In this episode, Roxy Lee and co-host Mary sit down with members of the Australian indie rock band, Silky Roads. Guy Richards (lead singer and guitarist) and Luke Sandberg (drummer) share the story of how their band formed, their musical influences like Pink Floyd and Tame Impala, and their creative songwriting process.

The band also discusses their connection to the Blue Guitar Project, with Silky Roads being the first band in Australia to play their own custom-designed Silky Roads Blue Guitar. This unique guitar symbolizes freedom, unity, and hope for youth globally as part of the 'Rise Up' campaign. Silky Roads will be passing their Blue Guitar on to other artists, who will perform with it and share their inspirational messages for youth through social media.

In this episode, Roxy Lee takes us on a detailed exploration of the Blue Guitar, discussing its custom features and the symbolism behind each part. The Blue Guitar has become a powerful symbol of freedom, inspiring dreams while representing unity, equality, freedom, and justice for youth around the world.

From the engraving "Wild Horses Run Free" to the candy-striped neck symbolizing harmony with the earth, each part of the guitar tells a story. Roxy also highlights the artists who've performed with the Blue Guitar, including Engelbert Humperdinck and The Beach Boys, with custom guitars now set for auction as part of the 'Rise Up' campaign.

Listeners will also learn about the upcoming Peace Concert in the UK, where the first live performance of "Rise Up" will take place, ahead of its official release in January 2025.

In this episode, Roxy shares how the Blue Guitar Project expanded from local schools in Australia to a global initiative, engaging youth from Los Angeles, Japan, the UK, and beyond. What started as a grassroots project soon grew into a global music lab, offering students the opportunity to collaborate on an inspiring anthem called Rise Up, a song about hope, love, unity, and harmony. Roxy reveals the challenges of establishing a charity and the incredible partnerships that helped elevate the project. With workshops designed to bring out the creative potential in young people, the Blue Guitar Project continues to reimagine what’s possible, using music as a force for positive change. Tune in to hear how this movement is inspiring the next generation to dream big and make a global impact.