Posts Tagged ‘jonathan mchugh’

The Weekly Comet – Live Music Every Thursday

Welcome to The Weekly Comet, hosted by Jonathan McHugh and Tamara Conniff. Each week we give you the low down on what’s happening in the world of music from the latest news to all the must see shows, what’s hot, what’s not–we got you covered. We showcase the hottest new bands and upcoming acts, premiere…

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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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Composer Inon Zur and Electro Pop Act Maniac

Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome film, TV and video game composer Inon Zur and electro pop rockers Maniac. Plus KCRW DJ Jason Kramer reveals his pick of the week, The Neighbourhood. In the news: It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since Michael Jackson’s “Bad” was released. In honor of the…

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Interview & Performance by Rodriguez; Lance Sloane talks “H +”

The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh present an exclusive interview and performance with singer/songwriter Rodriguez, who is the subject of the award-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” Plus Lance Sloane, head of digital productions for Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, talks about the new digital series “H +.” Sixto Rodriguez’ story is truly…

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Gene Simmons: Family Jewels Music Supervisor: Greg Cahn

Q sat down Music Supervisor Greg Cahn to discuss when he was just a PA for McHugh and also his big trip to Necker Island that him and his band are going on. Greg Cahn got his start in 2008 as the music coordinator for Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee and since then his career…

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Danny Bramson: The Interview Part 1 on Q Score

From the Universal Amphitheater to his prolific partnership with Cameron Crowe, the Rolling Stone writer-turned-uber-successful-film-director, whose path was immortalized in the semi-autobiographical Almost Famous, legendary music industry impresario Danny Bramson joins Q Score’s own Jonathan McHugh for a six part interview.  They discuss everyone and everything from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty to…

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“Revenge” composer iZler answers your tweets!

In a bonus post show edition of The Weekly Comet, Tamara and John sit down with iZler to address the twittersphere’s question about the hit show Revenge. iZler is a rock star turned composer whose credits include Humboldt County, Revenge, and Shameless. In this edition, he talks about the differences between scoring films and television,…

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Director Mario Van Peebles & Teen Star Telana

The Weekly Comet co-hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome director Mario Van Peebles and teen star Telana. Up and coming 15-year-old teen sensation Telana Nicole performs “It’s About Time” and “Automatic.” In addition to singing, she’s appeared in three feature films, three TV pilots, six commercials and ten shorts! She’s a triple treat! She…

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Composer Kevin Manthei & Beach Rockers The Miracals

Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome film, TV and video game composer Kevin Manthei and “beach rock” trio The Miracals. In the news: Justin Bieber protégé Carly Rae Jepsen’s has finally stolen the No. 1 spot from Gotye on the Ultimate Chart. Plus American Idol winner Phillip Phillips’ first single “Home” bows in at…

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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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Jim Hanft and Samantha Yonack – “Kerosene” (LIVE)

Watch the full episode here: http://bit.ly/KoWn0U Jim Hanft and Samantha Yonack perform “Kerosene” live on the The Weekly Comet. The Weekly Comet premiere with guests Gary Calamar (music supervisor “True Blood”) and Producer Ruwanga Samath (Bird Call Productions) and live performances from Jim Hanft and Samanth Yonack! Catch The Weekly Comet Thursdays at 8:00pmPT/ 11pmET…

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Lynn Grossman Owner Of Secret Road On Q Score

This week, Jonathon McHugh sits down with Lynn Grossman, music supervisor, manager, and owner of privately held music marketing, publishing, licensing and management company, Secret Road. A notable talent under the company’s management is singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. You’ve seen her work if you’ve tuned into Fox to catch an episode of House, but she’s also…

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Elan Atias is Interviewed and Performs “We Are”

Singer and songwriter Elan Atias performs “We Are” off his new album also entitled “We Are” on The Weekly Comet. Elan discusses what is was like being the lead singer of The Wailers, the reggae band formed by the members of Bob Marley & The Wailers after Bob Marley’s death. Currently, Elan has released two…

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