The Chatterbox Redux Podcast with Nick & Sue

In this edition of the Chatterbox redux Podcast we are joined by the amazing British singer-songwriter Jessica Sweetman, who chats about her powerful new single ‘Rise Up’ - alongside a cinematic music video starring Irish actor Emmett Scanlan, known for his roles in Peaky Blinders and Kin.The euphoric folk-pop leaning track speaks to resilience, reinvention and finding strength after adversity - themes that closely echo Sweetman’s own unconventional journey through the music industry.Filmed across the coastal landscapes of Hastings, the ‘Rise Up’ video blends raw emotion with cinematic storytelling, pairing Jessica’s soaring vocals with a striking on-screen narrative alongside Scanlan. The two first connected at the Irish Post Awards in 2025, where Jessica performed the track, and Emmett attended as a presenter. After the show, Scanlan approached Sweetman about creating a music video for the song - a conversation that quickly evolved into a reality.Speaking about the collaboration, Emmett Scanlan said: “Jessica was so insanely collaborative and trusting throughout the whole process of making this video. I really felt invited into her story, her journey. The fact that the song is, in my opinion, a total beauty, was just an added bonus. I hope you love watching this video as much as we loved shooting it”Born near Birmingham and educated in Sutton Coldfield, Sweetman’s path into music began early, but under far from typical circumstances. In her mid-teens, her family relocated to Cornwall during a difficult period, spending their first year living out of a camper van while her father commuted back to Birmingham for work.It was during this turbulent time that Sweetman first began performing publicly, singing at local venues to help support the family. What started as a necessity quickly revealed itself as a calling. Encouraged by her father, who managed her early gigs, she began developing as both a performer and songwriter, teaching herself how to record demos and eventually co-produce her own music.By her late teens, Sweetman had moved to London, determined to pursue music full-time. She immersed herself in the city’s nightlife circuit, often playing multiple gigs a night in cigar bars and jazz venues around Mayfair. She honed the voice and stage presence that would become her signature while navigating the realities of life in small, often rough London flats and the relentless hustle of the gig economy. The experience forged the resilience and independence that now define her as an artist.After years on the London circuit, Jessica relocated to New York seeking a fresh creative start. Her determination soon became the stuff of industry legend when she spent two weeks secretly living and writing songs inside the Nashville offices of BMG, working through the night until label executives discovered her demos. Those recordings ultimately led to her securing a record deal with BMG. Since then, Sweetman has built a reputation as a dynamic vocalist and songwriter with songs ‘Stay Wild’ & ‘Single Bells’, as well as ‘Broken Perfect Love’ with acclaimed tenor Alfie Boe, and collaborating with Paul Oakenfold, plus opening for Van Morrison & Hozier.‘Rise Up’ arrives just ahead of Sweetman’s upcoming UK tour with acclaimed tenor Alfie Boe, beginning April 15th and includes a performance at the Royal Albert Hall. The tour follows their recent duet With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and defiance, “Rise Up” signals a defining moment for Sweetman - an artist whose story of grit, risk and reinvention mirrors the spirit of the song itself.‘Rise Up’ stands as both a personal anthem and the beginning of an ambitious new era.

In this edition of the Chatterbox Redux Podcast, Sue and Nick are joined by Marty Wilde, who talks about his new single, album and his 2026 UK tour.Marty first shot to fame in July 1958 with his Elvis-esque, ‘Endless Sleep’. His song-writing career began with his first self-penned chart hit 'Bad Boy' which was a Top 5 hit in 1959, since then Marty has penned chart hits for daughter Kim, (all her early original hits were written by Marty and Ricky). Marty was also involved with writing hits for Status Quo 'Ice In The Sun', ‘Jesamine' by the Casuals, Lulu 'I'm A Tiger', Hot Chocolate 'You'll Never Be So Wrong' and additional recordings by such artistes as Tom Jones, Sandie Shaw, Adam Faith, Snow Patrol and many more. Hits such as the No2 ‘Teenager In Love’, No3 ‘Sea of Love’, ‘Donna’ and No4 ‘Endless Sleep’, catapulted Marty Wilde into the UK charts as the teenage heart-throb that took the nation by storm. Since then, Marty Wilde has been a proactive force within our chart industry as a performer, singer, songwriter, and dad to Brit Award winning, Kim Wilde (who in her own right has over 30 chart hits internationally to date, including ‘Kids In America’ & ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’ which went to No1 in America), Let’s Rock This Place is the first single to be taken from Marty Wilde’s brand-new album of the same name and sees him return to his Rock ‘n’ Roll roots! While, Let’s Rock This Place, a brand-new studio album is released on 17th April 2026. Created in collaboration with guitarist and lifelong Wilde fan Darrel Higham – best known for his long-term touring work with Imelda May, sessions for Chrissie Hynde and Jeff Beck, What began as the idea for a small EP quickly grew into a full 12-track album after the initial recordings received an overwhelmingly positive reaction. Backed by Darrel Higham And The Enforcers – widely acclaimed as one of the UK’s finest rockabilly outfits – Wilde delivers a thrilling set that blends classic hits, much-loved B-sides and striking new interpretations, all performed with fire, swagger and unmistakable authenticity. Marty Wilde’s late-career creative resurgence has been remarkable. His 2020 album Running Together saw him achieve the rare feat of appearing in the UK’s Official Charts across eight successive decades, while April 2024’s single Two Eyes Streaming celebrated his 85th birthday by reaching Number One on the Heritage Chart. Let’s Rock This Place builds on that momentum, capturing a veteran artist refusing to stand still – and sounding utterly at home in the music that helped define a generation.Available on CD, 12-inch vinyl LP and all digital formats, Let’s Rock This Place is a bold, joyous statement from a true rock ’n’ roll original. MARTY WILDE 2026 TOUR DATES18 APR Epstein Theatre, Liverpool16 MAY Princess Theatre, Hunstanton11 JUN The Tivoli, Wimborne12 JUN Riverhead Theatre, Louth11 JUL Tower Ballroom, Blackpool Tower19 JUL Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury4 SEP City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds5 SEP Witham Public Hall, Witham12 SEP West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea19 SEP The Exchange, Sturminster Newton20 SEP Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead26 SEP St George’s Theatre, Great Yarmouth

In this fascinating episode of the Chatterbox Redux Podcast, Sue and Nick are joined by Nick Endacott-Gibb, who is Maurice Gibb's biological son.Here Nick discusses,The Best of the Bee Gees Greatest Tour coming to the UK… It's The Only Bee Gees Stage Show to Be Endorsed by the Gibb Family and Original Bee Gees Musicians, and features Nick Endacott-Gibb (Maurice Gibb’s son) and Debora McLane (Barry Gibb’s niece).The press release for Nick Endacott-Gibb and the Best of the Bee Gees show reads: “I’ve never seen a more professional tribute to the Bee Gees with those beautiful harmonies which are so difficult to achieve. They have worked hard to reproduce the unique sound of my brothers. So tastefully done. Absolutely brilliant and I didn’t want to leave. If you’re a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you.” - Lesley Evans (Gibb) (Sister of Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb)“It’s an honour to perform with the Best of the Bee Gees who I regard as family, reliving those wonderful memories of my time with the Bee Gees.” - Colin Petersen (Original Bee Gees drummer) “If you like the music of the Bee Gees and the Best of the Bee Gees Show comes to your town, don’t miss it!” - Vince Melouney (Original Bee Gees Guitarist) In 2026, the Best of the Bee Gees Show is honouring the 1979 “Greatest” album with a set list of iconic disco, ballads and songs written for other legends, on a European tour celebrating 27 years on the road.Endorsed by the Gibb family and original Bee Gees musicians, the Australian core trio of Evan Webster (Barry Gibb), Russell Davey (Robin Gibb) and Greg Wain (Maurice Gibb), will be joined by special guests - global chanteuse Roslyn Loxton and Debora McLane (Barry Gibb’s niece), and introducing Nick Endacott-Gibb (Maurice’s son), who resides in the United Kingdom.This is the 27th year playing Barry Gibb for Evan Webster who is also the creator, producer and coordinator of the Best of the Bee Gees. With a total of 42 years of experience in performing, tour management and event production internationally.Greg Wain’s European career highlights include performing at the Royal Albert Hall and sharing the stage with Jose Carreras in Carmen, the Jools Holland Big Band, West End Starlight Express and since 2017, playing Maurice with the Best of the Bee Gees in Australia.Russell Davey has toured New Caledonia, South Africa, Hong Kong, Canada, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand and the UK with multiple tribute shows. He joined the Best of the Bee Gees in 2013.Roslyn Loxton is a class act who was invited to join the Best of the Bee Gees in 2016 as the vocalist performing iconic songs written for female artists by the brothers Gibb. This troupe of seasoned musicians received standing ovations during their 25th Anniversary Tour in 2023/24 with the George Ellis Orchestra. It would be a Tragedy to miss out on the Best of the Bee Gees’ sensational, retrospective tour in 2026. Don’t miss this!!!!www.bestofthebeegees.com.au www.facebook.com/BestBeeGees/

