INRHYTHM with Colton Gee

Jon Harvey, singer & bassist for rock group Monster Truck joins the show to discuss the bands epic 4th full-length studio album “Warriors”!   The 10-track album, produced by multiple GRAMMY and JUNO Award-winning producer (Arkells, Big Wreck, Billy Talent), is everything you would expect from Monster Truck and more, bringing the band’s signature, riff-driven brand of rock to new heights.   Since the release of their debut self-titled EP in 2010, Monster Truck, comprised of bassist and lead singer Jon Harvey, guitarist Jeremy Widerman, and keyboardist Brandon Bliss, have become known as one of Canada’s hardest-working rock 'n roll bands, a reputation they've cemented by touring relentlessly and consistently upping their game.   We also discuss returning to the road and prepping for a UK tour, writing and illustrating a children’s book, the music video for “Get My Things and Go”, and so much more!!   Connect with Monster Truck! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Daniel Sveinson of Vancouver based rock band Brass Camel joins the show to take us behind their debut album “Brass”, as well as the single “Easy” & “King For A Day”!    Channeling a signature blend of blues, funk, and 70s prog rock, Brass Camel’s grasp of rhythmic texture and song composition create a daring synthesis of musical energy that turns genre conventions on their head.   Refined psychedelia is the basis of Brass Camel’s aesthetic, translating not only through their sound but also in the lyrics, which tell a tale of the languishing we sometimes feel when navigating the world and our place within it.   Recorded at the historic Afterlife Studios in Vancouver, Canada, Brass Camel laid down their tracks while absorbing the majesty of the legendary recordings that have graced the studio’s past, such as Diana Ross and The Supremes and Led Zeppelin.    Connect with Brass Camel! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Troy & Leo Gilmore of Vancouver Rock act Chase The Bear join the show to discuss their new single 'Underwater'! “Under Water” is a high energy rock anthem, with infectious melodies and powerful electric guitar lines. The song was produced by Danny Craig, the co-founder of innovative new Vancouver-based record label Rock Is Dead Records and member of chart-topping, million-selling Canadian rock band . “Under Water” is off Chase The Bear’s forthcoming album Honey.  Originally hailing from the wild wilderness of Fort St. John, BC, Chase The Bear includes vocalist Troy Gilmore, guitarists Leo Gilmore and Jordan Philips, drummer Connor Brooks, keyboardist Kevin Parker and bassist Braedan Royer. The group mixes catchy hooks, roaring electric guitars, and hard-hitting rhythms inspired by classic rock with soul and pop influences. The act has performed over one hundred shows, including a sold-out show opening for The Trews at Vancouver’s iconic Commodore Ballroom.    Connect with Chase The Bear! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Canadian pro wrestler Jayce D’Arcy joins the show!    Since making his in ring debut in 2018, Jayce D’Arcy has made a name for himself in Western Canada & the Pacific Northwest West with his hard hitting style, and by being a machine in the gym! The current All Star Wrestling Heavyweight Champion, Jayce is making his return to the ring after suffering an injury earlier this year, and he is ready to remind everyone just exactly who he is!    Jayce takes time to discuss where his love of wrestling began, training at Storm Wrestling Academy, winning the All Star Wrestling Heavyweight Championship in a tournament he wasn't originally supposed to be in, his Impact Wrestling Gut Check experience, his road back to the ring, bodybuilding, food, and oh so much more!    Connect with Jayce D’Arcy! —     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Folk/Roots singer songwriter Mia Kelly joins the show to discuss her single ‘Kitchissippi’, & new album “Garden Through The War”!   "Kitchissippi" is an intimate and delicate ballad dedicated to the Ottawa River, using its traditional name in Algonquin. Located just steps away from her home in Gatineau, QC, the river has played a central role in Mia’s life and upbringing as a source of comfort and relaxation over the years. From learning how to swim for the first time to picnicking by the water with close friends, the river is ingrained in Mia's happiest memories.   During the pandemic, Mia sought solace in the form of river surfing, a lesser known variation of surfing which became an outlet for her to dispel her frustrations and negative emotions. In the midst of her daily practice of surfing the Ottawa River, Mia was spontaneously inspired to compose a song in its name.   Mia Kelly is a singer-songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec who writes and performs in both French and English.  Blending folk music with strong influences of blues, pop and americana, she is making her mark in the Canadian folk music scene at the age of 19.   Connect with Mia Kelly! