The Silverfox

For the last Silverfox show, Gillian has a very special guest, the fabulous Deborah Ann Byrne (aka Debbie), Singer, Actress, Writer, Queen of Pop, Logie Winner and all round star of Stage, Screen and TV. Deborah talks with Gillian about being a child star and a founding member of Young Talent Time, her dancing ability; her debut as a musical star in Cats; her long struggle with anxiety and depression; finding the perfect counselor; being a full time grandmother; botox and touring with Vika Bull in their current show Tapestry, the Songs of Carole King. The songs she likes to dance to include tracks from Style Council, Janelle Monae, and Bruno Mars and she does a rendition of Sweet Baby James, live and unplugged in the studio .

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David Moyle is sitting in the chair this week and his guest is Gary Wilson, Actor, Singer, Teacher, Gardener, Fine Dining Waiter and Joy Radio Presenter and News Director. Gary shares with us highlights from his 15 years at Joy, his experiences as an English and Drama teacher, coming out and ending his marriage of 20 years, rebuilding relationships with his 3 children, meeting his birth mother, a near death experience on a New Years Eve dance floor and why he became a semi-vegetarian and walks his dog Gizmo twice a day.  The music that he loves to move to includes songs by Ronan Keating, TV Rock; Amber; the Four Seasons and Lorde

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Gillian’s guest this week is hospitality legend Stuart McKenzie of South of Johnston Cafe (aka SOJO), co-owner of Hartslane Accommodation and author of  All Day Cafe – cafe style food to make at home (Murdoch Books, 2017).  Stuart talks with Gillian about growing up in Melbourne; working in clubs like the Metro and partying the night away; becoming a business owner; his 20 year relationship with partner Simon Carver; monthly Peace Meals at SOJOs (an open invitation to share food with people from a refugee background) and how his life is now more balanced – but just as enjoyable. His music to dance to includes Bros, SClub 7, Kylie Minogue and his musical idol: Kate Ceberano.

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Gillian’s guest this week Tim Lennox (aka Robert Lennox Suggett), broadcaster, writer, photographer and teacher needs no introduction to Joy listeners. A life member of Joy, Tim has volunteered at the station for 23 years starting just a year after it began. He has been the News Director at Joy for over 20 years and still trains Joy newsreaders.  These days he is establishing a new career as an Art & Editorial Photographer and recently had a successful exhibition at the Warrnambool Art Gallery – Nasho 57: 98 Days at Pucka – featuring photographs he took in 1957 as a 19 year old doing National Service in the Australian Army.  He is currently negotiating to do a regional tour of  Nasho 57 and taking street photographs in preparation for his next exhibition. He talks with Gillian about this and some of his (many) other interests including writing Terse Verse for Growned Ups and 50 Word Mini-Sagas (which he hopes to publish); his research into all matters esoteric, being introduced to the Beatles by Rolf Harris and much, much more.  Along the way we hear from Boney M, The Beatles, Norman Greenbaum and the Eurythmics.

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David Moyle sits in for Gillian this week and interviews Maria Mercedes, Actor, Singer, Animal Welfare Activist and  star of the original Australian productions of Nine; Sunset Boulevard and Love Never Dies. She and David discuss her start in show business by auditioning for Young Talent Time, learning English at the age of 7; how she combats stage fright; how Don Lane’s support for her career; studying Reiki and her passionate support for campaigns against cruelty to animals.  The music she shares includes her rendition of a Pet Shop Boys Song: So Sorry I Said as well as tracks by George Michael; Maria Callas and Ennio Morricone.

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This week Gillian is joined in the studio by cabaret entertainer extraordinaire LuLu LaMarr aka the Toast Of Tasmania; the Empress of Entertainment and Baroness of Bling.  LuLu talks with Gillian about her world travels spreading joy, sequins and sparkle to brighten up people’s lives on cruise ships, at the Edinburgh Festival or in Reykjavik – where the crowds that come to see her can be counted on one hand. She sings (and signs) two numbers from her cabaret show You Ring Me Up (written by Darryl Peebles) and a cover version of Bonnie Rait’s Bright Eyes,  accompanied by Gillian on a twirling chair. The music LuLu can’t resist dancing to including Aretha Franklin’s Think and, as a rousing finale, Dolly Parton’s 9-5 where she demonstrates her prize winning karaoke skills.

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This week Gillian is joined by Violet B, an all round ambassador for 50+ fabulousness who fits into her working week – modelling; blogging; being an Instagram fashion leader (@a_stylish_age) and mother of 5 – and working full time as a TAFE Automotive Administrator supervising the auto mechanics of tomorrow. She discusses with Gillian her long career in the fashion industry; being discovered at a Cold Chisel concert; establishing an Instagram presence; Marky Mark’s bare chest; her underwear choices and her latest venture the rebellion – a model development day for women over 30 presented by the Silver Fox Management Group (http://silverfoxmgmt.com.au). The music Violet can’t resist dancing to includes the M People, The Knack, Sia, Dexy’s Midnight Runners and of course, Marky Mark.

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Gillian’s guests this week are two fellow residents of St Kilda – Andrew Foster, Artist & Horticulturist and Nigel Giles,  Archivist & Author.  The trio relive early days at the Prince of Wales (where Andrew and Nigel’s friendship started  20+ years ago); discuss cultural differences North and South of the Yarra; getting caught in a frock; the acronym LGBTIQ (is it too beige?) and the importance of a sense of humour and sensible shoes. Andrew tells us about his pet portraits (www.petportraitsmelbourne.com.au) and Nigel describes how his new book – No 96: Australia’s Most Notorious Address – showcases the show’s diversity of  characters and story lines. Music these three can’t resist dancing to includes tracks from Diana Ross; The Pet Shop Boys; The Pointer Sisters and Dolly Parton.

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Gillian’s guest for the first half of the show is Lauren Elizabeth, singer, songwriter, teacher and ukulele player. Lauren talks with Gillian about her new show, a homage to Joni Mitchell entitled: This is Joni – The Art & Music of Joni Mitchell, playing at the Paris Cat, June 16th (sold out) and the Flying Saucer at Elsternwick, June 30th. Lauren tells about growing up in a musical family, deciding to be a singer after hearing Joni’s unique voice when she was 12 years old, developing the show and the difficult task of choosing which songs to include. Lauren gives us a live rendition of Joni’s the Circle Game and also plays one of her own songs, Fall to Pieces.

In the second half of the show Gillian stays with ‘the folkie business’ and plays songs by Laura Marley, The Pierces, First Aid Kit, Sarah Blasko, more Joni and the inimitable Kirsty MacColl

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This week Gillian catches up with long time friend Franziska Wagenfeld, Independent Film Producer, Film Investment Manager, University Lecturer, PhD candidate and erstwhile Silverfox camera person. Franziska, just back from 7 months in her hometown of Berlin, talks with Gillian about the cultural differences between her two homes; her early achievements; her affection for the unrepentant revolutionaries of ’68; the Silverfox philosophy and German/Australian feature film co-productions. Along the way we hear music from Patti Smith, German electronic pop duo 2raumwohnung and Mel Torme.

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