In this edition of the Chatterbox redux Podcast, Sue & Nick are joined by Jill Saward of Shakatak. Here she talks about the groups amazing history and the fact that they are not on the retro circuit as they have never split up. As of 2023 Shakatak have four original members.Jill shares many fantastic anecdotes, including the fact that Shakatak members including herself sang and played on those old Top of The Pops albums from the late 1970's and very early 1980's. Those of us over a certain age will remember those albums on the old Hallmark label, famous for not having the original artists but had songs on them were or had recently been in the UK singles chartWikipdedia says Shakatak are an English jazz-funk band founded in 1980 by Bill Sharpe, Nigel Wright, Roger Odell and Keith Winter. An initial white label release, "Steppin", caught the attention of record labels. The band's name was created by them and derived from the name of a record store in Soho, London called "Record Shack".Shakatak have enjoyed 14 UK hit singles. The group is still active and popular throughout the world, particularly in Japan and the Far East, and generally produce a new album every two years on JVC Records.It was the release of the 1981 single "Easier Said Than Done" that gave the band the radio exposure needed for their first top-twenty hit. This record introduced their instrumental-unison vocal sound to a wider audience, and the track stayed in the UK Singles Chart for seventeen weeks. The follow-up, "Night Birds" (1982), was their first single to reach the top ten and it also peaked in Australia at number 92. The album of the same name gave Shakatak their first gold album, entering at number four and remaining in the charts for twenty-eight weeks. Jill Saward (formerly of Fusion Orchestra, Brandy and Citizen Gang) became their sole lead singer to make Shakatak's fifth album, Down on the Street (1984).In the 1990s, the band achieved success in the US when their 1992 album Open Your Eyes went to No 1 in the contemporary jazz charts.Still active, the band has released a number of albums in the 2000's. Guitarist Alan Wormald died in 2023, and was replaced by returning original guitarist Keith Winters.

The amazingly talented Matthew Joseph is the guest on the edition of the Chatterbox Redux Podcast. Matthew is a wonderful young British talent who just released a new single entitled Psychic. Psychic is not a charity record but Matthew is keen highlight the issues of early onset dementia. As a young artist who may carry the hereditary dementia gene himself, it is a cause that is very close to Andrew's heart The disease has already affected six members of his family, including his beloved mum Jill, who passed away in 2024. Matthew’s mum was his biggest supporter, attending every performance, and features in the fantastic video for the single. His story was featured on ITV Today back in February 2026Matthew says - “What I’m facing now is something I think about every day. With over 6 members of my family having passed away and affected from early-onset dementia, including my mum, I’m now at a point where I have to decide whether to get tested for the hereditary gene myself. It’s a constant internal conflict — part of me wants to know, and part of me is terrified of what that answer might mean for my future.Matthew Joseph is an independent pop artist from North Wales known for emotionally direct song-writing, strong visual identity, and high-energy live performance. Since first gaining attention in 2019 as a finalist in the Soundwaves Music Competition and runner-up in multiple open mic finals, he has built a growing independent career, accumulating over 300,000 streams across platforms for all his releases and music videos.Live performance is central to Matthew’s artistry. He has performed internationally at major Pride festivals including Las Vegas Pride and Maspalomas Pride (2023/2025), one of Europe’s largest Pride events, playing to audiences of up to 20,000 people. He has also performed twice at London’s O2 and appeared and performed on Judge Romesh. In 2022, his single Waiting reached the Top 30 of the digital pop charts. A career highlight came in 2022 when Matthew collaborated with Myah Marie — a songwriter known for work with Britney Spears and Selena Gomez — on his single Chance. His music explores relationships, identity and self-confidence, with a style influenced by major pop performers including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. During the 2020 lockdown, his track Fetish gained viral traction on TikTok in lockdown, expanding his audience internationally.His previous single Playing On My Mind (37k+ streams) was his mother’s favourite song, and now serves as a tribute to her legacy after she raised over £220,000 helping local people who were ill, resulting in a trip to 1o Downing Street. Matthew has since raised over £2,000 for Alzheimer’s and dementia charities through early performances of Psychic and continues to donate a portion of his earnings to organisations including Alzheimer’s UK and LGBTQ+ charity Not A Phase. He is currently in discussions about becoming an official advocate and fundraiser for dementia charities. With further international shows planned, Pride festival appearances booked, and a headline tour in development, Matthew is entering a focused new chapter. His long-term goals include releasing a debut album, headlining his own tour, and performing on global stages such as the BRIT Awards and MTV VMAs. At the heart of everything Matthew does is a simple motivation: to fulfil the dream he shared with his mother and to make every opportunity count. If he carries the gene the other family members did, he wants to live his dreams and grab every opportunity.

