Posted on 8/22/2012
Jason and the Scorchers In Concert
Perry Baggs, former drummer of Jason and the Scorchers, passed away from kidney failure and complications from diabetes on July 12, 2012. Several Nashville based musicians contributed their time, energy, and talent to provide a way for the family of Perry Baggs to be able to give his body a proper burial. Over 500 rock music fans and friends of Perry Baggs packed Nashville’s historic rock music club, the Exit In, by contibuting $20 for the admission ticket to help with this cause and to have a fun time remembering the music and life of Perry Baggs. Mike Arnold was on hand to take the photos of this night… ENJOY!
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Posted on 1/15/2012
We felt Concert Blast had a very successful year in 2011 from our stats and the experiences we were very blessed to encounter. This is the first in a series of Concert Blast Blogs from each host that will be dedicated to 2011 as Mike Arnold, James Downing, and Tom Thompson remember their favorite times covering events for Concert Blast.
Enjoy James Downing’s favorite 2011 Concert Blast Experiences!
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Posted 06/08/2011
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 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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Stacie Collins In Concert
POSTED 12/03/2010
It was Thursday, November 18th 2010 when one of the most energetic girls of Country Rock, Stacie Collins, celebrated her new CD release, “Sometimes Ya Gotta…”, with a packed-house party at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN. Mike Arnold and James Downing were on hand to host a podcast while celebrating this event.
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POSTED 12/02/2010
Stacie Collins In Concert - Nashville, TN
It was Thursday November 18th at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN when Stacie Collins and her band performed at their CD Release Party celebrating her 3rd CD called Sometimes Ya Gotta… James Downing was on hand to take the photos for this fun night!
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Jason and the Scorchers In Concert
It was Friday, October 8th 2010 when Jason and the Scorchers made their long awaited return to Nashville, TN to play The Mercy Lounge. Before the band’s sound check, Mike, Brian, and James met with Jason Ringenberg and Warner Hodges for a short interview as they traveled down memory lane.
The show started about 9:40pm with Brian on one side of the stage, James on the other side of the stage and Mike in the middle. Brian and James had their cameras ready while Mike was ready with his mic to record any special live audio clips for the podcast (and there were several).
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Jason and the Scorchers - The Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN
On Friday, October 8th 2010, Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing met with Jason Ringenberg and Warner Hodges of Jason and the Scorchers for a quick interview and reviewed their concert at the Mercy Lounge in Nashville, TN.
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