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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#265 8 Ball Aitken🌟 NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW!Join Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast as she sits down with the one and only 8 Ball Aitken for an insightful and entertaining deep dive into his remarkable journey in music. From growing up in Australia to carving out a career as a songwriter and session musician in Nashville, 8 Ball shares the real stories behind the music and his signature swamp-blues sound.🎤 In this episode, they explore:🎶 Life and creativity in Nashville's vibrant music scene🎸 The evolution of his unique swamp-blues style📀 The story behind his new album Ice C...
2025-05-0937 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#258 Steffany Beck & Miranda EastenExploring the Journey of New Zealand's Rising Country Stars - Miranda Easten and Stephanie Beck In the latest episode of the Songwriter Trysts podcast, host Rae Leigh sits down with two of New Zealand's rising country music stars, Miranda Easten and Stephanie Beck. These talented artists open up about their journey in the music industry, their aspirations, and what lies ahead for them. The Road to Australia and Beyond As New Zealand's country music scene continues to grow, Miranda and Stephanie are eager to take their talents across the Tasman Sea. Australia, with...
2024-08-1440 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#252 Strawberry SwingStrawberry Swing isn't just about tunes; they're about making a difference. They're a band from Wollongong, Australia, who use their music to talk about important stuff like politics and how to make life better for everyone. They believe that Aussies can do practical things to change the economy and support the arts. They even had a chat with Rae Leigh from the Songwriter Trysts podcast, where they talked about their music and why they're so passionate about what they do. By sharing their thoughts and songs, they're not just making music—they're inspiring others to take action too. ...
2024-06-0631 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#250 Murray CookWelcome to Songwriter Trysts Podcast! In today's milestone 250th episode, we have the incredible Murray Cook joining us, alongside our host, Rae Leigh. Murray shares his remarkable musical journey, from crafting his first big hit, "Dorothy the Dinosaur," to his illustrious 20-year tenure with the iconic children's group, The Wiggles, and now his exciting venture with The Soul Movers. We delve into the intricacies of the music industry, the joys and challenges of touring the world, and the evolution of his sound throughout his career. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a true legend of the...
2024-05-1656 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#249 Elyse SaundersCanada's musical landscape continues to blossom with the emergence of young talent like Elyse Saunders. With her latest single, "Never Have I Ever," climbing the Canadian Country Top 40 Charts, Elyse is making waves both at home and abroad. Notably, her collaboration with Rae Leigh on the Songwriter Trysts podcast provided a captivating glimpse into her musical journey, highlighting her passion, perseverance, and the soaring success of her latest endeavors. As her star continues to ascend, Elyse Saunders stands poised to leave an indelible mark on the global country music scene, enchanting audiences with her heartfelt melodies and authentic...
2024-05-0924 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#247 Tess RowleyCreative writer, novelist, children’s books, and songs, Tess Rowley joins Rae Leigh in an intimate discussion about creative writing, her work with not-for-profits, and child advocacy work. Earlier in 2024 Tess received the Medal Order of Australia or an OAM for her incredible work in serving the community. A lifetime of dedication and using her creative writing skills to bless generations of children and women, all over the world. Her most famous book, commissioned for a purpose by an NFP, was initially banned by ABC and then sold out in Australia. Listen to the story behind her gr...
2024-04-181h 22Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & CollaborateHey Mate.Bonus episode this week with The Hey Mate Project, a mental health company building awareness and supporting creative industries including Qmusic in Brisbane. Host Rae Leigh interviews guest Aimee Davies the founder of Hey Mate Project. This is a great conversation about the company and how they started, what they are doing, and why it's so important for us as artists to take care of our mental health. Aimee goes into the difference between mental health and mental illness, the struggles the music industry has had in comparison to other creative industries, and the impact they hope to have...
2024-01-2548 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & CollaborateThe Hey Mate ProjectBonus episode this week with The Hey Mate Project, a mental health company building awareness and supporting creative industries including Qmusic in Brisbane. Host Rae Leigh interviews guest Aimee Davies the founder of Hey Mate Project. This is a great conversation about the company and how they started, what they are doing, and why it's so important for us as artists to take care of our mental health. Aimee goes into the difference between mental health and mental illness, the struggles the music industry has had in comparison to other creative industries, and the impact they hope to have...
2024-01-2548 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#240 Mario VayneAn emotional rollercoaster of laughs, sad, ugly, beautiful, best and worst. Rock n Roll, music and its history. This conversation with Mario Vayne and Rae Leigh goes into it all. A fun conversation about songwriting and music for your Christmas trip this week. Check out Mario's Music and info here: Website Spotify YouTube Instagram Facebook
2023-12-1749 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#239 Ella & SiennaElla and Scienna, Australian female country singer-songwriting DUO jump on a Zoom call and record a chat with host Rae Leigh about their musical journey and their Taylor Swift tribute show. Sisters Ella & Stella are hitting the road and recording studio to launch their careers in the music industry and they are having so much fun doing it. "It’s Not Me, It’s You” embraces Ella & Sienna’s newfound country-pop sound, with an anthem track that embodies their vocal harmonies. With rich layers of overdriven rock-influenced guitars, and energetic drums intertwined with banjo and slide, they have...
2023-12-0724 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#235 Austin MackayVan life musician in Australia Austin Mackay stops by in the van to chat with Rae Leigh live in the studio on the Gold Coast before heading down the east coast on tour to Melbourne. We loved having this young and enthusiastic talent share with us his journey and hearing about his future hopes but also how he has ended up in the dream life on the road with his guitar after COVID pulled him from the cover scene and pushed him back into his original music. Be melted away with his beautiful stories, voice, and guitar. We also released...
2023-09-2151 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#234 Scotty Mack"You can change your life at any point in time" This quote from featured artist singer-songwriter from outback Queensland Scotty Mack with his Songwriter Trysts interview with Rae Leigh. Auditioning for The Voice in 2023 Australia with the audition song "Foot Loose" he is back and sharing his original music which is charting across the Australian country scene. Music is therapy and healing and so are his friends who he credits for getting him back to what he loves. An inspirational conversation and worth a listen. Growing up in Outback Queensland, Scotty Mack calls Charleville home...
