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Perpetual Change: Two Reviews — Beth Isbell and Ryan Cassata

Pam Degroff | Nov 18, 2013 | Reply

Perpetual Change is all about music — music by transgendered musicians and music that TGs may find fun to listen or dance to. Today Pamela DeGroff, our hard working music columnist, reviews two CDs by TGs. “We Are The Gods” by Beth Isbell, and “Jupiter, It Won’t Be Long” by Ryan Cassata. And is that all you get? No! Pamela gives us music news about Rev. Yoland, David de Alba and the House Blend CD. Plus! Three mini-reviews of new music.

TVocalizers: CD Review — There Will Come A Day by KOKUMO

Pam Degroff | Nov 4, 2013 | Reply

Today Pamela DeGroff brings you a review of KOKUMO’s EP “There Will Come a Day.” She also has music news about Coco Peru, Georgie Jessup and Jennifer Leitham and some mini reviews of new CDs by artists you will be hearing on the dance floor at your favorite club. If you love music check out the contents of today’s TransVocalizers.

TransVocalizers — Kokumo

Pam Degroff | Oct 7, 2013 | Reply

Today Pam DeGroff’s TVocalizer is the multi-talented Kokumo. She’s a songwriter, singer, actress and political and social activist who is a champion for the rights of black transwomen. She owns a media production company and has released an extended play CD to be followed next year by her second EP. If Sylvester and Grace Jones had gotten together and had a child that would be Kokumo. Meet her and get TG music news and some mini-CD reviews in TransVocalizers.

Perpetual Change — Beth Isbell

Pam Degroff | Sep 23, 2013 | Reply

TG musician and songwriter Beth Isbell has a new CD and our music columnist Pamela DeGroff interviews Isbell for this edition of Perpetual Change. Isbell was a civil rights attorney in Oklahoma when she transitioned and could no longer find employment in that field. Since she had a life-long interest in music she decided to go to music school and pursue a career in the music business. In this interview she talks about her musical influences, the musicians she worked with and her plans for touring to support the project. Pamela also covers some TG music news and gives us a mini-review of a new CD from Natalia Kills.

Out & About (and Onstage)–The Newtown Beerfest

Rachel Xaviera | Sep 23, 2013 | Reply

Our contributor RachelX is a woman of many parts. She is a member of the fetish/S&M scene, she has firm opinions on many things and is not afraid to express them and she is a rock and roller who is just adjusting to being a “rock chick.” Rachel and her band Touch The Sky played last weekend at a beer festival in Newtown, Pennsylvania. How would the festival crowd, who had seen her before with the band as a rock dude, accept her in her new persona? Read about Rachel’s day “Out & About” and view some photos.

Perpetual Change — Namoli Brennet “Live” CD Review

Pam Degroff | Aug 26, 2013 | Reply

Last month Pamela DeGroff introduced TGForum readers to the TG singer/songwriter Namoli Brennet. Ms. Brennet gave Pamela a copy of her latest CD, “Namoli Brennet Live.” Today Pamela does a review of the CD which includes live versions of songs from all of Ms. Brennet’s caree. She has released several albums since her first CD in 2002, Boy In A Dress and she performs songs from it and the rest of her catalog on “Live.” Then Pamela gives us music news from several TG artist, a video from Calpernia Addams, and new music from some non-TG artists. It’s all about music in Perpetual Change.

Perpetual Change: “Laughin’ In The Kitchen” by Michelle Rocking Horse Garcia? — CD Review

Pam Degroff | Jul 29, 2013 | Reply

Our TG music columnist Pamela DeGroff has a review of a CD by Michelle “Rocking Horse” Garcia titled Laughin’ in the Kitchen. Originally released in 2008 Garcia has started doing a television cooking show and each show features, in addition to creating a delicious dish, a performance of one of the songs from the CD. It’s culinary rock at it’s finest. Read Pamela’s review and listen to some clips. Also in today’s column Pamela has music news about Rev. Yolanda’s birthday, Jennifer Leitham’s birthday and performance schedule, a benefit album for the singer from All The Pretty Horses and new music from Ciara.

TransVocalizers: Sylvester — and Liberace?

Pam Degroff | Jul 15, 2013 | Reply

Our music maven Pamela DeGroff has two CD reviews for you. First she covers a new CD from the ’70s disco “queen” Sylvester titled “Sylvester, Mighty Real — Greatest Dance Hits.” Sylvester was flamboyant — wearing high heels on stage — and a precursor to modern dance music. We include a video of Sylvester in performance. Then Pamela digs into the soundtrack CD from the HBO production Behind the Candelabra which starred Michael Douglas as Liberace. Round it all out with music news about Our Lady J, Rev. Yolanda and more!

Perpetual Change — TG Music: Namoli Brennet

Pam Degroff | Jul 1, 2013 | Reply

Music columnist Pamela DeGroff interviews TG performer Namoli Brennet. Ms. Brennet, from Tucson, Az., has been recording and touring since the release of her first CD, Boy In A Dress, in 2002. Pamela chats with her about her music, her trans-identity and the popularity of the “folk” sound. Also new music news!

Perpetual Change — Vicki Estrada CD Review and New Music

Pam Degroff | Jun 3, 2013

Our TG music columnist Pamela DeGroff reviews a CD by San Diego TG musician Vicki Estrada. Reminiscent of the keyboard work of Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson, Estrada is a master keyboardist. Pamela also reviews the cast album from Kinky Boots and more!

TransVocalizers — “Elevation” by Foxxjazell CD review

Pam Degroff | May 20, 2013 | Reply

Foxxjazell has a new CD and our music columnist Pamela DeGroff gives us a review. The CD is called “Elevation” and it is Foxxjazell’s first release since 2010. The title track is already getting play in clubs and Pamela tells us what other trax to look out for. She rounds out the column today with TG music news and a mini review of the band Alpine’s latest.

