Best Plr Live Local Podcasts (2025)

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63: Reach NYC At The Webster! 43:03

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2M ago43:03

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Reach is coming to CT with Tim Montana Saturday 5/17! Their bassist Tim hates singing, and their singer Rene knows literally everybody.By PLR Live + Local

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62: Drew Angus 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

Fresh off an appearance on Chaz and AJ, Drew spoke to Jon about the struggles of managing the modern music industry and all of Jon's failed podcasts. Check him out at the SHU Community Theater this Friday 4/25/25!By PLR Live + Local

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61: Pete Francis - Revisited 38:11

3M ago38:11

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My very first guest returns! The conversation is always brilliant with this multi-talented founding member of Dispatch, and this time was no exception. Check out his show at FTC this Saturday!By PLR Live + Local

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60: The Mushroom Cloud 28:09

4M ago28:09

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The new album drops tonight! The MC boys spoke to Jon about the journey of being a band for 10+ years and finally answer the question of what came first. The band or the mushrooms?By PLR Live + Local

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59: St. Paddy's Day Celebrations w/ John Torres and Chris Andrews 30:22

4M ago30:22

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Got plans for 3/14/25? Cancel them, Fairfield Ave is starting the party at noon and going all day, featuring the brand new Irish Village. I spoke to John from Park City Music Hall and Chris from Tautog Tavern to learn more.By PLR Live + Local

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58: #58 Evan and Zane at Park City Music Hall 11/7/23! 12:18

1+ y ago12:18

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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!By PLR Live + Local

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57: #57 The Paul Clark Project 23:23

3y ago23:23

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Inspired by his career as a social worker and his own struggles with mental health, Paul Clark endeavors to make music that promotes mental wellness!By PLR Live + Local

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56: #56 Ben Atkind from Goose 22:34

3y ago22:34

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Ben Atkind talks about Goose Summer Tour '22, their new album Dripfield and his side project ElephantProofBy PLR Live + Local

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55: #55 Radiate 33:09

3y ago33:09

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NY based, but CT born, Radiate has got new music out and is ready to take over!By PLR Live + Local

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54: #54 Similar Kind Returns! 18:10

3+ y ago18:10

18:10

S. Norwalk Indie pop band Similar Kind returns to Live and Local after a big year to talk about their new single and playing with Flock of Seagulls!By PLR Live + Local

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53: #53 Mystic Bowie 34:54

3+ y ago34:54

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Songwriter, frontman and founder of Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads, Mystic Bowie talks about his career and his upcoming show at Fairfield Theatre Company!By PLR Live + Local

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52: #52 Hazel Dean Davis from NEMRF 20:58

3+ y ago20:58

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If you're a musician who is struggling during the pandemic, this is not an episode you're gonna want to miss!By PLR Live + Local

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51: #51 Terrapin 32:22

3+ y ago32:22

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Local legends Terrapin give their take on the state of the CT music scene now that live music has returned! They also talk about their new original music and an upcoming show at the Klein!By PLR Live + Local

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50: #50 Ian D'Arcangelo 23:55

3+ y ago23:55

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The lead singer/bass player of one of CT's best bands is putting out a solo album! Ian D'Arcangelo talks about his writing process and the future of both his solo career and his band One Time Weekend.By PLR Live + Local

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49: #49 Tash Neal 26:58

3+ y ago26:58

26:58

Singer-Songwriter and founding member of the London Souls, Tash Neal has his first solo album, "Charge It To The Game", out now!By PLR Live + Local

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48: #48 Renard Boissiere 27:47

3+ y ago27:47

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Singer-songwriter, Bandleader, and founder of Nardy Boy Renard Boissiere talks about bringing the New Orleans sound to CT in his upcoming show at FTC!By PLR Live + Local

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47: #47 EGGY 22:07

4y ago22:07

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Is Eggy the next big band to come out of CT? After a wild summer full of huge shows, Eggy is coming to the Sono Music Fest at The SoNo Collection on Saturday 8/7/21 for a free show!By PLR Live + Local

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46: #46 The Simple Radicals at Levitt Pavilion; Let's See What You Got 34:58

