Mike Buchman Music

I can’t wait to share the bill with the incomparable Abby K and play a handful of spanking brand new tunes and some deep cuts for you On July 28 at the Couth Buzzard! Abby is a master songwriter with a beautiful voice. She’ll be joined by Chris Klimecky, whose high tenor and lead guitar playing is a great fit.

The Couth Buzzard is pretty much my home field these days. It’s a cozy listening room with just the right amount of old Seattle funky. All ages, good drinks and grub. No cover. Hope you can join us!

My father, Joseph Jerome Buchman, would have turned 100 today (6/15/23), but he died in 1968 before he made it to 50. I just made this little music video to celebrate his centennial and my efforts to figure out who he was through a shared love of photography. The tune is an original called Aperture & Speed. Thanks for checking it out!

Hi! I’ve got a gig coming up on January 21 that I’m really excited about! All the details are in the image below. The big deal for me is that Art Frankel will be backing me on pedal steel! He’s a talented player and we’re having a blast working out arrangements. Art is also a great songwriter and guitar player, so it will be great to hear his tunes as well. Our third performer is Judy Kaplan, a consummate musician and singer who interprets some of the best songs written over the past 50+ years. Come join us for an evening of song and community at the cozy Couth Buzzard!

My latest song is a meditation on the theme of ‘you can’t go home again,’ with all due respect to Thomas Wolfe. It’s called Horse Led to Water. Check it out:

Here’s a new number inspired by this political moment and the woman I love…

The Tumbleweed Music Festival is returning from two years of pandemic-virtual presentations and will be live again this year in lovely Howard Amon Park on the shore of the Columbia River in Richland WA.

I have a solo set Saturday, Sept, 3 at 2:45pm on the Art Gallery stage, which is a lovely setting with great acoustics (and air conditioning!). I’ll be playing mostly originals.

I play with Don’t Think Once (duo with Steve Polyak) on Sunday the 4th at 5:45 on the River Stage. We’ll play a mix of originals and great covers. Come see us!

Songwriter showcases

Saturday Oct 1, 7:30-9:30pm at the Couth Buzzard, 8310 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle. This is a Songwriters in Seattle Showcase featuring a full house of local talent. No charge, but a tip basket will be out.

Friday Oct 21, 7:30 – 9:30pm at the Couth Buzzard, 8310 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle. I’m thrilled to be sharing the stage with good friends Bill Davie, Kelly Murphy and Steve Norris for a night of moving music and comradery. This show will be livestreamed as well, I’ll update with the info when it is available. No charge, but please tip the Couth to help keep them up and running!

NOTE: Attendance at Couth Buzzard shows requires proof of COVID vaccination. The venue also requires face masks to keep everyone safe. Thanks for complying! Call the Couth in advance at (206) 436-2960 to reserve a seat for either show.

Friday November 11, 7:00 – 9:00pm at C&P Coffee, 5612 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle. This is a Songwriters in Seattle Showcase featuring a full house of local talent. No charge, but a tip basket will be out.