2023-09-1425 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#232 Two Tone PonyGrowing up with father Slim Dusty and boarding school in Sale Victoria our featured guest David from Two Tone Pony the band after retiring from a career as a medical practitioner has gotten back into the studio and out on the road. Celebrating the art of songwriting, passion, and music host Rae Leigh and David discuss the powerful art form and give tips and advice on the journey to writing, co-writing, and recording your own music. Two Tone Pony was born out of late afternoon verandah sessions overlooking the Tasman Sea on the Central Coast...
2023-08-3144 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#229 Sammi Palinkas Sammi Palinkas is a native Victorian like Rae Leigh and they talk about her start from the age of 8 winning a trip for the family to Disneyland, meeting incredible writers, ambitiously aiming for Pop start life style and landing gracefully in the Country space with what Sammi describes as a 'broken heart and life experience'. Writing in LA with a cocktail and incredible co-writers she shares her experience and advice for songwriting, co-writing and following your songwriting passion. Connect with Sammi here: Website Facebook Instagram Spotify YouTube
2023-08-1039 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#227 The PleasuresLachlan Bryan (episode #20) & Catherine Britt (episode #69) friends first and 'The Pleasures' second. Started out with just writing a duet to writing a whole albm of duets and forming a band. Catherine connects with Rae Leigh and talks about how this project came about, the stories behind the songs and what they were going through when writing them. The album is incrediblley well produced and written and worth a close listen to every song. Songwriter Trysts is all about the magic of artistic collaboration and this project is the perfect example of how amazing things happen when talented...
2023-07-2721 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#222 Lisa DeAngelisInspired by Nick Cave and Justin Townes Earle, singer songwritrer Lisa DeAngelis has a positive outlook on the way the world works, music and experiances. This podcast Rae Leigh and Lisa get a little wacky and talk into the energy of women and how we pass on experianced as women down generations. Lisa is promoting her new single "My sisters Blues Suitcase" and shares more about her experiances as an independant artist to date. Connect with Lisa: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Spotify
2023-06-0152 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#221 Mark MulchHe got a record deal at 30 and another one at 40! Mark Mulch is a singer songwriter and all round kind geniun musical visionary. We are excited to share his interview with Rae Leigh talking about his journey to moving to Nashville at 35 and his new EP "Days In The Sun". Working in a band, duo and now solo along with 10 years in the business side of the music industry, Mark has lots to share and wisdom along with some very cool experiances. Connect with Mark: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Spotify
2023-05-2635 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#220 Karli June"Know who you are" says Karli June Canadian singer songwriter in her podcast interview with Rae Leigh on Songwriter Trysts. Sharing her journey to recording and releasing her first song during covid lockdown in 2020 and how she worked with a professional team from Nashville to develop her pop country hit "Makes You Pretty". An inspirational story about a country girl chasing her dream and following her passions. Connect with Karli here: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Spotify
2023-05-1627 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#219 Dariann LeighDariann Leigh is a singer songwriter building a name for herself in Nashville. Rae Leigh interviews Dariann Leigh on Songwriter Trysts podcast about her new single 'Blame It On Me' featured in the podcast and what her motivations for songwriting were and where it all started. Great songwriting tips, advice and co-writing stories in this one for everyone to enjoy getting to know Dariann Leigh from another angle. Connect with Dariann: Website Facebook Twitter Spotify YouTube
2023-04-2823 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#217 ElestialIndie band from Newcastle Elestial share their new music, plans and origion story with us on Songwriter Trysts with lead singer Elyssa live in the studio with Rae Leigh. They boast to have beautiful sad songs you can dance to and have a live performance to have you up and dancing explained as "group therapy" in their bio. Make sure to check out their new music and support these young talented friends who are out to do some good and have fun. Connect with Elestial Website Spotify Instagram Facebook YouTube
2023-04-1346 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & CollaborateAPRA AMCOSCaroline McKnight is the manager for National Education & Outreach at APRA AMCOS who joins Rae Leigh live in the studio to talk about what is ARPA AMCOS, why do songwriters need to be members and everything you need to know about your copyright. The second you write or record original music, you have copyright. It's free and automatic. APRA AMCOS helps you make money from your music by selling licences to people who want to use it. When your music is played you earn royalties and get paid. Find out more or bec...
2023-04-031h 02Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#216 Frank VarrassoFrank Varrasso from Varrasso PR company in Melbourne chats with Rae Leigh about the music industry, his fascinating journey in and out of record companies, venue promotions and even working with some of the world’s biggest music acts.  Frank sees artists new and old come in and out of the music industry and with over 18 years in the industry he shares the real secrets to his passion and continued love of the job. Frank Varrasso started Varrasso PR in January 2009. Prior to this, he was the Senior Director of National Promotions and Publicity at Sony Music. Ove...
2023-03-0957 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#213 Amy SheppardAmy Sheppard one of the members from the multi-award-winning global band 'Sheppard' is also releasing music as a POP Country solo artist and chats with Rae Leigh on Songwriter Trysts about her journey with the band into the new musical journey as a solo artists alongside still being in the band 'Shepard' Her new single “Couple Goals” featured is beautifully written, performed, and produced and is now available on all platforms. “Couple Goals” is the crossover, feel-good country-pop song of the summer. Written alongside Nick & Tom Wolfe from Episode 100 on Songwriter Trysts, which she talks about in the podc...
2023-02-1631 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#212 Zac & GeorgeHost Rae Leigh sits down with Zac from the Zac & George Band sensation after their single release ‘Bar Stool’ (See music video to the left on this page).  George the hero was busy fighting fires but we still got a good feel for what this dinamic DUO have been up to and how they have got to the level they are at with their sound and direction. Zac & George, originally inspired by iconic duo Simon and Garfunkel, have continued to broaden their musical taste with acts such as John Mayer, Keith Urban and Dan + Shay. After...
2023-02-0730 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#211 Kaylee LaurenHost Rae Leigh welcomes Kaylee Lauren as her latest guest on the show. She has the most beautiful voice and fresh heartbreaking lyrics that will take you on a sobering journey of love and loss. Rae is excited to have her share her story of mental health and self love as a songwriter on the show. The singer takes passion in her songwriting making sure her fans are able to connect with her music as much as possible as she writes relatable verses expressing the vulnerable emotions she experiences as a teenager. Kaylee writes all of her...