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Country singer songwriter Bree Taylor joins the show to take us behind her new good time anthem "Sha La La"!   “Sha La La” tosses back a shooter of summer fun and laughter, presenting a picture complete with not only memories of days gone by, but chances… Chances to create new ones, chances to sing along, and chances to fall in love with a brand-new track from a country powerhouse in the making.   For Bree Taylor, singing, writing, and performing were built into her DNA and, by the age of six, the soon-to-be breakout artist was already exhibiting signs of being a musician. Despite her hearing impairment, the youngster found her voice among choirs and eventually made her way to a recording studio in her teens. From her earliest beginnings to developing her niche, Bree Taylor found herself to be a country artist through and through — combining her passions to a sound nestled in the genre, resonating with her fans nationwide.   Connect with Bree Taylor —     —   Support Colton Gee & Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @   Follow Colton Gee & Desert Tiger   -----

Shiv of alt rock band Shiv and the Carvers joins the show to discuss the bands single "Meat Machine"!    “Meat Machine” lands as a “post-punk story of a bisexual woman emerging from quarantine, on the prowl for physical connection.” It drives out of the gates with pulsating percussion, matched solely by the vulnerabilities in Shiv’s authentic lyricism, sung in her ubiquitous vocal prowess. The song is equal parts rock, as it is sexy and alluring.    Recently Shiv was going under the musical moniker of Siobamm, Shiv's musical career was birthed from isolation caused by the pandemic, and the Roller Derby enthusiast found herself with the time to focus her attention on writing, recording and producing. Over time she would begin to build a group of musicians to represent her sound, which eventually grew into much more with the creation of Shiv & The Carvers!   Connect with Shiv and the Carvers! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Latin Folk artist Onna Lou returns to the show to discuss her new album “Diamante”!   Filled with stories of joy and sorrow, overcoming heartache, friendships, love, and more, “Diamante” colourfully journeys through the most beautiful, as well as the most challenging realities of life, bringing to life Onna Lou’s most personal work yet. Onna Lou’s inspiration for naming the album “Diamante” (Spanish word for diamond) came from using the scientific process of creating diamonds as a metaphor for strength.   With a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production from the world renowned Berklee College of Music and another in Classical Music Composition from Universidad Católica Argentina in Buenos Aires, Onna Lou is an internationally recognized, highly educated musician and artist who is well known for her heartfelt lyrics, attention to detail, and vast knowledge of the regional history and stylings of Latin music. Her expert ability to blend traditional musical elements with contemporary sounds results in songs that not only communicate through their lyrics, but their melodies as well.   Connect with Onna Lou! —           -----   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Country Pop artist Sykamore returns to the show to discuss her debut full length album “Pinto”!   Recorded in Nashville with producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson), the new album marks more than just a chapter for Sykamore. It represents both a beginning and an end, the culmination of a remarkable journey and the start of an even more promising one. With equal parts of country and pop, Pinto pairs empathetic storytelling with instantly memorable hooks and sing-along choruses that capture the emotional rollercoaster of youth and young love in songs such as the EP’s title track, “Pinto,” a soaring earworm that spins a used car into a clever metaphor for new love.    Born in a small town outside of Calgary, AB, Sykamore grew up on a cattle ranch surrounded by country music which laid the groundwork for her to start writing her own songs. She relocated to Nashville in 2018 and released her first EP, Self + Medicine, which was streamed more than 1 million times and helped land her both a record deal and a spot in CMT’s coveted “Next Women of Country” class for 2020.   Connect with Sykamore! —     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Reggae icon & award winning artist Jay Douglas joins the DTP to discuss his first ever Blues album “Confession”!   Jay Douglas' new 14 -song album is a testament to his long love of Jump Blues and the type of Rhythm and Blues that came out in the 50's from artists such as Roscoe Gordon, Johnny Ace, Bobby Bland, Dave Bartholomew and Ray Charles. In the spirit of his influencers Jay penned three originals that includes a toast to his city ("I Love Toronto") and a big band holiday song ("Merry Christmas") with the latter reminiscent of a Quincy Jones arrangement for Joe Williams with the Count Basie Orchestra. Throughout his time of entertaining, Jay has developed into an Internationally idolized musical renaissance man thanks to his wide-ranging repertoire of Reggae, American blues, West Indian rhythms, and jazz standards   Connect with Jay Douglas —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Singer songwriter Chayce Kennedy joins the show to discuss her new single "No"!    