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Hear Lisa Loeb in this Podcast of a Special Edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight”

Posted on December 23, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This week, Lisa Loeb is our very special guest on a holiday edition of the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.” A Grammy nominee, Lisa came by the studio to discuss her new release, an album called “No Fairy Tale.”

In addition to hearing tracks from this new CD, you’ll also hear Lisa discuss what it was like collaborating with Chad Gilbert, of New Found Glory, as co-producers. Since they have different musical styles and sensibilities, the result is a fresh, pop punky sound on “No Fairy Tale.”

On this show, you’ll also hear holiday tunes from Rita Coolidge, Smash Mouth, Cee Lo Green, Christina Aguilera, Diane Krall, Bob Dylan, James Brown, The Beach Boys, Darlene Love, funny man Stan Freberg, Vince Guaraldi and Elvis Presley.

Click on the link below to hear a podcast of the broadcast of this week’s special holiday edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” featuring Lisa Loeb.

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Lisa Loeb on Los Angeles Radio Tomorrow at Midnight

Posted on December 20, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 21, Grammy nominee, Lisa Loeb will be our in-studio guest on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.” With her monster hit, “Stay (I Missed You,)” Lisa is still the only artist to have a number one Billboard pop single while not signed to a recording contract.

You’ll hear Lisa discussing the music on her new album, “No Fairy Tale.” Lisa will share what it was like working with her co-producer, Chad Gilbert, guitarist and founding member of punk rock group New Found Glory. We’ll play some of the tracks from the new release, “No Fairy Tale,” and you can hear this cool, contemporary sound with an edge. Lisa also offers several tracks as intimate, acoustic performances that make you feel like you’re in the same room.

In greater Los Angeles, hear “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” featuring the special guest Lisa Loeb on the radio at 1580 AM at midnight tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 21; in Annapolis/Baltimore on 810 AM on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 6 PM, and hear the show online on Sunday, Dec. 23 at the show’s website, CFoxRocks.com.

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Podcast of the Broadcast featuring Kenny Davies and the “Christmas Rap”

Posted on December 9, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

At the holidays, everyone likes to find a brand new present under the tree. This year, Kenny Davies gift of the season is a new track called “Christmas Rap.” This week on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” Kenny dropped by the studio to chat about his new release and his musical journey.

Originally from West Plains, Missouri, Kenny had a musical upbringing. His mother was the singer in a local band, and he was exposed to a wide range of genres and musical styles from an early age.

You’ll also hear the voice of Kenny’s childhood sweetheart, Laura Byrnes, singing the chorus on the “Christmas Rap.” Laura, who has experience as a voice over talent, sang in a distinctive elf voice on the song, without the aid of any electronic filtering. Kenny was reunited with when, after many years, he found her Facebook, and they rekindled their romance.

Also on this week’s edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” you’ll hear the music of Bruce Springsteen, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Sergio Mendes, The Black Eyed Peas, Darlene Love, The Pussycat Dolls, Spottiswoode & McMahon, Plas Johnson, Ernie Andrews, Kenny Ellis, Max Holly, Ian Siegal & the Mississippi Mudbloods, Corkey Hale, Dr. DuPree and the Delta Flyers, as well as Alvin and the Chipmunks.

TO HEAR THIS WEEK’S SHOW, JUST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

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Kenny Davies on Los Angeles Radio Tonight

Posted on December 7, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Singer songwriter Kenny Davies brings holiday cheer when he appears tonight on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.” With the new release of his yule time track, “Christmas Rap,” he offers a fresh song for the 2012 holidays.

