The Rainbow Remix

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 146- UK Singer Amber Taylor-Groves Joins Us!

Denise and JD talk to Amber Taylor-Groves, a U.K. lead singer who fronted the band 'Heads Hearts' for years before taking a break and re-emerging in the new 'Sass Collective', a groovy, soulful band that blends pop, dance, and funk. Amber tells us about taking time off, raising a little boy with her wife Claire of 16 years and getting back into the gigging scene again. Watch the chat on our YouTube channel by clicking this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 144- All Eyes on LGBTQ Country Music Artists!

Denise and JD welcome Rachel Cholst, who's created The Rainbow Rodeo, an online e-zine that features a look at new queer country/Americana musicians, music, artists and industry news. A much needed space for artists that need a safe place to be featured and celebrated. It focuses on new music, new artists, events, new releases, and more for the ever-growing community. We discuss the difficulties that queer country/ Americana musicians face and why. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix-EP. 141- Best of Pride Summer Part 3- The Music!

Some of the best bits from the talented guests we had on this summer featuring musician, drummer, singer, producer Katie Marie, Australian composer for stage and screen Joe Twist, and the charming, funny writer Jami Smith, who started "Songs That Saved You" which focuses on music history & musicians through a queer lens! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 139- The Best of Summer Pride Part 1

We've complied some of our conversations with Queer As Folk star Michelle Clunie as well as out, non-binary queer singer/songwriter Elliot Lee in this end of summer Best Of show- Part 1 as we remember what a fabulous Pride season it was! To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 138 - Comedian Kristin Key and her Lesbian Army

JD and Denise welcome comedian Kristin Key, who's taking social media by storm, and booking gigs FAST! Kristin plays guitar, writes funny songs and caused a literal movement with her "Lesbian Anthem". She tells us how she had to pivot and adjust during the pandemic, and how it's helped her career. To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 137 - Meet Joe Twist- Austrailan Music Composer

JD and Denise have a in-depth conversation with out, Australian music composer Joe Twist, who's composed and worked on award-winning scores for TV ("Bluey", "Dream Gardens" "Strange Chores") movies ("Baywatch", "Star Wars: The Force Awakens", Amazon's "The Boys", "Pitch Perfect 3") and numerous stage shows as well as operas. Joe tells us about his latest project "Watershed: The Death of Dr. Duncan" about a 1970's trial having to do with outlawed homosexuality. Joe also explains what it takes to originate a score for a project, what made him pursue this career and how he approaches his work. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 134 - Songs That Saved Your Life with Jami Smith

Denise and JD welcome Jami Smith, a NY based-writer, former stand up comedian, and passionate music lover- so much so that she's started a weekly Substack newsletter that delves into rock history, musicians and their songs but through a queer lens which is surprisingly refreshing. Jami explains the meaning behind the title, how the app works, and what's behind her drive about this project. Music lovers of any type, especially the know-it-alls, are bound to learn something they may not have known about musicians and artists. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix - Ep. 133- Multi-Talented Katie Marie in the House

JD and Denise welcome the British, out, multi-talented musician Katie Marie to the show. She's a drummer, guitarist, pianist, producer, singer and songwriter from Devon in the UK, now residing in Texas and just back from touring with Sophie B. Hawkins and working with Paula Cole. Katie tells us what got her through the pandemic, all about her bond with Sophia B, and what she's up to now. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep.132- Denise and JD-Catching up!

JD and Denise have an unexpected catch up, covering all things from Pride summer guests, JD's latest show at Art's Garage in Delray Beach FL to aromatherapy- as they discuss the past few months they've had. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 131- Funny Stuff With Lara King

Out comedian Lara A King joins JD and Denise for a chat about her upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival run of shows this August at The Strand 4, "Mid-Life At The Oasis" but around the aging processes, the changes and how they don't have to be bad, they can be funny. She sings, she writes, performs stands up and she's an absolute delight. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 130 - Out, Proud, Trans comedian Julia Scotti

JD and Denise welcome Julia Scotti to the show, she's a 71 year old out, proud, trans comedian and her journey from being a struggling male stand up to the present time is truly inspiring. Her documentary "Funny Like That" is available on Amazon and her "America's Got Talent" debut was really incredible. She's handled it all with grace, reflection and humour. To watch this Zoom chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 129- Elliot Lee Puts Their Unapologetic Self Out There

JD and Denise welcome non-binary, queer singer and songwriter Elliot Lee (www.elliotlee.com), a Brooklyn-based musician who's channeled her angst, loneliness, and youthful energy in songs that relate to today's ever-changing times. They talk about what inspires them, what they love about being on stage, their fans, their ecletic style, and more. To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.