Have A Blast Store

Our History

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!

Let's Start From 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
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 fun care eBook teaching musicians how to be successful at booking and performing gigs.

2019
World's Longest Album Launched
Blast Bands' World's Longest Album Original Music Catalog Launched

We gathered up 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
Guitar Lessons Launched
Guitar Playing Workshop Launched

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

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 for over 25 years. 

2022
Educational Programs Added
We Added More Educational Materials To The Learning Center For All To Enjoy

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

2023
Musical Team Building Launched
Musical Corporate Team Building Launched

We created a unique musical team building experience for corporate customers. 

2025
Have A Blast Store Launched
We Merged Our Three Companies Together Offering Fun Care 4 All

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.