Pat Reedy on Busking, Nashville & Building a Country Music Career

Pat Reedy joins Camden to discuss leaving construction behind for country music, busking in New Orleans, life in Nashville, songwriting, touring and building a career without compromising authenticity.Originally from Chicago and now based in Nashville, Pat shares his journey from working construction jobs to becoming a full-time touring musician. We discuss learning music on the streets of New Orleans, the realities of touring, recording new music, balancing family life with a music career and why staying true to yourself matters more than chasing trends.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:00:39 Growing Up in Chicago00:02:06 Learning Guitar in New Orleans00:02:37 Busking on the Streets00:05:20 Building a Following in New Orleans00:06:45 The Realities of Touring00:08:58 Discovering Country Music00:11:58 Music After the Pandemic00:13:55 Dream Touring Destinations00:16:31 Stage Style & Authenticity00:17:05 Leaving Construction Behind00:18:45 Moving to Nashville00:20:40 New Album, Touring Plans & Family Life00:22:10 Where to Find Pat ReedySubscribe to The Rugged Revival. Share it with your friends. Support independent music!Listen to the full podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wnHcgA73o1aiiKaz882vH?si=30aabdaa220a4628Follow The Rugged Revival:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theruggedrevival/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theruggedrevivalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094507520679Website: www.theruggedrevival.comEmail: ruggedrevival@hotmail.com