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The 2011 Americana Music Awards – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium (Blog)

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    Posted on 11/15/2011

    Americana Music Fest

    Written by Guest Blogger Josh Jackson
    On Thursday October 13th, I had the pleasure of working the 10th Annual Americana Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium. For those not up to speed, ‘Americana’ is defined as ‘materials relating to American history, folklore, geography or considered to be typical of American culture.’ Musically speaking it has typically meant ‘folk’ music, but in recent years has broadened to include forms of country, rock, blues & even jazz.  The Americana Music Association has really taken strides to promote and encourage the genre nationwide and the popularity of their annual awards was evident by a sold out Ryman Auditorium.

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      Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival (Part 2 of 2) – Memphis, TN – 4/30/2011 (Podcast 205)

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        Posted 5/17/2011

        Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival 2011

        Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival 2011

        Mike Arnold and Brian Hasbrook of Concert Blast covered Saturday’s 2011 Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival with artists; John Mellencamp, Lucinda Williams, Mumford and Sons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hinder, and Paul Thorn.

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          Memphis In May Beale Street Music Festival Photos (Part 2 of 2) – Memphis, TN – 4/30/2011 (Photos)

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            Posted 5/16/2011

            Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival - Mumford & Sons

            Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival - Mumford & Sons

            Mike Arnold and Brian Hasbrook of Concert Blast covered Saturday’s 2011 Memphis in May Beale Street Music Festival with artists; Lucinda Williams, Mumford and Sons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hinder, and Paul Thorn. Unfortunately, JohnMellencamp did not allow the media into the photo pit and Ke$ha’s stage show was too dark for the non-flash cameras.

            Enjoy the concert photos taken by Brian Hasbrook on this day two of his Photo Postings.

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