Comedian J.P. McDade
Ahead of his show this Friday night at the Fairfield Comedy Club (https://www.fairfieldcomedyclub.com/) , J.P. McDade stopped by to chat with Allan about growing up in Fairfield County, his career in comedy, and the way he kicks off every single weekend on social media.
10m Aug 15, 2019
10m
P.J. Kennedy From Hey Stamford! Food Festival
The weekend of August 24 and 25, Mill River Park will have over 25 food trucks, live music, a beer garden, and much more as the 3rd annual Hey Stamford! Food Festival (https://heystamfordfoodfest.com/) happens! P.J. Kennedy from Hey Stamford! stopped by to tell Allan all about it!
7m Aug 09, 2019
7m
Nick Newell In Studio
Before making his hometown MMA debut, "Notorious" Nick Newell stopped by to chat with Allan about his life and fighting career and growing up in Connecticut. See him in action on Saturday, August 24, at Bellator 225 (https://www.websterbankarena.com/events/detail/bellator-mma) at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport!
15m Aug 08, 2019
15m
New Paradigm Theatre's "Bye Bye Birdie"
On August 16 and 17, local actors and Broadway professionals will perform "Bye Bye Birdie" in Fairfield. Kristin Huffman, artistic director and founder of the non-profit New Paradigm Theatre, and Cameron Burrill, who is playing "Conrad Birdie" in the show, stopped by to chat with Allan about the history of NPT, this year's show, and their community involvement.
12m Jul 31, 2019
12m
Fighting Angels Foundation Golf Tournament Of Angels
Friday, July 19 is the annual Fighting Angels Foundation Golf Tournament of Angels at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe. Tournament organizer Sean Rabinowitz stopped by to talk with Allan about how the Fighting Angels Foundation got started, and the work that they do to battle the rare disease Angelman Syndrome. Learn more at http://fightingangelsfoundation.com/.
10m Jul 11, 2019
10m
Mohegan Sun's Hot Summer Fun
This Monday, July 1, kicks off the 22nd annual Hot Summer Fun at Mohegan Sun! Director of Transportation Derrick Williams stopped by to tell Allan all about the games, promotions, concerts, and the newest nightclub that just opened this past weekend!
7m Jun 25, 2019
7m
Joe Praino
Before he headlines Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory this week, comedian Joe Praino talked with Allan about his start as a radio intern, going to high school in Greenwich, his (many) podcasts, and much more!
12m Jun 24, 2019
12m
John Fugelsang
He's a comedian, a host, a podcaster, an actor...John Fugelsang will be coming to Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory in Bridgeport for one show only this Sunday night and he stopped by to chat with Allan before the show!
11m Jun 19, 2019
11m
Stephen Pearcy Of Ratt
Ahead of their show with Ace Frehley on July 3 at the Westchester County Center, Ratt frontman and founding member Stephen Pearcy stopped by to chat with Allan about the 35th anniversary of "Out of the Cellar," his passion for race cars, the pop culture impact of "Round and Round," and more! Image: LUIS BLANCO / PR Photos
9m Jun 14, 2019
9m
A Deadly Game Of Chess Playwright Melody Rose
On June 30, an original play by 20-year old Melody Rose (aka Ilissa Davison) called "A Deadly Game of Chess" will have its world premiere at the Fairfield Theatre Company. She stopped by to tell Allan how it all came together...
13m Jun 11, 2019
13m
Jenny Hubbard Talks About Catherine's Butterfly Party
Jenny Hubbard, the mother of Catherine Violet Hubbard, who lost her life during the Sandy Hook tragedy, stopped by to talk about the 5th annual Catherine's Butterfly Party - a FREE family festival with pet adoption event this Saturday, at Fairfield Hills Campus in Newtown, and the foundation’s development of the new animal sanctuary.