2023-01-1931 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#209 Anthony AgostinoArtist, songwriter, producer turned manager with Cartel Management in Melbourne; Anthony Agostino has an in deepth discussion with host Rae Leigh about his experiance in the industry, record lables and being a touring sucsessful artist. He gives us all the gift of life experiance wisdom and advice in the music industry and shares more about the Melbourne based managment company he now partners in supporting songwriters and artisit to best achieve their goals.  Cartel Management Australia (CMA) is a boutique artist development agency based in Victoria, Australia. Founded in 2015 by Christina Rinaldi who has an extensive background i...
2022-12-2338 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#208 Sons Of AtticusMatt from the duo Sons of Atticus catches up with Rae Leigh on a featured podcast chat about the origin of the band and the lessons, development and exciting experiences they have had since releasing their debut song in 2021. Amongst the chaos of a rowdy bar in their hometown, Matt and Dylan crossed paths for the first time and instantly hit it off with a few beers, tacos and their love for country music. It wasn’t long before the two started to write, record and perform the kind of music that inspired them both growing up. Si...
2022-12-1754 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#207 Jemma BeechThis inspirational story of Jemma will encourage anyone who is finding their feet in any creative industry. Jemma Beech and Rae Leigh catch up for the first time after meeting in 2016 DAG Singer Songwriter Retreat in Tamworth Australia. Jemma talks about living on stations, nannying and balancing life and music. “We only have one life so I’m going to do what makes me happy” The pressure and demand of trying to keep up with others in the country music industry got to her when she was younger and she is coming back fully...
2022-12-0840 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#204 HinterlandJesse from Hinterland the Aussie country band sits with Rae Leigh live in the Gold Coast studio to talk music, songwriting, and her mistakes, lessons, and successes. Brother & sister, Robbie & Rachel Bostock with childhood friend Jesse Emmanuel make Hinterland. Together they’ve been kicking down doors in the Australian country music industry since their launch in 2020. Hinterland has amassed some consistently impressive stats–all 6 of their singles dominating Top 10 charts all over the country including 3 x #1s (“Treating Me Good”,“Giddy Up”, “In The Hinterland”), streams in the millions and a viral moment for theirsong& EP “Loud” in March of 2021 tha...
2022-10-201h 23Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#201 Matt ScullionMatt Scullion has a chat with Rae Leigh about the journey as a songwriter from Austraia sitting in a ute witha broken casset player to living in Nashville chasing the dream of full time songwriter, to falling in love, coming home and working with iconic australian artists such as Lee Kerhnagan and many more having over 22 #1 Hits in australia and many more cuts, including Cold Chisel,  along with recording and releasing his own music.  Connect with Matt: Website Facebook Instagram Youtube
2022-09-0945 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#200 SodajerkerRae Leigh chats to the amazing team Sodajerker from Liverpool. Founded by Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor Sodajerker is a podcast on songwriting featuring interviews with some of the most successful songwriters in the world. Seems only fitting that this podcast which inspired us to start Songwriter Trysts and helped us shape what we do was by these guys and we are so excited to share this podcast chat between the three hosts to share the positives and oppertunities that have come from this platform of connecting and creating online community for songwriters from all over the world.
2022-08-281h 07Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#198 Imogen ClarkSinger songwriter Imogen Clark joins Rae Leigh in a conversation about co-writing, touring, covid lockdowns in Australia and how her one year gap year turned into a 10 year long music lifestyle. ”Imogen Clark may not have tailored her record to this era but her vibrant, bracing songs –kind of like a dip in a cold September sea – might just be one of the things to carry usthrough it.” - Divya Venkataraman, Sydney Morning Herald “A rock gem from Imogen Clark. Her voice is incredible… I just love how raw that one is.” -Karla Ranby, Triple J Imoge...
2022-08-0537 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#197 Hear Your SongRae Leigh chats with Dan Rubins and Sofia Campoamor from American based charity 'Hear Your Song' opening up about the healing work they are doing with children who are sturggling with illnes and complex needs and how the power of this work is impacting the kids and volenteers in a positive way.  Hear Your Song, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers children and teens with serious illnesses and complex health needs to make their voices heard through collaborative songwriting. Kids living with significant health challenges need the chance to show the world — and sometimes to hear for themselves, too...
2022-07-2844 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#194 Luke O'SheaMulti-award-winning singer-songwriter Luke O'Shea chats with Rae Leigh about his journey as a teacher and songwriter. After many years on the road and working in the Australian music industry he calls Australia the great filtering system for artists because it's just so hard, you have done it because you can't do anything else. Connect with Luke: Website Facebook Instragram Spotify YouTube
2022-06-3056 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#193 Briannah GraceQueensland singer-songwriter Briannah Grace is stepping into an anticipated new venture inspired during the crazy changes caused by Covid-19. ‘If I Had To Guess’ is a catchy, fun, and upbeat urban cowgirl pop song. It is a sassy take on the heartache and denial everyone faces while getting over someone you still miss. Rae Leigh sits down for a live chat in the Gold Coast studio to talk about her new path with the origioanl work and what inspires her. We were suprised at what we found out about this inspirational women and artist. Briannah spent 2020 kicking huge...
2022-06-2338 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#191 Lloyd M ClarkeAward winning Australian Songwriter Lloyd M Clarke Joins Rae Leigh in a catch up episode after their first podcast was lost to the mysterious world of technology. Both from East Gippsland country Victoria they share a love for Australian country music, history and the importnatce for mental health. In this podcast we discuss his love of Australian history story telling and the war.  Connect with Lloyd: Website YouTube Spotify Facebook
2022-06-0939 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#190 Jimmy WattsJimmy Watts, synical or realist, this artist pushes the boundries of thought in spirit and conspiracy. Rae Leigh and Jimmy go deep into the history of why and where these beliefs and ideas come from and why he loves diving into these ideals. With an incredible Tom Waits vocal style and entertaining energy and history of touring, writing and releasing music in Australia he shares some wisdoms he has picked up along the way.  Watts is a soulful grass-roots rocker and troubadour with a uniquely raw sound and a passion for performing live.  A one of a...
2022-06-0250 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#182 Jason DavisIn this episode Jason Davis opens up about his experience as a songwriter and how he got a #1 Billboard charting song before he even realised that it was something maybe he should look at.  Through a traumatic childhood and finding music as a way of expressing himself he is now passionate as a music manager helping develop artists into realising their full artistic potential. If you're looking for a record deal or management Jason gives some great advice for aspiring artists here. Jason Davis has spent his entire two decade career in the music industry and worked with many wor...
