Chaz and AJ spoke with Governor Lamont this morning about COVID-19 in Connecticut. Where are we on the “curve?” When will some businesses like gyms and salon be allowed to start opening? What is he hoping to see before the May 20th deadline that could reopen schools? Plus, his answers on unemployment, rent protection, and the quick-testing site in New Haven.
By Drew Carrano
We’re lucky to have some beautiful classic theaters here in Connecticut. The Shubert in New Haven, The Warner in Torrington, and The Kate in Old Saybrook are just a few of the great historic venues here in our state. But the theater that hosted perhaps the biggest names in rock is the classic Palace Theater in Waterbury. Bands like Pink Floyd, Queen, Grateful Dead, Santana, Genesis, Alice Cooper, and Frank Zappa all performed on The Palace stage.
Today we look back at a more recent show featuring one of the biggest names in alternative rock: Jane’s Addiction.
Today’s Throwback Concert:
Jane’s Addiction
Theatre Of The Escapists Tour
Opening Act: Black Box Revelation
Wednesday March 7, 2012
The Palace Theater – Waterbury
About The Tour: In 2012 Jane’s Addiction announced a series of intimate live shows in support of their new album, The Great Escape Artist, which was released in October 2011. The U.S. tour played mostly in classic theaters across the Northeast and Midwest and kicked off in St. Louis in February. The show at The Palace Theater in Waterbury in March was Jane’s Addiction first appearance in Connecticut since their memorable headlining performance at The Gathering of The Vibes the previous summer.
Jane’s Addiction 90-minute performance at The Palace opened with the new single, Underground, and then followed by hits Mountain Song, Just Because and Been Caught Stealing. The rest of the evening was filled with brand new songs from The Great Escape Artist, a mid-show acoustic set and fan favorites like Jane Says.
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Watch: Jane’s Addiction Live
Masks for Heroes – helping obtain surgical grade masks for healthcare professionals
6:00 – Sgt. Sean Scanlan, Property Crime Division, Stamford
7:00 – Del Bigtree
7:30 – Dan Brookshire
8:00 – Bob LaBonne
8:00 – Trooper Christine Jeltema (Instagram: @ct_state_police)
8:20 – Governor Lamont
9:00 – Dr. Steven Choi
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Colin called Chaz and AJ to explain why he was a part of the protest and rally in Hartford, over the state’s shutdown. (0:00)
In Dumb Ass News, a stoner walked into court and was completely embarrassed by Judge Judy. (15:39)
An anonymous nurse has been checking in regularly with Chaz and AJ throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and started with a rebuttal of Colin’s points. Plus, she ran through very helpful tips for wearing masks, since we have all been asked to in public now. (18:13)
Chaz and AJ could not agree on a piece of audio from the Hartford protest. What is the person yelling on the megaphone? AJ thinks it’s something about cake.. (29:55)
Boston comedian Will Noonan was on the phone to talk about 4/20, the mood in Boston, and when he thinks comedy clubs and shows will open up again. (42:15)
Jason Page on the phone to explain the latest on Major League Baseball’s plan to get the sport started, and his thoughts on A-Rod and J-Lo being interested in purchasing the Mets. (50:21)
Yani called Chaz and AJ for the first time this morning with a crazy story about not wearing a mask in the grocery store. (58:28)
By Drew Carrano
This year Judas Priest is celebrating 50 plus years of heavy metal with a big tour that’s scheduled to come to Connecticut this September. We don’t know quite yet if their show at Foxwoods will happen or not, but one thing is for sure: Judas Priest has history of great rock shows in Connecticut. Today we look back at their 2005 show in Bridgeport.
Today’s Throwback Concert:
Judas Priest
Retribution 2005 Tour
Opening Act: Anthrax and Hatebreed
Wednesday October 5, 2005
The Arena at Harbor Yard – Bridgeport (now Webster Bank Arena)
About The Tour:Judas Priest hit the road in 2005 in support of the album, Angel of Retribution, which was the first studio album to feature singer Rob Halford since 1990. The tour lasted almost the entire year, kicking of in February in Copenhagen and finishing off in early December in Lithuania. In that span they played a total of 111 shows across Europe, Japan, North America and Latin America.
