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  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    The Bend Classic - Camping, Country Music, And Motorsports - We speak with Alistair MacDonald CEO of 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 A racetrack might be the last place you expect to find a country music weekend with line dancing, barbecue smoke in the air, and families settling in for a drive-in movie night, but that’s exactly the point of The Bend Classic.  I’m joined by Alistair McDonald, CEO of Shell V-Power Motorsport Park, to unpack how this South Australia country music festival is being built as a full long-weekend destination, not a one-night gig. We talk through what you can actually do on site beyond the main stage: motorsport action, karting, classic drags, car displays, a ute muster, whip cracking, axe throwing, and a Sunday night movie experience set up at the Dragway. If you’re comparing festivals and wondering where the value really is, the answer is in the variety and the layout. With multiple camping zones and the new infield camping option looking back toward Pit Straight, you can choose your own adventure, from simple GA vibes to a more comfortable stay with real amenities close by. On the music side, we dig into the three-stage approach, including a brand-new acoustic stage inside the Welcome Centre museum for up-close singer-songwriter sets. You’ll hear why headliners Lee Kernaghan and James Johnston are a smart one-two punch for fans of classic hits and modern country, plus how the supporting lineup and interactive moments like organized line dancing turn the weekend into something that feels communal. If you’re thinking about the October long weekend, now’s the time to plan, grab your tickets, and lock in camping before it’s gone. Subscribe, share this with your festival crew, and leave a review so more people can find the show and we can keep spotlighting great live music. Tickets: https://classic.thebend.com.au/tickets/ What's going on at The Bend 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

    16 min

  2. Jun 30 ·  Video

    Legendary Australian Singer John Swan, AKA Swanee Explains Why He Feels Better At 74

    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 Four operations in a month will either break you or rebuild you. When John Swan joins us, he doesn’t sugarcoat what happened: time in St Vincent’s Private in Sydney, a hip replacement, complications, and that scary mental fog that can follow multiple general anesthetics at 74. But the part that grabs you is what comes next, because he’s not talking like someone who’s winding down. He’s talking like someone who’s back. We get into the day-to-day reality of healthy aging and recovery, from hill walks and weights to the frustrating math of body composition where the scale lies and your jeans tell the truth. John also shares why he now treats guitar practice like a non-negotiable, and how “use it or lose it” applies to your brain as much as your body.  If you care about Australian rock, resilience, and what it really takes to keep touring, his honesty lands hard. Then we go deeper. John tells moving stories from volunteering in hospitals and palliative care, and the moment that reminds him why music matters at all: watching someone’s eyes light up when a song cuts through pain. He also previews A Night With Swanee at The Gov in Adelaide, a no-nonsense Q and A style night with family and friends where the truth matters more than stage dressing. If this hits you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs a boost, and leave a review so more people can find the stories behind the songs. What part stayed with you most? What is John Swan 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

    32 min

  3. Jun 30

    We share Biscuit Tin Radios and Tambourine Tips with Artist, Mother, Partner, Dog Lover, Friend and recent ARIA Music Hall of Fame Inductee, Kate Ceberano

    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 can hear the real Kate Ceberano within seconds, because we catch her exactly where life is happening: at home, mid-embroidery, managing dogs, family, and a packed touring calendar. I love this chat because it’s not polished in the boring way, it’s alive in the best way. We talk about the Australian Made encore run, what audiences keep asking for, and how it feels to carry decades of Australian music history while still chasing the next creative spark.  Kate opens up about the nervous-system side of performing, that high-adrenaline rush where excitement and fear live right next to each other. She shares how needle and thread help her “recalibrate” after the stage, and how she’s turned touring downtime into portable art.  From there we dig into why nostalgia hits so hard, how songs can instantly time-travel you back to your younger self, and why the best music stops being the artist’s story and becomes everyone’s story in the room.  We also get into the craft and culture of live performance: lifting up newer artists, treating bandmates with real respect, and yes, the surprisingly serious art of tambourine.  Then we zoom out to the bigger picture, where Kate makes a bold call about discovery: if radio and the industry don’t make space for new, original Australian music, we won’t find the next generation of truly distinctive voices. She even predicts a coming backlash to frictionless AI listening and a return to one simple demand: human music now.  If you care about live music in Australia, songwriting, creativity on the road, and the future of music discovery, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a gig night, and leave us a review so more listeners can find Still Rockin' It. What is Kate Ceberano 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

    28 min

  4. Jun 23

    Wendy Matthews brings a moment of stillness to the Mundi Mundi desert - a voice that carries gently across the plains, long after the final note

    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 Fifty years into making music, Wendy Matthews is a present-tense artist, not a nostalgia act, and that’s what makes this conversation so satisfying. We swapping stories that go beyond the headline stats and ARIA trophies, getting into the real stuff that shapes a career: where the love of music starts, how you learn on the job, and why some voices stay with us for life.  We talk through Wendy’s early roots in a home full of records and piano, joining her first band as a teenager, and the winding road that includes recording in Japan and hustling in Los Angeles as a backing vocalist. She shares how small moments and good people can change everything, including a friendship with Glenn Shorrock that led to touring across Australia and helped kick open the next chapter. We also touch on her time around the Rockmelons, the fun of revisiting history with old bandmates, and the touring chemistry she has with The Fabulous Caprettos.  Then we head straight into the red dirt. Wendy explains why the Mundi Mundi Bash feels like another planet, from dusty boots and tent camaraderie to the bigger story of an event with heart and community impact. Before we wrap, she drops a little scoop: a new Wendy Matthews song is on the way, plus more shows ahead.  If you love Australian music, iconic singer-songwriters, and the behind-the-scenes reality of staying creative for decades, hit play, share this with a friend, and leave us a review after you listen. What is Wendy Matthews 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

