A Flurry Of Notes

This week, I chatted with Her Royal Highness Princess Rainbow (a/k/a Minx).

Minx & Jon Bonjovi

DJ: When are we going to hear some Minx originals?
PR: Funny you should ask, a lot of people have been asking me that question lately, perhaps I need to put some energy that way. I had an original band for 9 years, amanda's waiting. We self-released 3 CDs. That was one of the greatest experiences I ever had musically, we were so incredibly dedicated, but I kinda got burned out from wearing 12 different hats - promoter, website designer, booking agent, publicist etc, It was hard to do it all and keep a day job.

JMG: Speaking of, what is your day gig?
PR: I'm a teacher/trainer and a real estate investor/note broker.

DJ: What do you look for in bandmates?
PR: Definitely chemistry which seems to come from a mutual respect for each other. I love a good sense of humor... when we can laugh at ourselves and each other without any judgement, life is good! I also expect that we all do our part in learning songs and showing up. When we are all on the same page with that, things just flow and it's inspiring. I am blessed to have the most awesome band- John Carrucci is my guitar God, he makes me feel like a Goddess, lol. I have played with him on and off for wow...almost 20 years? Phil Dunn is an awesome bass player and an amazing person! Gracie and I having been harmonizing and playing together for many many years, she is like family to me and an amazing talent of her own. Tyler is a powerful player with a great voice and Guy is the cherry on top, also a great player and singer. It's so refreshing to have a whole band of singers that can really sing, it takes it to another level. All the musicians I've worked with from the Jam are awesome, I love them all: Rich O, David Kaminsky, Mike Boris, Jim Lippman.

DJ: Is there a musical dream project that you've yet to undertake?
I would really love to so something incredibly dynamic in a singer-songwriter vein like Shawn Colvin or Jonatha Brooke. I love doing the rock stuff cause it comes natural to me, but their music is so personal and I love the vulnerability that they project. It's a whole different vibe, the songs I have written are definitely more in that vein than rock.

DJ: Any words of wisdom for those new to our little scene?
PR: There are plenty of great musicians to connect with and really fun venues. The gigs are always something I look forward to, the energy is so supportive.

DJ: Tell us something that no one knows about Minx.
PR: I am going to be a multi, multi millionaire so I can help others live their dream, whatever that may be...

Princess Rainbow & The Crown Victorians play The Cutting Room this Thursday.