I'm an online junkie and if I'm in the studio (or not) I'm usually on Facebook and I'm updating Twitter constantly!!!!
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Email: Marissa@fly92.com
Ten Year Vamp came in the studio last night to have some Winter Chill fun...check out the interview and performance:
Simon's back and so is Nana -- the difference is, people care what she thinks! Check out Nana every Thursday and Friday around 5:30 with Marissa as she dishes on her favorites, picks her "boyfriend" of the season and says who she thinks is getting the AX!
NANA'S THEME SONG: "IT GIRL" - CLICK TO LISTEN
WEEK 1: LISTEN HERE
WEEK 2: a: LISTEN HERE
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Pictures: HERE (facebook)
In Studio Video: HERE (facebook)
Interview: LISTEN HERE
Private Performance Videos: VIDEO 1 ...VIDEO 2...VIDEO 3
Pictures: HERE (facebook)
Interview: HERE
Video: HERE
Other Audio: HERE
Cody Simpson came back to the Capital Region and played a PRIVATE SHOW for Sam of Castleton and 10 of her friends in her basement! Suuuuure, it WAS called "Fun in the Sun..." but, Hurricane Irene brought the party inside! This is what dreams come true look like...check out the pictures, interview, video and more!
Special thanks to catering by Inferno Pizzeria: where Mama still does the cooking (www.infernopizza.com)
Pia Toscano called in to talk with Marissa about the American Idol tour and the upcoming TU Center show (which has been moved to 9/4 due to Hurricane Irene) Check out what she had to say about her early, shocking vote off, how life on the road is treating her and a little word association with her fellow Idols. LISTEN HERE
Javier Colon won The Voice and is currently on tour and getting his new album together. He called into the show and talked about how his life has changed, what he hopes for the future, his time on The Voice and more...take a listen HERE
Hot Chelle Rae had come around before, but this time they've brought their summer smash, "Tonight, Tonight." Check out the interview: HERE
Shawn and I got to chill with Shaggy backstage at Summer Jam 2011 and let me tell ya...one of THE coolest experiences I've had! Take a listen: HERE
My friend and amazing local talent, Erin Harkes along with her guitarist, Blaze Meister popped in the studio to perform their Cee Lo Green "Forget You" parody. After hearing more than her share about the local Mage Millions winners by all her coworkers, it was time to take it to song... take a listen!
Your questions from Facebook...answered!
Q: What made you want to do the radio industry?
A: Growing up I always had a passion for music and while I was a shy kid, I always had a passion to entertain, as well. At 12, I said, "I wanna do that!" pointing to the radio and I got laughed at (by my Mom, no less.) It took me a while, but finally in college I broke out of my "shy-shell" and ended up at the radio school. Next thing I knew, I had my first job within a couple months of attending.
Q: What's your favorite part of your job?
A: I love doing my show every day, but my favorite thing is going to schools, or being at different events like Summer Jam and getting to meet everyone that listens on a regular basis. We have no idea how many lives we reach while we're sitting in that little room with the microphone until we're out and get to be with you face to face. It's really an awesome feeling.
Q: How many celebrities have you met?
A: How many is REALLY difficult to say at this point. I've been in this business going on 7 years and we meet people all the time...to name a few: Pink, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Carrie Underwood, Jason Mraz, Chelsea Handler, Train, Jesse McCartney and the list goes on and on.
Q: What's your favorite place to eat?
A: I tend to go out to eat quite a bit, but on any random night, you'd probably catch me at Juniors in Albany. It's been a fave hang of mine and my friends for a while now.
Q: What do you like to do when not at work?
A: I love playing my guitar and writing, it's a great outlet for me. I also have a blast being with family and friends; I have some really amazing people in my life.
Q: You tweeted that you missed Looney Tunes, which was your favorite character?
A: Foghorn Leghorn always made me giggle, but I hold a place in my heart for Bugs Bunny.
Q: What's your favorite sleeping position?
A: I tend to get my most comfortable on my stomach...I'm sure there is a joke there. Keep it to yourself :)
Q: What do you think of todays music compared to that of the 80s/90s? Likes/dislikes?
A: The 90s generation of music was just awesome to me; Of course that's what I grew up with, so that makes sense. What I liked about it was just the fun, pop feel. It wasn't always about sex or drugs or swearing up a storm, it was just fun. I feel like sometimes artists today swear just to shock; however at the same time, more songs seem to have a bit more meaning to them. More seem to tell a story which is what a song really should do.
Q: Who are your favorite musicians?
A: Hanson will always top my list (listen to things post-MMM Bop before you judge me,) I am also a big fan of Kelly Clarkson, Adele, Kris Allen, Bruno Mars and more. My iPod will go from the Jackson 5 to some country to rap to pop. I try to listen to it all.
Q: If you could re-live one day of working for FLY, what day would it be and why?
A: Summer Jam 2008 was an amazing day. My birthday was a couple days later, so it was celebrated throughout the festival. Ace Young sang happy birthday to me live on the radio, Blake Lewis beatboxed for me, I got to hang with Simple Plan and have a conversation I'm sure that Pierre wouldn't have normally had with just anyone and it goes on and on! A close second would be when Justin Bieber played at the TU Center...that day was just epic.
Got a question? Send it in: marissa@fly92.com
Each week Nana gives her predictions with what's gonna happen on American Idol. With Season 11 fast approaching and many changes in effect, get ready, I'm sure Nana's gonna have A LOT to say! The fun begins again soon! And be ready for Nana weekly Thursday & Friday around 5:30pm!
NANA's 2011 THEME SONG: LISTEN HERE
THEME SONG VIDEO: HERE
YOU CAN NOW "FAN" NANA on Facebook: HERE
FUNNY NANA MOMENTS FROM 07-09 LISTEN HERE
NANA - S9.w18 May 12th-13th, 2010
Bruno Mars called into the show leading up to the release of his debut album, "Doo Wops and Hooligans" check out what he had to say about all his recent success and working with Travie McCoy and B.O.B.
After winning bingo last week and my Mom thinking "Like a G6" was all about bingo...I decided I'd make the track what it should be. LISTEN HERE
THE VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wW2wZYBv9w
I love my family and I was so busy with Applestock I didn't get the chance to wish my lil' cousin, Austin a Happy Birthday! So, since he was at Nana's, I got him on the phone...sounds like he had a good birthday :)
My 11 year old cousin, Brianna is enduring "Bieber Fever" and was all upset in the thought she might not get tickets to see him this August. But, being the good cousin I am, I surprised her...take a listen.
Every year at this time, Shawn and I get together in the studio and exchange Christmas gifts. Every year, I have to worry about what I'm unwrapping...LISTEN HERE
Nana keeps up with the celebrity world and every so often, one of 'em ticks her off! Find out which celebrity she wants to kick to the curb. Click the links below to hear past episodes of Nana's Wrath:
