Episode notes
The Gracious Two, Chad Gracey & John Rotolo welcome their next guest, musician Creatio, he discussed his background in metal bands and how owning a small venue helped him develop as a solo artist, sharing struggles of independence and community support.
Creatio described challenges overcoming homelessness to build his solo career, living out of vehicles on tour while raising a daughter as a single father on a shoestring budget.
Importance of community support for independent artists:
Creatio emphasized the critical role a small venue owner played in supporting up-and-coming artists, and how forming relationships within local music communities aided his development as an independent artist.
Questioning mainstream narratives:
The Gracious Two and Creatio discussed skepti ...