The Local Bands Show 04/03/22

The Local Bands Show 04/03/22

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….

  • Peacock Flounders – Hello Beautiful
  • Dr. Martino – When You Want It
  • DaniProbably – Cowboy
  • Sweet Louse and The Monkey River Band – Jailhouse Bride
  • Mercy Choir – Do You Know What I Mean
  • Rob Carlson – Your Own Lyin’ Eyes
  • Retrosolo – Perplexed

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, March 31

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, March 31

6:00. How was Chris Rock’s show in Boston last night. Hello?
6:20. A cop caught on camera having sex resigns. 
6:30. What’s the odd place you were caught having sex. Everyone on gets in the running for Jim Gaffigan tickets. 877-764-2535
7:00. Bruce Willis is retiring due to a medical condition that Dr. Ron Clark will explain. 
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Company claims women’s feet are stinkier than men’s. 
7:30. What’s your sports thing worth? The “King of Sports Memorabilia” Brandon Steiner will tell you what your sports thing could be worth! Call it in at 877-764-2535! He will be at the Ridgefield Playhouse tonight with Mariano Rivera…you can buy your tickets HERE!
8:00. News.
8:20. Concert God Jimmy Koplik. Are there any new announcements? Is there a special code for the Sound On Sound? Code for PLR: jimithing. Code for FOX: crush.
8:40. This day in Koplik Concert History. 
9:00. News.
9:20. Dumb Ass News.

PODCAST – Wednesday, March 30: Tips On Finding A New Job; Other Crazy Moments In Oscars History; Actor Omar Epps

PODCAST – Wednesday, March 30: Tips On Finding A New Job; Other Crazy Moments In Oscars History; Actor Omar Epps

Anthony Avalone from Reitman Personnel gives tips on finding a great, new job. He thinks the people that are struggling are the most are employers trying to find the right employees, and had an immediate response to the most lucrative field of work at the moment. (0:00) 

Movie Critic Joe Meyers was on with a list of the craziest moments in Oscars history, but never got to finish the whole thing (sorry, Joe!) Chaz and AJ were having too much fun putting together a mock post about Batman, that they both agreed they’re too lazy to actually make. (13:17) 

Ryan McCormick is a media relations specialist, who had the professional’s advice on what Will Smith should do next to improve his image. Plus, how the Academy should handle this, after no one intervened on stage during the incident. (29:45) 

Actor Omar Epps was on to talk about his latest movie, “The Devil You Know.” Chaz told him that he’s an expert on movie trailers, so Omar put him to the test. (45:01)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, March 30

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, March 30

6:00. Comedian Chris DiStefano has opinions about the Will Smith slap.
6:20. Have you ever punched someone for no reason? Or has someone ever punched you? Call in at 877-764-2535! Everyone on gets in the running for Jim Gaffigan tickets!
7:00. Kent Pierce from WTNH on the potential Tweed Airport expansion.  
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Firefighters rescue a woman stuck head first in a chimney. 
7:30. An employment expert tells you what you need to know to find a great job. Anthony Avallone from Reitman Personnel.
8:00. An explosion in Seymour sent 2 people to the hospital. Eye Witness Adam Spark and Seymour Police Chief John Bucherati on the phone.
8:20. The Oscars got what they wanted but did they want it? Movie Critic Joe Meyers …follow him on Instagram and Twitter @joesview.
8:30. The top 5 unplanned moments at the Oscars over the years. 
9:00. What does a PR guy do in a Will Smith situation? Ryan McCormick is on the phone, Co-Founder & Media Relations Specialist at “Goldman McCormick.
9:20. Dumb Ass News.
9:30. Actor, Producer and Rapper Omar Epps on the phone! His new movie, “The Devil You Know,” is in theaters only THIS FRIDAY (April 1), presented by Lionsgate. Tickets on sale now at amctheaters.com or on the AMC mobile app. 

