Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Russians are Coming–To LA Radio on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight”

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

On Saturday, March 3, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will feature not one, but two Russian musical guests. Mumiy Troll is hugely popular and influential in the former Soviet Union, where it has been voted “Band of the Millennium” by Russian … Continue reading →

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Oscar-Nominated Songs WON’T be on TV Tonight, but Hear Them Here–on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” Movie Music Special

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

With the Academy Awards upon us, nationally syndicated broadcast radio show “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” features movie music, including the nominees for Best Song of 2012, Oscar-winning tunes from previous years, and other movie-related tunes. Robert Davi, perhaps best known … Continue reading →

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And the Oscar Goes to: Academy Award-Winning and other Movie Music on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight Tonight

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

With the 84th Academy Award Ceremony tomorrow night, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” is celebrating with Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated songs, as well as other movie music tonight.  You’ll hear both of the Best Song nominees for this year, “Real in Rio” … Continue reading →

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Phil Proctor (of Firesign Theatre) and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet bring Don Quixote to Life at USC

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Last night I was privileged to attend “The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote, Words and Music from the time of Cervantes” at USC’s Bovard Auditorium through the university’s “Visions and Voices” program. The concept of the program was fascinating–a theatrical reading … Continue reading →

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In Honor of the Oscars, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will Broadcast a Movie Music Special

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

This Sunday, February 26, ABC will televise the 84th Annual Academy Awards live from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood. So on Saturday, February 25, in honor of the award show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will broadcast a Movie Music Special.  Carolyn … Continue reading →

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Maria Muldaur, of “Midnight at the Oasis” Fame, Tells Tales of New Orleans Blues, After Hours with Carolyn Fox–All on a Mardi Gras Day

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras day, than an interview with blues legend Maria Muldaur as she joins Carolyn Fox, host of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” After Hours. Maria shares some stories fan’s have told her about how her … Continue reading →

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Fred Weintraub Signing his New Book, “Bruce Lee, Woodstock and Me”

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Visionary showman Fred Weintraub introduced Bruce Lee to the world by producing “Enter the Dragon,” got the documentary movie masterpiece “Woodstock” made, and founded The Bitter End, the legendary East Village coffee house where such performers as Woody Allen, Neil Diamond, … Continue reading →

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Wild Mardi Gras in New Orleans—Sugar Blue’s After Hours Interview with Carolyn Fox

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

With Mardi Gras upon us, virtuoso harmonica player Sugar Blue shares some wild and wonderful stories with us After Hours–including how he spent an outrageous week in New Orleans at Mardi Gras, and almost got court marshaled. Sugar is probably … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Radio Special Part 2 Comes to Los Angeles, with Macy Gray, Maria Muldaur and Sugar Blue

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

Mardi Gras has been an institution in New Orleans since 1857. “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” continues that party tradition with part 2 of its Mardi Gras specials. Our guests include Grammy-winner Macy Gray, with stories about the recording her soon-to-be-released … Continue reading →

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New Orleans comes to Los Angeles tonight with the Mardi Gras Special Part 2 on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight Broadcast Radio Show

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Mardi Gras parties are everywhere this weekend, and Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight is no excpetion.  What an amazing array of guests wer have for you tonight! Grammy winner, Macy Gray will give an interview about her fabulous new, soon-to-be-released CD, “Covered.” … Continue reading →

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