Archive for October 2012

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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Grammy-Nominated Composer Ryan Shore and I AM Movement Founder Lissa Lauria

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome Grammy-nominated composer Ryan Shore and artist, singer & songwriter Lissa Lauria. Composer Ryan Shore talks about his latest project – the score to action-driven combat driving video game, “Spy Hunter.” Shore received a 2012 Grammy Award nomination for best soundtrack score for “The Shrine.” He…

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Gallbladder Disease with Dr. Jason Cohen

Today on MD-VOD, Dr. John Kennedy is joined by Dr. Jason Cohen, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist from Marina del Rey Hospital, to discuss gallbladder disease. Together they examine the cause of gallbladder disease, who is at risk, the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and available medications, treatments and therapies. They further discuss the consequences and…

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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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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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Dexter Composer Daniel Licht & Roots Rockers Uncle Daddy

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome composer of the hit Showtime series “Dexter” Daniel Licht and roots rockers Uncle Daddy. 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 composer Daniel Licht provides the…

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Composing Duo Fall on Your Sword and Alt-Rockers Canto

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome composing duo Fall on Your Sword, alt-rockers Canto, and music business association NARM president Jim Donio. 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…

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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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Claudia Christian Dishes on Hollywood Style and Insider Secrets

This week’s Secrets of the Red Carpet shines the spotlight on actress and activist Claudia Christian, who rose to fame in guest spots on television shows like Dallas before she became a household name in her own right on the cult classic Babylon 5. The brunette beauty also talks about her new memoir, Babylon Confidential:…

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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 – “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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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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“Spy Hunter” Composer Ryan Shore Interview

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome Grammy-nominated composer Ryan Shore, who talks about his latest project – the score to action-driven combat driving video game “Spy Hunter.” Shore received a 2012 Grammy Award nomination for best soundtrack score for “The Shrine.” He graduated in 1996 from the Berklee College of Music…

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