Musician, nature enthusiast, road warrior
Cory Anderson is an indie folk singer/songwriter in the Emporia area. Locally he has played at venues like Emporia Granada Theatre, Radius Brewing Company, The Copper Top, Finn's Neighborhood Pub in Manhattan, and Strong City’s Ad Astra Food and Drink. Additionally, he was one of the featured bands at the 2019 Halfway to Everywhere music festival in Emporia. We love his acoustic and lyrical track Nostalgia. Here’s our conversation:
What do you make?
Music, linocut prints, digital art, and crafts.
Where and when did you learn your artistic abilities?
Life on the road and YouTube. (haha)
What inspires you or sparks your creativity?
Anything can but mostly people, personal relationships, and nature.
What projects are you working on now?
A new single and holiday cards.
What is your day like? How much do you sleep? What is your work schedule?
It's all over the place. Sometimes I rise early to work on social media and music and sometimes I'm out late playing shows or running sound.
How many hours of creative work do you do in a day?
5-16
What is the first work you ever sold, and for how much?
My first paying gig was a bar where I lied about my age. I played for two hours and made 50 bucks.
When you start a new piece, where do you begin? What is the first step?
Usually a chord progression and a feeling. The lyrics soon follow. And visually I take cues from what I find appealing in natural formations. I like organic matter.
How do you know when you’re done with a piece?
It's never done; you just have to learn how to stop and say... Well... I'm happy where it's at.
What music do you play when you’re making art?
Gregory Alan Isakov, Iron and Wine, indie folk stuff when I'm feeling chill. But I still love Barenaked Ladies and classic rock. When I'm feeling feisty I turn on reggaeton.
Is there a meal you eat on repeat when you’re working?
Coffee.
Are you bingeing on any shows right now?
Blippi.
What is the weirdest object in your maker's space?
My daughter’s umbilical cord nub.
What’s the last thing that made you cry?
A few days ago I was listening to the Lord of the Rings on audio book and Sam.. Sam made me tear up.
What are you reading right now?
A lot of Pinterest 😂
What’s your favorite artwork by someone else?
I love the work from Alex Pardee
Favorite thing about living here?
There are people here who will always hold a special place in my heart.
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