Archive for October 2012

Uncle Daddy – “Rise Again” (LIVE)

Uncle Daddy is roots rock with a southern soul. The band, and LA favorite, features frontman/guitarist TJ Stafford, violin player Robbie Anderson, cellist Jacob Szekeley, mandolin player Andrew Jed, guitarist Noah Needleman, and drummer Christopher Allis. They recently released their latest full-length album “Good Mourning.”

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Emma Watson Dazzles on the Red Carpet

This week’s Red Hot on the Red Carpet shines the light on red-carpet darling, Emma Watson. This British cutie has come a long way from her gangly Harry Potter days, where she starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in the eight film franchise. The face of Burberry has sported some really stylish looks over…

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Lissa Lauria – “Bridges Burn” (LIVE)

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome artist, singer & songwriter Lissa Lauria for a performance and interview. Lissa Lauria is a one movement, literally. She recently founded I AM Movement to support teens and young adults who are dealing with traumatic issues such as suicidal thoughts, cutting, drugs, alcoholism and low…

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Canto – “Griseous” (LIVE)

Canto is a family affair – the band consists of three brothers all under the age of 20: Seamus Blackwell (vocals, guitar), Aidan Blackwell (bass) and David Blackwell (drums). The brothers, three of nine, come from a family that has always been heavily involved in music. Canto’s music is heavily influenced by the rock music…

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Interview with “Dexter” Composer Daniel Licht

Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome “Dexter” composer Daniel Licht to The Comet Couch. The seventh season of Showtime’s Emmy-winning series “Dexter” premiered to over 2.9 million viewers, making it the network’s number one telecast for the year. And award-winning compoer Daniel Licht provides the thrilling score to our favorite killer, using such odd…

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I AM Movement Founder Lissa Lauria Interview

Lissa Lauria is a one movement, literally. She recently founded I AM Movement to support teens and young adults who are dealing with traumatic issues such as suicidal thoughts, cutting, drugs, alcoholism and low self-esteem. An actress, singer, musician and writer, Lissa began her career at a young age on the stages of New York…

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Lissa Lauria – “Killing Me Softly” (LIVE COVER)

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome artist, singer & songwriter Lissa Lauria for a performance and interview. Lissa Lauria is a one movement, literally. She recently founded I AM Movement to support teens and young adults who are dealing with traumatic issues such as suicidal thoughts, cutting, drugs, alcoholism and low…

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Cathy Heller – “Let Your Colors Shine” (LIVE)

Cathy Heller is truly an indie darling. Her latest EP, “Imagine Nation,” was produced by Bill Lefler, who is known for his work with Ingrid Michaelson, Laura Jansen and Cary Brothers. She and co-writer Kyler England (a The Weekly Comet alum who joins her on stage this week!) make quite a team. She was born…

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Canto – “Farewell Well Well” (LIVE)

Canto is a family affair – the band consists of three brothers all under the age of 20: Seamus Blackwell (vocals, guitar), Aidan Blackwell (bass) and David Blackwell (drums). The brothers, three of nine, come from a family that has always been heavily involved in music. Canto’s music is heavily influenced by the rock music…

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Interview with Frank Fitzpatrick

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome an award-winning film music producer, filmmaker, social entrepreneur, composer, record producer and songwriter Frank Fitzpatrick. Frank Fitzpatrick is the founder and director of non profit arts organization EarthTones. Fitzpatrick has created the soundtracks for over two-dozen films including “Queen of the Damned,” “Scary Movie 3,”…

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Claudia Christian Drops By as Pink Becomes the New Red

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month we’ve got celebrity stylist Chris Mannorto show you how put your wardrobe in the pink—and actress, activist and sci-fi icon Claudia Christian from Babylon 5 joins us to talk about the pleasure and pitfalls of touching down in Hollywood at the tender age of 17. Red Hot on…

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Interview with Composing Duo Fall on Your Sword

Brooklyn-based composing duo Fall On Your Sword, featuring Will Bates and Philip Mossman, sit on the Comet couch to talk about recent film projects including “Nobody Walks” and “28 Hotel Rooms.” Will Bates and Philip Mossman met in 2008 when they collaborated on a soccer boot commercial that was honored with a Cannes Gold Lion…

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Jennifer Lopez, Ashley Greene, and Sofia Vergara Gorgeous in Pink

On this edition of The Latest In, celebrity stylist Chris Mannor joins Luke in the studio to give tips on how to inject pink into our wardrobes for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ice Age: Continental Drift and What to Expect When You’re Expecting star Jennifer Lopez stepped out with boyfriend Casper Smart earlier this…

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Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week: Little Green Cars and Fink

Jason Kramer chooses his Pick of the Week on The Weekly Comet! He talks about the band Little Green Cars whose new album has been released by Glassnote Records.  It has been produced by Markus Dravs who has also produced huge bands such as Mumford and Sons, Coldplay, and Arcade Fire.  Little Green Cars has…

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Filmmaker Frank Fitzpatrick and Supergroup The Rescues

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome an award-winning film music producer, filmmaker, social entrepreneur, composer, record producer and songwriter Frank Fitzpatrick and indie supergroup The Rescues. Frank Fitzpatrick is the founder and director of non profit arts organization EarthTones. Fitzpatrick has created the soundtracks for over two-dozen films including “Queen of…

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