JUST ANNOUNCED AT 7 AM: Bob Stefanowski, partnering with Channel 3, XFINITY Theater in Hartford, and 99.1 PLR will be handing out free masks for those who need them (first responders will be prioritized) on Tuesday at the XFINITY Theater. To make a donation, or for more information, go HERE
Steve from Meriden called Chaz and AJ this morning to express his skepticism over the reported information on COVID-19, and is ready to let everyone go back to work. (0:00)
Mayor Bob Viglione of North Branford was on this morning to explain his three week quarantine in his basement, while also running the town. (9:06)
Movie Critic Joe Meyers called Chaz and AJ with some movie and TV show recommendations to binge and watch while we’re all at home. (20:19)
NFL Agent Joe Linta was on to make some draft predictions for the televised NFL draft tonight, including what the Patriots plan to do now that Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are in Tampa Bay. (35:21)
Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on this morning to talk about favorite albums with the Tribe. Jimmy thinks the first Crosby, Stills and Nash record is perfect. (45:27)
The Mayor of Las Vegas went viral for ignorant and callous statements she made to Anderson Cooper about being willing to open up the city with no quarantine restrictions. (1:02:53)
Chaz and AJ spoke with Shelley Halligan of Aware Recovery Care about the dangers of isolation for addicts, and the outlets and resources available to those that are struggling.
If there’s one artist that’s constantly on the road, it’s Alice Cooper. In fact, if it wasn’t for COVID-19, he’d be on tour right now as we speak. Today we look back at one of Alice’s memorable shows in Connecticut.
Today’s Throwback Concert:
Alice Cooper
No More Mr. Nice Guy Tour
Saturday December 3, 2011
The Klein Auditorium – Bridgeport
About The Tour: Alice Cooper began rehearsals for his upcoming No More Mr. Nice Guy Tour the first week in May in Nashville. The tour officially kicked off in Indiana on May 12, 2011 and featured a new, revamped band lineup. The 2011 lineup included guitarists Steve Hunter, Tommy Henriksen and Damon Johnson, drummer Glen Sobel and bassist Chuck Garric.
The show at The Klein Auditorium in December 2011 was on the third leg of the North American tour. Prior to the start of the tour, Alice promised a lot of hits and he certainly delivered that in Bridgeport. From his classics like Billion Dollar Babies and Schools Out to his ’90s hits Hey Stoopid and Feed My Frankenstein plus all the theatrics, Alice gave his fans exactly what they wanted: a trademark Alice Cooper rock n’ roll show.
Not everyone has received their stimulus checks yet, so Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe members that have theirs to call in and share the plans they have to spend them. (0:00)
Del was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain his major concerns with vaccines, and why he’d be extremely hesitant to take one developed for COVID-19. (9:43)
A news reporter in NYC was the headline story in Dumb Ass News, for misreporting about a young man who contracted Coronavirus. (20:00)
Bob from LaBonne’s Market was on with Chaz and AJ explaining how he’s keeping his employees and customers safe, by taking temperatures at the door and now also offering masks for anyone who comes in without one. Plus, Trooper Jeltema called in a story about a donated RV so a family can live without fear of their immunocompromised child getting infected. (23:06)
Dr. Steven Choi from Yale was on the phone with an update on the COVID-19 battle, the dangers of a second wave of infections, and he responded to folks like Del who are very concerned about the rush on a vaccine for the virus. (36:43)
An AJ flubble ended the show in big laughs, for everyone but AJ, anyway. (49:00)
Chaz and AJ spoke with Governor Lamont this morning about COVID-19 in Connecticut. Where are we on the “curve?” When will some businesses like gyms and salon be allowed to start opening? What is he hoping to see before the May 20th deadline that could reopen schools? Plus, his answers on unemployment, rent protection, and the quick-testing site in New Haven.
We’re lucky to have some beautiful classic theaters here in Connecticut. The Shubert in New Haven, The Warner in Torrington, and The Kate in Old Saybrook are just a few of the great historic venues here in our state. But the theater that hosted perhaps the biggest names in rock is the classic Palace Theater in Waterbury. Bands like Pink Floyd, Queen, Grateful Dead, Santana, Genesis, Alice Cooper, and Frank Zappa all performed on The Palace stage.
Today we look back at a more recent show featuring one of the biggest names in alternative rock: Jane’s Addiction.
Today’s Throwback Concert:
Jane’s Addiction
Theatre Of The Escapists Tour
Opening Act: Black Box Revelation
Wednesday March 7, 2012
The Palace Theater – Waterbury
About The Tour: In 2012 Jane’s Addiction announced a series of intimate live shows in support of their new album, The Great Escape Artist, which was released in October 2011. The U.S. tour played mostly in classic theaters across the Northeast and Midwest and kicked off in St. Louis in February. The show at The Palace Theater in Waterbury in March was Jane’s Addiction first appearance in Connecticut since their memorable headlining performance at The Gathering of The Vibes the previous summer.
Jane’s Addiction 90-minute performance at The Palace opened with the new single, Underground, and then followed by hits Mountain Song, Just Because and Been Caught Stealing. The rest of the evening was filled with brand new songs from The Great Escape Artist, a mid-show acoustic set and fan favorites like Jane Says.