Pairing with Grammy award-winning producer Brian West (Sia, Maroon 5, Nelly Furtado), her new single takes a direct hit to the confusing and confounding messages found within the ubiquitous social media machine.    She exposes her own vulnerabilities by showcasing a strength that is reflected in her core belief that “your own value is not determined by what others might think of you”.   Connect with Chayce Kennedy! —       —   Support Colton Gee & Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @   Follow Colton Gee & Desert Tiger   -----

Rylan Whalen & Danny Lopez of rock band Harm & Ease discuss their new EP "Camino Loco"!   Camino Loco includes “Cut Me Loose”, which landed in Canada’s Top 10 Billboard Mainstream Rock chart at radio, and was the band’s first song to go viral on TikTok with over 2.2 million views on the platform and over a million streams on Spotify. Camino Loco closes with the recently released single “Lemonade”, a summer-ready rock anthem featuring JUNO Award-nominated singer-songwriter Fefe Dobson.  Originally founded in Burlington, Ontario in 2010, Harm and Ease is composed of Rylan Whalen (Vocals), Danny Lopez (Guitar), John Goodblood (Bass/Guitar), and Alex Hamnett (Drums). This line-up was formed in Buenos Aires Argentina after several reiterations revolving around Rylan Whalen, and Danny Lopez, the addition of John Goodblood and Alex Hamnett proved proficient in rounding out an already brilliant basis.   Connect with Harm & Ease —   -----   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Singer songwriter & Pianist J3M takes us behind his space themed concept EP 'Afronaut'!   AFRONAUT is a space-themed concept album that takes the listener through each stage of a failed relationship and the love for oneself that is found through the grieving process, as told through the perspective of its protagonist, AFRONAUT, and a bond with his lover, the Alien.    AFRONAUT marks an evolution from J3M's previous work with more intricate production and a clearer vision. The pop-driven EP is abundant with piano, synthesizers, guitar, bass and even live strings.    Blending pop, disco, soul and R&B, J3M is ready to paint pictures, tell stories, and share melodies that will live in your head rent-free. J3M has been playing and singing for as long as he can remember. So, whether it’s lighting up rooms with his sharp writing, production and arranging skills or bringing down the house with a vivacious live performance, the queer artist is aimed and ready to take the world by storm!   Connect w/ J3M —           —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -- Photo Credit: Joshua Rille

Country artist Cadence Grace joins the DTP to share the journey behind her new single “Don’t”!   Cadence Grace is the REAL "comeback kid".  Formerly the lead singer of country trio Runaway Angel, Grace spent six years building her music career when a surprise leukaemia diagnosis shook her world and put her on the sidelines for nearly four years. After undergoing a life-saving stem-cell transplant leaving her literally and figuratively 're-born’, Grace is coming at her career with a whole new outlook and appreciation.   "Don't" is just the beginning of a new chapter that she’s starting as veteran in the business with an entire industry supporting her. Canadian country is a “small” family, and Cadence has been a part of it for years.  They know her heroic story, and are excited to hear the music that emerges!   Connect w/ Cadence Grace! —           —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Dan Sequeira, lead singer of Alt Rock band Waterfront, joins the show to discuss the groups single ‘Red Alliance’!    An idea originally born out of a game of Monopoly, the 'Red Alliance' would eventually grow into a battle cry, and a sense of unity between band members, and became the perfect name for a song that captures the glory of creating memories and living in the golden years with your best friends!    'Red Alliance' is the 3rd single from Waterfront's upcoming 2022 sophomore EP 'Fever Dream', a 6 track collection that the group recorded in Vancouver in 2021 with The Renaissance Music, marking a return with the team that helped them to craft Waterfront's debut EP 'New Heights'!    Connect with Waterfront!  —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Singer Songwriter & Producer Francois Klark rejoins the show to discuss his single "Cecilia", & upcoming album "Adventure Book"!    Klark’s euphoric coming-of-age single ‘Cecilia’ enthrals with a beautifully crafted blend of slickly addictive pop production and traditional musical tapestries reminiscent of his native South Africa. Cecilia is an exuberantly joyful and uplifting song with vivid storytelling lyrics in which Klark reminisces and celebrates the treasured moments shared with his high school best friend.    