Vulnerability and Community in Art: A Conversation with Brady Buchanan

In this conversation, Brady Buchanan shares insights into his artistic journey as a guitarist, poet, and songwriter. He discusses his evolution in creativity, the impact of community engagement through the Bridge Literary Arts Center, and the differences in his creative processes for poetry and songwriting. Brady reflects on his sources of inspiration, including nature and personal relationships, and expresses his admiration for those who embrace their creativity later in life.

Brady Buchanan is a poet and musician from Western Pennsylvania. He is active in several writing groups and is a member of the steering committee for The Bridge Literary Arts Center, which holds various events–open mics, workshops, lit fests–in and around Venango County, PA. His poems have appeared in The Watershed Journal and the North/South Appalachia Anthology. He uses his experiences in the woods and small towns of his region to inspire his work.

Links: http://www.bridgeliteraryartscenter.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Art

03:00 The Journey into Poetry and Music

05:54 Community Engagement through the Bridge Literary Arts Center

12:01 Creative Process: Poetry vs. Songwriting

17:56 Inspiration and Future Aspirations

 

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