Throwback Concert: ZZ Top at New Haven Coliseum 1986

Throwback Concert: ZZ Top at New Haven Coliseum 1986

Happy Birthday Billy Gibbons! The guitarist and vocalist for ZZ Top turns 71 on December 16th!

Today we go back to 1986 when “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” came to New Haven Coliseum on its “Afterburner” Tour.

 

ZZ Top

Tour: Afterburner

Special Guest: The Smithereens

July 7, 1986

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Setlist*

  1. Got Me Under Pressure
  2. Sleeping Bag
  3. Waitin’ For The Bus
  4. Jesus Just Left Chicago
  5. Gimme All Your Lovin’
  6. Ten Foot Pole
  7. Manic Mechanic
  8. Heard It On The X
  9. Rough Boy
  10. Cheap Sunglasses
  11. Arrested For Driving While Blind
  12. Legs
  13. Sharp Dressed Man
  14. Can’t Stop Rockin’
  15. Party On The Patio
  16. Velcro Fly
  17. Tube Snake Boogie
  18. La Grange (encore)
  19. Tush (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these past live performances

PODCAST – Tuesday, December 15: Vaccine Updates; Meeting The Beatles In India; Pre-Storm Updates

PODCAST – Tuesday, December 15: Vaccine Updates; Meeting The Beatles In India; Pre-Storm Updates

Tom G from the Stamford Fire Dept. was on to talk about Connecticut EMTs being offered the training to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. (0:00)

Paul Saltzman was on to share his incredible story about meeting the Beatles, during their time in India. Paul happened to be there at the same time, met them while studying meditation to get over a breakup with a girlfriend, and has some of the most intimate photos of the group ever taken. (6:28)

Scot Haney was on to talk about the snow that’s coming our way this week, and how the station is preparing their B-roll shots. Plus, why is he broadcasting from home? (18:29)

Dick Knapininski, the Director of Communications for the Experimental Aircraft Association, was on to explain the incredible emergency landing of a plane in Minnesota, on the highway! (28:07)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, December 15

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, December 15

6:00 – Tom G, Stamford Fire Dept 
 
7:30 – Paul Saltzman, Filmmaker, photographer and personal friend of The Beatles.
Trailer to his new movie, debuting at the Ridgefield Playhouse:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiRkZwO9I6s&feature=emb_logo

8:00 – Scot Haney 
8:20 – Dick Knapininski, Director of Communications for the Experimental Aircraft Association
9:00 – Yasir Batalvi, he took vaccine in trial
9:30 – Omaha Steaks: CEO Jeff Warshaw and Todd Simon
PODCAST – Monday, December 14: Most Googled Items Of 2020; Mayor Mark’s New Job; Dumb Ass News

PODCAST – Monday, December 14: Most Googled Items Of 2020; Mayor Mark’s New Job; Dumb Ass News

Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe for their stories about the worst injuries they’ve ever endured to their private parts. Pat admitted to some manscaping injuries, and then Jennifer was on to share a story from her childhood, about a friend of hers that landed very awkwardly on the diving board and to tease Chaz about his manscaping practices. (0:00)

Mayor Mark Boughton from Danbury has got a new job with the Governor. Why did the mayor, a republican, take a job with the Governor, a democrat? And who will step in as mayor for Danbury? (8:51)

Dumb Ass News – Someone was so angry they couldn’t get the donut they wanted, they stabbed the person behind the counter. Only one person on the show would ever get so angry about something so small, and that’s AJ. He had story after story about his rage fueled flip outs on fast food workers. (22:53)

Boston comedian Will Noonan is engaged! He was on the phone to talk about how he proposed, and the anxiety he had trying to hide the ring before he popped the question. (28:37)

Chaz and AJ continued through the list of the most commonly Googled items from 2020, including the item everyone was trying to cook themselves throughout the pandemic. (35:49)

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Throwback Concert: AC/DC at The XL Center 1990

Throwback Concert: AC/DC at The XL Center 1990

Happy Birthday Cliff Williams! The longtime bassist for AC/DC turns 71 on December 14th.

Today we go back 30 years ago when AC/DC brought its hugely successful “The Razor’s Edge” World Tour to Hartford.

 

AC/DC

Tour: The Razors Edge

November 4, 1990

The XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut

Setlist*

  1. Thunderstruck
  2. Shoot To Thrill
  3. Back In Black
  4. Fire Your Guns
  5. Sin City
  6. Heatseeker
  7. Who Made Who
  8. Jailbreak
  9. The Jack
  10. The Razors Edge
  11. That’s The Way I Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll
  12. Moneytalks
  13. Hells Bells
  14. High Voltage
  15. You Shook Me All Night Long
  16. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
  17. Whole Lotta Rosie
  18. Let There Be Rock
  19. Highway To Hell (encore)
  20. T.N.T. (encore)
  21. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these past live performances on “The Razors Edge” Tour

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: December 11

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: December 11

6:30 – Angelo the Elf from East Haven
6:30 – John McCarthy from Rock House 
6:50 -Askar Morisseau, McGivney Center

7:00 – Valerie Senew, People’s United Bank
7:10 – Kent Pierce, WTNH
 
7:20 – Mitch Hallock, King of the Nerds
Creator of Terrificon and CT GamerCon
 
7:50 – Det. Andrea Saunders, Waterbury PD
8:00 – Gov. Lamont 
 
8:50 – Riley
9:00 – Brian Averna
9:30 – Boss Keith‘s Top 5
9:40 – Kevin Syombathy from McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven 
PODCAST – Thursday, December 10: Toy Drive Week Continues; Jay Leno Wishes AJ A Happy Birthday; Chubby Bunny With Teresa Dufour

PODCAST – Thursday, December 10: Toy Drive Week Continues; Jay Leno Wishes AJ A Happy Birthday; Chubby Bunny With Teresa Dufour

What were the top Google searches of the year? Chaz and AJ go through the list and try to figure out why some of the searches were so popular. (0:00)

Matt from the Water Doctor was on to talk about being one of the proud sponsors for this year’s Toy Drive. Then Nick the Science Guy was on to explain the “Christmas Star” that will be visible this month. (9:25)

Dumb Ass News – Who would call themselves a professional cook it they can’t pronounce microwave? (22:34)

The Battle of the Broadcasters. Birthday boy AJ vs. Teresa Dufour from News 8! A round of Chubby Bunny. Who can fit more marshmallows in their mouth? (29:42)

For AJ’s birthday, a very special song by Chaz’s wife, Jennifer. (36:49)

FOX 61’s Jimmy Altman calls in for his first ever Toy Drive appearance, happily offered up one of his 38 (!!) Emmy awards, and shared a story that made Ashley cry. (38:57)

As a special treat, AJ got to speak with two of his favorite guests, Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars, and Jay Leno! Oh, also his mom from Florida! (48:55)

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The Local Bands Show 12/13/20

The Local Bands Show 12/13/20

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….

  • Gravel Pit – Sucking on a Holiday Treat
  • The Wind Up – Who Cried Run
  • Tom Guerra – It’s All In The Skies
  • Michael James Anderson – Drag The Coast
  • Kierstin Sieser – In The Reading
  • Mountain Laurel – Smile In Your Eyes
  • Cursive Is Code – The Grand Libido
  • Steve Mednick – Riding On A River of Tears

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