concert Blast were more than excited about this show not only because of Eddie Money, but his opening act is one of our favorite live bands, The Stacie Collins Band.  Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, Tom Thompson, and James Downing were all on hand for an audio podcast of this fun night with several live clips.

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                          Eddie Money Concert Photos with Stacie Collins Band – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 5/13/2011 (Photos)

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                            Eddie Money in Concert - Nashville, TN

                            Eddie Money in Concert - Nashville, TN

                            Posted on 6/7/2011

                            On Friday May 13th, Concert Blast was more than ready to catch two of their favorite acts on the same bill at one of their favorite concert venues.  Eddie Money returned to Nashville with opening act, The Stacie Collins Band.  All four Concert Blast hosts were there for the coverage and Brian Hasbrook provided the excellent photos for the evening.

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                              Alter Bridge Concert Review with Like A Storm – Nashville, TN – Cannery – 5/11/2011 (Podcast 206)

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                                Posted 5/24/2011

                                Alter Bridge In Concert - Nashville, TN 5-11-2011

                                Alter Bridge In Concert - Nashville, TN 5-11-2011

                                It was a Wednesday May 11th, 2011 in Nashville, TN and the Cannery Ballroom had a Sold-Out crowd ready to be a part of the Alter Bridge experience.  Alter Bridge brought out the excitement in this crowd as fists were pumping in the air and voices were singing along to nearly every song performed that night.  The opener for the night, Like-A-Storm, warmed up this energetic crowd and then gave us an interview.  Concert Blast had Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, James Downing, and special guest host, Ryan Stapleton on hand to provide this audio podcast.

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                                  Like A Storm Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom – 5/11/2011 (Photos)

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                                    Posted 5/23/2011

                                    Like A Storm with Concert Blast

                                    Like A Storm with Concert Blast

                                    The publicist for Like-A-Storm (Lena Wilson) contacted Concert Blast for us to cover their Nashville, TN opening slot for Alter Bridge.  We usually don’t cover up and coming bands, but after researching these guys, we discovered they had a great story of how they moved to Canada from New Zealand and in a few short years recorded an album and found themselves opening for Creed on a U.S. tour.  So we had to cover these guys!  Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, James Downing, and special guest host Ryan Stapleton (a huge Alter Bridge fan and who also lived in New Zealand for a year) covered the night.  A fun interview will also be on our Concert Review Podcast.  For now, enjoy the photos!

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                                      Stryper Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 3/18/2011 (Podcast 201)

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                                        Posted 4/8/2011

                                        Stryper In Concert - Michael Sweet

                                        Stryper In Concert - Michael Sweet

                                        On Friday March 18th, team members from Concert Blast were on hand to report on the Stryper concert at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville.  Brian Hasbrook and James Downing produced a fun audio podcast of the evening discussing the band, talking with fans before and after the show, and walking through the setlist as they discuss the concert review.

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