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The Local Bands Show 08/07/22

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 that will be featured this Sunday….

The Manchurians – Open Mind
Nineteen Times – That Won’t Be Today
Brian Larney – The Last Frontier
The Meadows Brothers – Introduce Me To The Blues
Cursive Is Code – Summer of Drummers
Mark Grossman – Bricks
Big Fang – Big Noise
Mitch Kramer – Hate And War

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, August 4: Fighting Robo-Calls, Proof of BigFoot, Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik

Attorney General William Tong was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to offer Ashley some tips for working through her wedding stress, and tip for all of us to avoid stress and scams from robo-calls. (0:00)

In Dumb Ass News, a woman in Ohio claims to have recorded proof of BigFoot. Chaz and AJ had the audio to share, and called Trapper Don to see if this sound was made by another animal. (14:44)

Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to talk about a recent cold case being solved through DNA testing and genealogy results. Norm was also asked about a client of his, Alex Jones, going viral for a snafu made by his other attorneys during yesterday’s court proceedings. (21:20)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik called in to talk about last night’s Earth, Wind and Fire show at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Jimmy also answered some Tribe questions about AC/DC and Randy Bachman. (34:38)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, August 4

5:30. Chaz and AJ Window Nation Top 10. Top 10 Metallica Songs. #1 was “Master Of Puppets.”

6:00. You should leave a shoe in the backseat of your car so you don’t forget your baby.

6:20. Trapper Don is on the phone. When do you get rabies shots?

6:30. Ashley’s Wedding is tomorrow! She has cracked under the pressure.

7:00. How do you fix robo scam calls and electric bills? Attorney General Tong on the phone.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A guy who says he can taste names!

7:30. Ashley’s future husband. Erik!

7:40. Marriage advise from the Tribe.

8:00. DNA on a coffee cup and genealogy cracks a cold case. Attorney Norm Pattis.

8:20. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik.

8:40. This day in “Koplik Concert History.”

9:00. News.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A man disappeared into the sewer.

PODCAST – Wednesday, August 3: Guess What I’m Gargling, Ashley’s Wedding Anxiety, Bruce Tickets

“Guess What I’m Gargling” is a game AJ pitched to play on the air, less than 24 hours after the boss emailed the air staff about being more responsible with liquids in the studios. Either the game is very hard, or AJ didn’t do it correctly, because no one was able to guess the song he was trying to sing. (0:00)

Ashley has been keeping a sharp eye on the weather forecast for Saturday, since that’s the date of her wedding. Chaz and AJ asked how she’s been handling the week, and her answer sounded a little like word vomit, mixed with all her anxiety. (14:50)

Bruce Springsteen’s Mohegan Sun show is sold out, and tickets on secondary sites are going for insane prices. Chaz and AJ were graciously offered a single pair of tickets to the show by Tom Cantone, the ONLY pair of tickets being given away for this show, anywhere. Tom and Mohegan Sun agreed to do this once they heard it would help local veterans, at the Stand Up for Vets event this Friday. (38:09)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, August 3

5:30. Chaz and AJ Window Nation Top 10. Top 10 album selling rock bands! #1 was The Beatles.

6:00. Ashley’s wedding is Saturday! Call in to give her last-minute advice! 877-764-2535

7:00. Some Connecticut towns trying out a four day work week. Vernon Town Administrator Michael Purcaro on the phone.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Toenails and underwear makes her a millionaire.

7:30. Will AJ succeed before he drowns?

8:00. How to get awesome Bruce Springsteen tickets. Tom Cantone from Mohegan Sun.

8:20. The most underrated movies ever. Movie Critic Joe Meyers on the phone. You can follow him on Instagram and Twitter…@joesview.

9:00. Top 5 reasons to use “Call Before You Dig.”

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A Connecticut guy sells a house that didn’t belong to him. Detective Chelsea Harold from the Newtown Police on the phone.

