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Tuesday, May 19: Mayor Mark Boughton’s Viral Video, The Mansfield Drive-In, Barbers and Hair Stylists Argue About Opening

Tuesday, May 19: Mayor Mark Boughton’s Viral Video, The Mansfield Drive-In, Barbers and Hair Stylists Argue About Opening

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his viral video, which was a satirical spin on “Tiger King” Joe Exotic’s music video. He did it all to raise money to feed people. (0:00)

As businesses begin reopening tomorrow, the Mansfield drive-in theater is prepared with a triple feature. Chaz and AJ asked Elena about the selections, how social distancing will work, and how you can still order snacks. (8:35)

Jessie the hair stylist is not comfortable opening up salons just yet, but is still upset with Governor Lamont’s decision to move the re-opening date. They’ve spent money to be ready to open, and how even the salons that don’t feel safe will have to open, or lose customers. (19:37)

Dino the barber is on the other side of the argument as Jessie, and wants to have his business open up tomorrow. Dino admitted that it feels impossible to bring new clients in with the restrictions that have been put in place for the reopening of salons. Then, Sarah from St. Vincent’s defended the governor’s decision, based on cases still coming into the hospital and asked everyone rushing to re-open to continue to be safe with social distancing and wearing masks. (25:24)

Pat called in his story about being stabbed in the lung during a Phil Lesh concert in Boston, after trying to stop a shop lifter. (38:16)

Comedian Will Noonan was on for his weekly check-in from Boston, and shared a story about getting busted smoking pot in the Boston Commons by a police officer, who turned out to be his father. (46:48)

Tuna from the Boardwalk Marina was on to talk about reopening tomorrow, social distancing between boat slips, and potentially came up with a new state slogan. (52:17)

Brian Glasser from J.P. MaGuire Associates was on to explain their sanitizing process, and why to be wary of other companies that only opened up recently. (58:10)

Throwback Concert: The Who at Mohegan Sun Arena 2012

Throwback Concert: The Who at Mohegan Sun Arena 2012

By Drew Carrano

Happy Birthday to Pete Townshend! The rocker from England and founding member of The Who turns 75 today.

To celebrate, we look back at The Who’s performance at Mohegan Sun in 2012 on their Quadrophenia and More Tour.

 

The Who

Quadrophenia and More Tour

Special Guest: Vintage Trouble

Sunday December 9, 2012

Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville

 

About The Tour:

The Who launched its “Quadrophenia and More” Tour on November 1, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. The 11-month tour visited 50 cities across North America and Europe. The tour wrapped up in London in July 2013.

On the tour The Who played its sixth studio album and rock opera “Quadrophenia” in entirety plus an encore that featured a selection of their greatest hits. The capacity crowd at Mohegan Sun’s 10,000 seat arena rocked out for over two-hours with The Who’s founding members Roger Daltry and Pete Townshend plus current members guitarist Simon Townshend, drummer Zak Starkey and bassist Pino Palladino.

The show at Mohegan Sun was The Who’s last performance before their appearance at the “12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief” at New York City’s Madison Square Garden that also featured The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and more. Proceeds from the 12-12-12 Concert benefited the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

 

Setlist*

  1. I Am The Sea
  2. The Real Me
  3. Quadrophenia
  4. Cut My Hair
  5. The Punk and the Godfather
  6. I’m One
  7. The Dirty Jobs (Simon Townshend lead vocals)
  8. Helpless Dancer
  9. Is It in My Head?
  10. I’ve Had Enough
  11. 5:15
  12. Sea and Sand
  13. Drowned
  14. Bell Boy
  15. Doctor Jimmy
  16. The Rock
  17. Love, Reign O’er Me
  18. Who Are You (encore)
  19. Behind Blue Eyes (encore)
  20. Pinball Wizard (encore)
  21. Baba O’Riley (encore)
  22. Won’t Get Food Again (encore)
  23. Tea & Theatre (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Watch The Who Live:

 

Monday, May 18: Heimlich Stories, Brooks Parker on City Council Zoom Fail, Dr. Browne’s Coronavirus Update from Griffin Health

Monday, May 18: Heimlich Stories, Brooks Parker on City Council Zoom Fail, Dr. Browne’s Coronavirus Update from Griffin Health

Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Tom G was on the phone to talk about firefighters escaping from a burning building. (0:00)

A man was saved from choking when he ran to his neighbor’s house. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories, Johnny Rocket was saved by grandma and Charlie choked on soup. (9:21)

Ansonia Mayor Cassetti was on to explain the city’s plan to let restaurants open by shutting down some streets, and Brooks Parker, the former Wethersfield Councilman was on to explain the ill-fated Zoom call that lost him his job. (23:42)

