Have A Blast Store

Our Story

Store Mission- We Amplify Good Times In The World Through The Magic Of Music & Education… So That Every Customer And Underserved Child We Serve Thrives Like Never Before!

In The Beginning ...

1987
A Blast Music Service Launched
It All Started Back in 1987...

Rick Sanford started a music service called A Blast Entertainment providing customers with live entertainment as a one-man band performing at restaurants, clubs and beach bars.

1996
The Blast Band Was Founded
In 1996, The Blast Band Was Founded

The Blast Band was founded with co-founder Kris Tonner because customers were requesting live duo’s, trios and more. We have been serving the Southeast United States ever since and have thousands of happy customers.

2018
Educational Materials Created
In 2018, We Launched Our First eBook...

We created some educational materials to help musicians be successful at booking and performing gigs.

2019
The World's Longest Album
In 2019, The World's Longest Album Was Created

We gathered a bunch of our original music compositions and created the World’s Longest Album for all to enjoy and help promote two great children’s charities. We add new songs to this collection still to this day… 

2020
Have a Blast Playing Guitar Workshop
In 2020, Our Online Guitar Workshop Was Launched

We created a self-paced online guitar playing workshop called ‘Have A Blast Playing Guitar’ as an educational tool for all guitar players to enjoy.

2021
Instruments 4 Kids Launched
In 2021, We Started Instruments 4 Kids Charity

We started Instruments 4 Kids Charity as a way of giving back to the Atlanta community we have so gratefully served for over 25 years. 

2022
More Educational Programs Released
In 2022, We Created More Educational Materials

We created a few more educational programs you will enjoy and benefit from.

2023
Team Building Services Now Available
In 2023, We Launched Our Corporate Team Building Services

We added team building services for our corporate customers who wish to have an interactive musical experience at their next company gathering.

2025
Have A Blast Store Launched
In 2025, We Merged Our Three Companies Together For A Fun Care 4 All Experience

We launched the Have A Blast Store where everyone can learn new skills, celebrate life and support homeless children by giving them the gift of music.