Featured on the “Christmas Rap” track you’ll hear the voice of an elf singing the chorus. That’s the voice of Laura Byrnes, who is Kenny’s childhood sweetheart. Kenny was able to locate Laura after many years by using Facebook. Turns out, they were both living in Los Angeles, facilitating a happy reunion and rekindling a beautiful romance. If you’d like to see them performing together, check out this video:

Tonight at midnight, in greater Los Angeles, hear “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” featuring the special guest Kenny Davies, on your radio at 1580 AM, in Annapolis/Baltimore, tune into 810 AM tomorrow, Dec. 8 at 6 PM, and hear the show online on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the show’s website, CFoxRocks.com and at this blog, CarolynFoxRocks.com.

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Interview with Singer, Songwriter, Performance Artists Dudley Saunders is Now Online

Posted on December 4, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Hear an interview with avant-garde singer songwriter Dudley Saunders on this week’s episode of the syndicated broadcast radio show “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

Having just completed his 4th album,“Monsters,” Dudley is touring to celebrate this new release. Building on the work in his 3rd CD, “The Emergency Lane,” Dudley has remained true to his vision as he evolves as an artist and musician. There is more musical sophistication, and Dudley works with a broader rang of textures. Always striving for emotional honesty, in “Monsters” Dudley continues his exploration of the lives of flawed, dramatic characters.

On this episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” you’ll also hear the music of Adele, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Maria Muldaur, Emmett Tinley, Phoebe Snow, Jon Michaels, Ruby Free, and Rhoderic Land.

CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF “CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST DUDLEY SAUNDERS.

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Dudley Saunders, Avant-Garde Folk Singer, Songwriter & Performance Artist on Los Angeles Radio Friday at Midnight

Posted on November 28, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This Friday, Nov. 30 at midnight, award-winning songwriter Dudley Saunders will be the special guest on the syndicated broadcast radio show “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

Dudley has just completed his 4th album, “Monsters,” a new collection of songs that express his unique artistic sensibility. Building on the work in his 3rd CD, “The Emergency Lane,” Dudley has remained true to his vision and continues to evolve as an artist and musician. With a variety of musical and emotional textures, the tunes on “Monsters” introduce listeners to the inner lives of fascinatingly flawed characters. Having come from a performance art background, Dudley knows how to tell a compelling story.

In greater Los Angeles, hear “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” featuring the special guest Dudley Saunders on the radio at 1580 AM at midnight this Friday, Nov. 30; in Annapolis/Baltimore on 810 AM on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 PM, and hear the show online on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the show’s website, CFoxRocks.com and at this blog, CarolynFoxRocks.com.

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Hear In-Studio Radio Appearance by Makana, Master of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Posted on November 25, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Now you can catch the radio show online. This week’s episode of the syndicated show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” featuring singer, songwriter and master of the Hawaiian slack key guitar, Makana, is posted here. Just click on the last sentence of this blog post!

You heard Makana’s music in the Oscar-winning movie starring George Clooney, “The Descendants,” as well as on the soundtrack album. In his interview with Carolyn, Makana explains the traditional Hawaiian style of slack key guitar, shares its history and plays sparkling examples of this dying art form.

Although Makana is steeped in the music of Hawaii, he also embraces other musical styles, including rock and blues. Realizing that there was no anthem for the occupy movement, Makana wrote “We Are the Many.” When he performed at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) World Leaders Dinner, Makana sang “We Are the Many” as a protest. The story was picked up by many top news outlets, including CNN, BBC News, The Washington Post and The Huffington Post.

In addition to wonderful in-studio performances by Makana, this week’s edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” features the music of Macy Gray, Darryl Holter, Paul Mark and the Van Dorens, Spottiswoode and His Enemies, Eileen Carey, John Lee Hooker Jr., Peter Himmelman, The Shadow, and Tom Hunter.

CLICK TO HEAR THIS WEEK’S SHOW, FEATURING MAKANA, MASTER OF THE HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR.

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Makana, Master of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, on LA Radio Tonight

Posted on November 23, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Tune in tonight to hear Makana, talented singer, songwriter and a master of the Hawaiian slack key guitar on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight.”

