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Journey – Foreigner – Night Ranger Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena (Blog)

Posted on 10/12/2011

Journey - Forigner - Night Ranger Concert Tour LogoWritten by Guest Blogger Zach Clayton
Lots of folks have dreams of being in a rock band, playing music in front of thousands of people, and living the rock & roll lifestyle; if you know what I mean……  On September 13, I got to see the living and breathing definition of living the dream – Arnel Pineda.  Don’t click off here and go to Google; hang on and keep reading.

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The Raconteurs Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium – 9/15/2011 (Blog)

The Raconteurs In Concert

The Raconteurs In Concert

Posted on 10/05/2011

Written by Guest Blogger Terri Gibson
Nashville, The Ryman, The Raconteurs. All three share the commonality of legendary status, and boast of a mix of country, blues and rock. Although The Raconteurs formed in 2005, and have released only two albums (Broken Boy Soldiers and Consolers of the Lonely), their fan base has categorized them into an obscure, yet popular act. The band consists of Jack White (Vocals, guitar, piano), Brendan Benson (Vocals, guitar), Patrick Keeler (Drums), and Jack Lawrence (Bass).

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The McClymonts Interview – Nashville, TN (Podcast 220)

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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Billy Joe Shaver Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Exit In – 08/20/2011 (Podcast 219)

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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Billy Joe Shaver Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Exit In – 08/20/2011 (Photos)

Posted on 9/05/2011

Billy Joe Shaver In Concert - Nashville, TN

Billy Joe Shaver In Concert - Nashville, TN

Billy Joe Shaver returned for another show at the Exit In  in Nashville, TN.  Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook was on hand to provide the photos for the evening.

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

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

Posted 8/27/2011

STYX In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

STYX In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

YES In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

YES In Concert - Nashville, TN 7-16-2011

It was a fun night of two classic rock headliners coming together on one show at Nashville’s newest amphitheatre, The Woods at Fontanel. 

Concert Blast photographer, Brian Hasbrook, took the  photos for both acts. 

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

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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Creedence Clearwater Revisited Concert Review and Interview – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 6/19/2011 (Podcast 215)

Posted on 7/29/2011

Doug (Cosmo) Clifford and Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival (and Revisited) In Concert - Nashville, TN

Doug (Cosmo) Clifford and Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival (and Revisited) - In Concert - Nashville, TN

It was Sunday night June 19th 2011, a Father’s Day celebration in Nashville, TN, as classic rock landed at the Wildhorse Saloon once again.  Creedence Clearwater Revisted made a Sold-Out return appearance to the Music City.  Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson made room in their Father’s Day schedule to attend this rockin’ event.  Mike and Brian arrived early during the soundcheck for a scheduled interview with original Creedence Clearwater Revival members, bassist Stu Cook and drummer Doug (Cosmo) Clifford.  Then the fun continued with the CCR fans in attendance and of course the excellent concert… Which means another Concert Blast podcast!

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Creedence Clearwater Revisited Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 6/19/2011 (Photos)

Posted on 7/29/2011

Creedence Clearwater Revisited in Concert - Nashville, TN

Creedence Clearwater Revisited in Concert - Nashville, TN

Creedence Clearwater Revisited made a return appearance to the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN on Sunday June 19th 2011 to a Sold-Out crowd.  Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and Tom Thompson were on hand for this fun night, but this post is all about the concert photos as Concert Blast photographer Brian Hasbrook took photos of the night.

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CMA Music Fest 2011 Stadium Concerts Coverage Part 2 of 4 – Nashville, TN – LP Field – 6/10/2011 (Podcast 214)

Posted on 7/23/2011

Keith Urban - CMA Music Fest 2011

Keith Urban - CMA Music Fest 2011

Our CMA Music Fest 2011 Coverage continues as the second night of the festival, the Friday Night Stadium Concerts, thrilled 50,000 plus country music fans with a lineup of arena headliners.  On the bill that night was Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, and a couple of surprises!

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CMA Music Fest 2011 Stadium Concerts Photos Part 2 of 4 – Nashville, TN – LP Field – 6/10/2011 (Photos)

Posted on 7/23/2011

Lady Antebellum - CMA Music Fest 2011

Lady Antebellum - CMA Music Fest 2011

It was the second night of the CMA Music Festival 2011, the Friday Night Stadium Concerts with a lineup of arena headliners.  On the bill was Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, and a couple of surprises!

Check out the Photos taken by Concert Blast’s Brian Hasbrook.

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U2 Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Vanderbilt Stadium – 7/02/2011 (Podcast 213)

Posted on 7/18/2011

U2 Stage - Nashville, TN - Vanderbilt Stadium

U2 Stage - Nashville, TN - Vanderbilt Stadium

It was a muggy July Saturday evening in Nashville, TN, but the 45,000 rock music fans that gathered in Vanderbilt Stadium to see U2 perform didn’t seem to mind at all.   Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson were there to capture the live U2 concert experience in person to bring the excitement to the fans in their audio podcast. 

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

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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Elvis Presley Graceland Sound Seeing Tour – Memphis, TN – (Podcast 211)

Posted 7/4/2011

Alicia Dean Gives Audio Tour of Graceland

Alicia Dean Gives Audio Tour of Graceland

When Mike Arnold and Brian Hasbrook of Concert Blast traveled to Memphis, TN to cover the Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival, they were also invited for an escorted personal tour of the home of Elvis Presley.  Brian Hasbrook and Mike Arnold received a personal escorted tour from Alicia Dean from the PR department of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

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