Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee

That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
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  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    John Swan And Alan Barnes Return To Adelaide With Stories Songs And A One Night Only Show

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians You think you know a rock and roll story until the artists tell you what happened between the gigs. We sit down with Australian music legends John Swan and Alan Barnes from the Swan Barnes clan for a candid catch-up that moves from laughter to the real costs of a life onstage, including multiple surgeries, recovery, and the stubborn drive to keep singing anyway. We rewind to the early days of leaving Adelaide, joining bands, and learning the touring grind the hard way. John shares a standout memory from the Alan Barnes band supporting Bon Jovi on the Australian leg of the Keep The Faith tour, including the part nobody expects: Jon Bon Jovi and drummer Tico Torres taking time to talk honestly about survival, excess, and how quickly the road can chew you up. It is equal parts nostalgia and clear-eyed wisdom from people who have lived it. We also dig into why the Believe album hits home, especially the moment the brothers finally record together after years of crossing paths on each other’s songs. John shines a light on Alan’s songwriting and the quiet challenge of being “the brother” in a famous family.  Then we preview the upcoming Adelaide show at The Gov: a one-of-a-kind Sunday session with live music, a proper onstage interview and storytelling led by Dave Gleeson, projected footage, new songs, and a meet and greet with signed vinyl available. If you love Australian rock, live music in Adelaide, and the stories that never make it into the press release, hit play now. Subscribe, share this with a mate who grew up on these voices, and leave a review with the song that first made you a fan. What are John Swan and Alan Barnes up to at the moment?  Let's find out Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    Sarah Grace Buckley - A song she couldn't let go becomes her solo debut single

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians She wrote “Tequila In Mexico” years ago, pitched it around, and still couldn’t bring herself to let it go and that’s where this story starts.  I’m catching up with Sarah Grace Buckley, the powerhouse singer, guitarist, and songwriter you know from the Australian country group The Buckleys, as she steps into her debut solo project with a brand-new creative lane and a whole lot of heart. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of recording in Nashville and explains why her first solo single had to be the one she saved. We also talk about what it’s like to carry years of stage experience into a “fresh page” moment: new imagery, new sound choices, and the strange feeling of being established and brand-new at the same time.  Along the way, she opens up about writing for other artists, how co-writing really works, and why the country scene thrives on collaboration instead of competition. We zoom out to the bigger picture of Australian country music’s current explosion, from unexpected line-dancing crowds to the festival circuit that keeps the community connected.  Sarah shares her long history with the Tamworth Country Music Festival and what it means to bring her full solo band to Tamworth for Toyota Presents Girls Night Out at Bicentennial Park. If you love country songwriting, Nashville stories, Aussie music, and artists who bet on themselves, hit play, share this with a friend, and subscribe so you don’t miss what Sarah does next. What is Sarah Grace up to at the moment?  Let's find out Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

  3. 5d ago ·  Video

    Kingswood release Midnight Mavericks - "A new album feels real when fans sing your songs back to you from the crowd for the first time"

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians A band can spend years building an album, then wake up to release day and feel… nothing changed. Fergus Linacre from Kingswood gets brutally honest about that weird anticlimax, and why the moment that truly makes Midnight Mavericks feel real is when someone in the crowd sings every word back. If you’ve ever wondered what success actually feels like for a working touring band, this chat cuts through the stats and lands on the human stuff. We also go deep on Australian live music and the festival circuit, starting with the magic of community events like Brighter Days and why smaller regional festivals are thriving even as some massive names fade away. Fergus shares what he loves about the country music scene, the friendships that form on the road, and the way festivals turn into reunions. Then we lock onto one of the biggest dates on Kingswood’s calendar: Groundwater Country Music Festival on the Gold Coast, a free three-day country music festival that brings outback energy into a city setting with a stacked lineup. To top it off, Fergus drops hints about what’s next: a saved song they loved too much to rush, a potential collaboration connected to Sarah Grace Buckley, and a plan to record a bluegrass album.  We wrap with quick-fire favorites, big influences like Cold Chisel, and the Kingswood track Fergus wishes more people would discover, “Jenny.” If you enjoy Australian country rock, festival stories, and behind-the-scenes touring talk, subscribe, share this with a mate, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What are Kingswood up to at the moment?  Let's find out Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

  4. Jul 29 ·  Video

    Australian music Legends Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley are Together Alone On The Road and On Vinyl

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians Two voices you already trust sound even bigger when they share the same stage. We’re back in the Zoom room with Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley to unpack what keeps their Together Alone shows feeling fresh, funny, and genuinely human, even after years of touring. From the first minute, we’re talking real-life touring decisions: why more dates got added, how fans in capital cities made sure they weren’t left out, and what it’s like returning to venues that leave a mark.  We also get into the stuff music lovers really want to know, like how they choose which songs become duets and why the best moments often happen without a master plan. Their VIP experience is built around a true “behind the scenes” pass: pre-show soundcheck, songs you won’t hear later that night, and a close-up look at how two seasoned performers shape the set list in real time. If you’ve ever wondered how acoustic tours stay exciting, this is the answer: great songs first, then trust, then the stories that glue the whole night together.  There’s a major release on the horizon too: Together Alone, recorded live at the Ulumbarra Theatre, a venue with the unforgettable history of being the former Bendigo Jail. We talk about capturing that atmosphere on a live album, the return of CDs, and why vinyl is more than a trend when fans want something tangible. Plus, we preview the festival side of their year, including Deni Ute Muster and Savannah In The Round, where the acoustic vibe flips into full electric energy, and we spotlight the community fundraising that makes these events matter.  If you love Australian music, hit play, share this with a mate who never misses a gig, and then subscribe and leave us a review so more listeners can find the show. What song would you want Ian and Troy to duet next? What's are Mossy and Troy up to at the moment?  Let's find out Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

  5. Jul 28 ·  Video

    Tyla Rodrigues - Honky Tonk Healing on the way to Groundwater Country Music Festival

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians A packed bar, a tiny country town, and a song that somehow pulls strangers to the middle of the room. That’s the feeling Tyla Rodrigues chases, and it’s the heartbeat of her latest single, “Honky Tonk Healing.” We jump on Zoom with the 22-year-old Australian country music artist to unpack how those early nights in pubs and local venues shaped her love of traditional country storytelling and that classic honky tonk sound that makes you forget everything for a minute.  We also talk Groundwater Country Music Festival in Queensland, the free beach country music festival that keeps winning people over. Tyla explains why the vibe feels unmatched, why “country curious” listeners matter, and how returning each year feels like a family reunion with an all-killer lineup. If you’ve ever wondered how a festival can grow a scene, this is a real-world blueprint from someone living it.  From songwriting to big-stage momentum, Tyla shares how she learned to write by keeping it simple and honest, inspired by raw projects like The Marfa Tapes. Then we get into a career highlight that still feels surreal: an Amazon Original duet with US country artist Braxton Keith, how it came together organically, and why they both landed on the same No. 1 song choice. We zoom out even further into touring life, opening for Dylan Gossett, and the shock of finding huge country music crowds at CMA Fest in Nashville and C2C in Berlin and London.  If you love modern country, live music stories, and the craft behind songs that find their people, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a country fan (or a country curious friend), and leave us a review so more listeners can find the show. What's Tyla Rodrigues up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

  6. Jul 23 ·  Video

    Robbie Mortimer - From Farm Life to The Bend Classic - Cars Country & Camping Stage

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians Country music in Australia didn’t just get bigger, it got bolder. I’m joined by Australian country rock artist Robbie Mortimer as we catch up before his trip to South Australia for the October long weekend at The Bend Classic - Cars Country Camping at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park in Tailem Bend.  Robbie’s story starts in country New South Wales, where loving country music used to earn you a bit of grief, and ends with packed festival crowds singing back lyrics that began as bedroom demos. We get into the crossroads moments: growing up in a rugby league family, spending time in the younger grades with the Broncos, and realizing music was the thing that made him happiest. Robbie shares what it looks like to commit to the artist path, including the jobs he tried along the way, the touring grind, and the lesson that you don’t build a following by waiting for permission.  We also talk career highlights like performing on the PBR Professional Bull Riders tour, plus the creative side of the job, from music video concepts to using local friends and hometown locations to make something people actually want to share. If you’re searching for an Australian country music festival experience that goes beyond the stage, this chat is for you. The Bend Classic weekend blends live country music with cars, racing, camping, BBQ competitions, cooking sessions, youth activities, and a family movie night, and Robbie explains why it truly “has something for everyone.”  Subscribe for more artist conversations, share this with a mate who needs a road trip, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's Robbie Mortimer up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

  7. Jul 21 ·  Video

    Australian Country Music Star James Johnston Explains Why Honest Songs Travel Far - All The Way To The Bend

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians One minute you’re a 17-year-old on national TV, the next you’re sleeping in a van, chasing gigs wherever they’ll let you plug in. I sit down with Australian country music star James Johnston to talk about what actually builds a lasting career: repetition, humility, and learning who you are after the spotlight moves on. From his early days in Wingham, NSW to finishing third on Australian Idol, James shares why that moment was exciting but not the thing that “made” him, and how the pub circuit and thousands of shows shaped his voice and confidence. We also dig into why country music is exploding in Australia and around the world. James breaks down the shift from country being a guilty pleasure to becoming a festival-dominating genre, and why authenticity matters more than trends. He opens up about the grind of writing hundreds of songs before releasing the first one that truly felt like him, and how honest storytelling fuels streaming success, country radio singles, and chart runs. Then we get into the fun stuff: massive Australian country music festivals, his sold-out UK tour, and the wild events that only make sense once you see them, including camel racing. James also previews The Bend Classic Cars, Country, and Camping at Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, where country music and motorsport collide.  We close with family and the Raised Like That album, including a co-write with his wife and the sweet story of his son Koda singing on “Seeing You Soon.” If you love modern country, live shows, and real artist stories, hit play, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast. What's James Johnston up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

  8. Jul 17 ·  Video

    Normie Rowe, Rock And Roll and The Fountain Of Youth

    Suggest an interview for Cheryl Lee or let us know who your favorite interviewee is so far Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians Normie Rowe is the kind of guest who makes you sit up straighter, laugh harder, and think a little longer after the mic clicks off. He’s 79 years young, still touring, still telling stories, and still proving that “rock and roll is the fountain of youth” only works if you back it up with the unglamorous basics: a steady routine, a practiced positive mindset, and people around you who bring real joy. We talk about what keeps him healthy and grounded, from gym days to the simple power of fun and gratitude at home with his wife, Samantha. Normie also opens up about the working musician’s life, why the best bands feel like family, and what audiences can expect when he brings his music and storytelling show to South Australia, including dates in Goolwa, Adelaide at the Princeton Club Burnside Ballroom, and Mount Gambier. Then the conversation deepens. Normie reflects on Vietnam service, the bond of serving alongside mates, and why veteran support and allied health services matter long after the uniform comes off.  Along the way, we trace the roots of his talent, the early gigs that shaped him, the discipline behind longevity in the entertainment industry, and his straight-shooting advice to any young singer who says they want a career. If you love Australian music history, live concert stories, and honest talk about perseverance, this one’s for you. Subscribe to Still Rocking Up, share this with a friend who needs a boost, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What's Normie Rowe up to at the moment?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

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  • Creator
    That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Clean
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