2022-03-3129 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#178 Danielle ToddA week after playing at the Blue Bird cafe in Nashville Danielle Todd speaks with Rae Leigh on Songwriter Trysts about her new music, songwriting goals, inspirations and ambitions. Over the last few years, Danielle has continued to hone her sound, resulting in a pop-country mix infused with undeniable Stevie Knicks-esque inspiration. With the pop sensibilities of the likes of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, a touch of edginess, and a little bit of quirk that Danielle finds indicative of her sound, songs like her debut single, “Crazy,” came to be. Released in early 2019, “Crazy,” co-penned with Bobbi Ho...
2022-03-0651 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#175 Ricky DuranFormer 'The Voice' Star, Ricky Duran, Releases First Album Since National Debut Space & Time, in this podcast Rae Leigh and Ricky chat about his music, challenges and dreams. from 'Music City' Nashville Ricky Duran embarks on a new chapter of his life and career – a chapter of recollections and reflections in Space & Time. Ricky puts heart, soul and the components of real life into a dimensional album, encapsulating stories and feelings from different phases over the past 10 years. As each second passes in Space & Time, more of his life is revealed through intricate songwriting, timeless melodies and ...
2022-02-2033 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#172 Morgan Matthews#1 Billboard songwriter with Alicia Keys, Morgan Matthews is a Fort Worth, Texas based songwriter and music Producer. He sits down with Rae Leigh and discusses the journey of producing and now managing in the music industry. Currently working on AARON CARTER's new album and we are looking forward to seeing where this musical partnership journey leads.  He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Alicia Keys, Aaron Carter, Twista, Miguel, Tory Lanez, 21 Savage, Ashley All Day & Kiiara, Conor Maynard, Anth Melo and Keiynan Lonsdale. He has written and produced music that has reached a...
2022-02-0423 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#168 Tania KernaghanTania Kernaghan, Australian country music royalty sat down with Rae Leigh in this podcast to talk about her incredible songwriting journey and share golden nuggets of wisdom she has picked up along her way. Sharing her new project Tania Kernaghan online Club and new music with a friend of the show Ginna Jefferies. Shows and tours in 2022 so make sure you don't miss out. Their new single featured in this song - My Old Friend  Connect with Tania, Website Facebook Instagram Spotify Youtube
2022-01-211h 06Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#166 Christina HolmesChristina Holmes and Rae Leigh chat about working as an independent artist and the persistence and attitude that keeps it real for musicians who just want to work. Working mother and on the road touring for over 13 years, Covid and the world stopping has enabled some silver light situations allowing for other areas of Christina's life but she also was able to take advantage of the online streaming opportunity as well. It documents the typically unseen splendor of struggle and offers the encouragement to forge ahead. Christina Holmes does so on her aptly titled third independent...
2022-01-0555 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#164 Cameron McLeod - Christmas SpecialMerry Christmas, Join Host Rae Leigh and co-writer Cameron McLeod as they discuss his band Something Casual and their new single ‘Dreaming Of A Christmas’ we have a listen and discuss the meaning of Christmas and what it is for a lot of people during these times of restricted travel and during a pandemic. We also get to hear Cameron and Rae’s favourite Christmas songs and have a bit of fun. Songs featured in this podcast: Dreaming of A Christmas - Something Casual feat Rae Leigh Last Christmas - Wham! All I Want For Christmas - Mari...
2021-12-2326 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#163 Hudson RoseHudson Rose and Rae Leigh talk about her country life upbringing, ‘fake it till you make it’ she says as she was walking down Peel St at the Tamworth Country Music Festival holding her mini Maton guitar and dressed for the part of a country singer-songwriter. Hudson is a true beauty inside and out and quickly became the rose of country music in Australia with her pop-driven country music. She shares her passions, advice from her mum, and journey working with producers in Melbourne. Featured in this episode is her single Drivin To You Connect with...
2021-12-1639 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#162 Adam BrandAdam Brand and Rae Leigh talk about his new single Still The One and his interesting upbringing in Perth, Adams detective, “007” Mum and why he switched to guitar at 17 and after married and divorced he sold everything and moved to Sydney in his old Falcon ute to give it a good go at being a Country Music singer.  Within 2 years of doing so was nominated for 5 golden guitars and was on his way to the long and successful career he has today. Featured in this episode is his single 'Still The One' Connect with Adam: ...
2021-12-0943 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#160 Ethan Jewell"The idea of "feeling your feelings" has always been so important to me" Says Ethan on his website and in this podcast. Rae Leigh and Ethan get into a deep conversation about his inspirations, family and school life. Also exciting new things to come in the post Covid world.   Featured in this podcast: "It's getting Bad Again" and "Who Cares" Hear the full artwork on his links below.  Connect with Ethan: Website Spotify Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter Tour
2021-11-2538 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#159 Kim CheshireAria nominated award winning singer songwriter Kim Cheshire featured on this episode. All the way from the UK, living loving and obsessed with music describing it as the sunshine that didn’t exist in England. Super inspirations for country music by Joni Mitchell and Merle Haggard, Kim Cheshire and Rae Leigh discuss the ups and downs of the music business and that no matter what challenges have gotten in the way and after all these years now in Australia Kim describes that you have to do music for the reward of music. Song featured in this podcast: Ha...
2021-11-1825 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#158 Matt WardSouth Australian Matt Ward joins Rae Leigh to talk about Songwriting, a broken heart and his global affair with writing and releasing music.  Dreams die in the comfort zone… words from Matt Ward in this podcast. Learn how he got started and supporting his first major country music festival this weekend at Groundwater Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast. Connect with Matt: Website Spotify Instagram Facebook
2021-11-1122 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#156 DarlinghurstJason and Matt from the hit Australian country band have a chat with Rae Leigh about how they got to where they are today. Family, connection, songwriting and their future aspects in the film industry. They have had a #1 Country Album and #1 Australian Artist Country Album 2021 Nominee Australian Country Music Awards | New Talent of the Year Darlinghurst is a new Melbourne based four-piece that’s redefining Australian country music. Consisting of Jason Resch, Pagan Newman, Cassie Leopold and Matt Darvidis, all four members share vocal responsibilities, blending together in sumptuous harmonies to create a fifth voice - Da...
