The Local Bands Show 11.09.25

The Local Bands Show 11.09.25

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: Songs to Annoy Chaz (and Scot Haney) in the Box

Pod Pick: Songs to Annoy Chaz (and Scot Haney) in the Box

A week from today, Chaz and Scot Haney will begin their 24 hours in a box together. One of the last pieces to put in place, is the song that will play the entire time on an endless loop. The Tribe called in the songs they think will provide the most entertainment for everyone, except Chaz and Scot. 

Thursday, November 6: Fighting at the Bass Pro Shop, Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik, Rainn Wilson

Thursday, November 6: Fighting at the Bass Pro Shop, Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik, Rainn Wilson

Chaz asked his wife, Jennifer to call in to talk about the incident that happened in the house last night. Audio was shared of the traumatic event, involving the death of the spider. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, a massive fight broke out at a new Bass Pro Shops while people were waiting for the bathroom. (6:45) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about how incredibly close Connecticut was to hosting a concert date for AC/DC next year. Plus, National Saxophone Day was celebrated, as AJ’s house was surrounded by some live saxophone music. (12:56) 

Rainn Wilson was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his visit to Stamford, which will include a Dwight Schrute lookalike contest. Rainn also shared some stories from “The Office,” including that he was the very first person to audition for the US version of the show. (38:07) 

Photo courtesy: Rainn Wilson 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, November 6th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, November 6th

6:00. What were those weird swirls in the sky?

Vince Berry

6:20. The Top Ten Football movies – Mike B. from the Mike, Mile and Oscar podcast

6:40. Bad Idea Island today… when bad corporate packaging meets an AJ.

7:00. If you use plan on using Access Health CT for your health insurance, you’ll want to hear this before you sign up. Andrew Rowan explains.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. The unlikely reason a group of people fought at the grand opening of a Bass Pro.

8:00. Road Rage in CT turned VERY ugly.

8:20. Live Nations Jimmy Koplik talks AC/DC playing close but not close enough. Will there be a Connecticut date? And another Classic Rocker passes.

8:30. A Classic Rock Super Group finally makes it into the Hall of Fame

9:00. Rain Wilson from The Office has something important to tell you

9:20. Dumb Ass News. This could be the shortest time between getting out of jail and going back to jail.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the running to see Heart and a car wash from Splash Car Wash – (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Tommy Tutone

Pod Pick: Tommy Tutone

Chaz and AJ were able to get Tommy Tutone on the phone this morning, even though he’s currently partying in Cancun. Tommy explained the real person that inspired the band’s iconic hit, “867-5309/Jenny,” and why he won’t go after a big rock star for a similar sounding song. 

Photo courtesy: Tommy Tutone 

Wednesday, November 5: CT Election Results, Conn-Etiquette Nonsense, Revisiting a Phone Fart

Wednesday, November 5: CT Election Results, Conn-Etiquette Nonsense, Revisiting a Phone Fart

Chaz and AJ talked about last night’s election results, including another win in West Haven for Dorinda Borer, and a 6-term run ending in Ansonia for David Cassetti. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, Connecticut’s attempt to correct bad behavior on city buses completely misses the intended audience. (15:59)

Chaz and AJ continued a discussion from yesterday, as mating season for deer has lead to a drastic increase in car accidents with deer. Hans from Durham shared a story about why you should never feed deer. (28:58) 

News 8’s Mike Cerulli was in studio this morning, and was happy to analyze a call  that Chaz and AJ did with Governor Lamont a while back. What was the mysterious noise that started the phone call? (37:31) 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, November 5th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, November 5th

6:00. Election results. Brian Blackmore

6:20. The top 10 movies with endings we hate. – (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island.

7:00. Election candidates respond to the results and Connecticut High School Football teams taunted with AI

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A kinder gentler bus ride in Connecticut

7:30. Why Connecticut Deer are ready to buck you up. Deer encounters (203) 882-9757

8:00. News 8’s Mike Cerulli breaks down the Connecticut Election results. Winners and or losers from East Haven, Wallingford and Hamden.

8:20. Which races in Connecticut were the ugliest?

9:00. Will the guy who’s famous for the song about the phone number call into the show? The funniest thing about getting Tommy Tutone on the show.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Who is the dumbass the jerk recording the conversation or the Uber driver who said he was too fat to get in her car?

9:30. Stump the chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the running to see Heart and a car wash from Splash Car Wash – (203) 882-9757

Enter to win: Mystic Bowie and Talking Dreads present The Itty Bitty House Jamaica Relief Fundraiser

Enter to win: Mystic Bowie and Talking Dreads present The Itty Bitty House Jamaica Relief Fundraiser

Mystic Bowie and Talking Dreads present: The Itty Bitty House Jamaica Relief Fundraiser at Fairfield Theatre in The Warehouse on Saturday, November 29th. Join Talking Dreads for an unforgettable night of music, unity, and hope as we come together to rebuild Jamaica. Enjoy a powerful night of live music featuring Talking Dreads and special musical guests. Tickets are on sale at www.fairfieldtheatre.org

Enter to win a pair of tickets!

Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded.