Best Carlos Avalon Podcasts (2024)

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With Special Guest JOHN ROBERTS 27:27

20d ago27:27

27:27

Carlos chats with his lifelong friend and colleague, extraordinary Entertainer/Pianist/Singer/Dancer/Producer.... Ice Skating star... funny guy... etc. etc.. John Roberts is simply a "jack of all trades" talent and super interesting guy. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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My Music "is" My Life 17:46

2M ago17:46

17:46

Carlos talks about his recordings and his plans to get more of his original songs recorded and released. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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My most embarrassing moment on stage. 23:30

3M ago23:30

23:30

Season 4 opens with the story of a very embarrassing situation that Carlos experienced during an opening number at a major show event. Carlos also informs the listeners that this yes just happens to be his 50th Anniversary in Showbiz. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Promo for Season 4 & talk about AZORES 68 18:13

6M ago18:13

18:13

Not yet the official start of season 4, but while promoting that it's coming soon, Carlos goes on to talk about and celebrate the 55th Anniversary of his first band "AZORES 68". Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Time For A Change 14:01

8M ago14:01

14:01

As Season 3 concludes, Carlos announces the new and future plans for the podcast that will be coming on Season 4. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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"Cars Planes Motorhomes Trains Buses" Part 2 30:16

8M ago30:16

30:16

Yes, Carlos has crossed the USA via several modes of transportation. He shares some interesting stories from many of those very memorable road strips. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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"Cars Planes Motorhomes Trains Buses" Part 1 18:14

9M ago18:14

18:14

Yes, Carlos has crossed the USA via several modes of transportation. He shares some interesting stories from many of those very interesting road trips. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Talking about Singer/Songwriter RAMANA VIEIRA 22:15

9M ago22:15

22:15

Our talented friend and colleague RAMANA VIEIRA just released a new album. Carlos is not only her friend, but also one of her number one fans and he wants his listeners to know all about it. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest ANITA TREADMILL "Divas On The Dance Floor" 20:18

10M ago20:18

20:18

Carlos' friend Vince Scalise/ANITA TREADMILL the star and producer of famed Palm Springs DRAG Show "Divas On The Dance Floor" talks about the art of his type of entertainment and how he went from being a chef in the US Army to becoming the amazing performer that is "Anita Treadmill". Support the Show.…

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With Special Guest DJ GALAXY (Vincent Corrales) 16:14

10M ago16:14

16:14

A conversation with our friend DJ GALAXY a popular radio personality, but also the most celebrated nightclub & events DJ in the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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My MUSIC 16:14

11M ago16:14

16:14

This time we showcase three of Carlos' songs. Listen and Enjoy. (each song written by Carlos Avalon. Copyright owner Carlos Avalon/Publisher Carlos Avalon Music) Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Remembering BILL, JEFF, ERNIE and GEORGE 20:34

11M ago20:34

20:34

This time we pay tribute and remember four amazing musicians that sadly are no longer in this world, but at one time or another were such an important part of Carlos' career both on stage and in the recording studio. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Hollywood Writers Strike... Musicians next? 20:24

12M ago20:24

20:24

Carlos shares his rather interesting perspectives on what's happening with show production costs, but also what pay is being offered to some musicians and singers. Most are making so little that just maybe the time has come for a musicians' strike too. It's hard to imagine "a day without a musician". Support the Show.…

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With Special Guest BRUCE (Federico) RAMIREZ 28:08

1y ago28:08

28:08

A long awaited guest Artist-Photographer-Graphic Designer BRUCE Federico RAMIREZ of "Ramirez Studios Photography", Carlos' personal photographer and one of the most important team members of AvaSon Records as the photographer and designer of all our album covers and all other artwork. Support the Show.…

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A big struggle "My WEIGHT PROBLEM" 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

In his late teens and all his 20's he was, as many fans would say, "rather hot looking". But by his mid 30's, controlling his weight was becoming a problem. Carlos get's rather intimate and personal on this episode. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Guest George Michael Avila (ENCORE by Request) 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

It keeps happening over and over again. Therefore, it's time to repeat one of the most listened to episodes from season 2 featuring the interview and song written by Carlos' brother George about all the sad school shootings. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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What's been happening 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

Carlos talks about what he's been up to and talks about some future preforming and recording plans. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest GEORGE MICHAEL AVILA 27:50

1+ y ago27:50

27:50

The guest is Carlos' talented brother George Michael Avila. George was Carlos' first drummer. He left the music business for many years, but now he's coming back and is here to talk about his new "short documentary" and its featured song "A Song for Peace". Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Where Have All The Gigs Gone? 18:54

1+ y ago18:54

18:54

On this indirect sequel to the "Behind the Scenes and Back Stage" series, Carlos talks about music streaming and puts out some very interesting statistics. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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"Behind the Scenes and Back Stage" Part 3 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

Part 3: "After the Performance" On the last episode of this three part series Carlos chats with MICHAEL EDELL the podcast's editor and the guy that came up with the idea of letting you know what goes on before, during and after most major shows and concerts. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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"Behind the Scenes and Back Stage" Part 2 34:08

1+ y ago34:08

34:08

Part 2: "During the Performance" The second of a three part series designed to bring you backstage and behind the scenes of what happens before, during and after the performance the show or the concert. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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"Behind the Scenes and Back Stage" Part 1 27:32

1+ y ago27:32

27:32

Part 1: "Before the Performance" (aka the Planning Stage). The first of a three part series of episodes designed to bring you backstage and behind the scenes of what is involved with being an entertainer and putting on a show or concert event. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest KEN Mc BRIDE "Himself" 23:53

1+ y ago23:53

23:53

Fellow entertainers for many years in Atlantic City, New Jersey, at Harrah's Hotel Casino, these two were among the top acts and their mutual admiration for each other is obvious as you listen to their conversation. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Entertainers who influenced my career 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

Interesting take on what Carlos considers to have been his college education. The College, "The Circle Star Theater" in San Carlos, California. His "Professors", Mr. Jones, Mr. Humperdinck, Mr. Williams, Mr. Newton, Mr. Newley and Mr. Liberace. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Just here talking 17:30

1+ y ago17:30

17:30

Carlos just talks about this.. and that.. and plays that "Only One" song. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest PATTI LEIDECKER 18:00

2y ago18:00

18:00

Carlos chats with his friend piano teacher/singer-pianist Patti Leidecker. Patti was Carlos' official substitute performer at the Castlewood Country Club for many years as he'd take time off from the club to fulfill his cruise ship engagements. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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LEO IS GONE 24:34

2y ago24:34

24:34

Having just lost his companion and best friend that travelled with him everywhere, his beautiful dog Leo, Carlos opens up about the feelings of LOSS he's going through and goes on to talk about other loved ones he has lost. An emotional and authentic side of Carlos we don't usually get to see. Support the Show.…

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My Dad-My Pride (encore-by request) 23:30

2y ago23:30

23:30

(First dropped in June of 2021) On this Father's Day/Pride Month episode Carlos talks about his fathers influence in his career and his early life as a gay man. It's one of the most talked about by our listeners. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest ROBERT SHELBY 17:01

2y ago17:01

17:01

Carlos chat's with film maker "short-film" award winning Director/Producer/Screenwriter ROBERT SHELBY. Carlos also talks about his production company and record label "AvaSon Entertainment/AvaSon Records". Support the Show.

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With Special Guest RICHARD FITZMAURICE 25:27

2y ago25:27

25:27

San Francisco Bay Area and San Luis Obispo radio personality Richard Fitzmaurice (now retired) joins Carlos to talk about his days on radio and much more. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Remembering MOM 26:55

2y ago26:55

26:55

Carlos' siblings, brothers George, Louie and sister Connie-Marie are his guests as they share memories of their beautiful mother Lucille on the week of Mother's Day. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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TRAILER-2 (a reminder) 1:15

2y ago1:15

1:15

Because we missed the deadline for delivery of this week's Episode (sorry folks) here's a reminder of what our podcast is all about. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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The MAKING OF A SONG 21:47

2y ago21:47

21:47

A behind the scenes story of how Carlos wrote his song "Una Noche en Abril"/"Uma Noite em Abril". From the moment of inspiration, to the moment of inception, to the birth of the song, the nourishing and development of the song and finally the moment the song comes to life.. the day it is published and released. Support the Show.…