2021-10-2828 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#154 iLana ArmidaEver had someone ask you "whats your brand?" as an artist it can be one of the hardest questions anyone asks you. In this episode host Rae Leigh and guest Ilana Armida talk about the humanity of being an artist and how they believe the "branding" practice in the music industry is changing.  iLana Armida is an incredibly talented Pop/R&B singer-songwriter from Worcester, Massachusetts. Raised in South Florida, iLana fell in love with music and found her passion from an early age. Writing and performing in local musical theatre. After high school, Ilana, at...
2021-10-1947 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#152 Jasmin BadeJasmin Bade received an APRA scholarship to do a bachelor of music at the university of Tasmania and talks about what collage was like for her and the benefits that she got from going to university that isn’t always listed in the description of the course. It was the culture and community and life experience she got from living on campus. Now living in Nashville and getting an internship at the blue bird she is living her dream, inspired by Casey chambers and Taylor swift she is chasing her dreams to be an incredible singer songwriter in...
2021-10-1059 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#151 Peter Smokie DawsonThe Dawsons are a country family through and through. From Ballarat to Yapoon and then back to Tamworth. Australian farms and country music are a deep rooted part of this family and Peter Smokie Dawson is sharing his passion for country music at country music festival all over Australia. In this episode we talk about his journey as a young boy passionate about the guitar and settling down into a married family life as a windscreen professional for a long time before getting back to his passion for country music after an injury. Rae Leigh and Pete...
2021-10-0757 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#150 Jimmy FortuneJimmy Fortune is a child of the depression, found an old guitar in a dump and after leaning that people would give him money to sing he realised very young that this could be his full time job, against the encouragement of his parents. An American country music singer from Nelson County, Virginia. Fortune sang tenor for The Statler Brothers for 21 years, and wrote the song "Elizabeth" for the group. After The Statler Brothers retired, he continues to perform as a solo artist. We talk about his song "More Than A Name On the Wall" a tribute...
2021-09-301h 14Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#149 Shane NicholsonIn 2019 Rae Leigh went to the DAG singer songwriter retreat where Shane Nicholson was one of the mentors and they got paired up to write a song together called 'Powered By Love'.  Shane has been recording and releasing his own music since the 1990's and has worked with some amazing artists including Kasey Chambers.  With over 10 million streams to date on previously released material, the writing process for Shane’s latest offering played out a little differently.  Instead of taking himself off to a remote location (his usual writing process) most were written in borrowed houses nearby on th...
2021-09-2642 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#144 Francesca ValleShe knew and her parents knew that this is who she was, music was her thing and they were going to help her stay focused which has been a huge blessing in her life. After being diagnosed with ADHD she was angry and her grandmother got behind her, got her the electric guitar she had always wanted and encouraged her that no one can ever define who you are except yourself.  In this episode we discuss co-writing, all areas of music and development and whether we really can change who we are, or not? As a coach and songwriter t...
2021-09-091h 12Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#143 Dante PalminteriDante Palminteri quotes Woody Allan in this podcast with “85% of success is showing up" as an artist that sings, plays guitar, writes songs and is an actor its clear nothing is going to get in the way of this talented and hard working artist to achieve whatever he wants to in life. We talk about his journey with Berklee College of music, studying under Pat Pattison (episode 40) and his obsession and love for John Mayer. His new single Brunette is a lot of fun and in his own words is just the music he wants to create and loves. ...
2021-09-0655 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#132 PetricBrother Jason Petric from the Canadian band Petric has a chat with Rae Leigh from Australia talking about songwriting, their journey and what they are up to given the change in ability to work as a musician during covid.  With millions of online streams, multiple hit songs and just as many awards and nominations to their name, Petric, the brother duo, made up of Jason and Tom Petric, have taken their music from small stages of Transcona bars, to the most prestigious festivals and venues across Canada. The duo is set to release their sophomore album "18 Ends" i...
2021-08-0548 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#129 Cassidy-RaeFrom Sydney starting out at a young age with the Australian girls choir where she had a best friend who fell into a coma in her sleep from type 1 diabetes and passed away which she found out via a Facebook feed. Music saved her and helped her process through her emotions during this time and continued to be her therapy. Following her passion for music is now having an incredible impact in the country music scene and giving us a big dose of Cassidy-Rae music therapy and place to connect with one another.  Connect w...
2021-07-2942 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#119 Eden JamesEden James chats with Rae Leigh on a featured episode of Songwriter Trysts, he shares how he spent his birthday with Amy Winehouse, why a Brisbane newspaper helped his Dad accept that being a songwriter was a thing and how he ended up having some of the greatest musicians in today's world playing on his latest music while recording in New York City.  His Award-winning Music Video here: https://youtu.be/JhanxqwUX9Q Aussie-born rocker Eden James has some sage relationship advice for the heartbroken.  The international award-winning artist announces the upcoming release of his ne...
2021-06-2741 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#111 Kat CunningHost Rae Leigh and featured guest Kat Cunning have a beautiful in-depth chat about art, covid, life, relationships and sex. The two of them share around how often sex is brought up in conversation around the negativity side of sex but often the beautiful spiritually healing side of good sex is not discussed and both connected over the power and experiences they have had getting them to where they are now.  Kat adds soulful grace to anthemic alternative pop. An accomplished screen and stage talent, they appeared on Broadway as Emile in Les Liaison Dangereuses and in C...
2021-05-3027 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & CollaborateAustralian Songwriters ConferenceLisa Butler from the Australian Songwriters Conference (ASC) joins us on a bonus Friends of Songwriter Trysts episode to talk about their amazing one of a kind songwriters conference in Australia that is a must attend for all serious songwriters. She shares more about Who, What, Where ,When and Why this conference is so amazing and you will be bursting to get yourself there this year after hearing about all the amazing things your going to learn. Rae Leigh is attending for the first time this year. The annual Australian Songwriters ConferenceÂŽ has been established to focus s...
2021-05-1132 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#102 Courtney KeilIn this podcast we get to know Courtney on a whole new level talking about her history with music and journey to finally releasing her music. It's never an easy journey and now she is doing it she is taking over the Australian country scene.  Rae Leigh and Courtney have a discussion about the last few years, being an emerging artist through out the Covid period and the challenges and success that have come from it. Courtney Keil enjoyed a successful debut onto the country music scene with her single ‘I Just Wanna Hold You’ which reached #1 on th...
