Alleson Buchanan is bringing literal light into the world. In this episode, the queer Seattle-Sound area Neon Bender and Owner of Radiant Neon sits down with us to discuss her journey as a creator, and the role music plays in her ongoing personal liberation, artistry, and activism. Our beloved friend and "general, all-around weirdo" (her words!) discusses her undying love of musical theater, Sondheim, Hamilton, and the way that theater has been a haven and refuge for queer kids like herself across generations. Alleson dives deep into her newfound love of Pink Floyd and the influence of liberating, psychedelic-era rock on her gorgeous, semi-biographical solo-show, "The Maiden Crone," how Karen Carpenter is her life-blood, and her little queer-crush on Betty Who! Also, did we mention she's a relative of Waylon Jennings?! Don't miss out on this snarky, beautifully irreverent convo.