PLR Live + Local

The boys from Big Shrimp are playing at Park City Music Hall Halloween night! They told me some great stories including crashing their van into a house, The Catalina Wine Mixer, and keeping it Shrimple.

My neighbor asked to go see his band one night about a year ago. I didn't really feel like it but I said yes. Great decision, because now The Moonrise Cartel is selling out venues across CT with no sign of slowing down.  Find out why in the pod, and go see them at the Warehouse at FTC on 10/10/26!

Pangea was in the studio for all of five minutes before their drummer broke one of our mic stands. But other than that, real good time. 

They've done it in Black Rock, they've done it in Milford, they've even done it in Wethersfield, but now New Haven is throwing their first ever PorchFest! The organizers of the first ever East Rock PorchFest talk about this completely free festival and the 54 bands that are playing it!

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

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!

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!

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?

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.

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!

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!

Ben Atkind talks about Goose Summer Tour '22, their new album Dripfield and his side project ElephantProof

NY based, but CT born, Radiate has got new music out and is ready to take over!

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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