2021-04-3047 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#100 The Wolfe BrothersThese talented Tasmanian brothers Tom and Nick Wolfe have been brought up with grass roots and show off, what could be the antioxidant power of the berry farm they grew up on, an amazing display of home family values, passion, determination and love. Their music is inspired by names that we all know and love and some others and we discuss in this podcast their methods, some of the challenges they had getting onto the main land and how after being on the "Australia Got Talent" landed their dream of touring with Lee Kernaghan. Now touring nationally and have...
2021-04-2253 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#99 Dan RennieDan Rennie is the station manager at 98.9FM in Brisbane. He's done just about every job in the place around there.  His people are the Larrakia people from Darwin (NT) with connections to Wyndham  (WA). He is a passionate speaker and music lover and in this chat we talk more about his song he wrote with Paddy McHugh called "Can You Hear Us" and the motivations behind the song.  Check out the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErNvi3m7Nm0 Connect with Dan: Website Spotify Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram ...
2021-04-1827 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#98 Mae MullerMae Muller UK singer songwriter bringing her heart and soul into her art strongly supported by her parents, "Dad never misses a show" says Mae in the podcast. She is focusing on her and dedicated to building her life and dreams and encourages others to make sure you have your own life and don't give too much of yourself away because at the end of the day you are all you have. She speaks with such strength and passion and her music is inspired heavily by Rihanna who she would love to co-write with sometime. Muller  is s...
2021-04-1527 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#97 Chloé CarolineChloé Caroline has been singing and songwriting since 6 years old on the beach of LA California, she studied at Belmont in Nashville on Music Row. Inspired by the amazing Stevie Nicks and Dolly Parton she would love to co-write with them one day. She shares her obsession with Harry Styles and his voice and music. Chloé Caroline’s music and artistry radiates a warm, authentic, SoCal vibe with a subliminal message for people to live their truth and spread their light so we can better connect and understand each other. Her ultimate goal: for nobody to ever feel...
2021-04-1148 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#96 Carrington MacDuffieFar-reaching influences of a musical New York childhood weave through Carrington MacDuffie’s catchy, unusual songwriting and voice, and stand out in her new releases and upcoming EP I'm The One.album, Previous releases include the LP Kiss Make Better, recorded in Nashville, and promoted by a recent 2-month tour through Europe and the UK; and Rock Me to Mars (2017), Crush on You (2016), and Only an Angel (2014), all recorded in Austin, Texas. An award-winning voice actor as well as singer and lively performer, Carrington has voiced biographies of Joni Mitchell, Pussy Riot, and Jack Kerouac, and plays the part of...
2021-04-0845 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#95 Chelsea BermanChelsea Berman hails from the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. She started performing at the age of 8, and from the beginning her determination to become a professional singer-songwriter became apparent. At the tender age of 22, she has now grown into an accomplished recording artist. The start of 2021 saw Berman release her newest EP 'Can You Just Not' which quickly rose to the #1 spot on the iTunes Country chart, and was chosen as the featured album on ABC Country.  The EP features co-writes with Australian and Nashville songwriters including Phil Barton and Jason Duke, and was produced by Rod M...
2021-04-0626 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#94 Rhian BristolAfter being accepted into 11 different arts colleges all over America, Rhian struggled with accepting that she was good enough to be an artist. She went through some serious bullying as a kid in school and speaking with her in this podcast you can hear the wisdom and emotional maturity that she has developed clearly through working through these events. She has a beautiful voice and multi instrumentalist along with performing and writing with her little sister.  She simply states in this podcast that her wish for the world is that we "breed more kindness"  Southern Ca...
2021-04-0428 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#93 Geniie BoyThis episode I chat to Alisha Todd, half of the new Gold Coast indie-pop duo, Geniie Boy. They have been two years in the making and have now joined forces to release their debut single, Fool’s Play, out 5 February. Alisha shares with us her travelling adventures and playing music in Ibiza as an amazing experience. A collaboration between singer-songwriter, Alisha Todd, and award-winning producer and multi-instrumentalist, Scott French, these seasoned musicians are creating ear worms with hooks, beats and harmonies that will keep you humming happily for days. “I met Scotty when I came home...
2021-04-0130 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#92 Caitlin QuisenberryCoined "Nashville's Newest Darling" by Hype Magazine, Caitlin Quisenberry is full speed ahead as she quickly moves up the ranks of country music. Undoubtedly, Quisenberry is blessed with one of the most exciting and fresh voices in country music today. She may be new to the Nashville music scene, but Quisenberry is no stranger to the public eye. She has been singing and performing for more than a decade. At 14 years old, she worked with Grammy-winning producer Robert Cutarella on a four-song EP. The following year, she auditioned for American Idol, where she nabbed a Golden Ticket and was pushed t...
2021-03-3030 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#91 Bryce SaintyAustralian Singer Songwriter Bryce Sainty recently released some fun dance and road trip style upbeat singles which is easy listening and lots of fun. He talks about how he got into the industry and how important it has been for him to build a team of amazing people around him to allow him to focus on his art. We discuss the common debate of the time around singles and albums and what the current music industry is transforming into.  Connect with Bryce: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Spotify Support Songwriter Trysts - Buy R...
2021-03-281h 01Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#90 Melody MokoCountry singer songwriter Melody Moko from Brisbane is a mummy of three, we had this chat just a few weeks before her third child was born and we are sending massive congratulations to her and her family for welcoming the new addition to her family. Rae Leigh and Melody had a great chat connecting over both being mums in the music industry and how it’s okay to be a working musician mother and that we are driven by our children and want to show them that you can live a life doing what you love. ...
2021-03-2548 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#89 Blake DantierIn this podcast chat with Singer songwriter Blake Dantier we have a good laugh and chat about country music, the music industry, being an independent artist, his musical experience and journey with releasing music as an artist even though his true passion sits in songwriting of all genres. Engaged to previous podcast guest Cass Hopetoun, Rae Leigh and Blake have a fun catch up and get the story from the other side.  If Alan Jackson knocked back a cold one with Chris Stapleton you might get a taste for what Blake Dantier is about... The B...