Don in Bridgeport provides further proof that you will be hung up on if you don’t get right to the point. (37:54)

In Dumb Ass News, a cameraman completely blew it by bad-mouthing his job on a live mic. (39:50)

Attorney Bob Mitchell was on to help the Tribe through their employment concerns. Frank called in his concerns with returning to work, given his medical background. Can he refuse and still collect unemployment? (42:39)

Dr. Browne is the Chief Medical Officer from Griffin Health, and thinks things are getting better. He described what the hospitals looked like during the peak of COVID-19 infections, and what we can continue to do moving forward to prevent a second wave. (51:13)

Allie from the Ridgefield Playhouse was on to talk about shows that are still on sale for this year, and the plans the venue has for seating to comply with social distancing. Plus, the Tour Rider Game! (1:06:16)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dennic McAllister was on to talk about the rise in anxiety during the pandemic, and the silver linings he’s noticed from quarantine. (1:24:14)

Ashley returned to the studio today, and immediately spit all over the counter and her computer while arguing that motorcycle rallies should just be moved to next year. (1:37:07)

Throwback Concert: Linkin Park at Mohegan Sun Arena 2012

Throwback Concert: Linkin Park at Mohegan Sun Arena 2012

By Drew Carrano

Could Linkin Park be making a comeback? Perhaps, according to bassist Dave ‘Phoenix’ Farrell. Just last month Farrell revealed the band is working on new material. But unfortunately, due to COVID-19, that work has been put on hold. It will be interesting to hear new music from Linkin Park, minus singer Chester Bennington, who tragically took his own life in 2017.

Today we look back at Linkin Park’s last show in Connecticut, which was on the Honda Civic Tour with Mutemath.

 

Linkin Park

Honda Civic Tour

Special Guests: Mutemath

Sunday August 12, 2012

Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville

 

About The Tour:

The 11th Annual Honda Civic Tour featured co-headliners Linkin Park and Incubus, plus special guest Mutemath. The tour had only 17 dates, making it the shortest Honda Civic Tour ever. Incubus didn’t join in on the tour until the third scheduled date in Boston.

The 2012 Honda Civic Tour kicked off in Bristow, Virginia on August 11th and wrapped up in Chula Visita, California almost exactly one month later. Mohegan Sun was just the second stop on the tour, which meant Incubus was not on the bill.

Interesting note: this would be Linkin Park’s last performance in Connecticut as their 2015 show, also at Mohegan Sun, was cancelled due to Chester Bennington’s ankle injury.

 

Setlist*

  1. With You
  2. Faint
  3. Given Up
  4. Victimized
  5. Lying From You / Papercut
  6. Somewhere I Belong
  7. New Divide
  8. In My Remains
  9. When They Come for Me
  10. Waiting for the End
  11. Breaking the Habit
  12. Leave Out All the Rest / Shadow of the Day / Iridescent
  13. The Catalyst
  14. Burn It Down
  15. In The End
  16. Numb
  17. Bleed It Out
  18. Lost in the Echo (encore)
  19. What I’ve Done (encore)
  20. One Step Closer (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Watch: Linkin Park Live

 

Friday, May 15: Two Guys Hit By Lightning, Blow Up Dolls Helping Social Distancing, Boss Keith’s Top 5 American Rock Bands

Friday, May 15: Two Guys Hit By Lightning, Blow Up Dolls Helping Social Distancing, Boss Keith’s Top 5 American Rock Bands

Responding to video posted by Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, Chaz and AJ got a call from Dan who tried to take over the conversation with three quick points. (0:00)

Steve was in the news recently for surviving a lightning strike, and was on with Chaz and AJ to share the crazy circumstances from the incident in his garage. Then, Tim in Clinton called in about being hit by lightning on three separate occasions. (3:19)

Yesterday was the Air National Guard flyover of CT, and Jennifer Petrow was one of the pilots. She was on to talk about the event, and some of the crazy things she’s experienced in her career. (17:39)

A restaurant in South Carolina has gone viral for practicing social distancing in their dining room by using blow up dolls. (28:58)

Rosalie was on from Bikers Against Animal Cruelty to talk about a way they’ve found to be helpful within the community, despite not being able to organize any events during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help them tomorrow in Sandy Hook! (32:31)

In Dumb Ass News, Ashley and Erik fail hilariously to kill a spider. (41:33)

Boss Keith yelled louder than usual about his Top 5 list, which was all about the greatest American rock bands. (47:08)

Throwback Concert: Foo Fighters & Weezer at Arena at Harbor Yard 2005

Throwback Concert: Foo Fighters & Weezer at Arena at Harbor Yard 2005

By Drew Carrano

2020 was supposed to be a big year for The Foo Fighters. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the band and Dave Grohl and company had big plans. Among those plans was a 25th anniversary ‘Van Tour’ and headline festivals like Boston Calling, Osheaga and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Unfortunately due to COVID-19, those plans have been put on hold.