4y ago34:58

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The Simple Radicals have new music coming out and a big show at the Levitt Pavilion on 8/14!By PLR Live + Local

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45: #45 Jeff Arevalo from Goose 27:13

4y ago27:13

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Accomplished musician and newest member of Goose, Jeff Arevalo talks about the new album "Shenanigan's Nite Club", his history with the band, and the CT music scene!By PLR Live + Local

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44: #44 John Torres/Park City Music Hall 33:01

4y ago33:01

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After a year of being shut down, The Acoustic, one of CT's most beloved music venue's is being given new life. As the new manager, John Torres gives an inside look at the reopening project!By PLR Live + Local

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43: #43 Pete Francis feat. J-$WAGG 36:39

4y ago36:39

36:39

Singer-songwriter and member of Dispatch Pete Francis has not one but TWO new EP's out!By PLR Live + Local

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42: #42 Drew Angus part deux 27:46

4y ago27:46

27:46

The Drangus himself has returned to Live and Local to talk about the perfect wedding song, and how he got on The Rock's radar!By PLR Live + Local

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41: #41 Greg Knight 41:56

4y ago41:56

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Greg Knight is a PR specialist, and a master of "creating your own narrative". He also might be the most influential man in the CT music scene. Find out why in this episode!By PLR Live + Local

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40: #40 The Mushroom Cloud 24:37

4+ y ago24:37

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CT Scene veterans The Mushroom Cloud talk about their new single "Rocket Science" and what makes the CT scene so greatBy PLR Live + Local

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39: #39 Color Fields 26:52

4+ y ago26:52

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Veteran musicians John Torres and Scott Packham talk about their new Indie-Pop duo, Color Fields, and discuss the nuances of writing music for different genresBy PLR Live + Local

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38: #38 Stephen Kellogg 30:37

4+ y ago30:37

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Stephen Kellogg is a singer-songwriter, author and family man. He also happens to have one of the best perspectives on what "The Perfect Life" should look like. Find out more in the podcast!By PLR Live + Local

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37: #37 Similar Kind 16:03

4+ y ago16:03

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Norwalk based Indie-Pop band Similar Kind has an awesome catalogue of tunes, and one of the best formulas for naming songs that I've ever heard. Find out more in this weeks episode!By PLR Live + Local

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36: #36 J-$wag General 23:23

4+ y ago23:23

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The Swag Master himself talks about his new album, and how he ended up in an issue of Sports Illustrated!By PLR Live + Local

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35: #35 The Simple Radicals 35:49

4+ y ago35:49

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The Simple Radicals, and special guest Kenny Chase from The Factory Underground (Norwalk, CT) talk about podcasting, producing music in a quarantine, and how to turn your band into a complete media experience!By PLR Live + Local

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34: #34 RMAD 33:40

4+ y ago33:40

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The brain child of Rob Madore (PX3/No Mind), RMAD is an improvisational band composed of some of the most ass-kicking musical badasses in CT. Check out the live interview in the podcast!By PLR Live + Local

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33: #33 Terrapin 32:00

4+ y ago32:00

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#SaveOurStages!!! Legendary local Grateful Dead tribute Terrapin is playing at the Bijou Theatre Jan15th to help raise money for local venues in CT! Find out about the history of the band, and how you can get involved in the #saveourstages movement in the podcast!By PLR Live + Local

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32: #32 Platinum Moon 22:55

4+ y ago22:55

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Platinum Moon is one of the younger artists to be featured on Live and Local, but that doesn't mean they don't rock! Get the full story behind these rising stars in this live interview!By PLR Live + Local

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31: #31 Kris Yunker (On The Spot Trio/Alan Evans Trio 28:15

4+ y ago28:15

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Kris Yunker is a legend on the scene, whether he's playing in On The Spot Trio, Jen Durkin and the Business, Alan Evans Trio, or any of a hundred other projects! In this episode he discusses his love of Trio's, his work with Alan Evans and Danny Mayer, and Alan's new record label, Vintage League Music!…

