Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee

That Radio Chick - Cheryl Lee
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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 .......

  1. 2d ago

    What has Mundi Mundi Bash Founder Greg Donovan been up to lately? OR A Redundancy Becomes Australia's Biggest Outback Party!!

    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 lot of festivals chase scale. Greg Donovan chased a feeling: live Australian music under huge outback skies, surrounded by people who actually talk to each other. I’m Cheryl Lee, and I’m joined by Greg, the founder and organizer behind the Big Red Bash and the Mundi Mundi Bash, to unpack how a remote desert idea turns into one of the biggest events in Outback Australia. The surprising part is where it begins: fundraising runs for his son Stephen’s Type 1 diabetes, a John Williamson moment on Big Red, and a spark that said, “What if more people could experience this?” We get into the real mechanics of building an outback music festival from scratch: learning production costs the hard way, pushing through early losses, and the career turning point that came with redundancy after decades in insurance. Greg shares how booking major Aussie acts helped the Big Red Bash find its audience, and why the Mundi Mundi Bash near Broken Hill was created to be more accessible for caravans, motorhomes, and travelers who want red dirt magic without the longest haul. The conversation goes beyond the lineup into what makes these events feel like a community: Big Blue Day for mental health fundraising with Beyond Blue, world record attempts, bush dances supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service, and a culture of costumes that ranges from Tina Turner to Mad Max. We also talk Mad Max filming history on the Mundi Mundi Plains, what surprised Greg most about touring artists, and the economic boost the festival brings to towns across the region. If you love Australian music, outback travel, and the behind-the-scenes reality of festivals that survive tough years, hit play, share this with a friend who needs a road trip, and subscribe plus leave a review so more listeners can find Still Rockin' It. What is all the Mundi Mundi Bash goss?  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

  2. 4d ago

    What has Soren Walker from Sweet Talk been up to lately? OR Building a DIY Album and Landing a US Arena 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 A new single is one thing. Getting invited onto a 16-day US arena tour is something else entirely. I’m Cheryl Lee, That Radio Chick, and I’m joined by Soren Walker from Melbourne’s Sweet Talk to talk about the moment their path widens and what they’re doing to earn it once they get there. We dig into “Ride Out On Me,” the writing behind it, and the buzz that’s building as they gear up for their first US run as a band supporting The Red Clay Strays. We also get honest about the unglamorous side of modern music: touring costs that chew through budgets, streaming that pays virtually nothing, and why more independent artists are bringing production back in-house. Soren breaks down why Sweet Talk is going fully DIY on album two, from recording and mixing to artwork, and how having real audio engineering skills changes what’s possible when the industry gets tight. Along the way we talk about the importance of festivals, what it means when big names call you “export ready,” and how a band keeps its sound intact while chasing bigger stages. There’s also a fun twist behind the “Ride Out On Me” video that you might not catch at first glance, plus a look ahead at Nashville songwriting plans and the dream of working with heavyweight American producers down the line. If you care about Australian music, blues rooted, southern rock with bite, and the reality of building a career one show at a time, this conversation is for you. Listen now, watch the “Ride Out On Me” video on YouTube, then subscribe, share the show with a mate, and leave a review so more people can find Still Rocking It. What are Sweet Talk 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

    19 min

  3. 5d ago

    What has Casey Barnes been up to lately? OR A Song That Makes You Smell The Roses

    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 Time feels slow until it doesn’t. One minute you’re planning the year, and the next you’re wondering how your kids are suddenly grown and how the calendar got so full. That’s where my chat with Australian country star Casey Barnes begins, and it quickly turns into a warm, honest conversation about music, family, and what it means to stay present while still chasing big goals.  Casey’s celebrating huge news: his eighth studio album, Made For This, is on the way, along with a national album tour and a stack of fan details we know you care about, from limited edition merch to a seriously special marbled emerald vinyl release. We talk about why albums still matter, why playing a record front to back feels different than skipping through singles, and how he’s shaped a tracklist with real range, from high-energy anthems to songs that hit close to home. We also shine a light on the team behind the sound, including M Squared and songwriter-producer Michael Paynter, and how that studio process pushes every line to land.  Then we get to the heart-stealer: “Time To Burn,” Casey’s first-ever collaboration with iconic Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray. We unpack the story behind the duet, the perspective shift that makes it sting in the best way, and the simple message that keeps echoing long after the last chord: slow down, be grateful, and make time for what matters while you’ve got it.  If you love Australian country music, new music interviews, and stories that feel like real life, hit play, subscribe, share this with a mate, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What has Casey Barnes 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

    19 min

  4. 6d ago

    What has Mick Arnold from Rose Tattoo been up to lately? OR Just Don't Stand In Front Of My Amp!

