Throwback Concert: Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum 1989

Throwback Concert: Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum 1989

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1989! That year PLR welcomed Aerosmith back to New Haven Coliseum. After a highly successful Permanent Vacation Tour in 1987, Aerosmith hit the road in ’89 to support its tenth studio album “Pump,” which featured hits like Love In…

Throwback Concert: Metallica at The XL Center 1989

Throwback Concert: Metallica at The XL Center 1989

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1989! That year Metallica came to Connecticut twice on their ‘Damaged Justice’ Tour: The XL Center in March and Lake Compounce in July. They hit the road to support their fourth studio album, “…And Justice for All,” which was…

PODCAST – Friday, February 5: It’s All About The Big Game

PODCAST – Friday, February 5: It’s All About The Big Game

Vinnie the bookie was on with Chaz and AJ to share details on how busy his life will be this weekend leading up to the Super Bowl, and why he’s hated Tom Brady for 21 years. (0:00) Big Jim is a Boston sports radio guy who thinks anyone not supporting Tom Brady in the Super…

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, February 5

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, February 5

5:30 – Mitch Hallock, King of the Nerds Creator of Terrificon and CT GamerCon  6:20 – Flubble Montage 7:30 – Megan, Palmer’s Market  7:34 – WFSB’s Scot Haney  8:00 – “Vince” the Bookie 8:20 – Fun Fact Friday 8:30 – Big Jim, Part of the “Felger and Mazz Show” on 985 the Sports Hub Boston 9:00…

Throwback Concert: David Bowie at New Haven Coliseum 1976

Throwback Concert: David Bowie at New Haven Coliseum 1976

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1976! WPLR’s studio at the time was on Chapel Street, which was a short drive to New Haven Coliseum. WPLR and The Coliseum had a long history of welcoming some of the biggest rock acts to New Haven. In…

50 Years, 50 Albums 1976: Boston ‘Boston’

50 Years, 50 Albums 1976: Boston ‘Boston’

There are very few albums where every song on it has become a recognizable hit, especially a debut album! This is true for Boston’s first LP behind the genius of Tom Scholz, an MIT graduate with a Master’s degree from that esteemed university. When first signed to a record label (Epic) they wanted him to…

The Local Bands Show 02/07/2021

The Local Bands Show 02/07/2021

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 Vultures – Alcohol Steve Cropper with Roger Creale…