10m Jun 06, 2019
10m
Seth Meyers
Before he comes to the Ridgefield Playhouse this Sunday, Seth Meyers stopped by to chat with Allan about his days at Saturday Night Live, comic books, Game of Thrones, being a part of history at the 2011  White House Correspondents' Dinner, and more! Image: Tom Walck / PR Photos
11m Jun 05, 2019
11m
Maritime Aquarium Auto Show
Tina Tison and Dave Sigworth from the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk stopped by to chat with Allan about their second annual Auto Show on Saturday, June 8, featuring rare cars named for and inspired by marine animals - plus we talk a bit about whether Cabot the Great White Shark was really in Long Island Sound!
14m May 30, 2019
14m
RCA Student Musicians Sarah And Christian
The Regional Center for the Arts in Trumbull is an interdistrict magnet high school for Fairfield County students interested in the performing arts. Students from towns including New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton and more can attend. Sarah and Christian stopped by to chat with Allan about the school and their upcoming Spring concerts.
13m May 21, 2019
13m
Rock Photographer Mark Weiss
Mark Weiss has created iconic images of Bon Jovi, Freddie Mercury, Bruce Springsteen, Ozzy Osbourne and dozens more. He's teamed up with Steve Lacy, Fox 5 New York City anchorman, and turned them into signature, one-of-a-kind screen-printed canvas artworks - part of the “Good Times, Big Hair” exhibit - opening Thursday evening, May 16th at C. Parker Gallery in Greenwich. The WEISSGUY himself s...
13m May 01, 2019
13m
Bassem Youssef
He went from being a heart surgeon to the "Jon Stewart of the Arab world" before being exiled from Egypt. He'll tell his story at Vinnie Brand's Stress Factory comedy club May 2-4 for their first anniversary party. Bassem Youssef stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about it!
9m Apr 29, 2019
9m
Sammy Does What Dave Couldn't Do (Classic Rock Calendar - April 26, 1986)
When David Lee Roth left Van Halen in 1985, the band had to decide on what to do. They ultimately found a new lead singer in Sammy Hagar, and the first album "5150" reached #1 on this date, April 26, 1986, the first time the band ever reached the top. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 26, 2019
2m
Adam Jacobson From Pet Pantry Warehouse
On Saturday, May 4, the 10th annual New Canaan Dog Days will be held at the New Canaan Nature Center to benefit Adopt-a-Dog. Pet Pantry Warehouse (http://www.ppwpet.com/) Executive Vice President Adam Jacobson stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to tell Allan all about it, plus tonight's Yappy Hour at Gates Restaurant! For more info on this year's event, check out https://www.facebook.com/...
8m Apr 23, 2019
8m
Brian Replaces Bon (Classic Rock Calendar - April 19, 1980)
AC/DC had a big decision to make in the wake of Bon Scott's death in 1980 - would they break up or would they try things with a new lead singer? On April 19 they announced Brian Johnson would join the band - and the rest was history! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Apr 19, 2019
2m
Norwalk Veterinary Hospital
Saturday, May 4, the 3rd annual Norwalk Veterinary Hospital fundraiser will be held at the St. Ann Club in Norwalk! Event organizer Sue Gabriele stopped by First Thing Fairfield County with veterinarian Dr. Janice Duffy and Fairfield police officer Sgt. Hector Irizarry - with K9 officer Jake - to talk about it! To purchase tickets, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/st-anns-entertainment/no...
