Mardi Gras comes to Los Angeles on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight

Posted on February 7, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Mardi Gras is on Feb. 21 this year and to celebrate, syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” will broadcast tw0 special Mardi Gras radio shows in Los Angeles:

Feb. 11,  Lisa Haley of Lisa Haley and the Zydekats has agreed to be interviewed and share some of the Louisiana traditions. We’ll play tunes from her Grammy nominated “King Cake” CD; plus

Feb. 18, Maria Muldaur, blues legend who may be best known for her megahit “MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS.”  She’ll discuss her prolific music career, the music scene in New Orleans, (which she says is her spiritual and musical home), and why she recorded her new CD, “Steady Love,” in The Big Easy.

Join the fun on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight in Los Angeles by tuning into 1580 AM at 1 AM on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18, on our affiliate stations on the East Coast, and click on CFoxRocks.com to check out the show online 24/7.

Don’t miss a single show or any of the Internet-only “After Hours” interview podcasts with our with featured artists.  Subscribe to Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood blog at CarolynFoxRocks.com.

As they say in New Orleans, “Laissez les bon temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll.”

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Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight features Malea McGuinness in studio

Posted on February 5, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This week I was delighted to welcome Malea McGuinness into the studio for a special interview, where she discussed what it’s like recording with Grammy-winning music producer Jim Scott.  Not only did she perform the title track of her new CD, “SWEET” live, but she brought along band members to help out, guitarist Eric Bradley and drummer Rick Roc.

You’ll also hear the new single from The JellyBricks, “Rock and Roll Suicide,” and much more.  Just click below to hear the complete show.

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Malea McGuinness After Hours–True Tales of Touring

Posted on February 4, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Malea McGuinness is not just an award-winning songwriter with a strong, warm voice, but she also tours extensively.  Her musical style is reminiscent of  The Eagles and Credence Clearwater, and her lyrics tell stories of compassion, love and the power of knowing there’s “Always Something To Believe In.”

Malea will my guest on “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” on the air tonight.  But in this interview, she shares stories of being on tour with her band, that range from the mysterious, to the spooky (staying in a haunted hotel in Salem), to the delicious.

She also performs live the perfect After Hours tune, “Miss Moonlight.”

Malea McGuinness After Hours

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Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight Features Two Extremely Versatile Artists, Jade Steel and Rebecca Zapen

Posted on January 29, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This week, Carolyn Fox welcomes two extremely versatile singer-songwriters to the show as her special guests.

First up is Jade Steel.  Jade grew up in Northern California’s Humboldt County, where the “Reggae on the River” festival is held each year.  Which may explain why, in addition to rock and metal tunes, Jade also writes and performs reggae, world music, and jazz.  He’s been touring with his music internationally since he was 13-years-old and just returned from performing in India.

In the course of a year, our second guest, Rebecca Zapen, married, left her home town, gave birth to her first child, and recorded most of her new CD, “Nest.”   Not only is she a model of how to balance family and a music career, but also a talented singer-songwriter, who plays guitar, ukulele and a wickedly jazzy violin.

Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight Jan 28, 2012

Coming Soon, Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight Celebrates Mardi Gras!

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After Hours, Rebecca Zapen on the Surprising Inspiration for her Songs

Posted on January 27, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Rebecca Zapen is an incredibly versatile musician, singer, and songwriter.  In this After Hours interview, she discusses how she became a fine songwriter, and how her musical family contributed to her masterful skills as an accomplished violinist, singer, guitarist, and ukulele player.  She opens up about the real-life inspiration behind some of the songs on her new CD, “Nest,” including her new husband and baby, dressing up like a Robert Palmer girl for Halloween, and experimenting with a new musical style between shows in a meat locker.

Rebecca Zapen’s After Hours Interview

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Thank You to Malea McGuinness for a Great In-Studio Interview

Posted on January 26, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

I want to thank Malea McGuinness for coming down to the radio station for an in-studio interview.  As a special treat, she brought Eric Bradley (guitar and vocal) and percussionist Rick Roc (Roccapriore) and they played a couple of songs live.  Stay tuned–soon you’ll hear Malea on the nationally-syndicated broadcast radio show, Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight, as well as on the Internet on the After Hours page at cfoxrocks.com.

Malea is masterful live–if you get a chance to hear her in person, DO IT.

Carolyn Fox welcomes Malea McGuinness, Eric Bradley and Rick Roc (counter-clockwise from left) to the radio station and the syndicated Hollywood Spotlight show.==

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Larkin McLean–Confessions of a Wild Girl

Posted on January 24, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

In a candid After Hours interview, singer-songwriter Larkin McLean discusses what inspired her soon-to-be-released CD “If Your a Wild Girl Say Aye.”  With tunes like “48 Hours in Vegas” and “My Bottom’s Gonna Get Me (to the Top.),” you know you’re in for a good time when Larkin’s on the mic.  But don’t let her flair for fun fool you–Larkin is a talented songwriter who really knows how to deliver a song.  Check out her cover of the Tom Waits tune “Pasties & a G-String” at the end of the podcast.

Larkin McLean After Hours Podcast

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More with Fred Weintraub and an Interview with Larkin McLean on this Week’s Show

Posted on January 22, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This week, we continue the interview with Fred Weintraub, movie producer, New York City night club owner, and author of “Bruce Lee, Woodstock and Me.”  Here Fred discusses the legendary performers that got a start at The Bitter End, including Woody Allen and Neil Diamond, as well as what it was like working with film icon Steve McQueen.

We also preview music from Larkin McLean’s soon-to-be-released CD, “If Your a Wild Girl, Say Aye,” which is scheduled for a Valentine’s Day release.  The show opens with music from the new CD and an interview with Larkin McLean, singer, songwriter and self-described wild girl.

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Fred Weintraub After Hours Interview

Posted on January 18, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Fred Weintraub introduced Bruce Lee to the world by producing Enter the Dragon, was the executive at Warner Brothers who greenlit the Woodstock movie, and founded the hip New York City night club, the Bitter End.  With such a remarkable life, it’s no wonder that he’s written a new memoir titled “Bruce Lee, Woodstock and Me.”

Carolyn Fox was not only lucky enough to interview Fred for her radio show, Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight, but also to have him stay for a special After Hours Interview.  Here Fred discusses how he discovered Bruce Lee and produced “Enter the Dragon,” as well as offering advice to anyone who wants to get into the movie business.

Fred Weintraub After Hours Interview

You can meet Fred Tuesday, January 24 at 7 PM, when he’ll be signing his new book, “Bruce Lee, Woodstock and Me,” and Book Soup at 8818 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood.

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Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight Radio Show Features Fred Weintraub and Jon Michaels

Posted on January 15, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

The guests on this week’s show are Fred Weintraub, the studio executive who got the movie “Woodstock” made, and the author of the new book, “Bruce Lee, Woodstock and Me,” as well as singer-songwriter extraordinaire, Jon Michaels.

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