
99.1 PLR
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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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://wplr.com
Episodes
Morningside
10/14/2024
A self described "dad band", Morningside has a new single out and an upcoming album! Jon spoke to Bobby, Ian and Matt about their new single and the struggles of balancing band/family life!
Duration:00:17:14
Tournament Organizer Kristin Okesson
8/15/2024
Connoisseur Media's Kristin Okesson was in with Chaz and AJ to talk about the $25,000 grand prize in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, happening next weekend on Long Island Sound. There's over $40,000 in prizes available in total, but none for anyone attempting to cheat their way through the tournament.
Duration:00:09:36
Jim From Miller Place Bait & Tackle
8/14/2024
Jim from Miller Place Bait & Tackle was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, with a $25,000 grand prize.
Duration:00:04:12
Kristen Cusato and This Is Your Brain On Music!
8/12/2024
Kristen Cusato from The Alzheimer's Association spoke to Jon about an incredible (and fun) fundraiser for Alzheimer's research in Bridgeport on August 22nd. Special appearance and performance by singer-songwriter John Ciambriello!
Duration:00:18:17
Red Matter and the Death of the Connecticut Jam Band
7/26/2024
Red Matter (formerly Terrapin) discuss their new music, new direction and if CT jam bands have had their time in the sun!
Duration:01:00:55
Pete Francis & Tracy Jo
6/12/2024
Pete Francis (Dispatch) and CT singer songwriter Tracy Jo talked to Jon about their upcoming dual album release party in Bridgeport!
Duration:00:34:59
Pangea Has A New Album
5/29/2024
Local legends Pangea spoke to Jon about their newly released album and their upcoming show in Bridgeport!
Duration:00:24:04
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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