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
Are You Ready for Devil You Know [VIDEO]
You might recognize this man, he has been to Missoula a couple times now and will be back April 19th to open for Black Label Society. This Is Howard Jones, the former lead vox for Killswitch Engage and the current front man of Devil You Know.
Weekend Bender April 12 & 13
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Strippers in the Nursing Home Shake it for Grandma
I understand how this can cause some upset in the family of this elderly woman, but let it be known if I ever make it to nursing home status... start sending in the strippers!
E Cigarette Explodes in Bar [VIDEO]
Before you start throwing your new E-Cig out for fear of it exploding in your hand, face or much less anywhere around you, I will let you know that this is about as likely to happen as your laptop exploding while you use it.
In this instance a bartender had their E-Cig plugged in behind the bar charging when it burst into flames...
The Texas Chupacabra Has Been Euthanized
Officials think it may have been some sort of canine or raccoon with a severe case of mange. According to Huffington Post, soon after the animal was turned over to a shelter, "Chupie" was put down due to a scabies infection.
Hemlock Returns to Missoula
Get ready for this Thursday as Blessiddoom, Undun, and Hemlock take over the Dark Horse. Just to add a little more awesomeness to the deal, there is no cover!
Weekend Bender April 5 & 6
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X-Rays Show Embarassing Objects in Body
Yesterday, a tree trimmer was admitted into the hospital with a chainsaw in his neck and I thought that X-ray was disturbing, until I found these:
10 State Sex Laws You May Have Already Broken
According to an article in The Huffington Post, these are actually laws that still exist in some states. Bozeman and Helena even made the nation wide list! Pull out your score cards people ...find out how much of a dirty little law breaker you are!
Local Metal Show on Friday, April 4 at The Palace
If you do nothing else for the rest of the week, make sure that you get to the Palace this Friday for Gladiators Eat Fire (Seattle, WA), Shramana, Boss Fight, and Tsaritsa.
Albums to Look For: April 1 Releases
Today seems to be the jackpot for album releases! I personally will be adding the first two to my collection...
Weekend Bender March 29 & 30
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