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The Local Bands Show 04/02/23

Join Rick Allison and Frank Critelli every Sunday at 10pm for “The Local Bands Show” on 99.1 PLR!

Send your original music to [email protected] or The Local Bands Show, 70 Quarry Dock Road, Branford, CT 06405

Check out the bands and songs that will be featured this Sunday….

The Balkun Bros. – Eat Yo Vegetables
Ink – Pain
Dani Probably – The Thing
The Carleans – Drowning Moon
Zoo Front – Mary’s Hat
Stefanie Clark Harris – Ghost of a Man
Andy Wakeman – Way Back When

Support your Local Bands!

Support Local Businesses who support Local Bands…

New England Brewing – 175 Amity Road, Woodbridge

Brian’s Guitars – 453 W. Main Street, Cheshire

PODCAST – Thursday, March 30: The Croc King; Tribe Impressions Of Rock Stars; Jimmy Koplik

Dumb Ass News – “Croc King” Doogie from Connecticut was on to talk about his ever-growing collection of crocs. He claims he used to hate how the shoes looked, but has since become completely enamored with them, and now owns over 2,100 pairs of crocs! Is that enough to get him in the Guinness book of world records? (0:00)

Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to try their best rockstar impressions and impersonations for a chance to get in to see Shinedown. Accuracy was not as important as entertainment. (5:56)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik joined Chaz and AJ to share concert updates, including the rumored festival that would feature Metallica, Guns N Roses, and Ozzy Osbourne. Plus, the Tribe called in their questions about Bruce Springsteen, Boygenius, and the very cool story of the Rolling Stones concert that happened at the same time as UConn’s first National Championship in 1999. (12:33)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, March 30th

6:00. The things that distract us while driving. Let’s see if it’s what you think they are.

6:20. The Top 10 things cops complain about with Officer Joe. (877) 764-2535

Ayeshah Mae is here. Catch her Saturday, April 8th at Parkville Market.

6:40. Would you go to a class I’m teaching? People will be this Sunday in Westport.

7:00. Is Narcan over-the-counter a good thing?
Branford Deputy Fire Chief John Cudgma Jr. is on the phone.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A Connecticut man is looking to get in the Guinness world book of records for his collection of Crocs.

7:30. Call in your best Rock Star impersonation. if we like it you’re going to meet Shinedown. (877) 764-2535

8:00. Woolly Mammoth meatballs. Real Woolly mammoth meatballs.
Also, we may have found Shinedown’s biggest fan.

8:20. Metallica, Ozzy, and Guns N’ Roses on the same bill? Jimmy Koplik up next.

8:30. Questions and calls for Jimmy. (877) 764-2535

8:40. This day in Connecticut concert history.

9:00. Have you seen the show Yellowjackets? Get in this one now. One of the stars is up next to tell us why.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A man finds another man wearing his clothes.

9:30. Stump the Chumps with Yellowjackets trivia and you’ll get in the running for 3 Doors Down tickets.

PODCAST – Wednesday, March 29: “Movie Buff” Matt Lopes Watches “The Breakfast Club”; Former Hartford Police Detective Brian Foley; Dumb Ass News

Movie guy Joe Meyers has nothing but excellent things to say about John Wick 4. Joe called in to talk to Chaz and AJ about the non-stop action, which feels fresh even over a longer runtime. He insists it is best viewed in the theater. (0:00)

Comedian Matt Lopes is a self-proclaimed “movie buff,” and yet has never seen a movie made before 1995. Chaz and AJ invited him in studio at 6 AM to watch “The Breakfast Club” for the first time, and then share his immediate review live on the air. Does it hold up to today’s standards? Plus, AJ samples some of Vince Berry’s homemade hot sauce, by dunking an Oreo cookie in and taking a bite. (12:23)

Former Hartford Police Detective Brian Foley was extremely impressed with the swift and decisive action taken by Nashville police in subduing the school shooter. Brian is also the town manager in Tolland, which very recently had to deal with a live broadcast feed getting hacked with pornography, so he shared an update on that investigation. (29:43)

Dumb Ass News – Judge Lisa Wexler had come in studio to talk about a specific story, but Vince’s home made hot sauce was too compelling. He and Matt Lopes both sampled it live on the air, again by dunking an Oreo cookie into the sauce. (39:03)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, March 29th

6:00. Dramatic police body cam audio from the takedown of the Nashville school shooter.

6:20. The Top Ten highest selling albums worldwide of all time. Tribe member Andre from Derby. (877) 764-2535

6:40. Movie Buff Matt will do something he’s never done before — live on the air.

7:00. Today is the 50th anniversary of troops leaving South Vietnam and its Vietnam war veterans day. Vietnam Veteran John Esposito on phone.

Comedian Vince Berry in studio

7:20. Dumb ass news. Wedding vows that stunned the Internet.

7:30. What does milk’s favorite cookie think about ketchup? The Oreo challenge.

8:00. Is John Wick 4 worth a theater trip? Movie guy Joe Meyers.

8:20. How’s Matt doing? What movie have you watched the most? (877) 764-2535

8:30. What does Movie Buff Matt think of the first movie he’s ever seen from the 1980s?