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30: #30 lespecial 35:10

4+ y ago35:10

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"Ancient Homies", the 3rd full length album by lespecial is out now! A power-trio that combines the sounds of Tool, NIN, Radiohead, and Primus, with heavy Eastern influences, lespecial is already a legend on the festival circuit. Get a behind the scenes look at the band and the new album in the podcast!…

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29: #29 The Wind Up 28:09

4+ y ago28:09

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Alt-Rock Power Trio The Wind-Up is getting ready to release their first single! Get to know the band and their music in this exclusive live interviewBy PLR Live + Local

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28: #28 No Mind Thanksgiving Special! 38:14

4+ y ago38:14

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No Mind is gearing up for a Thanksgiving Eve Live Stream Party! And not just some dude with an acoustic guitar in his living room. We're talking professional audio, multiple camera angles, and lights! Get an inside look at how local musicians are bringing all the tricks of a stage performance to livestreams!…

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27: #27 Sgt. Scagnetti 29:38

4+ y ago29:38

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Sgt. Scag ran the Ska/Punk Scene in New England in the late 90's. And then they mysteriously disappeared, only to return like a Cicada 18 years later! What happened? Why the sudden reappearance? Find out in this episode of Live and Local...By PLR Live + Local

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26: #26 Drew Angus Presents: A Snow Globe Christmas 26:04

4+ y ago26:04

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Drew Angus returns to Live and Local with a brand new Xmas album!By PLR Live + Local

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26: #26 The Doey Joey Showey 24:37

4+ y ago24:37

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Doey Joey is many things. A pizza connoisseur, a party starter, a world-renowned unicyclist. And now, he is also the host of his own show on JamCast. What exactly does a Doey Joey Showey look/sound like? Find out in this episode....By PLR Live + Local

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25: #25 Billy Ruegger 24:01

4+ y ago24:01

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Multi Talented session player and singer-songwriter Billy Ruegger is used to playing on other people's records, but with the release of his first single, is he ready to be in the spotlight?By PLR Live + Local

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24: #24 Hawkins 27:09

5y ago27:09

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After only one year as a band, Hawkins talks about the success they've had with their new single, "Lights Off"!By PLR Live + Local

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23: #23 The Nuclear Heartbreak 25:48

5y ago25:48

25:48

Stamford band The Nuclear Heartbreak talks about their formation and their upcoming new Single/Album!By PLR Live + Local

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22: #22 Kid Sistr 30:32

5y ago30:32

30:32

TikTok's #1 Emerging Artist, Kid Sistr, talks about their songwriting, social media strategies, and sisterhood.By PLR Live + Local

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21: #21 "The Cure" Lucas Chase 31:33

5y ago31:33

31:33

The Champ himself, Lucas Chase talks about the world of New England Independent Pro WrestlingBy PLR Live + Local

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20: #20 Matt McNulty 31:54

5y ago31:54

31:54

Fairfield County guitarist, band leader, and professor of Jam Studies Matt McNulty talks about how he saw quarantine coming, and what exactly constitutes a "Jam Band"By PLR Live + Local

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19: #19 Remember September 24:49

5y ago24:49

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Band of brothers Remember September talk about the struggles of balancing family and music, their quarantine strategies, and why Eric is adopted...By PLR Live + Local

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18: #18 West End Blend 27:46

5y ago27:46

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West End Blend talks about the their influences and learning how to turn their different musical backgrounds into one of the best live bands in CTBy PLR Live + Local

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17: #17 Escaper 30:33

5y ago30:33

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Brooklyn-based band Escaper talk about their new album, "Apotheosis"!By PLR Live + Local

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16: #16 Ada Pasternak 20:45

5y ago20:45

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L.A based/Fairfield County raised singer songwriter Ada Pasternak talks abut her career, what inspires her, and how the musical landscape has changed for aspiring artistsBy PLR Live + Local

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15: #15 Steve Tramposch (Founder LaunchPad Media, A&R Exec Capitol/Virgin/Elektra Records) 53:44

5y ago53:44

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Steve Tramposch talks about how he innovated the field of A&R before starting his own company, and about what he looks for in an up and coming artist.By PLR Live + Local