Frank D’Angelo and Green Day’s American Idiot on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight

Posted on April 1, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Frank D’Anglo, charismatic Canadian R&B singer, songwriter, TV host and author of a new memoir, “Being Frank,” tells Carolyn Fox about the release of his new album, “Winds of Time.”  His new single, “You’re the One” debuted as the #1 added single in the US FMQB Chart.

Also on this week’s radio show, Carolyn reviews “American Idiot” the hit stage musical now playing at the Ahmanson Theatre.  From the pulsing punk rock music and mosh pit dance moves, this show is not-stop energy.   You’ll also hear several of the Green Day songs featured in the play.

Click below to hear this week’s Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight just as it was broadcast on the air:

CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT featuring FRANK D’ANGELO & GREEN DAY’S AMERICAN IDIOT

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Rock n Roll, Blues, Country Singer Songwriter/Guitarist writes Movie & TV Music–After Hours with Laurie Melan

Posted on March 31, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Composer of music for movies and television, Laurie Melan joins Carolyn Fox, host of broadcast radio show Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight, after hours for a special Internet-only podcast interview.

Laurie tells how she learned to sing and play guitar and harmonica, by immersing herself in rock, blues and jazz traditions.  She also shares stories about being a gigging musician.

CLICK TO HEAR THE LAURIE MELAN AFTER HOURS INTERVIEW WITH CAROLYN FOX

Tonight remember to tune in to 1580 AM tonight at 1 AM in Los Angeles, to hear Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight’s on the air!

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April 7, We’ll Broadcast Your Favorite Funny Songs on the Radio

Posted on March 26, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

On April 7, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will feature our fans favorite songs with a sense of humor.  We want you to be a part of this humor-themed radio show–we’ll play your picks for the funniest song ever recorded.

Is your favorite novelty song is by Weird Al, The Magnetic Fields, Cheech & Chong or someone else, let us know!  Post a comment on the Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight facebook page, tweet to @carolynfox , or submit your favorite comical track at the Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight Website. 

Then tune into Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight’s special humor show on April 7 at 1 AM to 1580 AM, and get ready to laugh.

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Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight–Full Radio Broadcast Featuring Musician/Composer Laurie Melan

Posted on March 25, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

If you missed the broadcast of the syndicated radio show “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” don’t worry.  You can hear it all by clicking on the link below.  Our special guest Laurie Melan, shares how she went from being an instrumentalist specializing in guitar who was accepted to The Boston Conservatory, to becoming a singer  songwriter, and a composer of music for movies and television, including “That 70’s Show.”

Carolyn plays music from her latest CD,  “A Place in the Sun,” and, as always, a variety of other great tunes.

CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT featuring LAURIE MELAN

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Laurie Melan: from Rock ‘n Roll to Movie and TV Music–Tonight on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight

Posted on March 24, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Talented musician and composer Laurie Melan will be a guest on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight syndicated radio show tonight.  Tune in to hear music from her “A Place in the Sun,” CD, as well as share her experience writing music for “That 70’s Show,” and other movie and TV projects.  A serious instrumentalist who as accepted into the Boston Conservatory to study classical guitar, she is also a fine singer and harmonica player.

If you’re in Greater Los Angeles a 1 AM tonight (technically Sunday morning), tune into Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight on 1580 AM!

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Bob Lanzner After Hours–Zen in the Art of Music Mastering

Posted on March 23, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

When Carolyn Fox, host of the syndicated broadcast radio show Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight, met with Bob Lanzner at Technovoice Mastering for an After Hours Interview, this master of music mastering explained how his art is like practicing an Eastern discipline.  Bob says it’s about going beyond what we usually hear in music, to focus on the energy of the sound.  He also tells of mastering Michael Jackson’s music.

Click below to hear the After Hours interview with Bob Lanzner, the music mastering genius at Technovoice Mastering.

Bob Lanzner After Hours Interview with Carolyn Fox

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What’s the Funniest Novelty Song Ever?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

What song get’s you laughing?  What is the funniest track you’ve ever heard?

In April, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will present a show from the intersection of humor and music, featuring our fan’s picks for the funniest song ever.

We accept every any kind of musical levity you can think of, whether wit, puns, jokes, buffoonery, and other forms of frivolity that result in giggles, guffaws or LMAO.  You can send your song suggestions in a comment or response here, or at http://cfoxrocks.com/form.html

So let us know your favorite funny tracks and in a couple weeks, we’ll play the best on the air!

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Spring Fever–Your Choices for the Most Sensuous Song Ever Recorded on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight

Posted on March 18, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

With Spring upon us, Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight asked our fans for their picks for the most sensuous song ever recorded.  Check it out the show by clicking on the link below.  You may be surprised by some of the choices!

Also on this week’s show, Carolyn takes you behind the scenes to visit a top-quality analog music mastering studio, Technovoice Mastering, and meet Bob Lanzner.  With 18 years of experience, Bob discusses what it takes to master music so it sounds amazing in any setting, whether on the radio, in the movies or TV and in the club, etc.  Find out why some musicians call him “Big Bottom Bob.”

Click on the link below:

CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT–Most Sensuous Songs

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SXSW is Streaming Live at the NPR Website–Bruce Springsteen’s Keynote Rocked

Posted on March 15, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

If you aren’t lucky enough to be in Austin this week for the SXSW show, you can still check out some of the action as it happens.  National Public Radio is steaming video live from the event.

I just caught Bruce Springsteen’s keynote address and it rocked.  He recounted singing with Pete Seger at Madison Square Garden to celebrate Seger’s 90th birthday.  Pete insisted that they sing all the verses of “This Land is My Land.”  The Boss demonstrated from the SXSW stage, by singing a lesser-known verse.

More music is to come…

Here’s the link: http://www.npr.org/event/music/147357853/sxsw-2012?sc=tumblr&cc=npr

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What is the Most Sensuous Song Ever Recorded?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

As the first day of Spring is quickly approaching, a young man’s fancy turns to love.

Which is why “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” is planning a “Spring Fever” show, and needs your help.  We’re looking for the sexiest or most sensuous song ever recorded, and hope you’ll share your favorites.  We plan to play many of your suggestions on the show this week, airing in Los Angeles as well as our affiliate stations on March 17th.

You can submit songs in whatever musical genre you like, including, but not limited to, rock, R&B, soul, country, pop or the blues.  Of course, we have some ideas of our own, but we really want to hear from you.

Please send us a comments to this blog or fire off an email at the Contact Us page at CFoxRocks.com

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