Content warning: This episode includes occasional course language.

From her childhood in the Australian outback to the heights of her chart-topping international success as a singer-songwriter, country music icon Kasey Chambers has trusted her gut, stuck to her values and learned some hard truths, always while trying to live by the best advice she’s ever received: just don’t be a d**khead. 

At this special event at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre, Chambers discusses her new book Just Don’t Be A D**khead (and other profound things I’ve learnt). In this conversation, she shares heartfelt, honest tales, musical experiences and the behind-the-scenes insights she has learned along the way.

Kasey also treats the audience to a few live songs during the session. Hosted by Triple R broadcaster Denise Hylands.

The event was recorded on Wednesday 9 October 2024 at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre as part of The Wheeler Centre’s Spring Fling series.

It was presented in partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries.  The official bookseller was Cook & Young.

Featured music:
“Backbone”, “Not Pretty Enough” and “Ain’t No Little Girl” 
All tracks by performed by Kasey Chambers and Brandon Dodd, recorded live at Geelong Library & Heritage Centre.
Opening track ‘Golden Hour’ by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist.

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