Makana’s music was featured in the Oscar-winning movie, “The Descendants,” as well as on the soundtrack album. On tonight’s show, he explains what the slack key guitar method is, its history and plays sparkling examples of this dying art form.

While honoring the cultural and musical traditions of Hawaii, Makana embraces other musical styles, including rock and blues. He wrote an anthem for the occupy movement called “We Are the Many.” When he performed at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) World Leaders Dinner, Makana sang “We Are the Many” as a protest that was covered by many top news outlets, including CNN, BBC News, The Washington Post and The Huffington Post.

In greater Los Angeles, hear “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” featuring the special guest Makana on your radio at 1580 AM at midnight tonight, in Annapolis/Baltimore, tune into 810 AM tomorrow, Nov. 24 at 6 PM, and hear the show online on Sunday, Nov. 25 at the show’s website, CFoxRocks.com and at this blog, CarolynFoxRocks.com.

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Hear George Benson’s Interview and New Single, “The One for Me,” Now Online

Posted on November 18, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

This week on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” pop legend George Benson was Carolyn’s guest on the show. Winner of 10 Grammy Awards as a guitarist and singer in a variety of genres, with such tunes as “This Masquerade,” “Breezin’,” “Give Me the Night” and “On Broadway.”

George talks about the inspiration for his brand new single, a romantic ballad called, “The One for Me.” This new tune is lighting up the charts–in its first week of release was the number one most-added song in the US on adult contemporary radio stations. George discusses how this new track went from an guitar instrumental to a song, and what it was like working with co-writer Dan Hill and music producer Charlie Wallert.

On this episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” you’ll also hear music from Eric Clapton, Tom Waits, Bette Midler, Gina Saputo, k.d. lang Imogen Heap, Leon Redbone, Amber Weekes, Elizabeth & the Catapult, Bill Sheffield, General Elektriks, R.A. Rahman and the Pussycat Dolls.

CLICK TO HEAR GEORGE BENSON INTERVIEW ON “CAROLYN FOX’S HOLLYWOOD SPOTLIGHT.”

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George Benson on Los Angeles Radio Tonight (in just a few hours!)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by carolynfoxshollywood

Tonight on the syndicated broadcast radio show, “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight,” pop icon George Benson will be our very special guest. This 10-time Grammy Award winner, with such hits as “This Masquerade,” “Breezin’,” “On Broadway,” “Give Me the Night,” and “In Your Eyes” is famous for his singing as well as his guitar playing.

George will discuss his brand new single, a romantic ballad called, “The One for Me.” This new tune is burning up the charts, and in it’s first week of release was the number one most-added song in the country on adult contemporary radio stations. George discusses how this new track went from an guitar instrumental to a song, and what it was like working with co-writer Dan Hill and music producer Charlie Wallert.

To hear this episode of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight” featuring the interview with George Benson, and his new single, “The One for Me,” in greater Los Angeles tune your radio to 1580 AM at midnight tonight, in Annapolis/Baltimore, tune into 810 AM tomorrow, Nov. 17 at 6 PM, and hear the show online on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the show’s website, CFoxRocks.com and at this blog, CarolynFoxRocks.com.

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Carolyn Fox's Hollywood

Hear Lisa Loeb in this Podcast of a Special Edition of “Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight”

Lisa Loeb on Los Angeles Radio Tomorrow at Midnight

Podcast of the Broadcast featuring Kenny Davies and the “Christmas Rap”

Kenny Davies on Los Angeles Radio Tonight

Interview with Singer, Songwriter, Performance Artists Dudley Saunders is Now Online

Dudley Saunders, Avant-Garde Folk Singer, Songwriter & Performance Artist on Los Angeles Radio Friday at Midnight

Hear In-Studio Radio Appearance by Makana, Master of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Makana, Master of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, on LA Radio Tonight

Hear George Benson’s Interview and New Single, “The One for Me,” Now Online

George Benson on Los Angeles Radio Tonight (in just a few hours!)

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