On Connecticut Rocks! you can hear music from Connecticut indie original bands and performers of the past, present and future ... I'll try to fill out the full 4 (or 3) hours of each episode with just CT music. If you are in a band or were in a band in the past, please contact me on how you can get your music played on Connecticut Rocks! ---

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In-studio / on-air guests on CT ROX, many of these shows are available in the WPKN Archives:

2012

#112 / January 10, 2012
- Tom Wrann, Tom Mooney of TWO VIRGINS : and more CT indie original music! : Connecticut Rocks!
#113 / January 12, 2012
- in-studio John Flynn + Jared Dewick from THE MORNING ON FIRE,
- CANYON solo,
- Rob Somerville + Todd Stoops from KUNG FU :: Connecticut Rocks!
#114 / January 14, 2012
- Wall-to-Wall KUNG FU
::: in-studio guests Rob Somerville + Todd Stoops from Kung Fu
: KUNG FU LIVE
: and lotsa callers : Connecticut Rocks!
#115 / January 21, 2012
- many new tracks (first time on the show!) : Connecticut Rocks!
#116 / January 26, 2012
:: in-studio guests
: Scott Murray + Evan Wahlquist (The Village Idiot and The Two Ring Circus),
: Angel Telesco + Melissa Bernstein (Black Rock Rocks Mardi Gras)
: via phone : Steven Deal, Taylor Joyner : Connecticut Rocks!
#117
- The Zambonis (a one hour block), and much more CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#118 / February 4, 2012
:: four hours of CT indie original music :: Connecticut Rocks!
Fundraising show / February 8, 2012
#119 / February 14, 2012
:: three hours of CT indie original music
: including the mastered tracks including on the CT ROCKS! LIVE! Volume One CD
:: love songs + more ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#120 / February 23, 2012
::: in-studio P.J. Pacifico, performing LIVE
- via phone Brian Kelly (Talking To Walls),
- in studio Eileen Walsh (305K Gallery), Sun Dagger :: Connecticut Rocks!
#121 / March 3, 2012
::: 4 hours of CT indie original music ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#122 / International Women's Day / March 8, 2012
- an ALL CT WOMEN IN MUSIC show with
in-studio guests MEGAN KEITH (Mission 0), Chrissy Gardner, and Kristen Graves
:: via phone : LARA HERSCOVITCH, and
Jennifer Hill (SWAN DAY CT) :: Connecticut Rocks!
#123 / March 12, 2012 monday morning fill-in
three hours of CT indie original music :: Connecticut Rocks!
#124 / March 13, 2012
:: in-studio : Rod Mitchell
: Mike and Lorenzo from 2nd Floor :: Connecticut Rocks!
#125 / March 24, 2012
: 4 hours of CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#126 / April 5, 2012
- Ken Evans from THE FIFTH ESTATE in-studio
music from The Fifth Estate, D-Men, rare tracks and more
- Kenn Morr calls in / Connecticut Rocks!
#127 / April 7, 2012
: 4 hours of CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#128 / April 10, 2012
:: Ben Carroll of THE HOLLOW GLOW, via phone
::: in-studio, SIDEWALK DAVE, and
: from The Morning On Fire - JOHN FLYNN,
organizer of FAUXCHELLA FEST 2012 ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#129 / April 19, 2012
:: Christine Ohlman call-in,
:: John Flynn - Fauxchella Part 2
:: Rob DeRosa - Daffodil Fest
:: Solistic 5pm
:: The Stepkids 6pm
#130 / May 3, 2012
: in-studio GEORGE MORGIO, from the 1960s band, North Atlantic Invasion Force (NAIF) and currently a solo singer/songwriter
:: LOU LORENZO from Farewood
::: phone-in, MIKE LAWSON / LocalBandReview.com :: Connecticut Rocks!
#131 / May 5, 2012
guest DJ, Dave D. :: Connecticut Rocks!