Today we look back at when the Foos played a rare show in Connecticut and brought Weezer with them for a co-headlining tour.

 

Today’s Throwback Concert:

Foo Fighters & Weezer

Foozer Tour

Special Guest: Hot Hot Heat

Tuesday October 11, 2005

Arena at Harbor Yard – Bridgeport (now Webster Bank Arena)

 

About The Tour:

In July 2005 Foo Fighters and Weezer announced a joint U.S. Tour that would start after Labor Day. The two-month tour, called The Foozer Tour, kicked off on September 8th in Duluth, Georgia and would visit 25 cities across the United States, including Bridgeport.

Over the years Weezer has played quite a few times in Connecticut. After all, singer Rivers Cuomo grew up in the Nutmeg State. But the Foo Fighters? Not so much. Their 2005 appearance at The Arena at Harbor Yard was a rare one for us. You’d have to go back to July 2000 for their only other show here (Hartford’s XFINITY Theatre).

Weezer took the stage after opener Hot Hot Heat and didn’t waste time in getting the sold out crowd into a frenzy with their opening song, “Hash Pipe.” Because this was a co-headlining tour, Weezer played a full set. They played all their hits plus a couple covers, including one by the Foo Fighters (Big Me). During the course of their set Cuomo makes reference to his Connecticut ties, pointing out that he attended E.O. Smith High School in Storrs. During Weezer’s encore, the band brought up a kid from the crowd to play the acoustic guitar to “Undone – The Sweater Song,” which the audience gladly sang to.

Foo Fighters came on next and kept the energy in the building going. The crowd had fun rockin’ out to songs like “My Hero,” “Best of You” and “Times Like These.” They ended their hour plus set with a bang playing “Breakout” and “Monkey Wrench.”

 

Setlist*

Foo Fighters

  1. In Your Honor
  2. All My Life
  3. My Hero
  4. Best of You
  5. Up in Arms
  6. Learn To Fly
  7. The One
  8. Times Like These
  9. Stacked Actors
  10. DOA
  11. This Is a Call
  12. Cold Day in the Sun
  13. Everlong
  14. Breakout (encore)
  15. Monkey Wrench (encore)

Weezer

  1. Hash Pipe
  2. My Name Is Jonas
  3. Peace
  4. Don’t Let Go
  5. Dope Nose
  6. This Is Such a Pitty
  7. Big Me (Foo Fighters cover)
  8. Perfect Situation
  9. Smile
  10. El Scorcho
  11. Say It Ain’t So
  12. We Are All on Drugs
  13. Surf Wax America
  14. Beverly Hills
  15. Photograph
  16. Song 2 (Blur cover)
  17. Island in the Sun (encore)
  18. Undone – The Sweater Song (encore)
  19. Buddy Holly (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

Thursday, May 14: Dr. Mimi on the Dental Office Debate, Attorney General William Tong on Price Gouging, and Jimmy Koplik Talks About America’s Greatest Rock Band

Thursday, May 14: Dr. Mimi on the Dental Office Debate, Attorney General William Tong on Price Gouging, and Jimmy Koplik Talks About America’s Greatest Rock Band

Governor Lamont was on yesterday to explain dental offices opening, but did little to calm down the dental hygienists who feel it’s still too early and unsafe to open. This morning, Dr. Mimi DeLessio-Matta of the Connecticut State Dental Association was on to try and clear up why dental offices are a phase one business. (0:00)

In Dumb Ass News, a pharmacist dies after drinking his own Coronavirus formula. (15:09)

CT Attorney General William Tong was on to talk about price gouging during the pandemic, the scams his office has already seen, and why internet scammers are harder to track down. (16:49)

Scot Haney was on live from the Masks for CT giveaway event in Middletown, and said Judy Collins is the greatest American rock band. (27:52)

Karen Zagurski is the President of the Association of CT Fairs, and was on to talk about the events that have already canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and those that are holding on to their dates. Plus, Bob Stefanowski checks in from the Middletown mask giveaway. (36:18)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about the shows and tours that are in the process of rescheduling or canceling. Plus, who does he think is the greatest American rock band? (46:15)

Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema from the CT State Police was on to talk about the speeding tickets that were issued during their Tweet along event, and shared stories from some of the more memorable tickets she’s issued in her career. (1:09:28)

In Dumb Ass News, a drunk guy bit a snake into pieces. (1:18:47)

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