In this edition of the Chatterbox Redux Podcast, Sue & Nick are joined by the hugely talented Christian Singer-Songwriter Latasha Wirtz.Latasha totally won us over with her fantastic and up-lifting song Rise Up!, which she recorded with The Badlands.In this interview, Latasha talks about her faith, her life and her music and she is a very special person indeed.According to Google AI, Latasha Wirtz is a Christian singer, songwriter, and recording artist known for faith-based, gospel, and country-gospel music, with songs like "Rise Up," "In This Small Town," and multiple collaborations with The Badlands Band. Based in Montana, she focuses on themes of hope and faith, creating music inspired by her journey and pastoral roots.Key details about Latasha Wirtz:Musical Style: Christian, Gospel, and Country Gospel.Key Songs/Collaborations: "Rise Up," "In This Small Town," "Helping Hands," "Christ the Cornerstone," and "Favorite Miracle," often featured with The Badlands Band.Background & Ministry: Originally from Sevierville, Tennessee, she currently serves in Montana, balancing her music with community service, including acting as a Children's Leader with Bible Study Fellowship (BSF).Projects: She is involved in community efforts like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and serves in local school PTA roles.Media Recognition: Featured in The Independent Music Show Magazine in 2026.Latasha Wirtz often shares her music and testimony via social media, highlighting her work with the Badlands and local church choirs.

In this edition of the Chatterbox Redux Podcast, Sue & Nick are joined by John Henry Harvey.JHH talks in depth about some of his special songs such as Jesus Never Tapped Out and Where Angel's Fly, the latter of which is about his late daughter and has the most amazing lyrics.According to Google AI, John Henry harvey is a contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and musician based in New Jersey, known for his blend of Christian blues and spiritual storytelling. He also talks about the recording of his new album and his plans to tour churches in the United KingdomMusical Style and BackgroundHarvey's music is deeply rooted in his faith, often featuring a blues-influenced sound. He transitioned from a secular music career after a spiritual experience involving a bumper sticker that read "Jesus never tapped out," which inspired one of his most successful tracks.Notable WorksHe has released several singles and tracks that have gained traction within the independent Christian music scene:"Jesus Never Tapped Out": His most prominent release, which reached number one on radio charts in Europe and has garnered significant online views."God's Pretty Little Girl": A 2024 single release."Let the Light Shine On" and "Blessed Are":His music is available on platforms such as Apple Music and YouTube

Suzi Quatro returns to the Chatterbox studio to talk about her new album, singles and tour and a new duet with Alice Cooper. Join Sue L, Nick and Twinkle the Tuxedo Cat as Suzi reveals all. Since first bursting onto the scene with her classic Number One hit singles ‘Can The Can’ and ‘Devil Gate Drive’, Suzi Quatro has sold over 55 million records worldwide and is recognised as a true rock ’n’ roll legend and pioneering icon who never did ‘gender’.She is also renowned for her acclaimed acting career, including theatre and T.V. series, most notably her three-season iconic role as Leather Tuscadero in Happy Days (for which she received second most fan mail after The Fonz). Her extraordinary catalogue of hits includes ‘48 Crash’, ‘Can The Can’, ‘Devil Gate Drive’, ‘Daytona Demon’, ‘The Wild One’, ‘If You Can’t Give Me Love’, ‘She’s In Love With You’, ‘Rock Hard’, and the US million-seller ‘Stumblin’ In’, her duet with Chris Norman, which became a worldwide million seller again in 2024. In 2019, she began collaborating with her son, L.R. Tuckey (producer, co-writer, guitarist) and their creative partnership now reaches its third chapter with the release of FREEDOM, their third album together. “It’s all about getting back to who you are, and it applies universally. We all wear masks to get by in this world. For me it’s all about being comfortable in your own skin, having nothing to prove to anyone, and not accepting any BS! This is the journey this album takes you on. Here I am, warts and all. Take it or leave it. Choose yourself…and finally FREEDOM. Which also applies to the world we live in today. A very important word, a very important attitude and very important reality… ‘FREEDOM’!” - Suzi Quatro

