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Throwback Concert: Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum 1994

Throwback Concert: Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum 1994

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another historic year in our history: 1994!

WPLR’s studio at the time was on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, which was a short drive to New Haven Coliseum. WPLR and The Coliseum had a long history of welcoming some of the biggest rock acts to New Haven. In the summer of 1994 “99 Rock” WPLR welcomed Aerosmith to New Haven Coliseum. Originally scheduled for January 8, 1994, the show got postponed to August. Jackyl was also on the bill, supporting their latest album “Push Comes To Shove.”

Today we look back at that show…

 

Aerosmith

Tour: Get A Grip

Special Guest: Jackyl

August 11, 1994

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Setlist*

  1. Eat The Rich
  2. Toys In The Attic
  3. Fever
  4. Draw The Line
  5. F.I.N.E.
  6. Rag Doll
  7. Cryin’
  8. Crazy
  9. Mama Kin
  10. Boogie Man
  11. Shut Up and Dance
  12. Drum Solo
  13. Stop Messin’ Around (Fleetwood Mac cover)
  14. Mannish Boy (Muddy Waters cover)
  15. Janie’s Got a Gun
  16. Love In An Elevator
  17. Dude (Looks Like A Lady)
  18. Sweet Emotion
  19. Chip Away The Stone (encore)
  20. Dream On (encore)
  21. Livin’ On The Edge (encore)
  22. Walk This Way (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these live performances of Aerosmith in New Haven

 

PODCAST – Friday, January 22: Dumb Ass News Testicle Fight; Ashley’s Terrible Movie Knowledge; Celebs Call In For Fun Fact Friday

PODCAST – Friday, January 22: Dumb Ass News Testicle Fight; Ashley’s Terrible Movie Knowledge; Celebs Call In For Fun Fact Friday

Mitch Hallock the “King of the Nerds” was on the phone, as Ashley continued to horrify and disappoint Chaz and AJ with her glaring lack of movie knowledge. (0:00)

New Haven mayor Justin Elicker recently decided to seek re-election. Chaz and AJ had him on the phone to help, though maybe it backfired. At least they left him with a good idea for viral marketing and exposure. (15:07)

Dumb Ass News – A man was arrested for a fight over a testicle. While discussing the details, the Tribe called in their stories about missing testicles. (28:37)

More Tribe stories about horrible testicle incidents, including a golfing accident and a good reminder that nail guns are not toys. (38:27)

During Fun Fact Friday, Bernie Sanders called in to talk about the crazy viral meme of him in a chair wearing mittens, and then David Letterman and Paul Schaffer talked about pineapples. (44:06)

Boss Keith always sounds angry during his Top 5 lists, but wanted to try and focus on his sensitive side this morning. Instead, he was mocked for his emotional attachment to fake people. (54:01)

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Throwback Concert: Yes at The XFINITY Theatre 2004

Throwback Concert: Yes at The XFINITY Theatre 2004

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 2004!

That year we saw YES hit the road to celebrate its 35th Anniversary. We were thrilled to welcome them to Connecticut, not once but TWICE! The band play at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 12, 2004 and then returned in the summer at Hartford’s XFINITY Theatre.

Today we look back at their show in Hartford…

 

Yes

Tour: 35th Anniversary Tour

Special Guest: Dream Theater

August 22, 2004

The XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut

Band Lineup: John Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire and Alan White

Setlist*

  1. Close to the Edge
  2. America (Simon & Garfunkel cover)
  3. I’ve Seen All Good People
  4. Mind Drive (Part 1)
  5. South Side of the Sky
  6. Foot Prints
  7. Mind Drive (Part 2)
  8. Clap (Steve Howe solo)
  9. Long Distance Runaround
  10. Wonderous Stories
  11. Roundabout
  12. Owner of a Lonely Heart
  13. And You and I
  14. Awaken
  15. Yours Is No Disgrace (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these live performances from the Yes 35th Anniversary Tour

 