    13 min

  5. Jun 12 ·  Video

    Jessica Mauboy's journey from being judged to being the judge and all the excitement of taking the stage at Mundi Mundi 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 desert festival you’ve only seen in photos can still feel huge when you’re the one about to step on stage. I’m Cheryl Lee, and I’m joined by the unstoppable Jessica Mauboy as she counts down to her very first Mundi Mundi Bash, picturing the outback landscape, the community vibe, and the creative challenge of building a show worthy of a lineup packed with talent. We also have a laugh about the road-trip reality of it all, because festivals aren’t just music, they’re people, costumes, and long days under big skies. From there, we rewind to the early turning points that shaped her career. Jessica talks about auditioning for Australian Idol as a teen, getting told she was too young, and coming back with her family’s belief pushing her forward. We dig into what changes when you go from being judged to doing the judging on The Voice Australia, and how confidence gets built one brave decision at a time. If you care about the behind-the-scenes reality of the music industry, this part lands hard because it’s honest and specific. We also go deeper on identity and ownership: Eurovision, representing Australia, and the pride of carrying culture, community, and responsibility onto an international stage.  Jessica opens up about launching her independent space Jamally after years with a major label, plus the vulnerability of songwriting, including the quiet moment of asking her mom’s permission before writing “Little Things.” We wrap with a beautiful reflection on motherhood and why surrendering to constant change might be the most practical creative lesson there is. If you loved this conversation, subscribe to Still Rockin' It, share it with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review so more people can find these Aussie music stories. What is Jessica Mauboy 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

    17 min

  6. Jun 11

    Suze DeMarchi and The Baby Animals Return to the Mundi Mundi Bash - Red Dirt & Rock Songs

    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 London record deal with EMI, the early grind of cover gigs, six months touring with Van Halen and a festival in the outback that feels like a pilgrimage. Cheryl Lee sits down with Suze DeMarchi, the unmistakable voice of The Baby Animals, for a wide-ranging chat that connects the dots between where an artist starts and how they last. We talk about Suze’s musical roots and the family soundtrack that shaped her, including the mother she credits as a truly great singer. From there, Suze walks us through the working-band years that taught her how to survive on stage, the leap to the UK, and the “sliding doors” moments that pushed her to back herself as a rock singer. If you love Australian rock history, you’ll want to hear her reflections on massive tours, what that kind of schedule demands, and the stories that still feel too big to fit into one conversation. Then we bring it back to the present: Baby Animals heading to the Mundi Mundi Bash, what makes the event so special (red dust, huge skies, community, and surprisingly sharp organization), and why Suze calls it quintessentially Australian.  She also shares where the band’s new album is at, when to expect fresh songs, and what’s coming on the road next year. If you enjoyed this one, follow the show, share it with a fellow live-music obsessive, and leave a review so more people can find Still Rockin' It. What’s the Baby Animals song you’d most want to hear down the front? What are The Baby Animals 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

    18 min

  7. Jun 9

    What have Vika & Linda Bull been up to lately? OR How a childhood question became a powerful song

    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 People can ask it like small talk, but it can land like a verdict: “Where do you really come from?” I’m joined by Vika & Linda for a candid chat about how that question followed them through primary school in suburban Melbourne and eventually became the heart of their ninth studio album, Where Do I Come From? We unpack why the song speaks to identity and belonging, and why it still feels urgent in conversations about immigration, heritage, and what “Australian” looks like today.  We also go behind the scenes of the title track video, created with filmmaker Ky Belling, using archival footage and fan-submitted family photos that spotlight Australia’s migrant story in a way that feels intimate and unmistakably real. Vika & Linda share how decades of harmony work and backing vocals shaped their discipline, and why stepping forward to tell their own story now feels like the right time.  Along the way, we talk touring life (yes, a 46-date national tour), raising kids while living on the road, and one of the most high-pressure moments any singer can face: performing the national anthem live at the AFL. We also get into the songwriting themes that make this their most personal record yet, plus the collaborators who helped shape it, including Mark Seymour of Hunters & Collectors.  If you love Australian music podcasts, songwriter interviews, and stories that tell the truth, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find it. What are Vika & Linda  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

    16 min

  8. Jun 2 ·  Video

    What is Lee Kernaghan up to lately? OR A virgin shoey on the back of a ute!!

    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 country legend doesn’t happen by accident, and Lee Kernaghan is proof. We jump on Zoom with Lee to unpack the real origin story: a musical family, a dad who sang about trucks and life on the road, and years of scraping by with gigs wherever a crowd would listen. It’s the kind of Australian country music journey that’s equal parts hard work and heart, and it explains why his songs still feel like they’re written for real people, not playlists. We also get into the moment things finally shifted. Lee shares how record labels turned him down before ABC Music backed him to a life-changing run of albums, awards, and touring. Along the way, we talk songwriting craft, including his long collaboration with Garth Porter and the simple creative rule that keeps working: write from your own life, tell the truth, and let the chorus do the heavy lifting. Then we head straight into the dust and noise of the Deni Ute Muster. Lee breaks down how it started in 1999 during drought, why it’s now a bucket-list Australian music festival, and what makes it unlike any other event, from rodeo and bull riding to that legendary car park energy. We highlight the massive lineup, the ticket rush, and the community fundraising that keeps money flowing back to the region.  Plus, Lee drops a genuine update on what’s next: new music before the Muster, an album on the horizon, and even the possibility of vinyl. If you love Australian country, live music stories, and the culture that surrounds rural festivals, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a mate who needs a road trip, and leave us a review so more listeners can find the show. What is Lee Kernaghan 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

    19 min
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Join Cheryl Lee That Radio Chick on Still Rockin' It for news, reviews and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians. What are they up to at the moment? Let's find out .......

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  • Creator
    That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
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