In this edition of the Chatterbox Redux Podcast, Sue and Nick are joined by the great London based singer-songwriter Mayah CamaraMayah Camara has had two equally strong influences in her life- her music, and her Christian faith. Growing up making music, she is equally at home behind the microphone as she is performing live, and she has won over audiences with her mesmerising shows and big soulful vocals at legendary venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The Roundhouse, and Wembley Arena.Mayah has been recording since the age of 12, and her influences include 80s and 90s RnB, pop, retrowave, and neo-soul music, as well as the depths of the soul and gospel musical traditions.Her songs are a combination of Christian Gospel inspirational tracks and fun, funky and fresh retrowave!

Today Ben Waters joins Nick in the Chatterbox studio and discusses what is almost a Rolling Stones album in terms of the people playing on it with him... there is Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, Bill Wyman et al on it - It is an incredible story - His press release is below and the podcast is right here.BEN WATERS - BOOGIE 4 STUA TRIBUTE TO IAN STEWART - 15 YEARS ONFifteen years ago, I released Boogie 4 Stu as a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Ian Stewart - one of my biggest inspirations and a true pioneer of rock 'n' roll piano. So much has happened since then, but one thing remains unchanged: Stu's influence continues to shape everything I do.Looking back, I had no grand plan when I first started this project. I just wanted to honour the man who had given me so much, both through his music and his spirit. What started as a simple idea in a small studio in Weymouth quickly took on a life of its own. Charlie Watts, ever the gentleman, offered to play on it, and suddenly, I found myself needing a bigger space. Dave Green joined on bass, Rocket 88 legends Willie Garnet and Don Weller jumped in, and before I knew it, we were recording in Jools Holland's studio - free of charge, thanks to Jools' generosity.Then came the incredible twist: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Bill Wyman all added their magic to the album. Then came my cousin PJHarvey! It was an overwhelming experience, a gathering of some of the greatest musicians on the planet, all playing for Stu.I was introduced to Sir Peter Blake through a mutual friend, Pete Smith. Pete knew that Sir Peter Blake had seen one of the Stones' earliest shows and that he loved Stu's playing, so it was meant to be that Peter did the portrait of Stu. Thank you, Peter!Sadly, several people have passed since the initial recording. This album is also dedicated to them, particularly Willie Garnet, who was a larger-than-life character and a brilliant sax player. He was an inspiration to young musicians, and both my son Tom and I were guided by him so much - we miss him terribly.I am so proud that everyone on this album has been a real friend and shown kindness beyond belief. They had my back in the two years of preparation, helping me out and encouraging me every single step of the way. I can't thank them enough. I am very lucky to have such kind, thoughtful friends!It's been 40 years since Ian's passing. To mark this special anniversary, I've added some brand-new recordings to the album - tracks that carry the same raw energy and love for the blues that Ian Stewart embodied.The first is Come Back Baby; an old John Lee Hooker tune we recorded with an all-star lineup: Keith Richards, Dave Kelly, Ian Jennings, Paul Beavis, and me. This track is dedicated to the irreplaceable Charlie Watts, whose absence is felt every single day. Charlie's groove was the heartbeat of every band lucky enough to play with him, and we miss him dearly. This song is for him. Fifteen years on, Boogie 4 Stu still stands as one of the proudest moments of my career. It was about celebrating a man whose influence reached far beyond The Rolling Stones. Ian Stewart shaped rock 'n' roll piano as we know it, and I hope this record keeps his legacy alive for many years to come. So here we are,15 years later, still playing, still remembering, and still feeling the spirit of Stu in every note we play. THANKS STU!Ben Waters