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Legendary rock station out of New Haven Connecticut. Come here for artist interviews, backstage stories and a real feel of what is going on in New Haven.

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Legendary rock station out of New Haven Connecticut. Come here for artist interviews, backstage stories and a real feel of what is going on in New Haven.

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English


Episodes
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Residual Groove

12/6/2023
Jon Kamal sat down with one of the fastest rising bands in CT, Residual Groove, alongside their (maybe?) manager the inimitable Doseph Joseph

Duration:00:28:31

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One Time Weekend's Masquerade of Madness

11/22/2023
Up and coming CT band One Time Weekend talks about their upcoming show at Infinity Hall and drummer (and Hamilton orchestra member) Alex Giosa tells a story about the most heartfelt fender bender ever!

Duration:00:25:41

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Evan and Zane at Park City Music Hall 11/7/23!

11/4/2023
Evan Rachel Wood (West World, Frozen 2) and Zane Carney (Thundercat, John Mayer) talk to Jon about their upcoming show at Park City on 11/7/23, including the theme they chose specifically for Bridgeport!

Duration:00:12:18

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Jon Kamal talks with Pangea Worldbeat

10/17/2023
Mixing Funk with Jazz and Salsa influences, Pangea Worldbeat discusses their upcoming show in Bridgeport and how to create a "Groove Tapestry"

Duration:00:20:32

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Downtown Sounds In Shelton Oct. 7th!

10/3/2023
Jon Kamal sits down with Nicole Heriot-Mikula, the founder of Celebrate Shelton, and singer-songwriter LeeAnn Lovelace to talk about Saturday's event and the importance of community.

Duration:00:22:47

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Jon Kamal w/ Julai and The Serotones!

9/20/2023
Sound on Sound is only a few weeks away and Julai and The Serotones will be opening the festival on Saturday! Jon Kamal sat down and spoke to the band about their sound, their songwriting and which band member is considered the "mitochondria"!

Duration:00:34:16

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Sound On Sound Labor Day Ticket Special

9/1/2023
Mike Lapitino chats with Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik about the upcoming Sound On Sound Festival, September 30-October 1 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport and this weekend's Labor Day ticket special. soundonsoundct.com

Duration:00:04:34

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Jon Kamal talks with the organizers of Alchemy Festival, June 3rd in East Haven

5/16/2023
On June 3rd, over a dozen of the most popular bands in CT will be playing at The Beeracks in East Haven from 11am-1am! Jon from the Night Show spoke to organizers Max Schiavone, Sky Stephens and Joe Hartz about what to expect, what kinda beer there'll be, and what CT city has the greatest music scene!

Duration:00:28:33

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Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads talks VersoFest, Stop Making Sense's re-release and jam band B.O. with Jon Kamal

3/27/2023
Drummer, producer and author Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads spoke to Jon about the upcoming VersoFest in Westport this Thursday 03/30! Other topics included; a behind the scenes look at working with legendary Rolling Stones producer Steve Lillywhite (7:20), an announcement about the re-release of Stop Making Sense (12:19), and a revealing conversation about which jam band legend has terrible body odor (15:51).

Duration:00:19:28

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Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash

2/2/2023
Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell, lead guitarist and founder of the British Band Wishbone Ash, ahead of his Wall Street Theater show February 24.

Duration:00:23:33

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AJ Talks To Sarah Fryxell, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association President

11/4/2022
AJ’s interview with Sarah Fryxell, President of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, discussing the Connecticut International Auto Show, November 11-13, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center.

Duration:00:05:47

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Hummel's PLR 99 One-on-One: Eric Hummel

10/13/2021
Eric Hummel talks about 3 generations of America's greatest hot dogs made right in New Haven. Also-his favorite dog toppings, the magic spring that runs under New Haven and the secret to making the best hot dog.
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Mike Lapitino talks with Ronnie Platt of Kansas

10/7/2021
99.1 PLR presents Kansas: Point of Know Return Tour is coming to New Haven’s College Street Music Hall Saturday March 12, 2022. Mike Lapitino talked with lead singer Ronnie Platt
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Chaz & AJ talk with Kirsten Glavin, youngest winner of the Bluefish Tournament ever

8/27/2021
The Bluefish Tournament is happening this weekend with a $25,000 grand prize! Kirsten Glavin won the Tournament in 2004 when she was only 12 years old. She tells the story of how she caught the heaviest fish that year and took home all that cash.
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Hummels PLR 99 One-on-One: Kevin McKeown

8/26/2021
Chaz talks with Kevin McKeown about his PLR days. From the first days of WPLR to being Mayor of Santa Monica, it all started with getting busted for weed and an acid trip.
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Chaz & AJ talk with last year's 2nd Place winner of the Bluefish Tournament Zach

8/26/2021
Zach Auer won 2nd place last year in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. He was only off by an ounce! He's heading back out this year, hoping to take home the grand prize
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Chaz & AJ talk with Rick from Fisherman's World

8/24/2021
The 39th Annual Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is happening this weekend! Chaz & AJ talked with Rick Mola from Fisherman's World in Norwalk. They've been around for 60 years!
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Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle

8/4/2021
Chaz & AJ talk with Sue, Co-Owner Of Miller Place Bait and Tackle, about this year's Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. They had the 2nd and 3rd place Blues last year!
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Chaz & AJ talk with Holly from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle

7/30/2021
Holly Green from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle in Clinton talked with Chaz & AJ about this year's Bluefish Tournament.
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Chaz & AJ talk with Ryan from Black Rock Bait & Tackle

7/20/2021
Ryan , co-owner of Black Rock Bait & Tackle, says they’ve been seeing a ton of Bluefish out this year. The tournament is really anyone’s game this year