    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 Mick Arnold doesn’t chase the spotlight, but his story belongs in it. We catch up with the Rose Tattoo guitarist in the Zoom room and pull back the curtain on a career built on passion, persistence, and a serious love of loud rock and roll. From his school days in the Southern Highlands to picking up guitar and finding his own sound without a musical family behind him, Mick’s path feels honest, grounded, and very Australian. We talk about the bands that shaped him before Rose Tattoo, the classic grind of learning through cover gigs, and the leap into originals and songwriting. Mick shares why collaboration matters to him, why songs need the right “vehicle” to really come alive, and yes, how a few beers can help the ideas flow. Then we get into the moments every rock fan dreams about: getting the call to play with the band he’d loved since 1977, touring, and the unreal Sydney night Rose Tattoo opened for Slash, with Slash jumping up to jam onstage. There’s real-life wisdom here too. Mick breaks down how he balanced music with a trade job welding at Cockatoo Island, why having a backup plan kept the wheels turning with a mortgage and kids, and why musicians rarely ever feel “done.” We also look ahead to Rose Tattoo’s 50-year milestone, what retirement might mean for touring, and the possibility of new recordings and even one last album’s worth of songs. If you love Australian rock history, guitar stories, and the behind-the-scenes reality of life in a working band, hit play. Subscribe, share with a mate, and leave us a review so more people can keep supporting Aussie music. What has Mick Arnold from Rosie Tatts 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

    14 min

  5. May 12

    What have the O'Doherty Brothers been up to lately? OR Mental As Anything's 50th Anniversary Comeback 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 A band can be a time machine, but only if the songs still feel alive when the lights go down. I’m joined by brothers Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa from Australia’s legendary Mental As Anything as they talk through a historic comeback tied to the band’s 50th anniversary, what’s changed in 25 years, and what hasn’t changed at all: the pull of a great chorus, a sharp lyric, and a room full of people singing along. We go back to the beginning with their first instruments, early influences, and the very real moment when music stops being a hobby and starts feeling like your path. From there, we unpack what it means to step back into the Mentals catalog today, how the new live lineup comes together, and how a long break can actually bring a “fresh breeze” to songs you’ve played thousands of times. We also talk setlists, including the balance of hit singles and album tracks, and even the thrill of dusting off deep cuts that have not been played in decades. The conversation also dives into the art school roots that shaped Mental As Anything’s look and identity. Reg shares his visual art life, including work connected to Mambo, and Peter talks about painting on the road and building a daily art practice that runs alongside music. Plus, we point you toward the documentary Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story, and where to find tickets, merch, and vinyl reissues like Get Wet and Cats & Dogs on colored vinyl. If you love Australian music, Australian rock history, and the stories behind the songs, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who grew up on the Mentals. After you listen, leave a review and tell us which Mental As Anything track you want to hear live most. What have Mental As Anything 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. Apr 22

    What has the Rose Carleo Band been up to lately? OR A tribute to a great friend and the “Son Of God”

    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 Reality TV can put you in front of millions, but it can also drain you dry. So what happens when a working rock artist steps out of the spotlight and back into the rehearsal room with something real to say? We sit down with Australian rocker Rose Carleo in the Zoom room to talk about the whirlwind since our last chat: the secret-keeping, the exhaustion, the unexpected upside of meeting younger musicians, and why flying the flag for rock still matters. Then we get into the music and the meaning behind it. Rose opens up about writing from lived experience, including how “Daisy’s Song” carries a message of hope and the importance of reaching out when you hit rock bottom. We also dig into the story behind the new single “Son Of God,” a tribute to friend Ross Young, son of AC/DC’s Malcolm Young. It’s a clever title, a heavy riff, and a reminder that some of the best rock songs are built on gratitude, loyalty, and genuine connection rather than hype. From there, it’s all road stories and what’s next: the Rose Carleo Band’s first international tour in Japan, what makes Japanese audiences such dedicated live music fans, and the push to take this momentum across Australia. Rose shares details on upcoming South Australian shows, how to grab tickets, and what to expect from the upcoming album 42 Days, including plans for CD and vinyl and a title track written through loss that ultimately becomes a turning point toward healing. If you love Australian rock, AC/DC history, tour talk, and songwriting that actually means something, hit play now. Subscribe, share the episode with a mate, and leave a review so more rock fans can find Still Rocking. What have the Rose Carleo Band 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

  7. Apr 17

    What have Bachelor Girl's James Roche and Tania Doko been up to lately? OR How not to stuff up the National Anthem at an AFL Grand Final !!

    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 great pop song doesn’t disappear, it waits for the right moment to come back with new meaning. Cheryl Lee sits down with Tania Doko, the unmistakable voice behind Bachelor Girl, to unpack the band’s return with a reimagined “Treat Me Good” featuring Jessica Mauboy from upcoming “Waiting For The Day Redux Artist Sessions” album. We talk about what it takes to revisit a well-loved catalog without turning it into museum glass, and why putting songs “in new clothes” can reveal fresh emotion for both old fans and new listeners.  Tania shares the personal road behind the music: finding her confidence as a young singer, the family influences that shaped her sound, and the decade she spent in Sweden writing with top-level creators while building a life that eventually brought her back to Australia.  We also get into the craft side of a music career, including writing for other artists, stepping in and out of the “artist machine,” and learning when a song needs depth and when it simply needs joy.  One of the most moving threads is Tania’s work in youth detention and residential care, and her belief that music can communicate what a lecture never will.  Add in stories of high-pressure performances like singing at the AFL Grand Final, plus details on the upcoming Bachelor Girl tour dates and how the live show will blend new versions with old memories, and you’ve got a conversation built for anyone who loves Australian music, songwriting, and comeback stories done right.  If you enjoy it, subscribe, share it with a friend who grew up on Bachelor Girl, and leave a review with the song that still takes you back. What have Bachelor Girl 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

    16 min

  8. 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
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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
    192
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee
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