Tonight on LA Radio, The Ladies Sing the Blues–Maria Muldaur’s Tribute to Memphis Minnie

Maria Muldaur, Blues Singer of "Midnight At the Oasis" FameTonight on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” you’ll hear blues music in the hands of the ladies, featuring an interview with special guest Maria Muldaur.

She’ll discuss her 40th album, “First Came Memphis Minnie.”  This CD features the music of the Queen of the Delta Blues, Memphis Minnie, as interpreted by some of today’s top female blues artists, including Bonnie Raitt, the late great Phoebe SnowKoko Taylor and Ms. Muldaur herself.

No one wrote songs like Memphis Minnie. From the great depression in the 30′s through the end of World War II, her songs were portraits of her time, often bawdy and gritty.  Minnie was a woman ahead of her time, writing and singing her own songs, as well as one of first women to play blues guitar.

Screen shot 2013-05-03 at 2.49.53 PMTo hear this special episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” tune your radio in Los Angeles to 1580 AM tonight at midnight, in Annapolis/Baltimore, tune into 810 AM tomorrow, May 4 at 6 PM, and hear the show online on Monday, May 6 at the show’s website, CFoxRocks.com and at this blog, CarolynFoxRocks.com.

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Tune into LA Radio tonight to hear Makana, Master of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Makana and Carolyn Fox in the StudioIn just a couple of hours, Makana, the amazing singer, songwriter and a master of the Hawaiian slack key guitar, will appear on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

You may have heard Makana’s music in the Oscar-winning movie, “The Descendants,” as well as on the soundtrack album.  On tonight’s show, he explains what the slack key guitar method is, its role in Hawaiian culture and plays sparkling examples of this dying American art form.

Makana also embraces other musical styles, including rock and blues.  He wrote an anthem for the occupy movement called “We Are the Many.” When he performed at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) World Leaders Dinner, Makana sang “We Are the Many” as a bold protest that was covered by many top news outlets, including CNN, BBC News, The Washington Post and The Huffington Post.

In Los Angeles County and half of Orange, tune into “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” featuring special in-studio guest Makana on your radio at 1580 AM at midnight tonight, in Annapolis/Baltimore, tune into 810 AM tomorrow, April 6 at 6 PM, and hear the show online on Monday, April 8 at the show’s website, CFoxRocks.com and at this blog, CarolynFoxRocks.com.

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Podcast of the Broadcast with Singer Songwriter Brian Lopez

Brian Lopez's new CD, "Ultra"This week our special guest on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” is the multi-talented singer songwriter Brian Lopez.

Brian is also a stunning guitarist who has worked in a wide range of genres, from cabaret to mambo and always rock and roll.  His latest album, “Ultra,” brings together several cultural influences in a blend that creates some pop tracks that are everything that make a great pop song.

Just released is a new video created and directed by Gary Dumbill, to one of Brian Lopez’s standout tracks, “Montjuic.”

Also on this week’s edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” you’ll hear music from Maroon 5Lisa Haley & the ZydecatsDan KiblerWenesday (with a tune written by Dick Wagner),  Alisha ZalkinAmilia K. SpicerSuzanne & the Blues Church, and Mandy Marie and the Cool Hand Lukes, among others.

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Tonight on LA Radio, Brian Lopez with “Montjuic”

Brian LopezIn Los Angeles tonight at midnight, the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will feature special guest Brian Lopez.

Brian is a virtuoso guitarist, who performs in a variety of genres, including mambo, cabaret and rock. So it’s no wonder that his latest album, “Ultra,” offers a poly-ethnic mix of  styles.

This week, celebrates the release a new video created and directed by Gary Dumbill, of Brian’s killer track, “Montjuic.”

 

To hear Brian Lopez’s special interview and more of his music, tune your radio to 1580 AM tonight at midnight in Los Angeles, for “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

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Hear the Podcast of the Broadcast with Devon Allman

Devon Allman This week the syndicated broadcast radio show “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” is delighted to welcome Devon Allman as our special guest.

With the release of his first solo album, “Turquoise,” Devon displays a range of musical influences, including some African beats.  The fact that he’s the son of Gregg Allman may invite comparisons of his sound to The Allman Brothers, but as you’ll hear Devon has a unique and wonderful musical voice.

In this interview, Devon Allman confesses that he’s a romantic at heart, and that his personal life is an inspiration for his music.  He also explains how working on a solo project like “Turquoise” is different from performing as part of the band he’s currently touring with, Royal Southern Brotherhood.

On this week’s episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” you’ll also hear tracks from Macy Gray, The Constellations, Eric Hutchinson, Charmaine Clamour, The Doughboys, Blue Cactus Choir, Brian Lopez, Spottiswoode & His Enemies, and Paul Mark & the Van Dorens.

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Devon Allman on Los Angeles Radio Tonight

Devon AllmanTonight on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” out special guest is singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player, Devon Allman.

Devon has just released his first solo CD, “Turquoise,” which is a great mix of musical influences.  Because he is the son of Gregg Allman, you may want to compare his sound to The Allman Brothers.  But Devon has a sound and charm all his own.

Devon tells us how working on his first solo project, “Turquoise,” is different from performing with Royal Southern Brotherhood, where he shares the stage with Cyril Neville and Mike Zito.  He also discusses how being a musician on the road and his personal life inspire his music.

Tune your radio in Greater Los Angeles to 1580 AM tonight at midnight, in the Annapolis/Baltimore area, tune to 810 AM on Saturday, March. 16 at 6 PM, and worldwide, starting Monday, March 18, this episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will be available online at CFoxRocks.com.

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Now Online, Interview with Phil Proctor of the Firesign Theatre

Phil Proctor of The Firesign Theatre as the evil Rocky RococoThis week, our very special guest on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” is the fabulous Phil Proctor.  A lightening quick wit and entertaining raconteur, Phil’s voice has appeared in numerous Pixar movies, including “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” and “Monsters, Inc.” in addition to his role as Howard on the long-running TV show, “Rugrats.”  He is perhaps best knows as a member of the wildly original, surreal comedy troupe, The Firesign Theatre (“Don’t Crush that Dwarf,” “How can You Be in Two Places at Once,” etc.)

Phil recently returned from an engagement in Clearwater, Florida with a stage production of the “The BBC Murders.” Based on stories written by Agatha Christie and adapted by Judith Walcutt and David Ossman (another member of The Firesign Theatre). Phil appeared in multiple roles, including the famous Belgium detective Hercule Poirot.  Others in the cast included Gary Sandy (WKRP) and Phil’s wife, Melinda Peterson, in the role of Agatha Christie.

On the podcast posted below, Phil Proctor shares behind-the-scenes stories about his role as a villain in the CW TV show based on the Green Arrow DC comics, “Arrow.” He has also recently reprised his role as evil Dr. Warren Vidic in the hit video game Assassin’s Creed III. 

Which is appropriate, as the theme of this week’s show is Heros and Villains.  On this podcast you’ll hear music from Devon AllmanJohn Lee Hooker, Jr., Will SmithLarkin McClean, Jennifer SaundersJanet Klein and Her Parlor Boys, George Thorogood, Elektra Barakos, and Grady Champion.

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