Eric Hutchinson on his new CD “Moving Up Living Down” on LA Radio, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight”

Posted on May 20, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Singer, songwriter Eric Hutchinson is Carolyn Fox’s special guest this week on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”  To celebrate the release of his new CD, “Moving Up Living Down,“ Eric is touring, bringing his live show to venues all across the country, including The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on May 25-27.  For a complete list of upcoming appearances, visit EricHutchinson.com.

In addition to hearing tunes from his new CD, you’ll hear Eric discuss how touring nationally and internationally has effected his music, and why fans like to dance and sing along with his music.  He also tells the story of a raucous night out at a club called The Basement.

To hear the entire show, visit CFoxRocks.com or JUST CLICK HERE.

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After Hours, Charmaine Clamor tells Carolyn Fox about playing the Palace

Posted on May 19, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

After Hours, the lovely and talented jazz singer Charmaine Clamor opens up to Carolyn Fox about her experience touring internationally.  Charmaine was invited to perform at a private function at the Presidential Palace in the Philippines, even singing a duet with President Aquino.

Charmaine also explains how she became a founder of JazzPhil-USA, a nonprofit organization that hosts the annual Fil-Am Jazz Festival held at the Catalina Bar and Grill in Hollywood.

Tune into 1580 AM at 1 AM tonight, Saturday May 19, to hear Charmaine singing on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”  We’ll be playing Charmaine’s rendition of a steamy song written by Geoffrey Leigh Tozer titled “Sweet Spot.”

 

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Paul Mark of Paul Mark and the Van Dorens in the Studio with Carolyn Fox

Posted on May 19, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Show-stopping blues guitarist Paul Mark of Paul Mark and the Van Dorens joined Carolyn Fox in the studio to discuss his new CD, “The Smartest Man in the Room,” which will be released at the end of the month.

Paul Mark will be a special guest on the upcoming Blues Edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” which will air on Saturday, May 26 at 1 AM on 1580 AM in Los Angeles.

The new “Smartest Man in the Room” CD is destined to be classic.  The rhythms are compelling and the lyrics are funny and thought provoking.  Paul Mark and the Van Dorens are true artists who have honed these tunes performing for live audiences.  Recorded in New Orleans and Memphis, this album delivers a swaggering sound that you generally can only get live.

A rouges’ gallery of public figures (Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Alan Greenspan, and Bernie Madoff ) appear on the cover art as members of an elementary school class.  The liner notes not only provide a map of who’s who, but also the damning quote that earned them a nomination for “Smartest Man in the Room.”  This is one album you’ll want to have on CD.

The lone cover track on the album, “Don’t Ya Tell Henry,” a Dylan tune from “The Basement Tapes,” captures the high-octane energy of a great night in the club and features some killer singing.  Check out the new video below and tune into “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” on May 26 to hear more music and the interview with Paul Mark.

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Comic Masters Jim Meskimen and Phil Proctor on a Special Humor Edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight”

Posted on May 13, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

What happens when two world class comedians get together on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight?”  When the comedians are impressionist (JibJab) and improv comic (“Who’s Line is it Anyway”) Jim Meskimen, and actor (“Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo”), comedian, member of the Firesign Theater, Phil Proctor, hilarity ensues as they exchange quips and fascinating stories.

Plus, you’ll hear a selection of funny tunes and novelty songs from such artists as Macy Gray, Dave Frishberg, and Larkin McLean.

If you want to see Jim Meskimen live, catch “Jimpressions” on May 19 at 7 PM at the La Paloma Theater, 471 S. Coast Hwy. in Encinitas.  For reservations, call (760) 436-7469.

CLICK TO HEAR THE SPECIAL HUMOR EDITION OF “CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT” FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS COMEDIANS JIM MESKIMEN AND PHIL PROCTOR.

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Comedy Tonight! Funny men Jim Meskimen and Phil Proctor on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight”

Posted on May 12, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Two guys walk into a radio station.  Stop me if you’ve heard this one.

Luckily, the guys are impressionist (JibJab) and improv comic (“Who’s Line is it Anyway”) Jim Meskimen, and actor (“Monsters, Inc.” and “Finding Nemo”), comedian, member of the Firesign Theater, Phil Proctor, and the radio station 1580 AM, where Carolyn Fox hosts her weekly radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

Tonight, tune into 1580 AM at 1 AM in Los Angeles to hear Jim Meskimen and Phil Proctor exchange rapid-fire quips and tell amazing, funny stories.

And see Jim live in “Jimpressions” May 19 at 7 PM at the La Paloma Theater, 471 S. Coast Hwy. in Encinitas.  For reservations, call (760) 436-7469.

Want to see a sample of Jim Meskimen and Phil Proctor’s inspired zaniness?  Check out this video:

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Live tonight! Geoffrey Leigh Tozer as “Sly Crooner of Swanktown” at The Gardenia

Posted on May 11, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

If you’ve heard singer, songwriter Geoffrey Leigh Tozer’s music on his CDs, on his show Siruis Radio show, Sly Crooner of Swanktown, or on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight, you know that the ultrahip cocktail lounge world of Swanktown is the place you want to be, especially after happy hour.  In Swanktown, the women are exotic, the men are well behaved, at times, and you can get a martini so cold you can ice skate on it.

