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Friday, May 15: Two Guys Hit By Lightning, Blow Up Dolls Helping Social Distancing, Boss Keith’s Top 5 American Rock Bands

Friday, May 15: Two Guys Hit By Lightning, Blow Up Dolls Helping Social Distancing, Boss Keith’s Top 5 American Rock Bands

Responding to video posted by Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy, Chaz and AJ got a call from Dan who tried to take over the conversation with three quick points. (0:00)

Steve was in the news recently for surviving a lightning strike, and was on with Chaz and AJ to share the crazy circumstances from the incident in his garage. Then, Tim in Clinton called in about being hit by lightning on three separate occasions. (3:19)

Yesterday was the Air National Guard flyover of CT, and Jennifer Petrow was one of the pilots. She was on to talk about the event, and some of the crazy things she’s experienced in her career. (17:39)

A restaurant in South Carolina has gone viral for practicing social distancing in their dining room by using blow up dolls. (28:58)

Rosalie was on from Bikers Against Animal Cruelty to talk about a way they’ve found to be helpful within the community, despite not being able to organize any events during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can help them tomorrow in Sandy Hook! (32:31)

In Dumb Ass News, Ashley and Erik fail hilariously to kill a spider. (41:33)

Boss Keith yelled louder than usual about his Top 5 list, which was all about the greatest American rock bands. (47:08)

Throwback Concert: Foo Fighters & Weezer at Arena at Harbor Yard 2005

Throwback Concert: Foo Fighters & Weezer at Arena at Harbor Yard 2005

By Drew Carrano

2020 was supposed to be a big year for The Foo Fighters. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the band and Dave Grohl and company had big plans. Among those plans was a 25th anniversary ‘Van Tour’ and headline festivals like Boston Calling, Osheaga and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Unfortunately due to COVID-19, those plans have been put on hold.

Today we look back at when the Foos played a rare show in Connecticut and brought Weezer with them for a co-headlining tour.

 

Today’s Throwback Concert:

Foo Fighters & Weezer

Foozer Tour

Special Guest: Hot Hot Heat

Tuesday October 11, 2005

Arena at Harbor Yard – Bridgeport (now Webster Bank Arena)

 

About The Tour:

In July 2005 Foo Fighters and Weezer announced a joint U.S. Tour that would start after Labor Day. The two-month tour, called The Foozer Tour, kicked off on September 8th in Duluth, Georgia and would visit 25 cities across the United States, including Bridgeport.

Over the years Weezer has played quite a few times in Connecticut. After all, singer Rivers Cuomo grew up in the Nutmeg State. But the Foo Fighters? Not so much. Their 2005 appearance at The Arena at Harbor Yard was a rare one for us. You’d have to go back to July 2000 for their only other show here (Hartford’s XFINITY Theatre).

Weezer took the stage after opener Hot Hot Heat and didn’t waste time in getting the sold out crowd into a frenzy with their opening song, “Hash Pipe.” Because this was a co-headlining tour, Weezer played a full set. They played all their hits plus a couple covers, including one by the Foo Fighters (Big Me). During the course of their set Cuomo makes reference to his Connecticut ties, pointing out that he attended E.O. Smith High School in Storrs. During Weezer’s encore, the band brought up a kid from the crowd to play the acoustic guitar to “Undone – The Sweater Song,” which the audience gladly sang to.

Foo Fighters came on next and kept the energy in the building going. The crowd had fun rockin’ out to songs like “My Hero,” “Best of You” and “Times Like These.” They ended their hour plus set with a bang playing “Breakout” and “Monkey Wrench.”

 

Setlist*

Foo Fighters

  1. In Your Honor
  2. All My Life
  3. My Hero
  4. Best of You
  5. Up in Arms
  6. Learn To Fly
  7. The One
  8. Times Like These
  9. Stacked Actors
  10. DOA
  11. This Is a Call
  12. Cold Day in the Sun
  13. Everlong
  14. Breakout (encore)
  15. Monkey Wrench (encore)

Weezer

  1. Hash Pipe
  2. My Name Is Jonas
  3. Peace
  4. Don’t Let Go
  5. Dope Nose
  6. This Is Such a Pitty
  7. Big Me (Foo Fighters cover)
  8. Perfect Situation
  9. Smile
  10. El Scorcho
  11. Say It Ain’t So
  12. We Are All on Drugs
  13. Surf Wax America
  14. Beverly Hills
  15. Photograph
  16. Song 2 (Blur cover)
  17. Island in the Sun (encore)
  18. Undone – The Sweater Song (encore)
  19. Buddy Holly (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

Thursday, May 14: Dr. Mimi on the Dental Office Debate, Attorney General William Tong on Price Gouging, and Jimmy Koplik Talks About America’s Greatest Rock Band

Thursday, May 14: Dr. Mimi on the Dental Office Debate, Attorney General William Tong on Price Gouging, and Jimmy Koplik Talks About America’s Greatest Rock Band

