John Foley, a former naval aviator with the Blue Angels was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the coordinated flyover of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut with the Thunderbirds. Plus, he admitted the origin of his call sign “Gucci,” helping out on the original “Top Gun,” and some of the celebrities he’s given the full experience to.
Chaz and AJ spoke to Jimmy Koplik this morning about the policies in place through Live Nation, when it comes to refunding customers tickets to concerts. If the show was canceled, or rescheduled, you will be refunded. Must have purchased your ticket through either Live Nation or Ticketmaster.
6:45 – Ashley, Freedom Facility Maintenance
7:00 – Lisa from Colchester
7:30 – Attorney Bob Mitchell
8:00 – Gary Leigh-Manuell
8:20 – Jimmy Koplik
9:00 – Bill Lee, Lee Co.
9:30 – John Foley, Blue Angels
By Drew Carrano
Chickenfoot is a supergroup comprised of guitar wiz Joe Satriani, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith, and former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and frontman Sammy Hagar. Formed in 2008, Chickenfoot would go on to release two studio albums, a live album and a box set.
Though their albums are great, its their live show that makes them special. You look at Chickenfoot perform live and its like watching four best friends rockin’ out on stage together. That’s exactly what we saw in 2012 when they came to Mohegan Sun Arena.
Today’s Throwback Concert:
Chickenfoot
Different Devil Tour
Special Guest: Black Stone Cherry
Saturday May 19, 2012
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville
About The Tour: In early 2012 Chickenfoot announced a 20-date North American tour to promote their second studio album Chickenfoot III. The Different Devil Tour, which was named after the band’s current single, kicked off in Lake Tahoe in May. While Chad Smith was on tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers, filling in on drums was former John Mellencamp drummer Kenny Aronoff.
Chickenfoot made a return to Mohegan Sun after playing the Arena in 2009. Much like that show in 2009, the 2012 show featured a heavy dose of Chickenfoot songs. You weren’t going to hear a Van Halen song at this show. No way. This was a show for fans of Chickenfoot, and rightly so. The only non-Chickenfoot song performed was ‘Rock Candy’ at the end, in tribute to the Sammy Hagar’s former bandmate and friend Ronnie Montrose, who sadly passed away two months earlier.
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Watch: Chickenfoot Live
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Bob Stefanowski called in to recap some of the stories he heard from people he met yesterday, during the Masks for CT giveaway at the XFINITY Theater in Hartford. Almost 50,000 masks wound up going to people who needed them. (0:00)
AJ suggested he try to do something for a 24-hour period, after being inspired by a man who clapped continuously for first responders and raised over $10,000. The Tribe called in their suggestions, and Ashley failed while trying to give AJ some tongue twisters to try. (13:33)
North Haven’s First Selectman Mike Freda was on to talk about opening Connecticut back up for business, since he was recently appointed by Governor Lamont to the committee in charge of making those plans. Plus, Michelle Douglas was on to talk about the first case of a pet dog testing for coronavirus. (22:20)
In Dumb Ass News, a mayor in Texas was investigated by the state after she broke quarantine measures to get her nails done. (40:12)
Movie and TV critic Joe Meyers was on with Chaz and AJ to offer some suggestions to watch, if you have already run out of ideas. (45:40)
Liam runs On the Mend Medical Supplies and Equipment in Southbury, and was accused of price gouging after a picture went viral on Facebook. Liam was on the phone this morning to attempt to explain the prices, and was challenged by Amy the CNA for his explanation. (1:00:12)
Boston comedian Will Noonan loves drama, talked about the high price of eggs in Boston, and his girlfriend’s loud chewing of tortilla chips. (1:18:18)
Chaz and AJ were fascinated by the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds flyover yesterday. (1:26:48)
A big thanks to Bob Stefanowski, WFSB, Pratt & Whitney, United Concrete and all of the volunteers for making this amazing event possible. The line of cars at the Xfinity Theatre was constantly moving and so many people were given essential protective items to help them through this crisis. Thank you to everyone involved!
Oxford Police Officer Keith called Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the GoFundMe account for Corporal Dennis D’Archangelo, who lost his battle with cancer. You can click HERE to donate.
7:00 – Michael Freda, First Selectman of North Haven
7:00 – Michelle Douglas “The Dog Lady” (On Facebook: The Refined Canine – Instagram and Twitter: @refinedk9)
7:30 – Joe Meyers, Movie Critic
8:00 – Liam O’Keefe, On the Mend Medical Supplies and Equipment
8:20 – Comedian Will Noonan
9:00 – Dr. Steven Choi
9:10 – Jason Wajnarowski, Donut Crazy (Facebook and Instgram)
9:30 – John Foley, a former pilot of the Blue Angels
The Masks For CT event kicked off earlier than expected because the line grew very long. Chaz and AJ spoke with Big Pete and Angelo from the line, and then Bob Stefanowski was on to talk about acquiring the masks, and why this event to give them away is important. (0:00)
Tom G called in info about the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds fly-over today, and shared some stories from his career as a fire fighter. He vividly remembers someone who stuck a flashlight where it doesn’t belong. (10:20)
Chaz’s son, Young Chaz, has accepted a role through AMR to go into New York City and help out with increased call volume. Jennifer, Chaz’s fiancee, called in her memories of first working on an ambulance, and former NYC EMT Dave Russell had some advice for Young Chaz and shared some stories from his career. (20:56)
Dan Reale is a Libertarian who is ready to open the state up for business, and thinks the shutdown and quarantine is a massive mistake. (40:13)
After Dan’s call, the Tribe had a lot of opinions on his remarks. Chaz also wondered out loud about why schools haven’t just closed for the year already. (54:12)
Chaz kept wondering about his potential anger issues, while Tammy from the Devon Rotary Club called in to talk about the help they are doing in the community to fight COVID-19. (1:01:33)
Joyce from Hartford called Chaz and AJ from the line at the Masks For CT event, to explain why masks were so important for her and her family, including her 97-year-old father. (1:06:55)
In Dumb Ass News, NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio is called out in public for traveling too far to go for a walk in a park. (1:13:13)
By Drew Carrano
2020 is supposed to be a big year for Aerosmith. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the band, but unfortunately, things haven’t started off well for them. Just a couple weeks ago Aerosmith announced that their spring residency in Las Vegas has been postponed due to the Coronavirus. Let’s hope by September they’ll be able to celebrate their 50th anniversary with their fans as they play Boston’s Fenway Park on September 18th.
Today we look back at the last time they came through New England, which was last August on their Deuces Are Wild residency in Springfield.
Today’s Throwback Concert:
Aerosmith
Deuces Are Wild Residency
Monday August 26, 2019
The MassMutual Center – Springfield, MA
About The Tour: Aerosmith launched its Deuces Are Wild residency in April 2019 and played 18 consecutive shows at the Park Theater in Las Vegas. The residency in Las Vegas lasted until July before shifting over to three other MGM Resorts on the East Coast. One of them was MGM Springfield, who at the time was celebrating its one-year anniversary. For four nights in late August, Aerosmith performed at The MassMutual Center and fans got to welcome the band back to its home state of Massachusetts.
Each of those four nights, a sold out crowd rocked out to an Aerosmith show full of nothing but hits and classics. There was no opening act, however, for those that came early there was a 30 minute pre-show movie about the history of the band.
Below is the setlist from the August 26th show in Springfield. This was the third show on the residency.
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Watch: Aerosmith Live