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)

Image Credit: DmitriiSimakov / iStock / Getty Images Plus

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

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, December 10

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, December 10

6:20 – Angelo, the Elf from Staven
7:30 – Teresa Dufour
 
7:30 – Andre in Derby
The Bands Andre sings for:
 
9:00 – Ian Cunningham
9:30 – AJ’s Mom
 
PODCAST – Wednesday, December 9: Toy Drive Week Continues; PS5 Madness; How Ozzy Celebrates Christmas

PODCAST – Wednesday, December 9: Toy Drive Week Continues; PS5 Madness; How Ozzy Celebrates Christmas

Around 100 people waited in line to get their hands on the elusive PS5 at a WalMart in Detroit, only to find out they didn’t have any. The real fun part of the story was the reporter’s voice. (0:00)

Roger Susanin from Channel 3 WFSB did one of his hardest interviews, with his own daughter. Roger doubled as the interviewer, and the translator so we could all understand what’s on her Christmas list. (6:35)

David from Team INC was on, to explain why the donations from the Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven Toy Drive are so important to the kids that they serve. Plus, Chaz had a personal connection to Team INC from his time in the program as a young man. (13:46)

Ozzy Osbourne is celebrating Christmas, and looks forward to this time of year, even though he’s the Prince of Darkness. Something about the trees. (18:16)

Trump called in to talk about Rudy Giuliani’s bout of COVID, his plans for January, and then Bernie Sanders popped on to talk about his donation to the Toy Drive. (21:23)

Image Credit: Karin de Mamiel / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, December 9

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, December 9

***DAY 3 OF THE “CHAZ AND AJ MCDERMOTT CHEVROLET AND LEXUS TOY DRIVE***

 

6:50 – David Morgan, President and CEO of TEAM Inc.

7:00 – Bryan Dylewski, The Home Aides 
7:00 – Brian Foley, Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
@RogerSusanin on Twitter
CD – “A Very Filthy Xxxmas” – profits go towards toward pet rescue efforts
Animal Fundraiser on Paul’s Facebook Page
NYE COMEDY SHOW streaming live at the Wall Street Theatre in Norwalk at 8:00pm

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: Vic Dibitteto

EVENT: December 18th at 8:00pm at the Wall Street Theatre in Norwalk

Can purchase tickets for Livestream OR Live Audience Show – Tickets at wallstreettheater.com

8:20 – Movie Critic Joe Meyers

@joesview on Instagram and Twitter

8:40 – Dave from Riverview Bistro
9:00 – Ozzy Osbourne
9:30 – Jen Tavella, Marketing Coordinator of Trinity Point Wealth 

Facebook: Trinity Point Wealth

9:40 – David Ellefson from Megadeth has a very special holiday message for Chaz and AJ

PODCAST – Tuesday, December 8: Toy Drive Week Continues; Gary Hoey; Comedian Mitch Fatel

PODCAST – Tuesday, December 8: Toy Drive Week Continues; Gary Hoey; Comedian Mitch Fatel

Gary Hoey, who has performed at past Chaz and AJ Toy Drives, was on the phone this morning with his guitar to try and help encourage donations. He and AJ agreed to come up with an original song, and Gary also shared the story of how he almost became the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne. (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – A bridge collapsed in Thailand when beauty queen contestants stood together for a photo op. Everyone was OK, and AJ could not stop laughing about it. (13:12)

Vietnam Veteran Art Wiknik was on with Chaz and AJ to share why Christmas is such a lonely time for active military, and remembered his Christmas Eve from Vietnam. (18:18)

Mark Michaels has been a friend of the show for a long time, heard about the charities that are benefitting from the Chaz and AJ Toy Drive, and agreed to make a substantial donation to each of the five organizations this year. (23:57)

Comedian Mitch Fatel was on the phone to talk about the Toy Drive, and had a lot of questions about the lunch with Chaz and AJ that is up for auction. Can he have the lunch at AJ’s house? What does the inside of AJ’s house even look like? (30:00)

Bob Wilson from News 8 called in, but Chaz and AJ were curious about his son, Liam. Back in 2013 when Liam was graduating fifth grade, he spoke to Chaz and AJ about being selected as MC for the ceremony. Now as a college student, how’s he doing? (39:40)

Photo: Gary Hoey

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, December 8

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, December 8

***  Day 2 of the “CHAZ AND AJ MCDERMOTT CHEVROLET AND LEXUS TOY DRIVE”  ***

6:20 – Feliz Navidad, performed by Rick Reyes (Del Mundo Productions and Cosmic Jibaros Latin Rock band) and James “Fuzz” Sangiovanni (Deep Banana Blackout, Caravan of Thieves Bands)Music video on Facebook sponsored by City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport

6:50 – Amy Wiltsie, Annual Campaign Director, Central CT Coast YMCA 
7:00 – Paul Foertsch, President/CEO of Telrepco 

EVENT: No Apologies Comedy Tour, December 18th at 8:00PM at the Mahaffey Theatre, St. Petersburg, FL

Can purchase tickets for the Livestream at www.watchlivenow.com

UPCOMING ONLINE EVENT: Ho Ho Hoey’s Rockin Holiday Live Stream Concert

This Friday (Dec. 11) at Daryl’s House Club, NY at 8:00pm – Tickets at garyhoey.com

8:50 – Gerry the Painter (and his daughter Jackie)

Book: “Right Place, Right Time: The Life of a Rock and Roll Photographer”