Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee

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  1. APR 3

    What has Jack Jones been up to lately? OR Some very important advice from John Farnham

    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 two-time platinum, eight-time gold, APRA award winning career doesn’t happen by accident, and Jack Jones is refreshingly honest about what it really takes. From a vivid New York childhood to restarting life in Australia at ten, Jack shares the moments that shaped him before Southern Sons ever hit the charts with Heart In Danger and the songs that still define 90s Australian rock for so many of us. We get into the obsession that turns a kid with a ukulele dream into a serious guitarist: the long practice days, the breakthrough plateaus, and the mentors who pulled him into bands and studio work early. Jack also breaks down the myth of the “overnight success” and what changes when the industry machine kicks in, from demos to touring to the pressure of suddenly being the voice at the front of the stage. Then we fast-forward to the choices that matter now: stepping away from The Fabulous Caprettos, building a recording studio, and protecting creative space for new records. Jack explains why Southern Sons leans into nostalgia without turning the music into a gimmick, how the band is refreshing the show with new energy, and what fans can expect when those classic hooks meet a tighter, hungrier lineup. If you care about live music, songwriting, and how artists balance legacy with growth, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a Southern Sons fan, and leave a review telling us which classic you never want “reimagined.” What has Jack Jones AKA Irwin Thomas been up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    22 min

  2. MAR 31

    What has John Brewster of The Angels been up to lately? OR Celebrating The Song That Would Not Die

    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 rock song can be a hit, a memory, or a punchline. Very rarely, it becomes a national call-and-response that people pass along like a secret handshake. That’s what happened to The Angels’ “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again,” and I’m joined by founding guitarist John Brewster to explain how a debut single that initially flopped grew into one of the most recognizable moments in Australian rock.  John takes us back to Adelaide and into his family’s deep classical music lineage, including his grandfather’s role in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and how that DNA later fed into the ambitious Symphony of Angels shows. We also get into the messy, practical side of building a band: early promo gigs, being broke on the road, and the pressure of throwing “normal careers” out the window and hoping the music works. Along the way, John shares a moving story about his dad finally listening and offering rare praise that still echoes decades later.  We dig into songwriting and influence too: watching AC/DC record at Albert Studios, chasing a sound that isn’t a copy, and the Bob Dylan connection that shaped John as a rhythm guitarist while Rick Brewster became a singular lead voice. Then we tackle the mystery every fan loves debating, the first night the famous audience response exploded in Mount Isa in 1983 and how it spread across Australia with no internet. John also reflects on the “50 Years On” tour, the bandmates, crew and fans they carry with them, the next generation onstage, and the unexpected global reach that includes nods from Metallica, Keith Urban, and Jelly Roll.  If you’ve ever yelled the response, heard it in a pub, or wondered how a live moment becomes folklore, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a mate, and leave a review with your first memory of hearing the chant. What has John Brewster been up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    24 min

  3. MAR 18

    What has Jason Vorherr been up to lately? OR Arnold! Arnold! Who the %$@ is Arnold?

    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 Most people can name a superstar, but almost nobody can name the person who quietly saved 41 lives. That’s the spark for my chat with Australian musician and producer Jason Vorherr, who joins me in the Zoom room to talk about the real-world story behind his new single “Arnold,” inspired by Professor Arnold Dix and the dramatic Himalayas tunnel rescue that made him a household name in India but still a virtual unknown back home. We also get into the day-to-day reality of being a working artist in Australia: jumping between bands, traveling for shows, and chasing those rare gigs where the chemistry just lights up. Jason shares stories from benefit events and the Brighter Days Festival (a cause-driven weekend that raises serious money for sick kids), plus what it’s like touring with The Fabulous Caprettos alongside some truly iconic voices and players. If you love Australian rock, live music culture, and behind-the-scenes collaboration, there’s a lot here to sink into. Then we go deep on the “Arnold” project itself, from Jason’s first late-night deep dive into Arnold’s story to the surprising way a song turned into a full community moment. We talk about the film clip, bringing a local choir into the recording, and a limited vinyl single release that includes something you rarely see now: a spoken-word B-side featuring Arnold in his own words.  We also touch on why movement, fitness, and mental health matter when you’re juggling touring, work, and family life. If this story hits you, please subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves meaningful music, and leave a review so more people can find it. What has Jason Vorherr been up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    42 min