The Arena at Harbor Yard was on the second leg of the North American tour. Anthrax accompanied Judas Priest on most of the dates on the second leg. The show in Bridgeport featured not only Anthrax, but for this show only, Connecticut’s own Hatebreed. Hatebreed was a late add-on to help boost ticket sales.
Much like the Reunited North American Tour of 2004 that opened in Hartford, this tour featured a lot of the classics and fan favorites. Sprinkled in were newer songs like Judas Rising, Revolution and Hellrider.
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Watch: Judas Priest 2005 Tour (full concert)
7:30 – Nurse
8:00 – Chris Tucker, Signs of Hope (To get in touch with him on Facebook: “Chris Tucker”)
8:20 – Will Noonan, Boston Comedian
8:25 – Jason Page
9:00 – Katherine Bolas, Marketing Director CT Westfield Shopping Centers
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Dr. Ron Clark has seen some positive signs when it comes to COVID-19. The cases have declined, but you can hear how difficult this has been for doctors and nurses. (0:00)
DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes on the phone to talk about the problems with the state parks, since so many people are out there not properly following social distancing guidelines. (13:47)
Chaz talks about some of the times he’s smoked in the past, and one of the last times he got paranoid because of it. (24:23)
Clint Eastwood movies have been popular in Chaz’s house during quarantine, and while sharing the details about “Unforgiven,” AJ tries to imagine a movie without a proper narrator. (30:00)
When will schools open back up in Connecticut? Chaz and AJ spoke with Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona about the timeline, what the first steps would look like, and what details will dictate when it could all get started. (37:12)
In Dumb Ass News, Captain Duff calls in to talk about a man that spent days in a closed restaurant eating food and drinking booze to the tune of $5,000. (51:09)
Joe LaChance the weed guy gives an impromptu quiz to AJ, to see if he’s a candidate for medical marijuana. (58:02)
Thanks to your generous donations we raised over $15,000 for our Cards for Caregivers. We took all that money to buy gift cards to local restaurants to give to our healthcare workers on the frontlines.
By Drew Carrano
Happy 4/20! What better way to commemorate the day than to look back at a concert whose fans enjoy 420: Sublime with Rome.
Today’s Throwback Concert:
Sublime with Rome
Opening Act: The Dirty Heads
Saturday August 14, 2010
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville
About The Tour: Sublime with Rome is a collaboration between Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh of Sublime and singer/guitarist Rome Ramirez. This new incarnation of “Sublime” launched its first ever tour in 2010 and visited 150 cities world wide. The North American portion of the tour kicked off in Los Angeles at the legendary Hollywood Palladium on, you guessed it, 4/20. 10 years ago today! The first six dates of the tour visited other well known clubs like Denver’s Fillmore and New York’s Roseland Ballroom. But the rest of the tour played much larger venues, like Mohegan Sun Arena on August 14, 2010.
Joining Sublime with Rome on the road was The Dirty Heads, another California reggae rock band promoting their newest hit song Lay Me Down featuring Rome himself on vocals. On the tour, Sublime With Rome played a wide range of music styles including ska punk, reggae, dub, and hip hop. You’ll see in the setlist below their show at Mohegan Sun featured a mix of Sublime classics and covers from such influential artists as Peter Tosh and Bob Marley & the Wailers.
Setlist*
*source: setlist.fm
Watch: Sublime with Rome
6:00 – Dr. Ron Clark (Author, “Surviving the Emergency Room”)
6:30 – Commissioner Katie Dykes, DEEP – Check Twitter for updates: @ctstateparks
7:00 – Joe LaChance
7:00 – Jason Page – Host of “The Intersection” Podcast
7:30 – Atty. Bob Mitchell
8:00 – Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona
8:10 – Dennis House and Kara Sundlun, WFSB
8:20 – Stoner Lou and Stoner TyszkaTech (@Tyszkatech on TikTok)
9:00 – Hall Neighborhood House
9:20 – Captain Anthony Duff, NHPD