Swanktown comes to life tonight, Friday, May 11 at 9 PM, when Geoffrey Leigh Tozer, as Sly the Cat, will bring his swank music and modern urban fairy tales to The Gardenia Room, located at 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood, (323) 467-7444.  It promises to be one very cool night.

For more information, email swankg@gmail.com or call (323) 962-5060.

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Comedians Jim Meskimen and Phil Proctor–Separated at Birth? After Hours with Carolyn Fox

Posted on May 10, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Jim Meskimen, impressionist and improv comedian, and Phil Proctor, actor, comedian and member of the Firesign Theater, met After Hours with Carolyn Fox, host of the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

Check out the video as Jim and Phil discuss how they must have been separated at birth (if not earlier) and exchange quips on Hopi mudheads, masks, and megaphones.

You can see Jim Meskimen live in “Jimpressions” May 19 at 7 PM at the La Paloma Theater, 471 S. Coast Hwy. in Encinitas.  For reservations, call (760) 436-7469.

And tune your radio to 1580 AM on Saturday night, May 11, at 1 AM to hear more of the interview with Jim and Phil on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

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Funny men Jim Meskimen and Phil Proctor in the Studio with Carolyn Fox

Posted on May 9, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Carolyn Fox was lucky enough to have not one, but two world-class actors and comedians in the studio today:  Jim Meskimen who has appeared in many films and TV shows, including 5 Ron Howard films, the improv comedy show “Who’s Line is it Anyway,” and was the voice of George W. Bush and other politicians on viral JibJab animated shorts; and Phil Proctor of  the surrealistic classic rock-comedy troupe The Firesign Theater (“Don’t Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers,” “How Can You Be in Two Places at Once,” etc.) and who was voice was Howard in the animated TV series “Rugrats,” and has appeared in such Pixar films as “Monsters Inc.” and “Finding Nemo,” among many other creative projects.

These two comic masters met and recognized each other as kindred spirits, when Jim directed Phil as one of the actors on the production of “The Golden Age of Pulp Fiction” as audio books.  To be in the same room with these comedic forces of nature is to be overcome with laughter and awed by their rapid-fire wit.

On Saturday, May 19 at 7 PM, Jim Meskimen will appear live in “Jimpressions,” the second half of which will showcase his amazing improvisational skills, at the La Paloma Theater in Encinitas, located at 471 S. Coast Hwy. 101.  For more information, call (760) 436-7469.

And tune into 1580 AM Saturday, May 11 at 1 AM to hear Jim’s and Phil’s in-studio interview on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

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From Hollywood to Swanktown, Geoffrey Leigh Tozer on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight”

Posted on May 6, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This week on the Hollywood Spotlight, Carolyn Fox is joined in the studio by Geoffrey Leigh Tozer, singer, songwriter, piano player and storyteller, who has created a ultra-cool cocktail lounge world called Swanktown, where “the ladies are exotic, the gentlemen are well-behaved, at times, and money is no object–because we have no money.”  His weekly show, “Sly Crooner of Swanktown,” featuring a wild cast of characters, is about to air its 150th episode on Sirius Radio.

In addition to sharing the inspiration for his music and radio show, Geoffrey tells Carolyn about some of his collaborations and new projects, including plans to bring Swanktown to television.

Want to visit Swanktown in real life?  This Friday, March 11, at 9 PM, you can do just that at The Gardenia in West Hollywood, located at 7066 Santa Monica Blvd.  Geoffrey will be appearing as Sly the Cat, telling modern urban fairy tales and playing delicious swank music.  For information, go to Swanktown.com.

Hear the interview and the complete episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” below:

CLICK to hear “CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT” with GEOFFREY LEIGH TOZER aka SLY CROONER OF SWANKTOWN

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Darryl Holter’s CD Release Party in Los Angeles, May 6 and 7 for “Crooked Hearts”

Posted on May 4, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Singer, songwriter Darryl Holter is celebrating the release of his new CD, “Crooked Hearts” with two live appearances in Los Angeles this week.

May 6 at 9 PM, Darryl will be appearing at Trip, 2101 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica.

May 7 at 9 PM, you can hear Darryl live at Seven Grand, located at 515 West 7th Street, in Los Angeles.

In addition to Darryl Holter on lead vocals and guitar, the band will include Tim Young on guitar, Billy Mohler on electric bass, Ben Wendel on piano and keyboards, John McLung on pedal and lap steel, and Matt Mayhall on Drums.

In “Crooked Hearts,” his third album, Darryl Holter offers up dark tales of love and heartache, betrayal and crime.  Working with his talented Grammy-nominated producer, Kneebody’s Ben Wendel, Darryl brings his special brand of country, blues and folk music to his new CD.

Don’t miss this chance to see Darryl Holter live.

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