Andrew discusses his musical talent and plans ahead with albums he releases.

Join host Andrea Kruszka as she talks with Putnam County musician Andrew Buckner. They look at the song that Andrew heard that made him want to get started in music, where he tends to get his inspiration from when making new music, and the new instrumental album that was just released and what his goal is for these.

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