2021-03-2339 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & CollaborateBSQUARED MGMTSpeaking with Birdee Bow from BSQUARED MGMT as a friend of Songwriter Trysts covers all the topics that people in the music industry need to know as independent artists. It can be hard to know who to trust and what to do next and these guys just want to help and support artist in their journey with such big hearts and such a strong team we are proud to be able to call them friends and help support what they are doing and share some of the things we learnt about them also.  Connect w...
2021-03-2346 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#88 Maya ZitaSinger Songwriter and model Maya Zita is an upcoming Toronto pop artist. Originally a trained classical musician, the singer plans to bring a fresh alternative sound to the pop music industry. In this podcast we talk about the challenges she has faced with collaborating, her inspiration songwriting process and how she found confidence in being accepted to an arts collage in Canada in high school and the transition that happened there.  Connect with Maya: Spotify Instagram YouTube SoundCloud Support Songwriter Trysts - Buy Rae Leigh a coffee HERE >> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SongwriterTryst  ww...
2021-03-2121 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#87 Riva TaylorIn this podcast with super star singer songwriter Riva Talyor from the United Kingdom (UK) we hear about her journey from being one of BMI's youngest artist to ever be signed, what it was like as a child superstar and how she grew and matured into the generous and professional artist we are speaking to. She is such an advocate and has a big heart for the arts, just as we are, and she supports artist all over the UK through projects and initiatives that we discuss in the podcast.  Riva released her latest single ‘If I Cou...
2021-03-1854 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#86 Harrison Rhys15 year old singer songwriter from Portsmouth in the UK is confidently writing and sharing his art with professionalism and passion. Winning competitions, and hitting the charts locally he is surrounding himself by people who are teaching him and helping him present the best music he can. We have been dancing around to his music and you can too we have added it to our Songwriter Trysts playlist HERE Advice he was given at a careers day was to find what you love and make a job out of it... so that's what he is doing.  C...
2021-03-1524 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#85 Dina Preston BandDr. Dina and husband Don Ortiz speak to us about their amazing music career and experience travelling all over the world many times. They are also Speakers Authors & Workshop Moderators.  As global award-winning entrepreneurial leadership experts, Dina and Don bring a message of how to guide and lead SUCCESS in dynamic environments! The Dina Preston Band provides top-rated 5-star live music nationally and internationally for corporate and VIP events. They have performed in 43 countries and 26 world tours for the Department of Defense Armed Forces Overseas Shows, and the U.S. State Department’s global embassies. Located out of...
2021-03-1148 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#84 Scott SouthworthAmazing to chat with Scott Southworth for the second time after connecting for episode #54 John Condrone which was also a great chat, we wanted to have a more in depth chat with Scott about his life and songwriting journey. Being in Nashville and working his way up from Radio advertising sales man to hit country songwriter and artist is a great journey to learn from. Also featured in this podcast are some of his newest songs which you can hear in full using the links below.  "I write songs. I like pie. I play L...
2021-03-071h 01Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#78 Bec LavelleBec Lavelle is an Australian singer-songwriter who is best known for her work in the Australian television drama, "McLeod's Daughters". The series produced a number of highly popular soundtrack albums featuring vocals by Lavelle. She has since released four solo albums - "Intimate Portrait", "Love & Bravery", "Kehr Wieder" and “IV” which was recently released in August of 2020. Bec has also contributed to a number of recent albums by iconic Australian artist, James Blundell, and has recorded a duet with Golden Guitar Award winner, Drew McAlister - "I Don't Fight Anymore" - for the comp...
2021-02-2130 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#76 Halle KearnsHalle Kearns is an emerging artist quickly making a name for herself in  country music. As a songwriter, Halle differentiates herself through her conversational storytelling, melodic sensibilities, and authenticity.  As a performer, she has over 300 shows under her belt resulting in an undeniable ability to captivate her audiences and instantly connect them  to her passion for music. While  only being in Nashville for a year, Halle has already had the  opportunity to open up for legendary country acts such as Trace Adkins,  David Nail, Eli Young Band, William Michael Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, The  Oak Ridge Boys, Casey Donahew...
2021-02-1632 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#75 Paul DeMarcoSinger, songwriter, musician, teacher and producer Paul DeMarco seems to be able to do it all. In this podcast we talk about how he has turned his life into a space where he can be full time in the music industry and live his dream life, "they say if you do what you love you will never work a day in your life" says Paul as he describes how he has worked towards his lifestyle and used mental self-developmental tactics to help him achieve his goals.  One of the hardest things to find as an artist is a...
2021-02-1459 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#74 Bree JaxsonBree Jackson mother, singer songwriter from Dallas Texas USA. Spending a lot of the time in the army and now getting back to her roots in music. Watching live music as a child seduced her into the life of singing, performing and being in the industry by getting the inside recording experience from a very young age. Connecting with Rae Leigh over being artist mothers and how this impacts our children growing up. She is an Independent American country music singer and songwriter from Baltimore, MD. Her music incorporates elements of rock, pop and...
2021-02-1140 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#72 Bill WhyteNashville singer songwriter Bill Whyte was one of the writers on the 2021 Golden Guitar winning tracks "Finger Pickin' Good" by Kristy Cox featuring Tommy Emmanuel that won for "Best Bluegrass Recording of the Year". Bill’s song “Safe Haven” co-written with Jimmy Fortune, Syndi Perry and Hillary Scott is on the current “Love Remains” album by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family that won the Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Contemporary Christian Album. Through the years, Bill has performed with, Jeff Dunham, Heywood Banks, Larry the Cable Guy, Crystal Gayle, Little Big Town, Gary Morris and many other...
2021-02-071h 16Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#71 Bree TaylorBree Taylor is a singer songwriter from Toronto, Canada. She had a really in depth chat with Rae Leigh about; art, female empowerment, self love, bullying in school and the power of self compassion. These two songwriters have such similar stories and we get to view all the different opinions around being a female artist in the music industry and what is expected verses what is good for our humanity and mental health. This country pop singer-songwriter is a force to be reckoned with. She is known for powerful, honest lyrics and dynamic melodies that express a...
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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#70 James BlundellJames started his music career before Rae Leigh had even been conceived, He was named "best new talent" at the 1987 Country Music Awards of Australia, and in 1991 his Album "Hand it Down" won Best Country Album ARIA award.  He had a lot of success after releasing the hit song "Way Out West" in 1991, Australian country artists James Blundell and James Reyne recorded a version that became a huge hit in Australia the following year, peaking at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart. It was the highest-charting single for both singers. At the APRA Music Awards of 1992 t...
