Barrel-aged Folk & Pop at Northwest Cellars June 14

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Mike Buchman

Steve Polyak and I are at Northwest Cellars for our only spring show, Friday June 14th from 5:30-8:30pm.

At Northwest Cellars, 12/18

Steve is a great harmony singer and we’ve worked up a mix of heartfelt and quirky originals and tasty covers for you. Here’s a couple of tunes we recorded this winter:

Big Wheel
The Great Wheel on the Seattle waterfront is the latest symbol of the impact of circles money on the Puget Sound region.

Kids on a Train
Steve Polyak original about a life-changing moment in his Grandfather’s life.

Mad World
‘Nuff said

Northwest Cellars is a lovely room to listen to music while sampling their lineup of award winning wines. Bob Delf is a master blender and Steve and I are huge fans of their reds! In addition the Northwest Cellars crew puts out a great spread of food and they love to talk about and show off their wines. So come and join us!

Friday June 14, 2019
Northwest Cellars
11909 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, Washington 98034 (map)
5:30-8:30 pm

Steve Polyak at Weird Signals studio

Steve in the studio

Mike Buchman at Weird Signals Studio

Mike in the studio

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Mike & Steve’s Antidote to Black Friday

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Mike Buchman

Steve Polyak and I return to Grumpy D’s Friday, November 24,  7-9pm.
7001 15th Ave. NW. No cover, all ages!

a40e293e-f230-40b9-888d-5142562aa443Join us for an evening of intimate music, good friends, long-distance family, good eats and drinks. And music, from deeply personal originals to power pop covers featuring fancy picking and tight harmonies. And leftover pumpkin pie.

Here’s a slice straight from the oven. It’s my newest song and YOU are the first to hear it.

Hope you can join us!

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Heading back to Tumbleweed!

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Mike Buchman

I’m thrilled to be playing the 2017 Tumbleweed Music Festival, this Labor Day Weekend, in bucolic Howard Amon Park on the shores of the mighty Columbia River in Richland, WA.

I’ve got a set 5:30pm on Sunday, Sept. 3 at the new Arts Gallery Stage, sponsored by
KPND 95.3 radio. You can find the complete festival schedule heremike.

Tumbleweed is a sweet festival that highlights regional and nationally-known singer-songwriters.

The  Jane Titland Memorial Songwriting Contest is a centerpiece of the festival. This year’s theme is “Harmony” and 10 finalists will perform their songs Saturday at 4:15pm at the West Stage.

My song “Visual Harmony” was named an alternate to the finalists, so if any of the 10 happen to miss the festival, I might get to join in! This is my third time as an alternate, to go with one time as a finalist for my tune “Bridge Don’t Rise.”

Tumbleweed is an ideal way to spend Labor Day weekend, lounging under the shade trees and enjoying the finest in new acoustic music. Hope you can join us!

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Updated pic

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Mike Buchman

mike with beardOh shit, I grew a beard and never updated all the pics. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss…

Played a great gig last month as a benefit for the family of Joe Misuda, Victory Music President who suffered a tragic, fatal bike accident. My good friend Steve Polyak joined me for a few songs and I debuted my sparkly electric guitar, a Danelecto Hodad!

Steve Wacker shared the bill. We packed Egan’s Ballard Jam House and raised over $600 to help with Joe’s uncovered medical care. Good community vibe!

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Wild-crafted songs at the Couth

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Mike Buchman

falltourI’ll be joining the lovely and talented Bill Davie an evening of wild-crafted-crafted, hand-formed, organic, locally-sourced songs! Drop on by and grab a fistful of sound and mixed metaphors! Warning: this performance may contain banjos.

Saturday Sept 20 @ The Couth Buzzard

8310 Greenwood Avenue North

7:30 – 9:30 (2 sets each!)

always free, always fun

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Catch me if you can & early heads up

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Mike Buchman

Couth Buzzard SIS Flyer Oct 5 2013Only fall gig

My only fall gig is this Saturday, Oct. 5th, as part of a Songwriters in Seattle showcase at the Couth Buzzard.

This festival of song starts at 7:30. I’ll be joined by Susan Elliott, Chris Mitchell and Roo & The Few at the venue one local musician calls “the best place to play in the western hemisphere.

Please join us, enjoy the great food & drink at the Couth, and support Seattle’s thriving songwriting scene. 8310 Greenwood Ave. N. All ages and free!

A Heart Needs a Home

Thursday, Dec 19 at The Royal Room, 5000  Rainier Ave. S

Save the date for a special night of Seattle musical All-Stars performing the songs of Richard Thompson to benefit Solid Ground’s efforts to house homeless families.