#132 / May 8, 2012
:: in-studio FIFTH NATION and more ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#133 / May 17, 2012
::: in-studio guest : MARK ST. JOHN from the 70s band White Flame, and a solo act ever since
::: via phone, GRAYSON HUGH ::: CONNECTICUT ROCKS!
#134 / May 19, 2012
: 4 hours of CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#135 /May 26, 2012
: 4 hours of CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#136 / May 31, 2012
- SPRING INTO SUMMER Fund Drive
- in-studio : LYS GUILLORN,
- EVAN WAHLQUIST,
- via phone TIM WALSH (The Stepkids),
- JON ERICSON (Echo & Drake) : Connecticut Rocks!
#137 / June 9, 2012
: Soupstock 2012 music
: 4 hours of CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#138 / June 12, 2012
- one hour of THE REDUCERS
- in-studio guests Ty Sumpter + Kingsley Osei : Connecticut Rocks!
#139 / June 14, 2012
- KRISTEN GRAVES live in-studio
- Spring Into Summer Fund Drive : Connecticut Rocks!
#140 / June 26, 2012
- BROADCAST HEARTS in-studio - Connecticut Rocks!
#141 / June 28, 2012
- SETH TIVEN in-studio
- Joey Conti (SEA RHAPSODY),
- John Ciambriello (AFTER AUTUMN) via phone,
- Rahzy VonParty in-studio,
- www.CTindie.com update ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#142 / Sat June 30, 2012
- 4 hours of CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#143 / Tue July 10, 2012
- in-studio guests JIM HOEFELT + DAN HANSELL :::
- Johnny Boots via phone ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#144 Part 1 / Thu July 12, 2012
- part 1 : Jamie from Bridgeport Arts Culture Council (BACC),
- RICK REYES in-studio on his new project Novela Sin Tiempo (The Timeless Novel),
- CHEEKY in-studio :: Connecticut Rocks!
#144 Part 2
- Cheeky, Mystic Bowie, Peter Vouras,
- The Remnants : Connecticut Rocks!
#145 / Sat July 14, 2012
guest DJ Dave D aka Dave Drzal :: Connecticut Rocks!
#146 / Sat July 21, 2012
- via phone Veronica Vixen LIVE from The Vibes,
- Will from THESE ANIMALS,
- Alex from MOVING COMPANY, and more CT indie original sounds :: Connecticut Rocks!
#147 / no show
#148 / Thu July 26, 2012
- THE PROUD FLESH in studio
- ULA RUTH in studio,
- CTinde.com update,
- Jim Wolf phone-in,
- Brian Riley + Chris Cavaliere SUBURBAN DECAY :: Connecticut Rocks!
#149 / Sat Aug 4, 2012
- David O'Donnell calls-in + more CT indie original music ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#150 / Wed Aug 8, 2012
- Rick Allison + James Velvet of The Local Bands Show (1st 2 hours),
- Oh Cassius! / Meredith DiMenna + John Torres (3rd hour) :: Connecticut Rocks!
#151 / Tue Aug 14, 2012
- guests Kevin Linehan, Jeff Coleman, John Bomber, Nick DeCarlo, Jr., Shaun Sheridan :: remembering The Anthrax ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#152 / Sat Aug 18, 2012
- a somewhat melodic edition of CT ROCKS! ::: four hours of CT indie original music ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#153 / Wed Aug 22, 2012
- Robbie DeRosa host of Homegrown on WESU
- Robert Loncto (The Danbury Lie)
- Tom "The Suit" Forst, Tyree, The Big Thurrsty ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#154 / Sat Sept 1, 2012
- In-studio guests THE GREAN :: and lotsa CT indie original music :: Connecticut Rocks!
#155 / Thu Sept 6, 2012
In-studio guests: CHIP McCABE (1st CT Music Awards, Chip's Unnamed Local Band Show, Live and Local), via phone: ALICE-ANNE HARWOOD (CT Folk Festival),
in-studio: the band: Man On Earth, the band: Find Vienna :: Connecticut Rocks!
