One Guitar

"'All those smiling faces' fitted the chords, then it felt like, alright, I'm on the way to a song" - Paul Kelly

Paul's song is inspired by poets from England and Poland, Paul's family and the concept of heredity.

The first thing Paul did was tune the One Guitar down a tone.

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About the guitar

It's a Gibson J45 Vintage Sunburst, a model nicknamed "The Workhorse".

First released in 1942 it has a storied history with many famous artists relying on its mahogany construction along with renowned "full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection".

A very warm thanks to Chris at Australis Music for supplying this magnificent instrument.

Season 1 guests: Paul Kelly, Sarah Blasko, Johnny Took, Alice Skye and Bernard Fanning

Credits

Created and hosted by Alex Gow

Produced by Alex Gow and Courtney Carthy, Mushroom Group

Licensing consultant Abby Page, Mushroom Music Publishing

Artwork by Mushroom Creative House

Photography by Alex Gow

Theme song - Lady Eucalyptus, Oh Mercy/Alex Gow

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"I was talking to my housemate about someone. And her response to the situation that I explained was just like, 'grow up'. And I just thought it was the funniest insult" - Alice Skye

Alice adapted an idea that was to become a short story. It traces her experience returning to her home town of Horsham, Victoria.

She is a Wergaia woman from Jardwadjali country.

Alice Skye: Instagram / Twitter

Follow One Guitar on Instagram

Alex Gow on Instagram

Spotify - Perfect Moment & Oh Mercy

Mushroom.com/podcast/one-guitar

About the guitar

It's a Gibson J45 Vintage Sunburst, a model nicknamed "The Workhorse".

First released in 1942 it has a storied history with many famous artists relying on its mahogany construction along with renowned "full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection".

A very warm thanks to Chris at Australis Music for supplying this magnificent instrument.

Season 1 guests: Paul Kelly, Sarah Blasko, Johnny Took, Alice Skye and Bernard Fanning

Credits

Created and hosted by Alex Gow

Produced by Alex Gow and Courtney Carthy, Mushroom Group

Licensing consultant Abby Page, Mushroom Music Publishing

Artwork by Mushroom Creative House

Photography by Alex Gow

Theme song - Lady Eucalyptus, Oh Mercy/Alex Gow

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Reckoning. It's like, well, now you've got to account for what you do and say" - Bernard Fanning

The front man from Powerderfinger was one of the first to agree to the project.

During the height of the pandemic in 2020 we sent the One Guitar to his home in NSW.

"I was pretty excited to see it... I still have that teenage joy in trying out a new guitar," Bernard said.

Bernard Fanning: Web / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram

Follow One Guitar on Instagram

Alex Gow on Instagram

Mushroom.com/podcast/one-guitar

About the guitar

It's a Gibson J45 Vintage Sunburst, a model nicknamed "The Workhorse".

First released in 1942 it has a storied history with many famous artists relying on its mahogany construction along with renowned "full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection".

A very warm thanks to Chris at Australis Music for supplying this magnificent instrument.

Credits

Created and hosted by Alex Gow

Produced by Alex Gow and Courtney Carthy, Mushroom Group

Licensing consultant Abby Page, Mushroom Music Publishing

Artwork by Mushroom Creative House

Photography by Alex Gow

Theme song - Lady Eucalyptus, Oh Mercy/Alex Gow

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"And I was thinking about how I would build this home and this life and, and not look at, you know, having a family or, and the struggles that come with it as a negative. But as a, this is the big life" - Johnny Took

One third of DMAs, Johnny Took, was the first artist we recorded.

His song is a reflection on perspective, maturity and priority. What's important in the grand scheme of life.

Sitting at Alex's house he traces the lyrics back to his time in Scotland, driving on Hoddle Street in Melbourne and his relationship with fellow artist Hayley Mary.

This is a rare opportunity to hear one of DMAs songwriters singing.

Johnny Took: Instagram / Twitter

Label: iohyou.com

Follow One Guitar on Instagram

Alex Gow on Instagram

Spotify - Perfect Moment & Oh Mercy

Mushroom.com/podcast/one-guitar

About the One Guitar

It's a Gibson J45 Vintage Sunburst, a model nicknamed "The Workhorse".

First released in 1942 it has a storied history with many famous artists relying on its mahogany construction along with renowned "full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection".

A very warm thanks to Chris at Australis Music for supplying this magnificent instrument.

Season 1 guests: Paul Kelly, Sarah Blasko, Johnny Took, Alice Skye and Bernard Fanning

Credits

Created and hosted by Alex Gow

Produced by Alex Gow and Courtney Carthy, Mushroom Group

Licensing consultant Abby Page, Mushroom Music Publishing

Artwork by Mushroom Creative House

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.