“Focus in the Mix with Denise Ames” will be interviewing

CARLOS CAVAZO of


QUIET RIOT

and

RATT

At his HOME in Los Angeles next week.  He’ll be showing Hosts Denise Ames and Ambre Lake (winner of Rock of Love II) his domestic/hilarious side as well as his obvious heavy metal side.

If you have a question for him (to be read on the air) please submit it below and INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND CITY/STATE/COUNTRY.

All we ask is that you keep it clean and positive :-)

Thank you!

Denise Ames
News Anchor/Host
Los Angeles

I was lucky enough to appear on the cover of All Access Magazine's current issue with the Lovely Gretchen Bonaduce…

http://allaccessmagazine.com/vol6/issue15/denise_ames.html

a Special Thank You to Editor Debra Stocker

Hope you like it :-)

Denise Ames

News Anchor/Host

Los Angeles

RUDY ANSWERED ALL YOUR QUESTIONS DURING YESTERDAY's TAPING (8/26/08)

He was kind enough to stay and tape TWO Episodes to get every single question in because that's how he rolls! :-)


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Heavy Metal Rockstar RUDY SARZO

Of OZZY, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DIO and BLUE OYSTER CULT

(and the late Randy Rhoads' best friend)

 will be taping his "FOCUS IN THE MIX with Denise Ames" episode next week…

If you would like to submit a question for RUDY to be read to him during his on-camera taping please do so by leaving a Comment in this BLOG.
 

Please include your name and city/state/country so while reading your question(s) to him I can give you credit on the air.

He will also be discussing the New Edition of his book "Off The Rails"

His episode will air in Los Angeles in September then go to Charter's Video On Demand and be avail to order on dvd.

(taking pre-orders now ~ you will receive your dvd BEFORE it airs)

Thank you :-)

Denise Ames

News Anchor/Host

Los Angeles

is NOW also airing on

VIDEO ON DEMAND

Every where in Los Angeles County and beyond
(from Long Beach to Malibu to San Bernardino)

and it's FREE!

You can watch ANYTIME and AS MANY TIMES as you want

Just go to either Channel 1 or 980 (Community Interest)
And Click on "TALK SHOWS"

If you don't see them, just REBOOT YOUR CABLE BOX

(unplug your cable box and plug back in)
and try again ~ they will be there

on RIGHT NOW:

L.A. GUNS
JUAN CROUCIER (RATT)
orig. members of THE CURE
ROBERT "Welcome Back Kotter" HEGYES

and loading NOW:

Rock of Love II's DAISY
The TV Show's Celeb 1-Yr Anniv.
LISA LOEB
Dancing with the Stars' LOUIS VAN AMSTEL
NAMM Coverage
and more!

Denise Ames
News Anchor/Host
Los Angeles

5/5/08 ~ THANK YOU FOR FOR ALL YOUR AWESOME QUESTIONS!!  TAKING THEM ALL WITH ME TO THE STUDIO TOMORROW!

:-)

Denise

If you would like to submit a question(s) for LAURENCE TOLHURST and/or MICHAEL DEMPSEY, 2 original members of the band

THE CURE

('Boys Don't Cry', 'Love Cats', etc.)

Laurence Tolhurst, Robert Smith, Michael Dempsey

Please leave your questions along with your name, city/state/country HERE.

Your questions along with your name, etc. will be read to Laurence and Michael on the air during their Exclusive 3-part series of "FOCUS IN THE MIX with Denise Ames" TV Interviews.

Michael Dempsey, Laurence Tolhurst, Robert Smith

Yes, you can submit questions for them about Robert. :-)

These episodes will begin airing in mid May and will be available to order on DVD worldwide for those unable to see them on TV in Los Angeles or on GlobeCast World TV satellite TV throughout North America.

Thank you!

Denise Ames

News Anchor/Host

Los Angeles

***PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PLACE A COMMENT BELOW***

An era in heavy metal history came to a screeching halt on Friday March 21^st, 2008 in Hollywood. :-(

I just happened to be walking into the Rainbow for an early dinner biz meeting that day when I was immediately struck by Mike’s distraught demeanor.  We lost a gentle soul with the death of our beloved Jerry Mangalos (formerly of Arista Records prior to his work at The Rainbow).  He was like a gentle butterfly floating effortlessly up and down the aisles making sure everyone was having the best time.

I have spent more time at the Bow than any other spot on the planet for decades besides my own house, so Jerry became a constant in my life.  The Bow and Jerry are one in the same for me and I always looked forward to being greeted by that smiling face and crazy hair.  He would often tell me, "Yes, Denise, he’s here!" before I could even ask if my pal Lemmy was there yet to hang out with.