50 Years, 50 Albums 2004: Green Day ‘American Idiot’

50 Years, 50 Albums 2004: Green Day ‘American Idiot’

Stolen recordings led to one of Green Day’s best albums! While working on a new album (Cigarettes and Valentines) master tapes were somehow stolen, so the band decided to start from scratch leaving C & V behind. American Idiot, a “Punk Rock Opera”, was born. With the anti-hero “Jesus of Suburbia”, as “Tommy” from The Who spoke to a 1960s generation, American Idiot spoke to a newer generation about the troubled times of the early 2000s, 9/11, etc. The album won a Grammy for best rock album in 2005 and Tonys for the production on Broadway. We welcome Green Day’s American Idiot to the 99.1 PLR Hall of Fame.

Learn more about the album:

The Making of American Idiot

Track-by-Track Album Review

Why American Idiot is Green Day’s greatest album

Essential video:

Listen to the album:

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PODCAST – Thursday, January 21: Inaugural Recap; What If AJ Ran The Show; Concert Developments

PODCAST – Thursday, January 21: Inaugural Recap; What If AJ Ran The Show; Concert Developments

Who won the big Powerball jackpot? Plus, a local city employee fined for a big party with 300 people not wearing masks, and highlights from yesterday’s inauguration, including performances from Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Bruce Springsteen. (0:00)

AJ was asked to tape his mouth during audio of the Bon Jovi performance from yesterday’s inauguration and then had a hard time taking it off. Plus, the new Channel 3 anchor at WFSB, Wendell Edwards introduced himself to the state. (20:02)

Dumb Ass News – If you missed it yesterday, an audio replay of what it would sound like if AJ ran the show. (35:17)

Is there any new concert news? Chaz and AJ had Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik on, and tried to pry some information from him about the summer concert plans. (40:18)

Dumb Ass News – Ashley’s grandmother got her first shot of the vaccine yesterday, and was asked a ridiculous question. Then, no one on the show could figure out the math to work out which year her grandmother was born. (46:44)

Chaz and AJ do not know much about the history of Jesus, as this simple quiz proves. (52:37)

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The Local Bands Show: 01/24/21

The Local Bands Show: 01/24/21

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….

  • Valley of Kings – Today You’re Laughing
  • Cardboard Dreamhouse – Hollow
  • Shady Street All Stars – Fire Stories
  • Dan Carrano – Aleema
  • Brian Dolzani – We Are Magic
  • Jeff Burnham and The Insiders – State of Mind
  • Rob Ashley – Ballard of Stobe The Hobo
  • Dave Del Mote and the Cross Country Boys – Great Googa Mooga

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

Throwback Concert: Van Halen at The XL Center 2004

Throwback Concert: Van Halen at The XL Center 2004

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 2004!

In 2004 we saw Van Halen hit the road for the first time since 1998 and saw the return of singer Sammy Hagar, who left the band in 1996 after differences with Eddie Van Halen. The band was back together! All was right in the world for VH, right? Wrong. The relationship between Hagar and Eddie began well, but went downhill fast. This tour ultimately would be the final Van Halen tour with Hagar and bassist Michael Anthony.

Today we look back at Van Halen’s last ever concert at the XL Center…

 

Van Halen

Tour: Best of Both Worlds

June 28, 2004

The XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut

Setlist*

  1. Jump
  2. Runaround
  3. Humans Being
  4. Up For Breakfast
  5. Bass Solo
  6. Somebody Get Me a Doctor
  7. Poundcake
  8. It’s About Time
  9. Drum Solo
  10. Top of the World
  11. Unchained
  12. Why Can’t This Be Love
  13. Eagles Fly (Sammy Hagar song)
  14. Deeper Kinda Love (Sammy Hagar song)
  15. The Seventh Seal
  16. Best of Both Worlds
  17. Guitar Solo
  18. Dreams
  19. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
  20. Right Now
  21. You Really got Me (The Kinks cover / encore 1)
  22. Panama (encore 1)
  23. When It’s Love (encore 2)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Check out these live performances of Van Halen in Hartford

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