1987
A Blast Music Service Launched
It All Started Back in 1987...
Rick Sanford started A Blast Entertainment providing customers with live entertainment as a one-man band performing at restaurants, clubs and private events.
1996
The Blast Band Was Founded
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
First eBook Launched...
We created our first eBook teaching musicians how to be successful at serving their communities booking and performing gigs.
2019
World's Longest Album Launched
Blast Bands' World's Longest Album Original Music Catalog Launched
Because we love writing songs and they started to pile up, we launched the World’s Longest Album (worldslongestalbum.com) for all to enjoy and help promote two great children’s charities (Instruments 4 Kids & Children's Restoration Network). We add new songs to this collection still to this day.
2020
Guitar Lessons Launched
Guitar Playing Workshop Launched
We created an online google classroom self-paced guitar playing workshop called ‘Have A Blast Playing Guitar’ as an educational guide for all guitar players to enjoy and benefit from.
2021
Instruments 4 Kids Founded
We Started Instruments 4 Kids Charity To Say Thank You Atlanta
We started Instruments 4 Kids Charity as a way of giving back to the Atlanta community we have so gratefully served.
2022
Educational Programs Added
We Added More Educational Materials To Our Learning Center For All To Enjoy
We created a few more educational programs that everyone can enjoy and benefit from.
2025
Have A Blast Store Launch
Have A Blast Store Launched
We created the Have A Blast Store to showcase all of fine products and services where anyone can learn new skills, celebrate life and support homeless children by giving them the gift of music.
