Still Rockin' It - 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. 5D AGO

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

    Send a text 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

  2. MAR 14

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

    Send a text 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

  3. FEB 27

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

    Send a text 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

  4. 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

    Send a text 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

  5. FEB 18

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

    Send a text 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

  6. FEB 17

    What has Hugh Sheridan been up to lately? OR A Crooner, A Rapper and a Thunderstorm Walk Into a Fringe Show

    Send a text 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

  7. FEB 7

    What have MONSTR been up to lately? OR Four Australian Rock Veterans Turn MTV Unplugged Classics Into A Live, Intimate Tour Experience

    Send a text 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 four road‑tested artists put ego aside, pick up acoustics, and chase the pure heart of a song? We sat down with Monstr—a supergroup featuring members from The Superjesus, The Screaming Jets, TaxiRide and Dragon—to unpack how they’re reviving the spirit of MTV Unplugged while keeping it fiercely alive for today’s crowds. From their first studio step with Tears in Heaven to bold turns on Mariah Carey and Rod Stewart, the band shows why a strong melody and a truthful lyric can survive any arrangement. We dig into the art of curation: balancing Seattle-era grit with pop brilliance, threading Bryan Adams’ emotional punch through Live’s cathartic anthems, and slipping mandolin and 12‑string textures into places you don’t expect. Each choice serves the room, not the playlist. That means rotating setlists, key changes that respect the singer, and arrangements that let the chorus breathe. Along the way, we swap stories about the moments these songs scored in our lives—because music is a time machine—and how that memory shapes performance. When Jimi lights up recalling Bryan Adams, or Pete leans into Emotions with a grin, you can feel the crowd lean closer. Another spark here is community. Monstr brings together fanbases that rarely overlap, and that chemistry is electric. Screaming Jets shirts stand next to TaxiRide diehards, and by the end of the night, new favorites have been made on all sides. We talk Adelaide Fringe excitement, the thrill of sold‑out rooms, and why recording select cuts from the live list is the next smart move—capturing the unguarded takes that turned skeptics into believers. If you love acoustic performances, 90s rock, classic pop, Aussie music, or just want to hear great songs stripped to the bone and rebuilt with care, this one is for you. Listen now, share it with a friend who lived through the MTV Unplugged era, and leave a quick review to help more music lovers find the show. Got a must-hear acoustic classic we should cover? Tell us—your pick might make the next set. What have Stu Rudd, Jimi Hocking, Jason Singh and Peter Drummond 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

    15 min

  8. JAN 28

    What has Max Jackson been up to lately? OR Denim, Guitars, And A Golden Glow

    Send a text Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians Four Golden Guitars, a sold-out Tamworth, and a denim-clad manifesto—Max Jackson joins us to open the door on Dangerous in Denim and why albums still matter. We kick off with the festival whirlwind, then dive into how she shaped an 11-track set that plays like a story from the first needle drop to the last ring-out. Vinyl and CDs are coming because this record is meant to be lived with, not skimmed. Max takes us behind the pen, from writing rooms in Australia with Nolan Wynne, Gavin Carfoot, Amy and George Shepherd, and Kaylee Bell to Nashville sessions that brought fresh edges to her sound. We talk about the five unheard tracks as the connective tissue that turns familiar singles into a unified journey. Then we trace the unlikely rocket fuel: Little More Country. What started as a single became a series of reimagined classics—Dancing Queen, Summer of ’69—that racked up millions of views, hit viral charts in Sweden and Norway, and even caught ABBA’s attention. It’s proof that great songs survive translation when you treat them with heart and craft. There’s more. A last-minute TV slot sparked Country Heart Can, written and recorded in two days with help from The Wolfe Brothers and producer Rod McCormack, earning a Golden Guitar nomination.  Max shares how small-town roots in Coonamble and a deep creative partnership with her husband Jeremy keep the engine steady, even as international invites roll in.  We also celebrate the broader wave: a 90s-country-style resurgence where boots, belt buckles, and big choruses feel fresh again—and Australian country is ready to travel. If you love albums that breathe, stories that unfold track by track, and artists who build real community—think VIP breakfasts, acoustic mornings, and fans who become friends—this one’s for you. Visit maxjackson.com.au to pre-order Dangerous in Denim and if the conversation moved you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review—what song do you want to hear made a little more country next? What has Max Jackson 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

    21 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
    183
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Still Rockin' It - Cheryl Lee
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