2021-01-3146 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#45 Mary HallerWith one foot in Boston, one in Nashville, and roots in the Midwest, Mary Haller combines her musical background with her love of language in crafting songs aimed at the commercial country, pop and film/TV markets. Mary shares her stories of songwriting starting at the age of 40, nothing stopping her from following her passion for music and songwriting, Rae Leigh and Mary Haller met through a Marty Dodson introduction and co-wrote the new single "Find A Better Day" released on the 20th of November 2020 which is featured in the podcast. Even after writing the...
2020-11-1749 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#39 Damien JohnsonDamien Johnson Is a curious, compassionate and talented singer songwriter! We had such a fun live chat for this podcast and talked about some serious topics around mental health but also about life in the music industry, relationships and following ones own truth. The story unfolds through the chat and Rae Leigh and Damien also co-wrote a song after their chat which they both had fun with. Get in contact with Damien: Facebook Triple J Instagram @damiencreates Spotify
2020-11-0145 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#35 Gareth LeachMelbourne-based Australian outlaw country singer-songwriter, Gareth Leach, has dropped his hard-hitting album Trigger, landing at #2 on the iTunes Country Albums chart and #4 overall/all-genres. Self-produced and engineered, Trigger is Gareth’s sophomore album, tackling tough subject matter, with introspective lyrics and a powerful vocal performance met with traditional folk and country instrumentation. In this podcast we talked about his family, Covid lockdown in  Melbourne with kids and the life of songwriting. The chat was revered a little on Rae Leigh but was an open and fun conversation. Hearing these two like minded souls con...
2020-10-2259 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#34 Ishan Merchant17 yr old Singer Songwriter Ishan Merchant born in France and lives in Melbourne Australia has a beautiful unique voice and skill for writing beautiful songs and describing stories inspired by movies and other influences.  Rae Leigh came across his Instagram account and wanted to encourage and share his voice and skills with you. Ishan loves sport but after a back injury and a lot of time sitting around at home he discovered his love for music and songwriting.  He's also been blessed to have great supportive parents and mentors to help him on his journey. No matter who you ar...
2020-10-2057 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#30 Andrew SwiftAustralian Country Singer Songwriter Andrew Swift - AKA SWIFTY had a chat with Rae Leigh about the 2020 year releases, challenges and also just his journey from punk rockers in Melbourne to Country music superstar and Golden Guitar winner in 2020. It was just the one thing he always wanted to do and talks about his problems with depression as a teenager and how music and songwriting got him through those dark moments in his life.  A must follow if you like a beautiful sexy deep country vocalist with soul in his music, here are his links. Y...
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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#24 Eev Ferreira - August River BandAfter a huge year for Brisbane's August River Band, releasing singles "Crazy" and "In My Arms", the band are releasing "Mr Sky", the feature track from their forthcoming debut album Thank You Pain. August River Band will be celebrating the release of the album at The Tivoli on Friday October 2nd, supported by Colin Lillie & HAM!  Eev Ferreira sat with Rae Leigh to discuss the experiences and life behind August River Band, how they came to being and where they are heading. Get to know Eve in a more intimate way and learn from his creative life experiences...
2020-09-2747 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#22 LÂLKALÂLKA is an amazing visual and audio engineer, producer, singer songwriter and realist. Rae Leigh had an amazing chat about the realism of the music industry and shows that even if you have to break the mould of what is expected that you can push through if your being true to who you are and you know what you want and why you're doing it.   Check out LÂLKA and her "bubblegum pop" music below.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lalkamusic Instagram @lalkamusic Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuA9Gmiy...
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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#21 Zeek PowerSinger Songwriter Zeek Power from Queensland Australia, has the voice of an angel and songwriting gifts that he shares on YouTube, Spotify, Apple music, in live performances and recently in 2019 on the Australian serious of 'The Voice'. Rae Leigh and Zeek had a quick meet before this podcast recording but didn't really know each other so as the podcast unfolds they learn more about each other and find common ground over growing up in the pentecostal church in Australia in the 90's and 2000's and the music they were exposed for example DC Talk which Zeek shows off his...
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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#20 Lachlan Bryan & The WildesGolden-guitar winning trio Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, but quickly gravitated to the thriving inner-city music scene. Rae Leigh met Lachlan Bryan at the 2015 Winter singer songwriter retreat at the DAG Sheep Station in Tamworth where songwriters come together to learn, encourage, support and write with each other.  With mentors like Lachlan Bryan and his experience and success in the songwriting industry he has some insightful advice and stories to share in his Songwriter Trysts Podcast. checkout the band and their music b...
2020-09-1737 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#11 Alexis NaylorSinger Songwriter Alexi Naylor from Perth Australia joined Rae Leigh in a Songwriter Tryst podcast talking about her journey with music, being in a band and then launching her first EP in 2019 as a solo artist. Find more information about her here - http://alexisnaylor.com/ Follow Alexis on Instagram at @alexisnaylormusic Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/alexisnaylormusic/ Subscribe to her YouTube channel here - https://www.youtube.com/user/A88888N88888 
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Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#6 Allan CaswellAllan Caswell is the most recorded songwriter with well over 750 of his songs being released around the world by artists of the calibre of Cilla Black, Patti Page, The Irish Rovers, The Living End, Slim Dusty, Barry Humphries, Ricki May, James Blundell, Jasmine Rae, McAlister Kemp, The Wolfe Brothers, Lynne Hamilton, Rae Leigh among dozens of others. With over 50 years of songwriting experience, 8 golden guitar awards and a place in the galaxy of stars for country music, this is an extra jam packed episode with some of the best songwriting stories we can share with you.
2020-08-1149 minSongwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate
Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate#1 Rae Leigh & Renee JonasFeature length episode with the host Rae Leigh @raeleighaus and her first guest Renee Jonas @reneejonasmusic. These two artists met at the 2019 Singer Songwriter DAG retreat in Tamworth, Australia which was followed by a trip to Nashville, Tennessee in October 2019 to attend the Songtown.com songwriting retreat. Rae discusses the story behind her music and the reason for starting the 'Songwriter Trysts' podcast. She chats with Renee about her journey into songwriting you'll find that these two always have a lot of fun together and you will get to see why in this first episode of 'Songwriter...
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