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The Monkees Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium 7/24/2013

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    Posted on 7/27/2013

    The Monkees In Concert - Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium 7/24/2013
    The Monkees returned to Nashville, TN to perform at the historic Ryman Auditorium.  This is the first time in many years that the three surviving members of the The Monkees toured together.  Concert Blast was invited to cover this event, so Mike Arnold headed to downtown Nashville, TN to join in on the fun that was created by these former TV stars (and the fans)… and he’s definitely glad he did.  Enjoy these concert photos of The Monkees In Concert taken by Mike Arnold.
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      CMA Music Festival 2013 – More Various Photos

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        Posted on 7/18/2013

        Fans at Riverfront Park Enjoying the CMA Music Festival 2013

        Fans at Riverfront Park Enjoying the CMA Music Festival 2013

        Throughout the CMA Music Festival 2013, Concert Blast enjoyed all kinds of experiences.  There’s all type of fun from being with fans at the Riverfront Park and stadium concerts, watching the happenings on the street, and many other aspects of this annual event.  But what really makes this festival a success is the artists donating their time to entertain us, the city of Nashville, TN, the media (like Concert Blast!), and of course the fans who travel from down the road as well as from around the world to enjoy this week.  Check out the photos taken by Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, and guest Will Perry (substituting for the sick Brian Hasbrook) throughout the weekend.

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          CMA Music Festival 2013 – Various Daytime Photos

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            Posted On 7/6/2013

            Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan Performing as Grits & Glamour

            Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan Performing as Grits & Glamour - CMA Music Festival 2013

            Throughout the daytime hours, the CMA Music Festival provides various performances from stages setup all over the downtown section of Nashville, TN.   Here are the Concert Blast photos taken by Brian Hasbrook from performances and interviews outside the stadium concerts. Those included in these photos are (in order) The Band Perry (fan club party press conference), the official CMA Fan Fair ribbon cutting ceremony with Lady Antebellum, Lady Antebellum‘s Q&A session, the Marshall Tucker Band, David Lee Murphy, Grits & Glamour (Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan), Mac Powell (lead singer of Third Day performing solo – southern rock), Lucas Hoge, Bo Bice, Hollywood Yates, and a separate photo section section of Wynonna. Special thanks to The Old Spaghetti Factory for sponsoring Concert Blast during the CMA Music Festival 2013.

             

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              Beale Street Music Festival Concert Photos – Saturday 5/4/2013

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                Posted on 5/23/2013

                ZZ Top In Concert

                ZZ Top In Concert

                Concert Blast continued with the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, TN.  A major part of the coverage is the work of expert concert photographer Brian Hasbrook.  While Mike Arnold and Tom Thompson were busy cutting up with the festival fans and covering the audio commentary portion of the music acts, Brian was busy getting to the various stages.  This is part two of Brian’s work from Saturday night’s acts which included; Patti Smith, Dwight Yoakam, Big Boi, The Black Keys, Gov’t Mule and ZZ Top.  Enjoy Brian Hasbrook’s day 2  from the Beale Street Music Festival concert photos!

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                  Beale Street Music Festival Review – Saturday – 5/4/2013 – Podcast 244

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                    Posted on 5/21/2013

                    Beale Street Music Festival Stage

                    One of the three large Beale Street Music Festival Stages

                    The fun continued for the Concert Blast staff at the Beale Street Music Festival for Day Two coverage on Saturday May 4th.  On this day we covered ZZ Top, The Black Keys, Patti Smith, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dwight Yoakam, and Gavin DeGraw.  Saturday started on a great note as we have always started for many years… sleeping in late and getting a late lunch at the world’s famous barbeque ribs restaurant, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous!  They have sponsored our Saturday coverage for years and this year they asked us to return next year.  We thank both sponsors that helped make these trips possible, Rendezvous and The Best Around Food Concessions!  Check out the podcast and/or read the following blog on our Saturday adventures!

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                      The Lion King – Nashville, TN – TPAC – May 7th – June 2nd 2013

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                        Posted on 5/9/2013

                        The Lion King
                        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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                          Rock of Ages Rocks Nashville’s TPAC 4/19/2013 – 4/20/2013

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                            Posted on 4/16/2013

                            Rock of Ages
                            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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                              Elton John Concert Photos – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

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                                Posted on 4/10/2013

                                Elton John In Concert - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena - 4/5/2013

                                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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                                  3 Doors Down Announce One-Night Acoustic Engagement – Nashville, TN – May 4

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                                    Posted 3/27/2013

                                    3 Doors Down
                                    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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                                      Flashdance Makes Nashville Premiere at TPAC March 19-24

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                                        Posted on 3/15/2013

                                        Flashdance Splash
                                        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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