#156 / Tue Sept 11, 2012
- in-studio MALCOLM TENT
- via phone SIDEWALK DAVE; and more CT indie original music : Connecticut Rocks!
#157 / Sat Sept 15, 2012
- 4 hours of CT indie original music : featured "Rave On! A Tribute to The Reducers" :: Connecticut Rocks!
#158 / Thu Sept 20, 2012
- in studio guests: MIA LIPSTICK on International World Peace Day,
- JR on the Harbor BrewFest,
- Cheryl Palmer on The DUD Project,
- via phone Adam Lippman of AUTOMATIC CHILDREN, Meghan of MISSION 0 :: Connecticut Rocks!
#159 / Sat Sept 22, 2012
- FOUR hours of CT indie original music - Connecticut Rocks!
#160 / Sat Sept 29, 2012
- in-studio GARY GONE of INDEPENDISC
#161 / Thu Oct 4, 2012
- in-studio guest Chris Duers of Bud Collins Trio,
- via phone members of The Blind Shake,
- the CTindie.com Club Update ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#162 / Sat Oct 6, 2012
- four hours of CT indie original music ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#163 / Tue Oct 9, 2012
- BigBar Productions & Dan Verner from Monster Eats Pilot,
- Jacques Le Coque, and Danny from JOUNCE ... and more CT indie original music ... including the latest from Graylight Campfire, "Halloween": Connecticut Rocks!
#164 / Oct 22, 2012 9am
- Three hours of CT indie orginal music : Connecticut Rocks!
#165 / Sat Nov 10, 2012
- 4 hours of CT indie tracks
- Noel Ramos / Independent Music Conference (IMC) calls in : Connecticut Rocks!

2011:

#55:
- Greg Buzi, solo / band leader Quicksand Collective
#56:
- Chris Frantz, from Tom Tom Club
- Christine Ohlman ::: The Beehive Queen
#57:
#58: Dave Schneider from The Zambonis
#59:
- James Mauri and Ryan Zigmont
- Ron Sutfin + Kerry Miller
#60:
- Shawn Taylor singer / songwriter performs LIVE in-studio
- Bobby Crash and Pete Barerra from Burnouts In Outer Space
#61:
- Eric Donnelly + Tim Warren from The Alternate Routes
- Michael Arafeh, Show #01, Songs From The Coffeehouse
#62:
- Rick Reyes from Cosmic Jibaros / Pasofino Club
- Adam Lippman from Automatic Children
#63:
- Rob Carlson from Rob Carlson and Benefit Street, formerly in Modern Man, and oh so many other projects.
- Angel Telesco and Renard Boissiere from Black Rock Rocks Mardi Gras Weekend
#64:
- Sam Perduta singer/songwriter from the band, Elison Jackson
#65: no guests, just music.
#66: Bill Shaka from Shaka and the SoulShakers
#67:
- Michael Arafeh, Show #02, Songs From The Coffeehouse
- Jennifer Hill from Jen Hill & Co. and SWAN Day CT (SWAN = Support Women Artists Now)
#68:
- Melissa Mulligan performs LIVE in-studio
- Three members of Whiskey For Breakfast
- Patrick Hearty from The Mighty Ploughboys
- Jay Cusano and Julie Hymans from C.A.N. (Collective Artists Network)
#69: Matt Vitti from the band, Mother Brother
#70: no guests, just music
#71:
- John Wilkins, discussing an upcoming Bike Ride + Art Show
- Duece Bug, Maria Manes of Mindz-I Entertainment, Kenny Cash
- Bert Genovese from Bobbie Peru
- The band: Captain Ismael and the Sound Avengers
#72:
- Tom Hearn and Legs McNeil
- Christian Marrone + Matt Perry (Tricksleeves)
- Matt Galvin + Paul D'addario (Farmertan)
#73: Joe Nolan (Kimono Draggin')
#74:
LIVE in-studio guest: James Mauri :: NEST Arts Fest music :: Daffordiil Fest bands :: LIVE phone-in: Robbie DeRosa
#75: no guests, just music.
