Interviews with Singer Songwriter Darryl Holter and Blues Guitarist and Songwriter Paul Mark of Paul Mark & the Van Dorens

Posted on June 3, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This week on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” there is a wealth of new music, including that of special guests Darryl Holter and Paul Mark of Paul Mark & the Van Dorens.

Darryl Holer’s new release is “Crooked Hearts,” a collection of songs exploring heart break, murder, betrayal, adultery, safe cracking and other intriguing crimes and misdemeanors.  His country and folk music background is evident, but in spite of the subject matter, these tales from the dark side are distinctly rock.  Darryl is a fascinating guy, and the proud father of avant-garde pop artist Julia Holter.

“Smartest Man in the Room” is the brand new release from Paul Mark & the Van Dorens. Just the album cover, with a rogues gallery of participants in current events over the past few years, lets you know you’re in for something special.  Paul explains why he took his New York City-based band to New Orleans to record this collection of blues tracks, and tells of a wild recording session in Memphis that is documented in the video of the track “Don’t Ya Tell Henry.”

To hear what happened when Carolyn, aka The Velvet Voice Vixen, interviewed Darryl and Paul, click below:

CLICK TO HEAR CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT featuring DARRYL HOLTER and PAUL MARK

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Tonight on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” Darryl Holter and Paul Mark of Paul Mark & the Van Dorens

Posted on June 2, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Tonight is Saturday night, which means “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will be on the air bringing you new music!

Tonight, Carolyn’s special in-studio guests will include Darryl Holter, whose brand new release, “Crooked Hearts,” blends country, folk and rock music elements to tell dark tales of robbery, betrayal, adultery, murder, heart break–among other things that make for a really juicy story.  He’ll discuss his early start in the music business (sang and played guitar on TV at the age of 5), how his social awareness has infused his music, and why, after taking a break from creating new music, he returned to songwriting.

Back by popular demand, we have more of Carolyn Fox’s interview with blues guitarist and songwriter Paul Mark.  Paul shares stories of what it was like recording Paul Mark & the Van Doren’s new CD, “Smartest Man in the Room” in New Orleans and Memphis.  You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the smoking new video of the track “Don’t Ya Tell Henry.”

So tonight in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, tune your radio to 1580 AM tonight at 1 AM to hear what’s hot in Hollywood on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

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Lisa Haley of Lisa Haley and the Zydecats in the Studio with Carolyn Fox–Celebrates the Release of New CD, JOYRIDE, Sunday, June 3 at McCabes

Posted on June 2, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Lisa Haley, of Lisa Haley & the Zydecats, joined Carolyn Fox in the studio today to celebrate the new release of her 8th album, “Joyride.”

Always a vibrant performer and fascinating guest, Lisa discusses the inspiration for her songs, including “More Than Anything,” a heartfelt ballad, which she started writing after 911.

The next release party for Lisa Haley & the Zydecats‘ new CD, “Joyride” is this Sunday morning, June 3 at 11 AM at the Young People’s Show at McCabe’s Guitar Shop located at 3101 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica.  For tickets, visit http://store.mccabes.com/home.php?cat=249

Tune into 1580 next Saturday at 1 AM to hear “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” and Carolyn’s interview with Lisa Haley.

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Singer Songwriter Darryl Holter is Carolyn Fox’s In-Studio Guest This Week–Proud of his Daughter Avant-garde Pop Artist Julia Holter

Posted on June 1, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Darryl Holter has been singing and playing guitar on stage since he was 5 years old.  His musical trajectory has gone from country to folk and rock.  With the release of his new CD, “Crooked Hearts,” he takes on the darker side of love and relationships, with tales of betrayal, murder, adultery and other heartbreaks.

While in the studio with Carolyn Fox, host of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” Darryl told about how proud he is of his talented daughter, avant-garde pop artist Julia Holter, who’s first two albums, “Tragedy” and “Ekstasis” have enjoyed tremendous success, and who is touring Europe this Summer.  The video above captures this father’s pride.

Tune your radio to 1580 AM Saturday night at 1 AM to hear the on-air interview with Darryl Holter on the syndicated broadcast radio show “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

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Hear the Special Blues Edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” Online–Plus, Enter the “Smartest Man in the Room” Contest

Posted on May 27, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

If you weren’t able to tune into “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” to hear the Blues Special, have no fear.  You can hear the entire show here.  Paul Mark of Paul Mark and the Van Dorens, as well as actor and comedian Phil Proctor of The Firesign Theater make special appearances on the show.

As Carolyn’s special guest, Paul Mark discusses his new release, “Smartest Man in the Room.”  This CD features sizzling guitar solos and killer groves on a collection of songs that range from the dark to the humorous.  The video of “Don’t Ya Tell Henry,” the lone cover track on the album, looks and sounds like a fantastic night at the club.  Paul Mark & the Van Dorens always deliver blistering beats and a raging blues sound.

In addition, funny man Phil Proctor offers a humorous lesson on “How to Sing the Blues.”  If you’ve heard Phil’s work with The Firesign Theater, or his acting in “Finding Nemo,” “Monster’s Inc.” or “Rugrats” you know how hilarious he is.