South African-born, Canadian singer-songwriter and producer, the launch of Klark’s career is marked by his independently released 2017 debut single ‘Spaceman’ which was followed by his 2018 debut album ‘Love’. He soon garnered tens of millions of streams across digital platforms and his songs appeared on several editorial playlists and the Viral 50 Singapore and Norway, the American Top 40, and US top 100 Charts. In 2020 his evocative ballad ‘Always’ played a pivotal role in director Elissa Down’s Netflix Film ‘Feel The Beat’ which propelled Francois onto a global stage. Klark has toured across the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, and Spain.   Connect with Francois Klark! ----- Website: Instagram: Facebook: Spotify: Youtube: -----   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Country artist Alex Hughes returns to the show to discuss her new single “Tee Time”!   “Tee Time” features infectious guitar hooks and incredible vocals, emphasizing the witty lyrics that tease a partner about spending a little too much time on the golf course and not enough time at home. The new single was produced by CCMA and JUNO Award-nominated production team Justin Kudding and Spencer Cheyne, and written by Alex alongside Canadian country artists and songwriters Aaron Pollock and Lydia Sutherland.   Born and raised in Calgary, AB, Alex spent her time during the pandemic developing as an artist and honing her craft, co-writing over 50 songs with writers from Calgary, Nashville, Chicago, and even the UK; and also began diving into the world of production.   Connect w/ Alex Hughes! — Website:   Listen to Tee Time:   FB:   IG:   Twitter:   Tik Tok:   YouTube:   -----   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Country Roots artist Nelson Little joins the DTP to discuss his single ‘High Road’!   Born from Nelson’s personal experience of worrying about his oldest son struggle with staying interested in school during the pandemic, “High Road” is a gripping, uplifting track that encourages listeners to keep their heads high as we all come to terms with the impact that the pandemic has had on society as a whole.    Featuring Nelson’s smokey, rich vocals, the sweet sounds of acoustic guitar, and the unexpected, yet seamlessly woven in accordion tones, “High Road” represents the decision to turn the other cheek and pick our battles in times of debate and divide. Filled with seamless harmonies, both an accordion and guitar solo, and a melody that perfectly compliments the message of the song, “High Road” packs a powerful lesson into an expertly crafted track.   Born north of the 55th parallel in Thompson, Manitoba, and raised just outside Riding Mountain National Park, Nelson Little has been performing and entertaining audiences for the last decade and more. A captivating songwriter, and energetic performer, He has made his way across the Canadian provinces time and time again, proving himself as one of the hardest working musicians around, working tirelessly to tell his story and share his songs.   Connect with Nelson Little! —     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Meredith Lazowski joins the DTP to discuss her debut album 'Other Way Home'!   Meredith stepped away from music to train and work as a digital product designer for several years, but is stepping back into her musical roots on this 10 track collection, some of which Meredith wrote over 15 years ago!   Meredith has enlisted a Canadian all-star team to record, including producer Justin Rutledge (a JUNO Award Winning artist) with Joshua Van Tassel on drums (Donovan Woods, Rose Cousins), Kelsey McNulty on organ (Great Lake Swimmers), Tom Juhas (Joan Smith and the Jane Does) on electric guitar, and Devon Henderson on bass (Vallens).   We also discuss how Meredith applied her digital design skills on the album's artwork, how she grew through recording & releasing “Other Way Home”, & more!   Connect w/ Meredith Lazowski! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Country Pop artist Kassandra Clack joins the DTP to discuss her new single ‘Airplane Champagne’! Produced by Grady Saxman of Saxman Studios, “Airplane Champagne” is a playful love song that perfectly reflects Kassandra’s bubbly, fun-loving personality. The single is off her upcoming debut album, set to release in Fall 2022. Based out of Maple Ridge, BC, Kassandra Clack is a tenacious country artist who is no stranger to radio buzz in both major and satellite radio markets. With her most recent involvement as a finalist in Canadian Music Week's , Kassandra has enhanced her industry presence while telling stories from the heart.     Determined to further herself as a nationally syndicated country artist, her releases “Buy My Own Beer”, “Stolen” and “Are You with Me” were all added to SiriusXM’s country rotation. In 2021, “Buy My Own Beer” made its way to Yangaroo/DMDS’ “Top 5 Country Downloaded” and “Most Active Indie” charts. Kassandra has been featured coast to coast on CBC Country Radio, JFRM and Country 93.3 FM.   Connect with Kassandra Clack! —       — Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----