  4. MAR 14

    What has Beccy Cole been up to lately? or Heartbreak, humor, and the songs that pulled her back

    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 Eleven Golden Guitars don’t make you bulletproof, and Beccy Cole doesn’t pretend they do. We sit down for a funny, blunt, and surprisingly tender chat about her new album Through The Haze and the seven-year stretch that shaped it: heartbreak, divorce, grief, bad luck in love, and the slow work of finding your feet again. If you’ve ever used humor to get through a rough season, Beccy’s stories will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best way.  We rewind to the beginning, from singing Dolly Parton songs with her Mum to cutting her teeth in Mum’s band, then jumping into the real world of Australian country music. Beccy shares what she learned touring with Slim Dusty, including the kind of fan respect that builds a long career, plus the character-building Tamworth busking days with Kasey Chambers and the full-circle moment of recording in Kasey’s studio years later. Along the way, we talk family gigs, three generations of music, and how songs can keep the people you love close, even after they’re gone.  Then we get into the new record itself: why it reads like a diary, why it’s bigger than a breakup album, and why opening with the single “Shit Magnet” is a deliberate statement about survival and self-awareness. We also cover Beccy Cole tour dates, where to buy tickets, and her first-ever vinyl release. If you care about Australian country music, songwriting craft, resilience, and live shows that feel human, hit play now, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review telling us your favorite Beccy Cole lyric. What has Beccy Cole been up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    20 min

  5. FEB 27

    What has Brayden Leske been up to lately? OR Inside A One-Night Revival Of Bob Dylan’s Most Chaotic Tour

    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 What happens when a working bassist falls hard for rock’s most chaotic roadshow and decides to rebuild it from the ground up? We welcome South Australia’s Brayden Leske to share how Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue—white face paint, flowered hats, and that soaring, haunting violin—became his magnum opus and why he’s bringing it roaring back for one night only at Woodville Town Hall.  Brayden walks us through the craft behind the chaos: charting arrangements from the 1975 bootlegs, learning to let tempos breathe, and recruiting a local cast that captures the revue’s chemistry. Bernie Nicholson steps into the Joan Baez role with luminous harmonies, while violinist Leah Zweck channels Scarlett Rivera’s cinematic lines that defined the tour’s heartbeat. Along the way, we revisit how Dylan shrank arenas to civic centers, handed out flyers on the street, and turned each night into a living room with a PA—risky, human, unforgettable. We also trace Brayden’s path from wedding gigs and indie bands to the Ashes to Ashes Bowie tribute. He admits he didn’t “get” Dylan at first, oversaturated by family listening and uneven records. The switch flipped only when he started writing, picked up harmonica, and locked onto a single Rolling Thunder disc that’s lived in his car ever since. That slow-burn devotion fuels a production that aims for truth, not tribute: rough edges welcome, emotion first, the room leaning forward. If this one-night revival finds its legs, the caravan rolls on to new halls. If not, it stands as a complete statement about why Rolling Thunder still matters: the courage to risk, the joy of small rooms, and the way a voice and a fiddle can cut through time. Join us for the backstory, the cast, and the energy behind a show years in the making—then come feel it up close.  If you enjoy the conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help more music lovers find us. What has Brayden Leske been up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    20 min

  6. FEB 25

    What has Dave Gleeson been up to lately? OR It's A Long Way To The Top If You Want A Sausage Roll