PODCAST – Tuesday, August 2: Police Training, Busted at 160 mph, the Bus Driver Shortage

Sean Cassidy was in studio with Chaz and AJ to administer some physical tests, to see if they would be able to pass the police exam. (0:00)

Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to talk about the recent arrest in New Hampshire, a man from Danbury busted doing over 160 mph in his Corvette. (19:40)

There is a massive shortage of school bus drivers in Connecticut. Steve Gardner of All-Star Transportation was on, looking to fill some 1,000 positions. Plus, Sandy Hook’s Fire Department has named their new chief, and he was on with Chaz and AJ to say hello and thank you. (32:18)

The owner/operator of a cat figuring museum was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning. Shawn Redner shared how their home became a museum, and cat rescue operation. (50:22)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, August 2

5:30. Chaz and AJ Window Nation Top 10. Top 10 Notorious Cowboys and Outlaws. #1 was Billy the Kid.

6:00. A Connecticut guy got popped for doing 160 miles an hour.

6:20.. Speeding stories. How fast you were going and what it cost you? What tickets did you get, what are the excuses that worked, etc.! Call in your story at 877-764-2535! Everyone on gets in the running for ZZ Top Tickets.

6:30. How does a car end up on top of another car? It happened in New Haven yesterday. Our friend Brian Averna was there.

7:00. Do you have what it takes to be a bus driver? Steve Gardner from All-Star Transportation on the phone.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Fancy feast is opening a pop up restaurant for humans.

7:30. Auction Items for the “Chaz and AJ Maritime Chevrolet STAND UP FOR VETS.” The King of Sports Memorabilia, Brandon Steiner, on the phone. Call in to bid!!! 877-764-2535

8:00. Bank robber, speeding tickets and murder. Attorney Norm Pattis.

8:20. Can Chaz and AJ be cops? Sean Cassidy, Owner and Founder of CHIP, in the studio.

9:00. Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association, in studio with a generous donation.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Shawn from the Cat Figurine “Mewseum” on the phone.

9:30. Allan Cetrone, Co-Owner of Woodbury Brewing Company. You can buy tickets to their live shows HERE!

Photos: Rockzilla Summer Tour

We had a great time at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater for The Rockzilla Summer Tour featuring Papa Roach, Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves. Thanks to everyone that stopped by the 99.1 PLR Tent!

Take a look at our photos!

PODCAST – Monday, August 1: Losing Money, Financial Advisor on Lottery Jackpots, Hatchet Road Rage

People lose money every day, sometimes a whole bunch at once. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories of losing money, and took an interesting call from a guy in East Haven (0:00)

One, single winner will claim the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Chaz and AJ asked a real financial advisor how much advice you should take from viral articles on the internet. (5:21)

Crazy road rage in Wallingford! Chaz and AJ talked about the incident that started with someone honking their horn, and ended with some being threatened with a hatchet. (21:37)

Photo Credit: Getty Images/Vladimir Razguliaev/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, August 1

5:30. Chaz and AJ Window Nation Top 10. Top 10 Trades jobs in demand. #1 was custodian.

6:00. Guess who has Covid again? Dr. Ron Clark on phone. His brother Paul just released a new album. You can find the music HERE.

6:20. One person won 1.2 billion dollars. That doesn’t always mean they live happily ever after. A few people who won and lost everything.

6:30. How much money did YOU lose… gambling, bad investment, misplaced, stolen?

6:40. Call in your story…877-764-2535! Everyone on gets in the running for ZZ Top tickets.

7:00. What’s the first thing to do if you win a giant pile of money. Jack Henehan, Financial Advisor & Partner of “Henehan & Pekala,” on the phone.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. 13,000 cars in one house.

7:30. How can we change a veterans life? Laurie Hollander from “Help Our Military Heroes.”

8:00. Comedian Jim Florentine. He’ll be performing at the Chaz and AJ Maritime Chevrolet STAND UP FOR VETS this Friday! You can buy your tickets HERE!

8:20. What’s in her box? Tribe member Carol gave us a box of records to be appraised. Let’s find out if we hit the lottery. Mighty John the Record Guy on the phone.

9:00. Vince Santilli from “Homes for the Brave.” Kick-off Party for the 8th Annual Signature Event, “The Step OUT for the Brave”, is 9:00am this Saturday, August 6.

9:20. Dumb Ass News.