Have A Blast History

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.

In 1996, 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.

In 2018, we created some educational materials to help other musicians be successful at serving others.

In 2019, 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… 

In 2020, 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.

In 2021, 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. 

In 2022, we created a few more educational programs you will enjoy and benefit from.

In 2023, we added team building services for our corporate customers who wish to have an interactive musical experience at their next company gathering.

In 2024, 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.