10m Apr 18, 2019
10m
The Rock Hall Gets It Right (Classic Rock Calendar - April 18, 2015)
Some years aren't so good, but on this date, April 18, 2015, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had as good of an induction ceremony year as any other, with some long overdue artists getting honored. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Jonathan Shensa / PR Photos
2m Apr 18, 2019
2m
Santana Does It Again (Classic Rock Calendar - April 17, 1970)
They had arguably the best performance at Woodstock, and a critically acclaimed and commercially successful self-titled debut, but could Santana keep it going? When they entered the studio on April 17, 1970, to record "Abraxas," they proved they could surpass their previous success. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 17, 2019
2m
KISS And Make Up (Classic Rock Calendar - April 16, 1996)
It had been over 16 years since the original lineup of KISS was all together. That ended on April 16, 1996 on the deck of the USS Intrepid when Paul and Gene put on the makeup with Ace and Peter and announced their "Alive/Worldwide" reunion tour. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Apr 16, 2019
2m
Billy's Bike Accident (Classic Rock Calendar - April 15, 1982)
Billy Joel's love of motorcycles is obvious in several of his songs. But riding one of his own bikes nearly ended his career on this date, April 15, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Graffiti Press / PR Photos
2m Apr 15, 2019
2m
Living In Exile (Classic Rock Calendar - April 12, 1972)
The critics disliked it when it was originally released, but now it's regarded as their masterpiece, when the Rolling Stones released "Exile on Main St." on this date, April 12, 1972. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 12, 2019
2m
The First '80s Rock Star/TV Star Wedding (Classic Rock Calendar - April 11, 1981)
During the '80s, a lot of the bad boys of rock married the good girls of TV. But the first to do it - and the one to (mostly) outlast all others - happened on this date, April 11, 1981, when Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli got married. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Terry Thompson / PR Photos
1m Apr 11, 2019
1m
Frampton Comes Alive! Hits #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - April 10, 1976)
It wasn't just a big album...it was the BIGGEST album! 3 hit singles, 18+ million copies sold, the best selling album of the year...it all began on this date, April 10, 1976, when "Frampton Comes Alive!" hit #1 on the Billboard album charts for the first of ten weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 10, 2019
2m
Paul Officially Leaves The Beatles (Classic Rock Calendar - April 9, 1970)
They wouldn't make the announcement official for another day, but on this date, April 9, 1970, Paul McCartney informed the rest of the Beatles that he was leaving the band. Allan looks back in today's the Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Apr 09, 2019
2m
Aerosmith Brought All Of Their Toys (Classic Rock Calendar - April 8, 1975)
They had two solid albums, but Aerosmith would become superstars with their third "Toys in the Attic," released on this date, April 8, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 08, 2019
2m
We Are The Radio World (Classic Rock Calendar - April 5, 1985)
Over 40 of the biggest music stars in the world all got together as USA for Africa to record one of the biggest singles of all time, and on this date, April 5, 1985, over 5,000 radio stations (including 95.9 THE FOX) all played it at the exact same time. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
2m Apr 05, 2019
2m
The Fab Four Has The Top Five (Classic Rock Calendar - April 4, 1964)
It was an historic day in music when one artist had all top five songs on the Billboard chart! No one has come close to matching what the Beatles did on this date, April 4, 1964. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com
1m Apr 04, 2019
1m
Keith Snorts His Dad (Classic Rock Calendar - April 3, 2007)
Keith Richards has consumed a lot of substances, but never before had he snorted a person until April 3, 2007 when his dad’s ashes went up his nose! (Or did it!?!) Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
1m Apr 03, 2019
1m
J. Robert Spencer Of The Midtown Men
After taking Broadway by storm in "Jersey Boys," members of the original cast will be performing a special benefit for the Center for Family Justice on June 29 at the Klein Memorial Auditorium. Tony Award-nominee J. Robert Spencer stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about it!
12m Apr 02, 2019
12m
Rumours Hits #1 (Classic Rock Calendar - April 2, 1977)
Fleetwood Mac's first #1 album - Rumours - hits the top of the charts for the first time on this date, April 2, 1977, and would remain on the Billboard charts for 31 weeks. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Apr 02, 2019
2m
Dave Goes Solo (Classic Rock Calendar - April 1, 2019)
It wasn't a joke. Immediately following their biggest success, Van Halen and David Lee Roth went their separate ways on this date, April 1, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Apr 01, 2019
2m
Supertramp Become Superstars (Classic Rock Calendar - March 29, 2019)
After five albums and a few minor hits, fortunes would change for Supertramp with "Breakfast In America," released on this date, March 29, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar...
