Unlike Angel and KC, I am a transplant. I moved to Missoula with my family when I was 13 and from that day on, always had 96.3 The Blaze on the radio. I suffer from an addiction to music (especially live concerts) and getting to work for my favorite radio station growing up not only feeds my addiction, but is a dream come true. I have worked with local musicians for years doing everything from handing out flyers for friend's bands to helping manage the local metal band, Maggedon (RIP 2011). I first started hosting Local 406 back in 2006 and missed it so much while I was gone that I HAD to come back mid 2011, then leave again in 2012 , and come back again in 2013... you would think I learned my lesson the first time. I love Missoula's local music scene, and hate missing a good local show. I like to trade "war stories," hearing about other peoples awesome concert experiences and sharing my own always makes me smile. Any random night of the week I might be found at a show, in any random mosh pit, playing hockey, or chilling back just listening to music/ rooting for the Penguins if tis the season... almost always with a PBR in hand. I'm more than stoked to share local bands over the airwaves on Sundays, listen/play some of my favorite stuff any other day of the week, and work with such awesome people here at The Blaze. I freakin' love it here and I love you Missoula!
JC
Helpful Hangover Tips
How's everyone feeling this morning? If you went out last night there is a good chance that you had good ol' champagne, most likely on top of everything else. It's too late to warn you of the "beer before liquor, never the sicker" rules which we usually ignore anyway, but here are some tips for dealing with the merriment after effects...
2013 Concert Photo Contest Winner!
Congratulations Per Carlson!!!
Per is our winner of the 2013 Concert Photo Contest!
2nd place: Bobbi Brooks
3rd place: Trina Otterbeck
Artist Makes Human Skin Sculptures
I know, it sounds like something out of a horror movie. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm impressed or grossed out.
Bring in the New Year With Local Bands
All right everyone, this is your first week of local shows in 2014! Make your New Years resolution to go support some local bands.
Otherwise Offer New EP ‘Enjoy the Pain’ for Free Dowload
You know these Las Vegas rockers from their release "Soldiers." They have been working hard on some new music and now, Otherwise is letting their fans have it for free! 'Enjoy the Pain' has seven new tracks and they are offering the EP to their fans as a free download...
Friend Gets DUI When Picking Up Drunk Driver From Police Station
Its great to enjoy the Holidays with friends and these guys spent them together, in jail! Christmas might be over but keep in mind over New Years, that you don't want to suffer the same fate as these New Jerseians, and if your dumb enough to follow suit, leave your stash at home...
Las Vegas Poker Player Leaves $300k in Back of Cab
Twas the nigh before Christmas eve,
And on the Vegas Strip,
Some idiot left a bag of cash in a cab,
And the driver was awesome enough to not take it as a tip!
Little Giants Back for One Night at the ZACC
Little Giants were on an extended hiatus but have not quite called it quits. The Holidays have brought all the band members back to the Missoula area and they are playing a show for you the Friday after Christmas!
Stripper – gami
So there I was at the Blacktop Ballet, sitting at the tip rail, making phallic shapes with my dollar bills and trying to make them stand up on the not so flat barrier that separated me from the stage. I was not successful. I thought in my PBR saturated mind, "If only I could broaden my knowledge of origami as to have more options, this might not be a future problem...
Sriracha Shortage?
My irrational mind took over and I considered making a midnight run to the grocery store, but in all honesty, I don't think we will be waiting too long.
Man Attempts to Trade Live Gator for 12 Pack [VIDEO]
We have all been broke and have done some couch digging for some extra change to get that beer while we wait on payday to come back around. This Florida man tried to trade a live gator! I'm not a gator hunter, but that seems like a lot of trouble to just get a few brewskies!
Holiday Drinks To Get You Through Christmas
Ahhh, the Holidays, full of snow, cheer, and those awkward family gatherings. If you need a little extra "Christmas spirit" but want to do something a little fancier than Baileys in your coffee, here are some ideas to warm you up while carrying you though this holiday season...