Sundays at 9pm on 99.1 PLR Jon plays you an hour of local music from bands and artists here in Connecticut. Special guest interviews, where all the best shows are happening in CT, and everything else you need to know about the local music scene.
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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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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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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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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
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30:22Got 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!
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12:18Evan 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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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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Ben Atkind talks about Goose Summer Tour '22, their new album Dripfield and his side project ElephantProofBy PLR Live + Local
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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34:58The 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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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
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28:15Kris 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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"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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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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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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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
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26:04Drew Angus returns to Live and Local with a brand new Xmas album!By PLR Live + Local
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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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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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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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Stamford band The Nuclear Heartbreak talks about their formation and their upcoming new Single/Album!By PLR Live + Local
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TikTok's #1 Emerging Artist, Kid Sistr, talks about their songwriting, social media strategies, and sisterhood.By PLR Live + Local
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The Champ himself, Lucas Chase talks about the world of New England Independent Pro WrestlingBy PLR Live + Local
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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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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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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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Brooklyn-based band Escaper talk about their new album, "Apotheosis"!By PLR Live + Local
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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)
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53:44Steve 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
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