2m Mar 29, 2019
2m
Rush Reaches The Peak (Classic Rock Calendar - March 28, 2019)
They would shorten their songs, and it would give Rush their biggest success with their eighth album “Moving Pictures,” which peaked at #3 on this date, March 28, 1981, and would stay there for the next three weeks. Allan looks back in today’s Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Evan J. Thomas / PR Photos
2m Mar 28, 2019
2m
Eric Marries "Layla" (Classic Rock Calendar - March 27, 2019)
She inspired three of the most iconic rock songs of all time, and after leaving George Harrison, Eric Clapton married Pattie Boyd on this date, March 27, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Mar 27, 2019
2m
Everybody Wants Some More Van Halen!! (Classic Rock Calendar - March 26, 2019)
They kept the same work ethic as their first two albums, but started to get more experimental in the studio when Van Halen released "Women and Children First" on this date, March 26, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Mar 26, 2019
2m
Jersey Mike's Subs Day Of Giving
This Wednesday is Jersey Mike's Subs 9th annual Day of Giving - every single dollar they make at every location tomorrow will help local charities. Mitch Thomson stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat about how it got started and how you can help Make-A-Wish Connecticut at their locations in Wilton, Norwalk, Westport, and Fairfield!
6m Mar 26, 2019
6m
Deep Purple's Album Goes Up In Smoke (Classic Rock Calendar - March 25, 2019)
They were supposed to record an album at a casino in Switzerland. But a fire would change Deep Purple's plans, and they'd end up with their most iconic song, and their biggest album "Machine Head," released on this date, March 25, 1972. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos
2m Mar 25, 2019
2m
On The Border Of Country And Rock (Classic Rock Calendar - March 22, 2019)
After two country-rock albums, the Eagles wanted to emphasize the rock for their third studio album. They'd fire their producer and hire a fifth member when "On the Border" was released on this date, March 22, 1974. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Pixplanete / PR Photos
2m Mar 22, 2019
2m
Busted Bowie (Classic Rock Calendar - March 21, 2019)
It could've derailed not just one, but two legendary careers, when after a show in Rochester, New York, David Bowie and Iggy Pop were arrested for drug possession on this date, March 21, 1976 - but then it was mostly forgotten. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Mar 21, 2019
2m
Return Of The Comet's John Regan
On April 5, former members of Frehley's Comet will be coming to the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport as "Return of the Comet." Founding member and bassist John Regan stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to talk about how Frehley's Comet formed in Wilton, touring with Peter Frampton, and playing the bass for MIck Jagger and David Bowie's "Dancing in the Street."
12m Mar 20, 2019
12m
The Ballad Of John And Yoko (Classic Rock Calendar - March 20, 2019)
After meeting three years earlier, John Lennon wed Yoko Ono in a simple ceremony 50 years ago today, March 20, 1969. But it wasn't without complications. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Away! / PR Photos
2m Mar 20, 2019
2m
The Doobie Brothers Take A New Direction (Classic Rock Calendar - March 19, 2019)
Band members come and go, but when the Doobie Brothers were in danger of losing their creative force, they hired a replacement that would give them a new sound - Michael McDonald - and lead them to their greatest success with the release of "Takin' It to the Streets" on this date, March 19, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Steve Soyland/959thefox.com
2m Mar 19, 2019
2m
The Birth Of The Biggest Supergroup (Classic Rock Calendar - March 18, 2019)
It was the dawn of a new decade, and music trends were changing. Members of big progressive rock bands of the '70s formed a supergroup and Asia released their self-titled debut on this date, March 18, 1982. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Solarpix / PR Photos
2m Mar 18, 2019
2m
KISS Change Things Up (Classic Rock Calendar - March 15, 2019)
They struggled in the studio, but KISS became stars with "Alive!" Heading back to the studio, they'd change things up and alienate their die-hard fans with "Destroyer," released on this date, March 15, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos
2m Mar 15, 2019
2m
The Sato Project
We were visited by some adoptable dogs in studio, brought in by Tracey Warren and Esther Heine, volunteers from the Sato Project, who rescue abandoned dogs in Puerto Rico and bring them to the United States!
17m Mar 15, 2019
17m
Bongiovi Forms Bon Jovi (Classic Rock Calendar - March 14, 2019)
He had been in bands since he was 13, performing in clubs since he was 16, but at the age of 22, John Bongiovi would form Bon Jovi on this date, March 14, 1983. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos
2m Mar 14, 2019
2m