Governor Lamont was on yesterday to explain dental offices opening, but did little to calm down the dental hygienists who feel it’s still too early and unsafe to open. This morning, Dr. Mimi DeLessio-Matta of the Connecticut State Dental Association was on to try and clear up why dental offices are a phase one business. (0:00)

In Dumb Ass News, a pharmacist dies after drinking his own Coronavirus formula. (15:09)

CT Attorney General William Tong was on to talk about price gouging during the pandemic, the scams his office has already seen, and why internet scammers are harder to track down. (16:49)

Scot Haney was on live from the Masks for CT giveaway event in Middletown, and said Judy Collins is the greatest American rock band. (27:52)

Karen Zagurski is the President of the Association of CT Fairs, and was on to talk about the events that have already canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and those that are holding on to their dates. Plus, Bob Stefanowski checks in from the Middletown mask giveaway. (36:18)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about the shows and tours that are in the process of rescheduling or canceling. Plus, who does he think is the greatest American rock band? (46:15)

Trooper First Class Christine Jeltema from the CT State Police was on to talk about the speeding tickets that were issued during their Tweet along event, and shared stories from some of the more memorable tickets she’s issued in her career. (1:09:28)

In Dumb Ass News, a drunk guy bit a snake into pieces. (1:18:47)

The Local Bands Show – 5/17/20

The Local Bands Show – 5/17/20

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….

  • The Smyrk – Cope Astetic
  • Cinema Stare – Hum and The Glord
  • Wolf Harbor – 55B
  • Seth Adam – At Different Ends
  • Lucy’s Neighbor – The Same New York I Used To Know
  • The Orphans – Ummmerica
  • Eddie Seville – ZaWa N NaBe

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: Neil Young at Toyota Oakdale Theatre 2010

Throwback Concert: Neil Young at Toyota Oakdale Theatre 2010

By Drew Carrano

Neil Young fans have a reason to be excited. The ‘Godfather of Grunge’ recently announced that he’s working on a new archival album featuring material from the 1980s. This includes music he made with his band Crazy Horse and unreleased studio work with his ‘Saturday Night Live’ band. Though there’s no specific date for the album’s release, we can expect to see it sometime in 2021.

Today we look back at Neil Young’s solo tour that came to Connecticut 10 years ago this month.

 

Today’s Throwback Concert:

Neil Young

Twisted Road Tour

Special Guest: Bert Jansch

Sunday May 23, 2010

Toyota Oakdale Theatre – Wallingford

 

About The Tour:

Neil Young kicked off his Twisted Road solo tour on May 18, 2010 at the Palace Theater in Albany, New York. The tour made stops in only a handful of cities in 2010, mostly in historic theaters like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Washington D.C.’s Constitution Hall.

Neil returned to the Toyota Oakdale Theatre for his first solo show there in over a decade. Neil last played Oakdale in 2004, but at the time he brought his band Crazy Horse with him. This time in 2010 it was billed a solo performance, much like the 1999 show in Wallingford.

Neil Young entertained the Oakdale audience with a variety of songs from his impressive catalog in a very intimate solo setting. Fans got to hear both classics from his solo career, his songs with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Crazy Horse as well as brand new material. Overall, this 17-song, 90 minute performance gave fans, both young and old, a night to remember.

 

Setlist*

  1. My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue) (Neil Young & Crazy Horse song)
  2. Tell Me Why
  3. Helpless (Crosby, Stills Nash & Young song)
  4. You Never Call
  5. Peaceful Valley Boulevard
  6. Love and War
  7. Down by the River (Neil Young & Crazy Horse song)
  8. Hitchhiker
  9. Ohio (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song)
  10. Sign of Love
  11. Leia
  12. After the Gold Rush
  13. I Believe In You
  14. Rumblin’
  15. Cortez the Killer (Neil Young & Crazy Horse song)
  16. Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young & Crazy Horse song)
  17. Walk With Me (encore)

* source: setlist.fm

 

Watch: Neil Young Live

Wednesday, May 13: Meg the Dental Hygienist’s Response to Governor Lamont, Remembering When AJ First Met “Fred Steele”

Wednesday, May 13: Meg the Dental Hygienist’s Response to Governor Lamont, Remembering When AJ First Met “Fred Steele”

AJ admitted to feeling uncomfortable in public the other day while buying his lottery tickets. (0:00)

What should we watch on TV or streaming services? Joe Meyers the TV critic was on to talk about “The Eddy” on NetFlix, “Dead to Me,” and the new Seinfeld standup special. (1:32)

Meg is a dental hygienist, and called in to explain what a dental hygienist’s job is, and why they are so upset to be asked to go back to work on May 20th. Plus, Dan Slaterly from Banker’s Life was on to talk about the options that you have with your 401k. (10:15)

In Dumb Ass News, a fugitive is caught by police when a fart gave him away. The story reminded AJ of the first time he heard the name “Fred Steele.”(24:37)

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