Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Tom G was on the phone to talk about firefighters escaping from a burning building. (0:00)
A man was saved from choking when he ran to his neighbor’s house. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories, Johnny Rocket was saved by grandma and Charlie choked on soup. (9:21)
Ansonia Mayor Cassetti was on to explain the city’s plan to let restaurants open by shutting down some streets, and Brooks Parker, the former Wethersfield Councilman was on to explain the ill-fated Zoom call that lost him his job. (23:42)
Don in Bridgeport provides further proof that you will be hung up on if you don’t get right to the point. (37:54)
In Dumb Ass News, a cameraman completely blew it by bad-mouthing his job on a live mic. (39:50)
Attorney Bob Mitchell was on to help the Tribe through their employment concerns. Frank called in his concerns with returning to work, given his medical background. Can he refuse and still collect unemployment? (42:39)
Dr. Browne is the Chief Medical Officer from Griffin Health, and thinks things are getting better. He described what the hospitals looked like during the peak of COVID-19 infections, and what we can continue to do moving forward to prevent a second wave. (51:13)
Allie from the Ridgefield Playhouse was on to talk about shows that are still on sale for this year, and the plans the venue has for seating to comply with social distancing. Plus, the Tour Rider Game! (1:06:16)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dennic McAllister was on to talk about the rise in anxiety during the pandemic, and the silver linings he’s noticed from quarantine. (1:24:14)
Ashley returned to the studio today, and immediately spit all over the counter and her computer while arguing that motorcycle rallies should just be moved to next year. (1:37:07)
By Drew Carrano
Could Linkin Park be making a comeback? Perhaps, according to bassist Dave ‘Phoenix’ Farrell. Just last month Farrell revealed the band is working on new material. But unfortunately, due to COVID-19, that work has been put on hold. It will be interesting to hear new music from Linkin Park, minus singer Chester Bennington, who tragically took his own life in 2017.
Today we look back at Linkin Park’s last show in Connecticut, which was on the Honda Civic Tour with Mutemath.
Linkin Park
Honda Civic Tour
Special Guests: Mutemath
Sunday August 12, 2012
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville
About The Tour:
The 11th Annual Honda Civic Tour featured co-headliners Linkin Park and Incubus, plus special guest Mutemath. The tour had only 17 dates, making it the shortest Honda Civic Tour ever. Incubus didn’t join in on the tour until the third scheduled date in Boston.
The 2012 Honda Civic Tour kicked off in Bristow, Virginia on August 11th and wrapped up in Chula Visita, California almost exactly one month later. Mohegan Sun was just the second stop on the tour, which meant Incubus was not on the bill.
Interesting note: this would be Linkin Park’s last performance in Connecticut as their 2015 show, also at Mohegan Sun, was cancelled due to Chester Bennington’s ankle injury.
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Watch: Linkin Park Live
7:00 – Brooks Parker, Former Wethersfield Council Member
7:30 – Atty Bob Mitchell
8:00 – Dr. Fred Browne (Griffin Hospital)
8:20 – Allie Stockel, Ridgefield Playhouse
9:00 – Dennis McAllister
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)
7:00 – John Craven, Reporter News 12 (Facebook: John Craven)
7:30 – Steven Marshall, Got struck by lightning in Canterbury
8:00 – 1st Lt Jennifer Petrow, National Guard
8:30 – Comedian Chuck Nice
9:00 – Rosalie DeFeo (Bikers Against Animal Cruelty)
9:30 – Boss Keith
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
Weezer
*source: setlist.fm
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)
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7:00 – CDSA President-Elect, Dr. Mimi DeLessio-Matta
7:30 – Attorney General William Tong
7:15 – Scot Haney
8:00 – Karen Zagurski, President of the Association of CT Fairs
8:20 – Jimmy Koplik (Facebook: Jim Koplik Presents Archive)
9:00 – Trooper Christine Jeltema