The Rainbow Remix

The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 193- Sonia Leigh is Stompin' The Country Music Scene

JD and Denise talk with Nashville indie singer and songwriter Sonia Leigh about the hot country music scene, being your authentic self, touring, working with The Zac Brown band and more. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 182- We Highlight Some of the Best and Brightest

JD and Denise are spotlighting some of the best, funniest, brightest, most informative shows over the last few years and talk about the guests and their impact on our LGBTQIA community. They also give you the episode numbers for easy re-watching and listening as well as talking a little about the behind the scenes way they function as a team in getting the Rainbow Remix show up each week. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 180- The Q Review Has Got Queer Music For You

Denise and JD welcome Kenney Fitzpatrick from Halifax, Canada, a queer radio show and podcast host who curates music from queer artists from around the globe. Kenney's passion for getting these queer artists heard is insatiable, giving them a platform on both the community radio station he works at and his Q Review podcast that's available from a number of places and affiliates. To watch the conversation on our YouTube channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 176- Meet Kiowa Catlin: Musician, Survivor, Trans Man

We caught up with Terri "Kiowa" Catlin, a musician with story that will blow you away. Kiowa was given up for adoption, put in abusive foster homes, ran away at 14, lived on the mean streets of Flint, Michigan before finding his way to South Florida, and through it all, the love of music saved him. Self taught on an array of instruments, some lessons at Flint School of Music, Kiowa never stopped playing or believing in himself. He's done a TEDTalk, been featured on national TV, played violin for Itzhtak Perlman at the age of 11, and transitioned in a place where it was extremely unwelcomed.

His music is available on Soundcloud (click this link for it)

Watch this show on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link.

 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 154- Some of The Best Laughs of 2023

Denise and JD bring you some of the best laughs from the guests of 2023 in a Rewind of The Remix. Clips of Laura Leigh from TLC's "S'Mothered" plus out, trans comedian Julia Scotti, out musician Katie Marie, the hilarious lesbian comedian Kristin Key, and our favorite actress, Sharon Gless - who crashed our interview with Scott Lowell ("Queer as Folk") with some funny stories. To WATCH the show on our Youtube Channel, click this link.

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.