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Bill Payne original and founding member of the band Little Feat appearing at College street Music Hall May 29th

Mike talks with Warren Hayes of Gov't Mule ahead of their show at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT October 30, 2025.

The ultimate cult horror classic is getting a new spin on 9/23 at College Street! Check out a live orchestra playing along with the original Evil Dead. Jon spoke with John Kinsner, the shows producer, for all the details. Spoiler Alert: There's a costume contest.

In this episode of Behind the Mike, PLR's Mike Lapitino chats with Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford.  Rob talks about everything from Ozzy to Judas Priest's show with Alice Cooper at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on September 23, 2025!

Congrats to Donna from North Branford! The Chaz and AJ LawnCast will broadcast from Donna’s place in North Branford on Thursday. Donna’s already planning to send out a ton of invites, and figure out who will eat all the food coming in.

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!

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!

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. 

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. 

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! 

Red Matter (formerly Terrapin) discuss their new music, new direction and if CT jam bands have had their time in the sun!

Pete Francis (Dispatch) and CT singer songwriter Tracy Jo talked to Jon about their upcoming dual album release party in Bridgeport!

Local legends Pangea spoke to Jon about their newly released album and their upcoming show in Bridgeport!

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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"!

 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  

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!

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...