Archive for October 2012
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…
Read MoreLissa 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…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreInterview with Canto
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…
Read More“Pitch Perfect” Music Supervisors Julia Michels and Julianne Jordan Interview
Music supervisors Julia Michels and Julianne Jordan sit on the Comet Couch to talk about the upcoming film “Pitch Perfect”, which will be released October 5. Julia Michels is an independent music supervisor who has been in the business over 20 years. Her credits include “Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked”, “Sex & The City (1&2)”,…
Read More“Pitch Perfect” Music Supervisors and Singer & Songwriter Cathy Heller
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome music supervisors Julia Michels and Julianne Jordan to talk about the new film “Pitch Perfect,” which centers around an all-girl singing group in college and opens October 5. Plus singer and songwriter Cathy Heller takes the stage. Julia Michels is an independent music supervisor who…
Read MoreInterview 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…
Read MoreClaudia 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…
Read MoreCanto – “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…
Read MoreCathy 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…
Read MoreThe Rescues – “Arrow” (LIVE)
The Rescues take the Comet stage and perform their new single “Arrow.” Formed in 2008, the band is comprised of Rob Giles, Kyler England, Adrianne Gonzalez and Gabriel Mann. They all met while working their solo careers in the Los Angeles singer/songwriter circuit. The band was signed to Universal Republic Records and their second full-length…
Read MoreEmma 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…
Read MoreClaudia 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:…
Read MoreLissa 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…
Read MoreCanto – “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…
Read MoreJason 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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