#76:
QueenStryche, Skater Tot and Revengela from CT Roller Girls ::: Steve Zimmerman and Tommy Blardo from Enemy Remains ::: Al Pist and Mike Farrelly (CT Punk Rock)
#76a:
fundraising special : Bobby Pickett from The Fret Notz, Bill Sciacca from Shaka and the SoulShakers, and Marco Frucht in-studio / Eileen Walsh from 305K Gallery phone-in.
#77:
- Michael Arafeh, Show #04, Songs From The Coffeehouse
- a short FREE FORM FRENZY / SwampShaka's Carnival of Soul : Louisiana Funk Fest Part 2
#78: no guests, just music.
#79:
in-studio guests : Dave Hogan / Thomas Perez / on the phone : Mike Lawson of Local Band Review ::[fill-in for Kevin Gallagher]
#80:
The Stepkids (Tim Walsh + Jeff Gitelman) discussing their recent West Coast Tour, upcoming Midwest Tour + Keith Rodgerson : Park City Noise 7 [fill-in Pete Stewart]
#81:
members of the funk-soul band, SOLISTIC / Sue Menhart phone-in / and Nancy and Bill from IDEAT VILLAGE
#82:
Michael Arafeh, Show #05, Songs From The Coffeehouse : focus on Michael Cleary Band
#83:
In-studio guests, Megan Keith and David Keith / Mission 0 ::: and lots of CT indie originals!
#84: in-studio guests : Lou Lorenzo from FAREWOOD + David Keith from .DBK.
#85:
- Artie Tobia and Stu Stahr of Artie Tobia Band
- Julia Bess from The Bridgeport Arts Fest, Brian Kelly from Talking To Walls, and Tim Walsh from The Stepkids
#86: no guests, just music.
#87:
- Michael Arafeh, Show #06, Songs From The Coffeehouse
- Scott Amenta, chats about the Rock Ur Ink Off Festival
#88
- Seth Tiven from Dumptruck
#89
- The Colt Six
- I Anbassa
- Steven Deal (via phone)
#90
- Michael Arafeh, Show #07, Songs From The Coffeehouse
#91
- AM edition (6am to 9am) no guests, just music
#92
- Bill J Ready and Matt Thomas from Fuzzy Rainbow Productions
#93
- Dixie Normous
#94: no guests, just music.
#95
- Kink Ador (from Nashville TN)
- Phil Nichols and Eliot Lewis
- Forrest Harlow (via phone)
#96
- Michael Arafeh, Show #08, Songs From The Coffeehouse
#97 no guests, just music.
#98 no guests, just music
#99 no guests, just music
#100
- Amity Wahl and Pat Russo from IF NOT FOR DREAMING
- Tim and Eric from THE ALTERNATE ROUTES,
- Nick Cloutier from Ground Under Radio,
- Buddha,
and on the phone Pixie from The Midnightmares : Connecticut Rocks!
#101
- Enzo Morelli and Michael Lee Mason of 2ND FLOOR (with Fred Cousins)
+ lotsa CT indie original music including new tracks from
Daphne Lee Martin and Raise The Rent ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#102
- via phone MAX from The Dirk Quinn Band (honorary CT Band for a Day!)
+ Songs From The Coffeehouse #9 with Michael Arafeh
+ lots more CT indie original music :: Connecticut Rocks!
November 3, 2011 CT ROCKS! fill-in
- 5pm : Bridgeport Art Trail 2011 roundtable ::
- 6pm : CT indie music : Connecticut Rocks!
#103 no guests, just music / November 5, 2011
#104 / November 8, 2011
- Brian Kelly from TALKING TO WALLS,
- Evan Wahlquist from THE BITTERSWEET VINE ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#105 / November 17, 2011
via phone : Meaghan Keith from MISSION 0,
Meredith DiMenna from SAINT BERNADETTE,
and in-studio Malcolm Tent from TRASH AMERICAN STYLE ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#106 / November 19, 2011
- "Songs From The Coffeehouse : with Mike Arafeh, Episode #10"
:: and more CT indie orginal music : Connecticut Rocks!
