INRHYTHM with Colton Gee

Skillfully written and sonically grand, Rachel Hickey's "High" is a musical journey in self-discovery. Riddled with cleverly written and often contradictory metaphors, "High" travels deep into the core of identity and personality from a self-described "recovering people-pleaser", faced with the monumental, often-ignored question of "who am I and what do I want?". With commanding lyrics and radiant vocals, Canadian artist Rachel Hickey delivers her spellbinding take on Folk-Rock with stunning creativity and captivating ease. Effortlessly flowing across the genres of Indie, Pop, and Rock, Rachel's reflective and riveting songwriting draws in listeners with her magnetic vulnerability and masterful vocal performance. Rachel Hickey links! — —

On this week's episode, we're chatting with Mouraine, a Sudan-born hip hop and rap artist based in Edmonton, Alberta. We get to know the man behind the music, discussing his life journey, career ups and downs, and what inspired his latest album, In Search of Gold. From chasing possessions to finding purpose, peace, and happiness, Mouraine shares his story with us in a real and raw way. As a first-generation immigrant to Canada, Mouraine learned to speak English through his love of music. By the age of 11, he was already writing, recording, and performing original music, which led him to share stages with the likes of Mac Miller, J.Cole, and T-Pain. Mouraine is quickly emerging into the limelight with his magnetic energy and talent for self-expression, and he just released his sophomore album, In Search of Gold, a metaphorical representation of his life journey. Join us for this insightful and inspiring conversation with Mouraine, on INRHYTHM.

Nigerian-born, Vancouver-based R&B singer-songwriter Sadé Awele joins the show to discuss her groovy new track “Intuition”. From its Soul-filled tale of trusting oneself, to trusting and crafting her vision as one of the co producers of the song. We also chat about the music video for “Intuition”, which has been selected for multiple film festivals across North America. What keeps Sadé InRhythm? And how did following her “Intuition” help her to grow? Tune in to find out! Desc Sadé Awele links! — —

Professional wrestler Backstage Pass Braydon Goss joins the show to discuss his journey in pro wrestling! The current All Star Wrestling Cruiserweight Champion, Braydon Goss had been told to follow other paths before deciding to take his future into his own hands, making the choice to pursue his childhood dream of being a professional wrestler. Making this dream reality has taken him tens of thousands of kilometers across western Canada, from training at the acclaimed Storm Wrestling Academy, to performing in front of sold out crowds of raucous fans. Braydon takes us behind the moment he finally decided to chase his dreams, how it has helped him to overcome some of his greatest challenges, and what 2023 might hold for the man with the soul of rock & roll, the Zaddy with all the baddies, Backstage Pass Braydon Goss! Connect with Braydon Goss! — — Get tickets to Thrash Wrestling in Penticton BC January 14th 2023! — — Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @ Follow Colton Gee @ —

Country music artist & producer Dan Davidson joins the show to discuss his new single “Girl Drinks Beer”! With over 20 million worldwide streams, Alberta born artist Dan Davidson has created undeniable momentum. His latest single “Girl Drinks Beer” featuring Travis Collins and Australian tour cap off a banner year. His early 2022 EP marked a pivotal moment of his career, with the EP debuting at #1 on the iTunes sales chart in Canada, Davidson took his new collection of music on a European tour, and returned home to a CCMA nomination for Record Producer of the Year. Dan Davidson exploded onto the Canadian country scene in 2016 when the release of his second single "Found" (co-written by Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers & recently certified Platinum. Since then, the rising artist has seen 6 CCMA Award nominations, 10 ACMA awards, and Top 20 charting numbers. He may be only 6 years into his country career, but Davidson is far from "green" in the music industry. He spent over 10 years playing in the well-known Canadian indie rock band Tupelo Honey, who had several top 40 hits, top selling iTunes records and toured with bands like Bon Jovi. Connect with Dan Davidson! — — Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @ Follow Colton Gee @ —

Meghan Parnell & Dave Barnes of Roots/Rock band Bywater Call join the show to discuss their sophomore album “Remain”! Filled with stories both deeply personal and imagined, Bywater Call’s “Remain” is a powerfully moving collection of songs that highlight their exceptional talent as musicians, songwriters, and vocalists.With songs written about experiences of love, loss, happiness, along with encouraging tracks intended to inspire, Bywater Call’s “Remain” stands out as a project that showcases their evolution both as a group and individual artists. With their exceptional ability to intricately fuse together a variety of musical genres, detailed musicianship, and unparalleled vocals, Canada’s Bywater Call profoundly takes the Blues/Roots genre by storm with their latest project. Connect with Bywater Call! — — Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @ Follow Colton Gee @ —

Actress Erin Agostino joins the show to discuss her latest movie "A Christmas Masquerade"! A Christmas Masquerade follows Erin’s character, Julieanne, who is mistaken for her glamorous boss at a masquerade ball by a notoriously aloof businessman played by David Lafontaine. She continues the ruse over Christmas with a mission to secure him as a client, until the businessman’s motivations are revealed, and they both realize that it just might be love. Best known for her roles in Murdoch Mysteries, 18 to Life, and The Kennedys After Camelot, Erin Agostino continues to captivate film and TV audiences with a festive holiday movie to close out 2022, plus roles in a new thriller and TV series coming in 2023. Connect with Erin Agostino! — — Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @ Follow Colton Gee @ —

Contemporary Jazz/Pop artist Alex Whorms joins the show to discuss her holiday track "Christmas Morning"! Described by friends as a love letter to her family, Alex's "Christmas Morning" is piano-ballad ode to the cherished memories and anticipation of future moments to be created with loved ones during the holiday season. The heartfelt, comforting song was written in late 2020 - a time when many families knew they wouldn't be able to see one another that year, making Alex even more grateful to know she would be able to be with hers. With a focus that steers away from the materialistic, stressful aspects of Christmas, Alex reminds listeners about what she was reminded of during that time - the importance of being around those you love. Canadian artist Alex Whorms is a prolific singer-songwriter and professional screen composer who has scored multiple television and film soundtracks throughout her career. With a rapidly growing fanbase and recognition across Canada and the US prior to the slowdown of the pandemic, the 2019 recipient of the Hamilton Arts Award for Emerging Artist in Music toured across Ontario and has been a featured performer on local and regional television. Connect w/ Alex Whorms — — Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @ Follow Colton Gee @ —

R&B singer & producer Reeny Smith joins the show to discuss her new Christmas EP "Where You At Santa"! Three years in the making and written at various times of year, Reeny Smith’s “Where You At Santa?” was first inspired by Hallmark’s annual “Christmas in July” movie series. The heartfelt, compelling, and at times satirical collection of Christmas classics and originals showcase the artists’ profound talent, with the majority of the songs written, performed, and produced by Smith herself. With a modern take on some of her Christmas favourites and brand new songs that are sure to be contemporary classics, “Where You At Santa?” is a musical celebration of the holiday season and offers a delightful, modern, and memorable soundtrack for the upcoming holiday season and those beyond it. With her remarkable talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer, Reeny Smith has swiftly been making a name for herself as one of the top artists in the R&B/Soul genre in Canada today. Combining her roots as a choir singer in the Baptist church with her love of 90’s R&B and Soul, Smith’s powerful, rich vocals, musical craftsmanship, and captivating live performances have led her to become one of the most notable artists in her field. Connect w/ Reeny Smith — — Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @ Follow Colton Gee @ —