8:40. What are the cliques in high school now? (877) 764-2535

9:00. Dramatic police body cam audio from the takedown of the Nashville school shooter and everything the responding cops did right. We’ll talk to Brian Foley.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A man’s conviction is vacated, because of something the drug sniffing dog did. Judge Lisa Wexler in studio.

9:30. Stump the Chumps: Breakfast Club (the movie) trivia. The prize is tickets to see3 Doors Down with special guest Candlebox at the Amp tickets. (877) 764-2535

PODCAST – Tuesday, March 28: Tribe Members Make Sounds Of Madness; Tribus Beer Co. Stops By; Dumb Ass News

Shinedown is coming to Connecticut, and in honor of their song “Sound of Madness,” Chaz and AJ offered to give tickets out to Tribe members that made the most convincing sounds. (0:00)

Sean O’Neill from Tribus Beer Co. in Milford was in studio to talk about the steps he took to go from beer drinker, to home brewer, to brewery owner/operator. (4:15)

Dumb Ass News – Lessons in what NOT to do; like sticking your finger in the shopping cart grating, and trying to crack your own neck like a chiropractor. (18:31)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, March 28th

6:00. Cuckoo Connecticut. Weirdo occurances at the Stop and Shop in Branford, the Walmart in Shelton, and a neighborhood in West Haven.

6:20. The Top Ten NHL players of all time. Tribe member Emma is our list lady today. (877) 764-2535

6:40. Shinedown Stripped passes. (877) 764-2535

7:00. Aaron Hernandez’ brother is busted for an attack on the ESPN building.

Dave Reilly is here!

7:20. Dumb Ass News. You are about to hear the sound of a guy jumping off of a 100 foot platform with everyone cheering him on… until his bungee cord break.

7:30. Sean O’Neil from Tribus Beer Co. in studio. Let’s see if he brought the bacon stretcher.

8:00. Airbnb has a warning for UCONN fans, and Is it your right to work from home? Anthony Avalone. Reitman Personnel.

8:20. Does Chaz have an issue with anger? Weigh in: (877) 764-2535

8:30. Happiness expert Heidi Aldridge attempts to coach Chaz in his first Anger Management session.

8:40. My homework. Habits for happiness.

9:00. Why will many of us be looking up into the night sky this week? Nick the Science Guy.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A driver handed police a get out of jail free card. How did that work out?

9:30. Stump the Chumps. The category is 90’s Pop Culture with Office Angela sitting in to help us out. The prize is tickets to see 3 Doors Down with special guest Candlebox at the Amp tickets. (877) 764-2535

PODCAST – Monday, March 27: NCAA Tournament Recap; Middletown Drummer Plays With The Killers; Dumb Ass News

Michael Killen is a huge basketball fan, and was in studio today to talk about the tournament. He had already chosen UConn as his national champion, so how does he feel about their chances against Miami in the Final Four? (0:00)

Andrew from Middletown shared his incredible concert story, getting pulled on stage by the Killers to play drums! Andrew admitted that he knew they do this from time to time, so showed up with a sign requesting to play with them, and then nailed it on stage! (15:49)

Dumb Ass News – A teacher has resigned after putting tape on a student’s mouth for talking too much. Chaz and AJ both agree that this was not a big deal when they were in school. (23:31)

The Tribe was asked to sing their favorite rock song in “meow” form, for a chance to win tickets to see 3 Doors Down. Once they understood the assignment, the Tribe showed up in impressive fashion. (30:31)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, March 27th

6:00. UConn men had some weird stuff happen while they were in Vegas.

6:20. The Top Ten – Today’s list is from Tribe Member Beefman. (877) 764-2535

7:00. How did Killen do on his March Madness picks and what’s next?

Pat Oates is in the studio. Catch him Sunday at Comix Comedy Club at Mohegan Sun.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A mom learns the hard way that the kids go INSIDE the car.

7:30. Stunt or Stupid. AJ and Pat take on Shock Roulette.

8:00. Hundreds of cars cause chaos in Simsbury. And Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski accident trial has Twitter going bananas. Judge Lisa Wexler will weigh in.

8:20. We can only pick one pre-1995 movie for Matt Lopes to watch. Which should it be? We’ll reveal the final four pre-1995 top vote-getters from our weekend post.

9:00. Manchester guy has a nightmare accident while on vacation and was basically held hostage by the hospital he was in.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A French couple is banned from naming their baby after the god of the dead.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. The category: Meow That Tune. You meow a classic rock hit, if you stump us, you get in the running for: 3 Doors Down with special guest Candlebox at the Amp tickets. (877) 764-2535

PODCAST – Friday, March 24: Will UConn Survive The Weekend In The NCAA Tournament?; Dumb Ass News; Boss Keith’s Top 5

Chaz & AJ chat with street teamer Mike Killen about the NCAA Tournament, and whether he thinks the UConn men can make it to the Final Four. (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – 5 kids in New York get stuck in a sewer. We have the audio of what the 911 call sounds like. (10:31)

State Representative Dave Rutigliano talks about what happens to restaurants if the state’s blood alcohol level gets reduced to .05. (15:23)

Boss Keith’s Top 5 tourist attractions in Connecticut that are a total waste of time. (20:35)

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