#107 / December 4, 2011
- via phone Denise Clarke, Jennifer Hill, Scott West
- in studio Brian Kelly from Talking To Walls - Connecticut Rocks!
#108 / December 13, 2011
- in-studio THE VOODOO FIX,
- Nick Cloutier from GROUND UNDER RADIO,
- via phone Jimmy Jive from BIGBAR RADIO ::: Connecticut Rocks!
#109 / December 15, 2011
::: in-studio, Tom Tater from MILL VALLEY TATERS,
John Bomber from SONIC SUPERCHARGER 66;
via phone, Mark Focarile from MILE MARKER ZERO,
Will from BREAKING LACES,
Nick Washburn from THE CT UNDERGROUND : Connecticut Rocks!
#110 / December 29, 2011
- in-studio guests : Carmen Champagne, Jason P. Krug (The Grimm Generation),
Dave Hogan;
- John Lamb, Paula Gallo (Paula G Reality);
- Willy, Stefan (The Interstellar Elevators) : CONNECTICUT ROCKS!
#111 / December 29, 2011
- featuring many CT indie tracks from 2011,
- Songs From The Coffeehouse #11 with Michael Arafeh,
- in-studio Ed Humiston from ELEVEN STEPS SHY : Connecticut Rocks!

2010:

Dave Schneider from The Zambonis
Jennifer Hill from the band Jennifer Hill and Co.
Aaron Garavoy from the North Shore Troubadours
Veronica Vixen of Frisky à Go Go
Grant Squire, singer-songwriter performs LIVE in-studo
Dave Hogan from the bands Greylight Campfire, The Rafter Bats performs LIVE in-studio
Ben Henson, City Planner for City of Bridgeport / Downtown Thursdays
Revengela of the Connecticut Roller Girls
Meredith DiMenna from the band Saint Bernadette
Peter Katis and Tarquin Katis from Tarquin Studios, and the bands The Philistines Jr., The Happiest Guys In The World
Mike Milazzo, singer-songwriter performs LIVE in-studio
Fernando Pinto, from Elevator Music and the man behind the old New Haven nightclub, Tune Inn
Jared McGovern of Soul Reapin' 3, Amy Rose and her Troublemakers, and The Long Goodbyes
Solistic, members of the Milford-based funk/blues band
Skratch Happy, a band from New Haven, performs LIVE in-studio
Brian Lanese of Permanent Ability
Pat Lattin of the Pat Lattin Band performs LIVE in-studio
Brian Kelly of the band Talking To Walls performs LIVE in-studio
Conversations on The 2010 Bridgeport Art Trail with
• Suzanne Kachmar - City Lights Gallery,
• Eileen Walsh - Gallery at Black Rock,
• JodiAnn Strmiska - Ground Floor Gallery at Read's Artspace
• Janine Brown - American Fabrics Arts Building,
• Dylan Cotton - The Cotton Press,
• L.A. MacLean - Jazzworks
Eliot Lewis, who plays with Hall & Oates, chats about his new solo CD, 6 and One performs LIVE in-studio
The Skanktones
Christian Marrone
three members of Remember September (Chris Schod, Jay Schod, Mary Albano) talk about Holiday Concert for The Troops
Meredith DiMenna from Saint Bernadette on an upcoming Sunday Mass at Acoustic Cafe
Tom Smith of The Bandidos, The Hickups, Gone Native and other bands chats about AlexFest, a benefit event for Alex DeFelice
Steven Deal from Bleached Black, Chopper, Absolute Zeros, Love and Hymen and his recent solo album.
On the phone, Malcolm Tent from Bunnybrains and the store, Trash American Style
Call-in on Free Form Frenzy, Ken Rowell from The Bagdaddios

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