PODCAST – Tuesday, March 29: State Police On Yesterday’s Accidents; Jim Florentine Thinks Will Smith Incident Was Staged; Comedian Chris DiStefano Thinks It Was Real

PODCAST – Tuesday, March 29: State Police On Yesterday’s Accidents; Jim Florentine Thinks Will Smith Incident Was Staged; Comedian Chris DiStefano Thinks It Was Real

Sgt. Dawn Pagan with the CT State Police talked about the scary driving conditions yesterday, and the large number of accidents that the police had to respond to. (0:00) 

Rob Ray was back to further demonstrate his impressive knowledge of pop songs from the 60’s and 70’s. (10:43) 

Jimmy Koplik, Howard Saffan, and Jordan Wolowitz made some more announcements about the highly anticipated Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport this September. (18:14) 

Comedian Jim Florentine illustrates the many details from the Will Smith incident at the Oscars, that he thinks proves it was a staged event. (27:38) 

Comedian Chris DiStefano was completely on the opposite side of the argument, thinking the whole event was real and an example of the toxic relationship between Will and Jada. (47:10) 

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, March 29

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, March 29

6:00. You thought we had it bad with car accidents yesterday? Wait until you hear what happened in Pennsylvania.
6:20. The Will Smith Oscar slap. Lots of news since yesterday. What do you think? Call in your opinion at 877-764-2535.
7:00. Vince Santilli with Homes for the Brave. And Sgt. Dawn Pagan from the CT State Police.

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7:20. Dumb Ass News. Mayhem at the movie theater over a seat.
7:30. Rob Ray IN STUDIO. If you think you know 60’s or 70’s music call in at 877-764-2535. Best of 10 wins Jim Gaffigan tickets. 
8:00. A New Haven bus stop chimes in on the Will Smith slap. Audio from Jimmy Rap.
8:20. An announcement regarding the “Sound on Sound” Music Festival. Jimmy Koplik from Live Nation, Howard Saffan from the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport and Jordan Wolowitz from Founders Entertainment.
8:30. Ask any question about Sound on Sound! 877-764-2535
9:00. Comedian Jim Florentine
9:20. Dumb Ass News. 

9:30. Comedian Chris DiStefano

PODCAST – Monday, March 28: Taylor Hawkins RIP; The Foo Fighters Final CT Concert; Will Smith At The Oscars

PODCAST – Monday, March 28: Taylor Hawkins RIP; The Foo Fighters Final CT Concert; Will Smith At The Oscars

Dr. Stu Zarich is a cardiologist, and was on to talk about the death of Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins. Early reports and speculation say his heart was about twice the weight of an average, normal person his age. How does that happen, and could it have contributed to his death? (0:00) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik worked with the Foo Fighters just last summer, when they decided to play the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. He met Taylor, and was immediately struck by his hair. (8:04) 

Jimmy Rap was out on the street interviewing some people of WalMart. The first couple he spoke to weren’t about to let a minor thing like surgery get in the way of their sex life. (23:54) 

Movie critic Joe Meyers had a lot of thoughts about the Will Smith moment on stage at the Oscars last night, slapping Chris Rock on television after making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. (35:30)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, March 28

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, March 28

6:00. Some more details on Taylor Hawkins sudden death. And Dave Grohl’s heartwarming intro of Taylor at their last show.
6:20. What’s the one concert you wish you saw but didn’t get the chance?
7:00. Taylor Hawkins heart was almost double normal weight. How does that happen? We have a cardiologist up next. Dr. Stu Zarich, Chief of Cardiology at Bridgeport Hospital.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A guy is protesting his dentist by rocking out on his guitar.
7:30. New Haven Firefighter Nick Andreucci in the studio to make good on the Chief’s Cup Ice Hockey bet.
8:00. Jimmy Koplik on Taylor Hawkins’ shocking death. 
8:20-8:40. Audio with Jimmy Rap! The crazy things seen at Walmart.  
9:00. There is an off duty Greenwich firefighter being hailed as a hero. 
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Risking his life for a few gallons of gas.
9:30. What happened at the Oscars last night? Movie Critic Joe Meyers…. follow him…@joesview at Instagram and Twitter!