Perpetual Change — Vicki Estrada

Pam Degroff | May 6, 2013 | Reply

Through a mutual admiration of the band Yes our music columnist Pamela DeGroff met a TG musician from California. Her name is Vicki Estrada. Pamela interviews her an we have a video of her amazing piano playing. Pamela also reviews new music by Demi Lavato, Charli XCX, Ashley Allen and Alexis Jordan.

Perpetual Change — “Philosopher Dogs” by Georgie Jessup, CD Review

Pam Degroff | Apr 8, 2013 | Reply

Music news! TG artists Foxxjazell, Coco Peru, Rev. Yolanda, and Storm Florez are in the news! Pamela DeGroff tells you what’s up on the TG music scene, does a full review of Georgie Jessup’s new CD and a mini review of non-TG Dido’s newest.

“The Wreckoning” by Willam Belli — TVocalizers CD Review

Pam Degroff | Mar 25, 2013 | Reply

Willam Belli has released a CD with the parody songs that have made waves on the Internet for the past several months. Chow Down (At Chick-fil-A), Love You Like a Big Schlong and other tunes are featured on The Wreckoning. TGF music writer, Pam DeGroff, reviews the release.

Perpetual Change — Rev. Yolanda CD Review

Pam Degroff | Mar 11, 2013 | Reply

The Rev. Yolanda Roger Anthony Mapes not only has one of the longest names in the music business, she has a new CD with a long name. It’s called “Rev. Yolanda’s Country Gospel Kirtan Vol. 1: God Is” and our TG music columnist Pamela DeGroff has a review for you. Also some mini-reviews of new music.

TransVocalizers — Willam Belli Interview

Pam Degroff | Feb 25, 2013 | Reply

Our music reporter Pamela DeGroff has snagged an interview with Willam Belli and that’s the main feature of today’s TransVocalizers column. Pam also has music news, video clips and mini-reviews of new music. Check it out!

Perpetual Change — Rev. Roger Yolanda Mapes

Pam Degroff | Feb 11, 2013 | Reply

Yolanda was introduced to readers of Perpetual Change back in 2001 when she fronted a band called The Plastic Family. Since then Pamela DeGroff has featured Rev. Roger Anthony Yolanda Mapes several times. Today she talks with Yolanda about her new CD. And more!

TransVocalizers: Interview with Cornelius “Popcorn” Robertson

Pam Degroff | Jan 28, 2013 | Reply

Pamela DeGroff interviews Cornelius “Popcorn” Robertson producer of the LBGT Music Festival in Nashville. The festival features gay, lesbian, bi and TG performers in a celebration of LGBT music. Find out about the festival and get some other news from TransVocalizers.

Perpetual Change — CD Review: “Dead End Street”

Pam Degroff | Jan 21, 2013 | Reply

Pamela DeGroff, our musical maven, reviews the new CD from Michelle Rocking Horse Garcia, “Dead End Street.” Ms. Garcia has been featured in our music columns and is one of the rising stars on the transgender music scene. Read Pamela’s review and follow links to Garcia’s site for photos and music.

TransVocalizers — “Kiki & Herb Will Die For You” CD review

Pam Degroff | Dec 31, 2012 | Reply

Pamela DeGroff reviews an album by Justin Vivian Bond’s previous project Kiki & Herb. Kiki was an aging, alcoholic lounge singer and Herb was her long suffering gay pianist. Kiki & Herb Will Die For You at Carnegie Hall catches the duo at their peak. Plus more!

The David de Alba Channel

JoAnn Roberts | Dec 24, 2012 | Reply

If you haven’t been able to get to Las Vegas to see one of the shows performed by The Cuban Legend — David de Alba — here’s your chance to experience a bit of the talent and glamor through your computer screen. David’s fans have recorded his performances with their smart phones and cameras and […]

Perpetual Change — Give the gift of TG music

Pam Degroff | Dec 17, 2012 | Reply

It’s December and time for Pamela DeGroff to bring you her TG music gift guide for 2012. Culled from her past columns from the year Pamela has listed the best of the TG performers who have CDs available in styles from ’40s swing to folk, rock and the unclassifiable. Need gifts? Don’t miss Perpetual Change.

TransVocalizers — Gift Giving Ideas/Year End Music Review

Pam Degroff | Dec 3, 2012 | Reply

Each year Pamela DeGroff brings us her year end wrap up of music she has featured and reviewed in her columns. Today she brings us her TransVocalizers gift buying guide so you can enrich the lives of friends and family with the gift of music for the holidays.

Perpetual Change — Georgie Jessup

Pam Degroff | Nov 19, 2012 | Reply

This month Pamela DeGroff interviews TG, Native American activist rocker Georgie Jessup. Jessup has a new album titled “Philosopher Dogs” coming out soon. Pamela asks her what the title means and discusses the songs. Pam also has news from Michelle Garcia and reviews of some new music.

TransVocalizers — Wayne/Jayne County at Max’s Kansas City

Pam Degroff | Nov 5, 2012 | Reply

Avid collector of the vinyl record Pamela DeGroff often digs around in old record shops hoping for fabulous finds. This month she tells us about a treasure she dug up — a copy of “Max’s Kansas City 1976,” a vintage record filled with tracks by bands that played there. Jayne County!

Perpetual Change — Michelle Garcia, Part 2

Pam Degroff | Oct 22, 2012 | Reply

Last month, Perpetual Change posted the first part of our most recent interview with multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Michelle Garcia. She was first introduced to TGForum readers in 2006. Since that time, Michelle has recorded several CD’s and has an autobiographical film detailing her life and art. Here’s Part 2.