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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, August 4

7:30 – Will Noonan

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8:20 – Gene Odom, best friend of Ronnie Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd

Podcast: “I’ll Never Forget You: The Last 72 Hours Of Lynyrd Skynyrd” – available on all pod cast hosting sites platforms

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9:30 – Brian Edmonds, New England Hemp Farm

If you can help Eric in the search for his nephew who is currently missing, please email him at [email protected]

PODCAST – Monday, August 3: The Eversource Rate Hike, The Fall High School Sports Plan, CT City Giving Internet To Everyone

Tricia Modifica from Eversource talks about PURA’s decision to pause the recent rate hike for August bills, and Glenn Lungarini from the CIAC on to talk about what sports will look like for high school students when school returns. (0:00)

Attorney Norm Pattis, who spent “decades of my life suing police officers,” was on to explain why the new police accountability bill does not solve the problems in Connecticut. (17:23)

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin explains the city’s plan for internet for everyone, and Curt called in to share an incredible story about saving his newborn grandson’s life. (27:43)

Dumb Ass News – A man lost his penis, so he grew a new one on his arm. (43:16)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, August 3

6:00 – Len Suzio

7:00 – Glenn Lungarini, CIAC

7:30 – Atty. Norm Pattis

8:00 – Mayor Bronin

8:00 – Curt Andrews

8:20 – Tribe member Saul is offering his dating advice

8:45 – Erik (aka – Ashley’s Fiance)

9:00 – Jim, CT Ballooning

9:30 – Janet Gardner from VIXEN

Throwback Concert: Metallica at The XL Center 1997

Happy Birthday James Hetfield! The lead singer of Metallica turns 57 on August 3rd.

Today we look back at Metallica’s second-to-last show in Connecticut: 1997 at Hartford’s XL Center. Metallica would play at The XFINITY Theatre the following year in the summer of 1998, making that the last time the band performed here in our state.

Metallica

Poor Touring Me World Tour

Opening Act: Corrosion of Conformity

Friday April 4, 1997

The XL Center (then known as The Hartford Civic Center)

Setlist*

So What
Creeping Death
Sad But True
Ain’t My Bitch
Hero of the Day
King Nothing
One
Wasting My Hate
Bass / Guitar Solos
Nothing Else Matters
Until It Sleeps
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Wherever I May Roam
Fade To Black
Seek & Destroy / Fight Fire With Fire
Last Caress (encore)
Master of Puppets (encore)
Enter Sandman (encore)
Am I Evil? (encore #2)
Motorbreath (encore #2)

*source: setlist.fm

Check out these past live performances, including the full Hartford concert in 1997

PODCAST – Friday, July 31: AJ’s Excuses, Chipmunk Interrupts Broadcast, Dumb Ass News, And More!

Dumb Ass News – Smuggling weed into Canada, and a list of excuses AJ makes when he can’t speak clearly. (0:00)

Winner/Loser of the Week started with Ashley’s lukewarm defense of Shirley Temple, then became a big discussion about a specific chipmunk tormenting a fellow radio host during her show. (4:56)

Dumb Ass News – TikTok mom gets crushed by the internet, after suggesting she spanks her baby. (27:51)

Boss Keith’s Top 5 things that other people do that he hates the most. Make sure you spell his name correctly, and do not yawn in front of him. (31:56)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, July 31

5:30 – Mitch Hallock, King of the Nerds

7:00 – North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda

8:30 – Comedian Paul Bond

9:00 – Space Expert Nick Villagra

9:30 – Boss Keith

PODCAST – Thursday, July 30: The Energy Bill Increase, Naked Man Claims To Be Batman, Concert Stories, And More!

President Trump calls in to talk about a new stimulus check, bailing on his first pitch with the Yankees, and golfing with Brett Favre. (0:00)

Vincent Candelora is a representative for towns like North Branford, Wallingford, Durham and Guilford. He was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the anger and frustration over much higher Eversource bills, and what he’s trying to do to fix it. (4:33)

Dumb Ass News – A naked man says he’s Batman. (17:50)

Chaz and AJ talked to Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik about the latest on CT concerts, and then let the Tribe ask him about the shows they remember going to in CT for some behind-the-scenes stories. Jimmy spent a lot of time in Willie Nelson’s trailer at a show very recently. (20:36)

Bruce from Captain’s Cove in Bridgeport was on to talk about The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, and helping Big Bird from Sesame Street to catch a fish. (40:09)

Dumb Ass News – A latex glove was found in a man’s meal, and that turned into a funny discussion about AJ trying to say “cheese.” (52:40)

19-year-old Chris called in yesterday about his scooter being stolen in Southington, looking for help. Doug was listening, and felt compelled to get Chris a new one, so they were both on the phone today for the big reveal. (59:54)

The Local Bands Show 8/2/20

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….

The Excerpts – Give Me A Second
Audiohaze – Blinders and a Whip
Dagwood – Hope and Despair
The Sawtelles – (Off The) Ground
Kierstin Sieser – In The Reading
Simone Marie – Fine
John Fazio Jr. – Internet Sorry
Laurel Canyon – Another Day

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, July 30

7:00 – Representative Vincent Candelora

7:30 – CEO Jeff

8:20 – Jimmy Koplik

9:00 – Bruce, Captain’s Cove

9:30 – Doug, Owner of East Coast Customs

9:30 – Chris (Stolen Mo-ped)

PODCAST – Wednesday, July 29: Oxford Fire Chief On The Quarry Walk Fire, Shark Attacks, And The Worst Movies Ever

Mighty John the Record Guy was on to help the Tribe assess the value of their record collection, and Mark in the oil truck might have actually made John jealous with his collection! (0:00)

Dr. Dave Hudson from the Maritime Aquarium was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about a recent shark attack in Maine, and beaches closing in Long Island because of a different shark sighting. Then, Ashley asked a ridiculous question about sharks in an aquarium. (6:02)

Movie critic Joe Meyers was on to talk about the worst movies he ever had to review in his career. Even though Pearl Harbor made money in the box office, it was the most uncomfortable he’s ever felt in a movie theater. (17:56)

The Fire Chief from Oxford was on to talk about the huge fire at Quarry Walk from Monday. He said it is the largest fire the town has ever had to put out. (26:39)

Dumb Ass News – a 99-year-old woman is the oldest living pilot and trainer in the world. Chaz and AJ did not feel confident in her abilities after listening to a recent interview. (37:57)