The Local Bands Show 10.12.25

The Local Bands Show 10.12.25

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

Enter to win: Blackberry Smoke

Enter to win: Blackberry Smoke

Blackberry Smoke is coming to College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Wednesday November 12th. Tickets are on sale at www.collegestreetmusichall.com

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. 

Thursday, October 9: Bad Idea Island, Stratford’s Sinkhole, Waterbury Drivers

Thursday, October 9: Bad Idea Island, Stratford’s Sinkhole, Waterbury Drivers

A musical misstep that was so poorly received, it nearly killed two iconic rock careers. Chaz and AJ explored 2011’s “Lulu” in Bad Idea Island. (0:00)

CT rep Joe Gresko was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the sinkhole being repaired in Stratford, but first entertained the problems existing with the Yankees. (4:46) 

Brian Turco, with Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the incredibly organized Tunnel to Towers 5K happening in Bridgeport next weekend. (11:32)

Waterbury, CT made the shortlist of worst cities to drive in, for the entire country. Chaz and AJ discussed the study, and took calls from the Tribe about the worst they’ve witnessed in Waterbury. (18:09)

Photo credit: Reuters

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, October 9th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, October 9th

6:00. AJ back!

Vince Berry in studio

6:20. The Top Ten people you dread running into with comedian Dan Shea (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island.

7:00. We have great news for Stratford area commuters and Geoff Tate has an amazing Ozzy story.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. The dumbass reason a woman held up an entire flight and the sound of the fight that ensued.

7:30. We wanna see if this study lines up with reality, I’m going to ask you a question coming out of this break and you need to call in an honest answer immediately. (203) 882-9757

8:00. Waterbury Police have a suspect in their double homicide

8:20. Live Nations Jimmy Koplik. Any nibbles from Rush on a Connecticut date? Is the People’s Bank Arena ready for Stevie Nicks? Another Classic rocker pop star announces a farewell tour.

9:00. A new report ranks America’s worst drivers in the country, and a Connecticut city came in third.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. I’m not sure what this next guy said, but I’m pretty positive. He’s pissed.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia. Get in the running for Skip-the-Line passes at Legends of Fear and a car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Geoff Tate in Studio

Pod Pick: Geoff Tate in Studio

Chaz and AJ welcome Geoff Tate back in studio, as he’s performing two shows in Connecticut this week. Geoff talked about his highest notes (personally and musically,) and took calls from rabid fans in the Tribe. Plus, stories from touring with Ozzy Osbourne, his recent heart surgery, and the answer to a long pondered question among fans. 

Wednesday, October 8: Bad Idea Island, A Dramatic Dog Rescue in New Haven, Ayesheh Mae Returns

Wednesday, October 8: Bad Idea Island, A Dramatic Dog Rescue in New Haven, Ayesheh Mae Returns

Chaz and AJ’s Bad Idea Island eviscerated one the most useless products of the 2000’s, which comes with one of the worst commercials of all time. (0:00) 

Two dogs were recently rescued at New Haven’s East Rock park, by New Haven firefighters. Assistant Chief Danny Coughlin was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain how the dogs were spotted 40 feet below the top of the cliff, and had to be brought up by rope by their special operations team. (5:16) 

During Stump the Chumps, comedian Ayesheh Mae stopped by with her husband Nate and son, Lincoln. Her first visit to the studio since their house burned down nearly a month ago. (16:28) 

Sing with Foreigner live

Sing with Foreigner live

PLR is looking for a local choir to sing with Foreigner onstage at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on December 9th!

If you are a parent or choir director of a local middle or high school choir, send us an mp3 or a YouTube link of your choir singing any song. One lucky choir will get to sing hit song “I Want to Know What Love Is” on stage with Foreigner!

Plus, the winning choir will receive a $500 donation from Foreigner for their school chorus program!

Fill out this form below to send your mp3 or YouTube link along with the name of your choir.

Last day to submit is Friday, November 14th. The winning choir will be announced on Monday, November 24th.

Please note: This contest open to Connecticut high school or middle school choirs or any local youth choirs whose members are of middle school and/or high school age. This contest is not open to adult choirs. Foreigner can only accommodate up to 25 kids onstage (25 kids is the maximum number they can have, but the winning choir can have less than 25 kids sing) along with two adult chaperones.