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#1 FANS (second-generation) 35:42

2y ago35:42

35:42

Happy Anniversary! One year ago "My Music-My Life" was introduced to Carlos' fans and we celebrate this special episode with 3 devoted fans that have been great supporters of the career for many years. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest RICH KURTZ 27:30

2y ago27:30

27:30

Carlos kicks off Season 2 with one of his most trusted associates of over 35 years. Musician/Musical Arranger/Record Producer/Composer RICH KURTZ. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest ROB ONDRAS 30:54

2+ y ago30:54

30:54

Carlos chats with fellow cruise ship entertainer, Rob Ondras about life onboard and navigating their careers through, and post COVID-19 pandemic. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Let the SUNSHINE 13:31

2+ y ago13:31

13:31

Carlos talks about doing House-Concerts, Palm Springs and letting the SUNSHINE. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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SO MUCH MORE I WANT TO DO 11:27

2+ y ago11:27

11:27

Journey into the mind of Carlos Avalon as he shares some hopes and dreams for the future. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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Become a "Patron of the Artist" 10:11

2+ y ago10:11

10:11

A personal request from Carlos asking his fans to "Support the Show". Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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#1 FANS (first-generation) 30:43

2+ y ago30:43

30:43

Carlos celebrates the 6th month anniversary of the podcast by acknowledging and thanking his fans represented by 3 invited guests who have followed his 50 year career. Support the Show.

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Becoming AVALON 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

Carlos tells the story of why and how Carlos Avila became CARLOS AVALON Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest AMY KRUPSKI 28:24

2+ y ago28:24

28:24

Carlos chats with fellow cruise ship musician/entertainer Amy Krupski and reminisces about their times working together on Celebrity and Azamara Cruises. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest MICHAEL EDELL 34:07

2+ y ago34:07

34:07

Carlos introduces his first Theatrical Agent, Record Producer, Live "Production Show" Producer a man of many talents: Michael Edell. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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My WORLD TRAVELS 28:58

2+ y ago28:58

28:58

Carlos talks about his world travels and his impressions of various places he's visited. In addition, he speaks of his for motorcycles. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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With Special Guest RAMANA VIEIRA 29:51

3y ago29:51

29:51

Carlos now starts having invited guests on many of the episodes. His first guest is an artist he has admired for many years. RAMANA VIEIRA is a Portuguese-American singer-songwriter-pianist that has enjoyed tremendous success as a recording artist. Her genre and style is the modern Portuguese FADO (the traditional song of Portugal) and her songs ha…

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I SHOULD HAVE ASKED YOU FOR YOUR NUMBER 22:11

3y ago22:11

22:11

A bit of the song is heard in every episode and it is the theme song for the podcast, but this episode we finally get to listen to the entire song "I Should Have Asked You For Your Number" that Carlos wrote when performing in Atlantic City. He also talks about that era of his career and tells the story that inspired him to write the song. Carlos go…

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My Dad-My Pride 23:30

3y ago23:30

23:30

With June being the month of Father's Day, Carlos talks about his Dad and informs the listeners that his Dad was also a musician and tells about his music career in Portugal and then his accomplishments after arriving in America. And as June is also Pride Month, Carlos tells a personal story of what it was like growing up gay in the 70's and having…

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O PIANISTA 26:53

3y ago26:53

26:53

Carlos talks about his instrumental-piano song O PIANISTA that he wrote while still in Junior High School (middle school) and about the future plans he has for the song. Also, being a fan of "Spring Forward-Daylight Savings Time", he talks about working to keep it going year-round in California as was the wish of the majority of the voters back in …

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ONLY ONE 23:53

3y ago23:53

23:53

Carlos talks about the first time he stepped on a Las Vegas stage and goes on to talk about his days performing in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. He also talks about his very first LP Album after signing with Keyboard Records in 1982, the release of the album in '83, and plays the title song from the album "ONLY ONE" which was just re-released as a SI…

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A SONG FOR MOM 18:39

3y ago18:39

18:39

Carlos pays tribune and shares beautiful memories of his late Mom and after playing his song, written for his Mom, goes on to pay homage and tell the story of his late partner of 11 years, professional Ice Skater/Dancer, Kenny Johnson. Support the Show.By Carlos Avalon

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