Wayne Horvitz will serve as music director. Among the musicians we can tell you are joining the bill are Robin Holcomb, Darren Lucas, Eli West, Rob Kneisler, Joel Tepp and Carrie Clark. I wish I could disclose all the players, but you’ll have to wait for the really big news about this bill.

Two shows, 7:30 and 9:30. More info: http://theroyalroomseattle.com/2013-12.php

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13 in 13?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mike Buchman

For the past two years, I’ve been the Third Alternate to the finalists of the Tumbleweed Songwriting Competition. Kind of like being 13 out of 10 (well, ok, 13 out of the 50-60 submissions each year), but who’s counting?

This year the topic of the competition is “bridges” and I’ve just sealed the envelope on my submission, Bridge Don’t Rise. It’s a song I wrote for my dad, but I think it will resonate for anyone who has ever lost someone. Take a listen:

Bridge Don’t Rise
© 2013 Mike Buchman

God willing and the bridge don’t rise
I’ll see you over on the other side
We’ll share some laughter, share some tears
Back with you after all these years
So much to tell you, so much to say
But we’ll have eternity, if we have a day
And the bridge don’t rise    

            And I can’t wait to see you again
            I can’t wait to see you again, if the bridge don’t rise

God willing and the bridge don’t rise
I’ll drink you in with my own eyes
We’ll laugh about the earthly ways
And all the problems in that place
We’ll share some memories, we’ll have a cry
And I know you won’t be leaving me twice
If the bridge don’t rise 

And I can’t wait to see you again
Yeah, I can’t wait to see you again, if the bridge don’t rise

I was young when you died
Never saw you eye to eye
We’ll be together on the other side
God willing and the bridge don’t rise

God willing
And the bridge don’t rise
God willing
And the bridge don’t rise
And I can’t wait to see you again
I can’t wait to see you again

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Swapping songs with Ginny Reilly and Jennifer and Dave from The Hayburners!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Mike Buchman
Ginny

Ginny Reilly

I’m thrilled to announce that on Friday, April 19th I’ll be hosting a Songwriters in the Round evening at the Couth Buzzard that features some amazingly talented performers!

Ginny Reilly is the “Reilly” half of famed folk duo Reilly and Maloney. With her partner, David Maloney, she has performed on the national circuit of folk music clubs from 1970 to 1990. They own a record company, Freckle Records, and recorded several albums on that label. While perhaps better known for her work with David, Ginny is skillful writer and solo performer who captivates audiences with her warmth and timeless songs. It’s really an honor to share the stage with her!

Jennifer Spector

Jennifer Spector

Jennifer Spector and David Tieman are also well-known as a touring duo, The Hayburners. But, as with Ginny, the also write material better suited to solo performance. For this evening, they will be primarily playing solo, but I think we can convince them to join up for a couple well-loved  Hayburners’ tunes.

I’ll have a new instrument (baritone uke!) and a few new songs, including my submission for the 2013 Tumbleweed songwriting competition.

David Tieman

David Tieman

The Couth is a wonderful listening room. No amplification, just the plain beauty of voices and acoustic instruments. We promise to take you on a journey through stories, emotions and song. Hope you can join us!

What: Songwriters in the Round: Ginny Reilly, Jennifer Spector, David Tieman and Mike Buchman
When: Friday April 19, 2013

Where: the Couth Buzzard, 8310 Greenwood Ave N.
no cover, all ages, all ears!

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New (Years) gig Saturday, January 12

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mike Buchman

mike guitarI just got invited to join the bill for 2013’s inaugural gig at  Tacos Guaymas Y Mas, Lynnwood (on 196th, 1 block W of I-5 across from the Lynnwood Convention Center.)

The show is Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 6-9pm. There is no cover and the restaurant is suitable for all ages!

For more than three years, Ray Boyce has made this unheralded venue a top place to see a rotating roster of local songsmiths and players.

I’ll be sharing the bill with two talented songwriters, Charlie Spring and Casey Garland. Both write sweet and moving tales of people, love and the land reminiscent of greats like Neil Young and James Taylor.

Charlie is up first at 6:00. Casey plays at 6:55. I play from 7:50-8:40.

Come join us for great acoustic music and awesome, authentic Mexican food!

I’ll be joined on a few songs by my good friend Kelly Murphy, and hope to roll out some new tunes, including this one, called Bridge Don’t Rise, which I wrote for my father who died when I was young. I hope to see you in Lynnwood!

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Happy Birthday, Couth Buzzard!

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Mike Buchman
Theo

Theo

Community meeting space par excellence, Couth Buzzard Bookstore, is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary on Sat. Dec 22. Poets, musicians and other performers from unknown to world famous are performing throughout the day. I’ve got a slot at 2:30 and will play a few of my songs on banjo/vocals. Hope to see you there!

Congrats to Theo and the crew, and thanks for making such a warm and welcoming space for our community!

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