Jerry made me feel sooo special ~ he embodied the word "Love".  He often stopped to sit with me and my friends, kiss me on the cheek, he even handled my birthday party there just a few months ago. I hope he knew how special he was.

The Rainbow, while still packed as usual the day we lost Jerry, it was at the same time incredibly empty.  One of my friends who knew Jerry very well summed it up perfectly: "My God, he was the pulse of that place." 

Your heart, Jerry, will always be beating through us at the Bow for you.  His soul will remain there forever and I will never forget his gentle kindness.

Denise Ames
News Anchor/Host
Los Angeles

P.S. I will be paying tribute to him on my TV show; I just hope I can keep my composure as I read the words on the air.

UPDATE:

03/27/08: The Rainbow was FULL OF LOVE FOR JERRY yesterday... I was so honored to be included in the celebration of our beloved friend. His brother Bobby is SO MUCH like him; it was very comforting to be in his presence.

I thank you all for the wonderful time. And thanx to the following for showing up too:

Lemmy Kilmister

Paul Inder (Lemmy’s son)

Gretchen Bonaduce

Slim Jim Phantom

Krigger

Chas West

Vicky (Carlos Cavazo’s woman)

Felicity

Special thanx to Michael Weber at The Rainbow

along with the 100’s and 100’s of metal people that came to honor the Late Great JERRY MANGALOS...

LEMMY KILMISTER of MOTORHEAD will be taping his 2-episode "FOCUS IN THE MIX with Denise Ames" interviews THIS WEEK.

and Special Guest SLIM JIM PHANTOM will join him to talk about their band THE HEAD CAT.

If you would like to submit a question for them to be read on air during their taping PLEASE POST YOUR QUESTION IN A COMMENT IN THIS BLOG along with your name and city/state/country by 12/19/07 3pm PST.

DVDs of both of LEMMY's episodes will also be made available for purchase.

May 2008 ~ UPDATE:  Mr. Michael Aston (Jay's evil twin) tried to post a ridiculous blog comment here about the comments made by the REAL GLJ's fans.  I refuse to display his stupidity, so instead I handed it over to Lani (most of you GLJ people know who she is) and to JAY.  If you wish to view what Michael attempted to stick on this blog you can visit:

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=805423&blogID=389449716

How the dude found me I'll never know...He must have a lot of downtime on his hands...Oh and, by the way, nice touch Michael, serving papers to poor Pete ON STAGE during the REAL Gene Loves Jezebel show at the Viper Room by one of your goons...too chicken to give them to Jay or James I guess.

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The Original GENE LOVES JEZEBEL lineup is, thank goodness, back in business here in the U.S. as was evident at their much-anticipated premiere show in Hollywood last night kicking off their short stint here on the West Coast.  From the first electrifying note of  "Twenty Killer Hurts" to their mega hit "Desire" and everything in between ("Jealous", "Josephina", "Gorgeous" and many more), the original band was nothing short of spectacular. 

Astonishing front man, singer, songwriter and founder JAY ASTON mesmerized his loyal fans throughout the entire show.  Rounding out the original line up were James Stevenson and Peter Rizzo along with the band's good friend Robert Adams (filling in for drummer Chris Bell who is temporarily out for a happy personal occasion). 

Photos by: Barbra Porter Photography

Famous for his flamboyant and enchanting moves on stage, deliciously appealing voice nothing short of musical genius, and hilarious quick-witted banter sprinkled in between songs, Aston gave his audience more than they expected and had them in the palm of his hand the entire time.  The Welsh singer's good looks complete with his infamous red locks along with his undeniable sheer charismatic stage presence didn't hurt either.

Fast becoming a well-known fact is that for the past decade or so there has been another 'pseudo' band touring under the rock group's famous namesake that merely consists of one original GLJ member who contributed little to what made the band famous using hired musicians to perform the songs written and performed by the original Jay Aston-led line up.  It now is incredibly evident where the talent truly lies in the internationally renowned band; in Jay Aston's real version of Gene Loves Jezebel.

In the world of big musical acts made famous in the 1980's and 90's still currently touring who simply go through the motions on stage, the original line up of Gene Loves Jezebel set themselves apart.  They are just as animated and dazzling as they were playing huge venues decades ago.  Their arena caliber performance in Hollywood last night proved that the original line up of Jay Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel needs to be back in front of thousands yet again.

Jay Aston's original Gene Loves Jezebel line up will be making one more Southern California appearance Sunday 11/25 at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.  Visit myspace.com/therealglj, myspace.com/jpaston and www.GeneLovesJezebel.co.uk for more information.