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Michael Bolton Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Wildhorse Saloon – 8/26/2010 (Podcast 179)

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    Michael Bolton - One World One Love Tour

    Michael Bolton - One World One Love Tour

    On Thursday August 26, 2010, Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing returned to one of Concert Blast’s favorite concert venues, the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN.  On this night the staff from Concert Blast decided to step out of their classic rock/upbeat country genre to cover a multi grammy winning performer, Michael Bolton.

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      Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 8/12/2010

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        Tom Petty - First Album from 1976

        Tom Petty - First Album from 1976

        Written By James Downing

        I remember working at Rivergate Mall (just outside of Nashville, TN) for a record store called Camelot Music in the mid-seventies.  One of the many benefits of working at a record store is getting the lowdown on new music before it’s released.  There were all kinds of great bands coming out back then, some of them are still around and some are not.

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          Crosby, Stills, & Nash Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 8/12/2010 (BLOG)

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            Crosby, Stills, and Nash In Concert

            Crosby, Stills, and Nash In Concert

            Written by Mike Arnold

            I remember the first time I listened to the harmony of Crosby, Stills, & Nash, they had another member in the band with them which completed their super-stardom of the 70s.  Neil Young decided to leave for a solo career and became as popular (if not more) than the group he left.  I’m not a huge Neil Young fan, but after witnessing CS&N in concert as the opening act for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, I would have to say without hesitation that I truly missed Neil Young performing with his former band mates.

            Graham Nash and David Crosby

            Graham Nash and David Crosby

            David Crosby, Stephen Sills, and Graham Nash performed on this night in Nashville, TN as an opening act, but more of a double bill.  Their performance lasted 90 minutes, which included an encore of 2 very popular songs.

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              Pat Benatar Concert Review – Memphis, TN – Memphis Botanic Garden – 7/9/2010 (BLOG)

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                Posted 8/24/2010

                Written by James Downing

                Going to see a Pat Benatar concert is like putting a quarter in a classic rock juke box.  She performs hit after hit and her voice still sounds great!  By adding to that wonderful voice, Pat’s husband Neil Giraldo and his screaming guitar licks, you have one of the best shows on the classic rock circuit today.

                Pat Benatar In Concert - Neil Giraldo

                Pat Benatar In Concert - Neil Giraldo

                Pat Benatar In Concert

                Pat Benatar In Concert

                Pat didn’t have a new album out to promote this summer but she does have a book out called “Between A Heart And A Hard Place.”  Each city  tour stop became an appearance at a local bookstore to sign copies of the book and to meet her fans.  She was going to be at the Davis Kidd Book Store in Memphis at 12:30pm on the day of the show, so I packed up my bags and took off early that morning so that I could meet up with my friend Julie, who lives in Memphis, and go meet Pat.

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                  REO Speedwagon Concert Review – Memphis, TN – Memphis Botanic Garden – 7/9/2010 (BLOG)

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                    REO Speedwagon

                    REO Speedwagon

                    Written by James Downing

                    Summer means one thing for fans of rock and roll music.  That is the time when your favorite rockers are likely to load up on the bus and hit the road.  They might have a new album to promote or they might not.  But one thing is for sure and that a lot of bands will be playing outside venues.  For the past 10 years The Memphis Botanic Garden has hosted a summer concert series called, “Live At The Garden.”  The series has hosted a wide range of bands from The Moody Blues to Diana Ross to Train just to name a few.  This year two of my favorites were co-headlining a tour that made a stop at The Garden.  That is Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon.  Continue Reading…

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                      Paul McCartney Concert Review – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena – 7/26/2010 (PODCAST 176)

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                        Paul McCartney - Up and Coming Tour

                        It was Monday, July 26th, 2010 when Nashville finally recieved the promise that Paul McCartney made about 38 years ago of putting Nashville, TN on his tour schedule.  Mike Arnold, Tom Thompson, and James Downing were part of 20,000 extremely excited fans that believe it was well worth the wait. Continue Reading…

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                          Grand Funk Railroad – The Guess Who Concert Photos – Elizabethtown, KY – Freeman Lake Park – 6/26/2010 (PHOTOS)

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                            Grand Funk Railroad

                            On Saturday, June 26, 2010, Concert Blast hosts Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing traveled to Elizabethtown KY as they were invited by two of the best classic rock acts still on the road today, The Guess Who and Grand Funk Railroad. Continue Reading…

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                              Grand Funk Railroad – The Guess Who Concert Review – Elizabethtown, KY – Freeman Lake Park – 6/26/2010 (Podcast 175)

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                                Elizabethtown, KY Concert Crowd Waiting for the Show to Start - Approx 5,000 in Attendance

                                Elizabethtown, KY Concert Crowd Waiting for the Show to Start - Approx 5,000 in Attendance

                                On Saturday, June 26, 2010, Concert Blast hosts Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing traveled to Elizabethtown KY as they were invited by two of the best classic rock acts still on the road today, The Guess Who and Grand Funk Railroad, to review their concert at Freeman Lake Park (Tom Thompson was out of town for this show). Continue Reading…

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                                  INTERVIEWS with Bruce Kulick, Garry Peterson, and Kenny Lewis (Podcast 174)

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                                    Bruce Kulick - Backstage with Concert Blast

                                    Bruce Kulick - Backstage with Concert Blast

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                                    On Saturday, June 26th, Concert Blast hosts, Mike Arnold, Brian Hasbrook, and James Downing traveled to Elizabethtown, KY for the Grand Funk Railroad / The Guess Who concert and took time to interview Bruce Kulick (Grand Funk Railroad-KISS-ESP-solo), Garry Peterson (The Guess Who), and Kenny Lewis (auctioneer-councilman-concert promoter). Continue Reading…

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                                      SHERYL CROW Concert Review – Chattanooga, TN – 06/17/2010 (BLOG)

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                                        Sheryl Crow - Chattanooga, TN

                                        Sheryl Crow - Chattanooga, TN

                                        Written by James Downing

                                        I have always loved a pretty girl with a guitar… And when they could sing I loved them even more.  Joan Jett, Susanna Hoffs, Nancy Wilson, Lita Ford and all of the rest of the female rockers always caught my eye.  Now, the first time I saw Sheryl Crow on TV with that big red bass, I knew I was hooked before she ever opened her mouth.  Over the years she has become my very favorite female singer.  I was over-joyed when I heard that she was putting out a new CD this summer and was going on a tour to support it.  Continue Reading…

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