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The Local Bands Show 10.05.25

The Local Bands Show 10.05.25

Join Rick Allison, Frank Critelli and Dennis Lamar 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

This Sunday is The Local Bands Show! Check out the bands and songs that will be featured this Sunday…

Support your Local Bands!

Support Local Businesses who support Local Bands…

New England Brewing – 175 Amity Road, Woodbridge & 5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford

Brian’s Guitars – 453 W. Main Street, Cheshire

Pod Pick: Mickey Thomas on Starship

Pod Pick: Mickey Thomas on Starship

Chaz and AJ spoke with Mickey Thomas about his career with all the versions of Jefferson Starship, and first finding success with Elvin Bishop. Plus, his thoughts on one of his hits being considered the “worst” rock song, even though it was nominated for a Grammy.

Photo credit: Joe Schaeffer

Thursday, October 2: Yankees, The CT Pizza Trail, Jimmy Koplik

Thursday, October 2: Yankees, The CT Pizza Trail, Jimmy Koplik

The show started with a discussion about the Yankees win, and then shifted into some celebrity gossip about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, a wedding guest was called out for rudely ordering a pizza before the food was served during the reception. (9:08) 

Staying with pizza, Chaz and AJ discussed the newly unveiled CT Pizza Trail. Immediately, Chaz had issues with the format, and enlisted the Tribe to help sort out the mess. (15:57) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Vince Neil’s health, Journey reunion rumors, backstage debauchery, and tomorrow’s Keith Urban show. (33:10)

In Dumb Ass News, a Georgia man went viral after his local news station interviewed him about his gator wrangling skills. (53:26)

Photo credit: Getty Images

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, October 2nd

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, October 2nd

6:00. Vince Berry. Yankees- Red Sox showdown!

6:20. The Top Ten Nicole Kidman movies – (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island – The Hawaii Chair

7:00. How about them Yankees. And..Mickey Thomas of Starship on how coming up short on an album gave him his big break.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. How long can you go hungry at a wedding before you order takeout?

7:30. The Connecticut Pizza Trail is open. Did they get it right?

8:00. Tonight the Yankees Redsox in a death match.

And Nicole and Keith. Who wins that one? Attorney Meghan Freed

8:20. Jimmy Koplik’s Live Nation. What’s the small print on the Ghost tickets?

9:00. Attacked by a squirrel: Isabel

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with General knowledge trivia get in the running to win tickets to Daughtry, Seether, and POD plus a car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

99.1 PLR Ozztober

99.1 PLR Ozztober

All this weekend, 99.1 PLR brings you Ozztober. We’re highlighting the best songs from both Ozzy’s solo career and his years with Black Sabbath.

Double shots, live cuts and a real in depth look at his legendary career.

Also, to keep you in the spooky mood, win tickets to see Zakk Sabbath, featuring Zakk Wylde, at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Friday, November 21.

Superior Equipment & Supplies Fall Savings Event

Superior Equipment & Supplies Fall Savings Event

Superior Equipment & Supplies has been providing contractors and builders with large and small equipment, supplies, technical expertise, service, and rentals since 1967. They understand and appreciate the value of every customer. Superior knows what it takes to service your job site needs and they’ll do … WHATEVER IT TAKES! 

Come out to Superior Equipment & Supplies Fall Savings Event with Nicolock on Saturday, October 11th from 9am-2pm at 1403 Meriden-Waterbury Avenue in Southington. There will be special pricing, demos, giveaways, raffles and more!

Meet Mike Lapitino from 10am-12pm. Stop by the 99.1 PLR Tent and enter to win concert tickets and other cool PLR prizes.

Pod Pick: Stix Zadinia of Steel Panther

Pod Pick: Stix Zadinia of Steel Panther

Chaz and AJ spoke with Steel Panther’s drummer, Stix Zadinia about their show coming to Toad’s Place on October 30th. Stix shared a story about the time they got to perform with Ozzy Osbourne, and how he screwed up an impromptu live moment with Joe Walsh. 

Photo credit: Dave Jackson 

Wednesday, October 1: Neil’s Donuts, Haunted Valley, Weirdest Jobs with Kent Pierce

Wednesday, October 1: Neil’s Donuts, Haunted Valley, Weirdest Jobs with Kent Pierce

Neil Bukowski was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to share the story of how the iconic Neil’s Donuts began in Wallingford. A sales meeting with terrible donuts started a years-long process of learning the bakery business and opening his own place. (0:00)

In Dumb Ass News, a, E.R. doctor goes viral on TikTok for sharing a story about the craziest thing he’s seen in someone’s butt. (13:33) 

Author Michael Bielawa was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, to share some of the most haunted events from Waterbury and the Naugatuck Valley. The Tribe called in some of their stories, including the New London Ledge Lighthouse, and the infamous Dudleytown. (18:32)

Who threw up in Kent Pierce’s bed? News 8’s Kent Pierce was in studio with Chaz and AJ to explain the whole vacation snafu, and the Tribe shared the strangest jobs they’ve ever had. (32:01) 

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