    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 What happens when a frontman who’s lived two decades in Adelaide decides to compress Australian rock history into a one-hour Fringe blowout? We sit down with Dave Gleeson to chart the making of Long Way To The Top, a full-throttle, sing-it-louder celebration packed with anthems from Johnny O’Keefe and the Easybeats to ACDC, Cold Chisel, Australian Crawl, Killing Heidi, and Baby Animals. The plan: tight medleys, zero fluff, and a setlist designed to keep the crowd moving from the first riff to the final chorus. We get into why a local run changes everything. Instead of flights and 3am hotel check-ins, Dave leans into the luxury of consistency: same stage, same sound, and same room to refine the show night after night at the Fantail in Gluttony. He spotlights Adelaide talent with powerhouse vocalists Zkye and Rachel Vidoni stepping forward, and teases special guests—from Jack Jones to a possible John Brewster cameo—so each performance carries the spark of surprise. Along the way we trade stories that ground the myth: toilet-roof posters, private boxes on FringeTIX, and the joy of a community that knows every word before the first chord lands. There’s reverence, not preciousness. We talk Kate Ceberano’s Australian Made Tour revival, why stripped-back sets still sell out, and how nostalgia isn’t about looking back—it’s about singing together right now.  Dave’s pride in his son James’s band sits next to a plea for endangered venues like the Woodshed, a reminder that the posters on the wall matter as much as the players onstage. We close by lifting Support Act, the charity that catches artists and crew when life bites, because a healthy scene needs both volume and a safety net. Grab your tickets, warm up your voice, and meet us down the front.  If this hit list fires you up, share the episode with a friend, leave a quick review, and subscribe so you never miss a chorus. What has Dave Gleeson been up to lately?  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. FEB 18

    What has Michael Paynter been up to lately? OR From Jesus to John Farnham

    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 The equipment in the background tell part of the story—but the rest comes from grit, range, and an instinct for what makes a song fit like your favorite jeans.  We sit with Michael Paynter to chart the path from a kid at the piano to a singer-guitarist trusted by Jimmy Barnes, performing on the AFL Grand Final stage with Robbie Williams, and now the lead stepping into John Farnham’s legacy with Whispering Jack - The John Farnham Musical.  Michael opens up about the voice behind the accolades—why big notes are less important than honest phrasing, how Jesus Christ Superstar pushed him to the edge in the best way, and why he rates Miley Cyrus among the great modern vocalists. We talk shop, but also about the quiet work: mixing on a laptop until time to take the stage, dialing back the studio grind when the road gets heavy, and protecting the joy that fuels a long career.  The Great Australian Songbook national tour is built for discovery. No fixed setlist. Different guests each show. Beloved classics chosen for feel, not obligation—yes, that means he’s happy to skip Khe Sanh and Great Southern Land when the moment calls for a different mood. Away from the lights, Michael talks about parenting three young daughters, learning piano for the mind as much as the music, and modeling what it takes to turn a wild passion into real work. Join us for a warm conversation that blends behind-the-scenes stories with practical wisdom for musicians and fans.  If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves Aussie music, and leave a quick review to help others discover it. What has Michael Paynter been up to lately?  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

  8. FEB 17

    What has Hugh Sheridan been up to lately? OR A Crooner, A Rapper and a Thunderstorm Walk Into a Fringe 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 Sinatra’s swagger meets a mic‑drop freestyle and the result is pure delight. We sit down with Adelaide’s own Hugh Sheridan to trace the spark that began on a kitchen‑table “stage” at age five and follow it all the way to a sharpened, joy‑driven career across theater, TV, and a beloved live act: the California Crooners Club. Hugh opens up about growing up in a creative family of seven children, a jazz‑playing dad, and the tough‑love push that turned dance from weakness into strength—proof that triple‑threat isn’t a label, it’s a work ethic. Then we dig into the California Crooners Club itself: the Rat Pack look, tight harmonies, and bold arrangements that splice classics with modern edge. The signature twist arrives when Gabe steps forward to rap over standards, a move that wakes up nostalgia and makes new fans out of skeptics. With the show returning to the Adelaide Fringe, Hugh teases a fresh setlist full of old‑school gems, a Supremes tribute (sshhhhh), and a few timely surprises, all built to make the room light up. Along the way, we touch the tender stuff—releasing jazz recordings with his late father, crafting a Christmas album rooted in Adelaide, and writing a holiday track that’s joyful and honest. Hugh also shares the real calculus behind career choices, from a left‑field run on The Masked Singer to the screen roles that many still cherish, including Pack to the Rafters and the INXS mini‑series. What ties it all together is a simple aim: entertain well, tell the truth in song, and send people home feeling better than they arrived. If you love live music, swing, Motown, clever mashups, or just a good origin story, this one’s for you. If you enjoy the show, follow the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what classic would you love to hear remixed at the next California Crooners Club night? What has Hugh Sheridan and The California Crooners Club been up to lately?  Let's find out! Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!! Visit:  ThatRadioChick.com.au

    26 min
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  • Creator
    That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee
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