ENTER THE SMARTEST MAN IN THE ROOM CONTEST:  As a special offer for our fans, we are giving away two free copies of Paul Mark’s new CD, “Smartest Man in the Room” to those who send the best comments that begin, “The Smartest Man in The Room is…”  One winner will be selected from commenters who follow this blog and another winner from commenters among the Facebook friends of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”  The deadline to enter with your comment is midnight, PST on Saturday June 2.  Winners must be located within the United States and the decision of the judges is final.

CLICK HERE TO ENJOY THE ENTIRE BLUES SPECIAL BROADCAST.

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Blues Special on LA Radio Tonight featuring Special Guests Paul Mark and Phil Proctor

Posted on May 26, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Tonight it’s all about the blues when Carolyn Fox hosts her syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”  Special guests include Paul Mark of Paul Mark and the Van Dorens, as well as actor and comedian Phil Proctor of The Firesign Theater.

Searing blues guitarist and gifted songwriter Paul Mark will be discussing his new album, “Smartest Man in the Room.”  There’s so much good stuff on this album–radioactive guitar solos, killer groves, white-hot singing and some of the best blues lyrics ever.  And although some of the tracks take listeners to the dark side, Paul Mark & the Van Dorens always deliver blistering beats and a sizzling sound.  This is a brand new release, and you’ll hear several tracks on the show tonight.

In addition, the hilarious Phil Proctor offers a comic lesson on “How to Sing the Blues.”  If you’ve heard Phil’s work with The Firesign Theater, or his voice in “Finding Nemo” or “Monster’s Inc.,” you know how amazingly funny he is.

You’ll also hear musical selections from Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Maria Muldaur, and The Rolling Stones.

So tune your radio 1580 AM at 1 AM tonight in Los Angeles for the Blues Special on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

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Phil Proctor of the Firesign Theater tells the story of the Naked Sunday School Teacher and the Albino Wrestler

Posted on May 24, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

In Part 2 of Phil Proctor’s After Hours interview with Carolyn Fox, host of the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” Phil tells The story of the Naked Sunday School Teacher and the Ablino Wrestler

When Phil and Peter Bergman were touring as “Proctor & Berman, Half the Wits of The Firesign Theater,” they experienced many adventures on the road.  Here Phil shares a naughty story of a chance encounter one night in a hotel hallway.

Warning: this is probably NOT a story you want to listen to at office.

Want more stories?  Watch for the yet-to-be-published book “Proctor & Bergman: On the Road and On the Air” that will hopefully be out in the not too distant future on Bear Manor Press.

Want more Phil Proctor?  This Saturday night, May 26, tune your radio to 1580 AM at 1 AM for “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” when Phil Procter will share a humorous lesson on “How to Sing the Blues”  and visit Planet Proctor.

Want more Firesign Theater?  Visit www.FiresignTheater.com.

And connect with “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” on Facebook.

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Saturday, May 26, the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra plays the Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center

Posted on May 24, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This Saturday night, May 26 at 7:30 PM, the San Fernando Valley Symphony Orchestra will appear at the Janet & Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center.  

If you’ve been wondering where you can hear modern orchestral music, check this out.  In addition to the Mozart’s Symphony #40 in G Minor, the program will include classical works by living composers, including Symphony #4 in B minor by James Elza Domine, Chorale and Fiddle Tune by Larry Tuttle, and Tabloid News by Michael Kibbe.  

Tickets are available at the box office or at TicketMaster.

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Paul Mark–Who is the “Smartest Man in the Room?”

Posted on May 23, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

In the studio with Carolyn Fox, host of the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” Paul Mark, the blues guitarist, singer, songwriter who is the force behind Paul Mark and the Van Dorens, discusses the inspiration for his newly released CD, “Smartest Man in the Room.”

Recorded in New Orleans and Memphis, the album features cover art and liner notes are just too juicy not to share, so you’ll see a preview this video.  To hear the title track and see some of the “damning quotes,” check out Paul’s video by Clicking Here.

To hear tracks from Paul’s new album, “Smartest Man in the Room” and more of this in-studio interview, tune your radio to 1580 AM for the Blues Special on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” at 1 AM on Saturday night, May 26.

For news about Paul Mark & the Van Dorens, including their upcoming tour schedule, visit PaulMark.com.

And remember to like “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” on Facebook.

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Darryl Holter In the Studio with Carolyn Fox with his new CD, “Crooked Hearts”

Posted on May 22, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Singer songwriter Darryl Holter will be a special guest on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” on Saturday, June 2 at 1 AM on 1580 AM in Los Angeles.

Darryl tells Carolyn about his new CD, “Crooked Hearts.”  With a sound that blends country, rock and blues, Darryl sings tales of crime, betrayal, adultery, and other dark topics that are near and dear to our hearts.  The title track, a story of love gone wrong among safecrackers, leaves the listener wondering which is worse, a broken heart, being ripped off by one’s lover, or being the fall guy who goes to jail.

Next Saturday night, June 2, tune your radio to 1580 AM for the broadcast of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” to hear the interview with  Darryl Holter and music from his new release, “Crooked Hearts.”

And remember to follow Carolyn Fox on Twitter at @carolynfox

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