The Bio

A soulful singer songwriter, Billy Buchanan  is as comfortable entertaining a crowd with just his voice and acoustic guitar as he is with a full band behind him. He uses humor and wit to communicate to his audiences, keeping them fully engaged during his performances. In his music, you can hear the influences of such diverse artists as John Mayer, Otis Redding, James Taylor, Keb Mo, Ben Harper, Van Morrison, Jason Mraz, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, and Ray Lamontagne, to name a few.

Buchanan, a St. Augustine, Florida resident, describes his music as a blend of  “concrete and dirt". He explains, “I was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, but my family was originally from Georgia, and brought a lot of that culture with them. I would hear pop, hip-hop, and dance music on the street; but at home, and at my grandparents' houses, I would hear soul, gospel, and country. It all rubbed off on me".

A consummate professional, Buchanan has shared the stage with some amazing artists; including, Shawn Mullins, G. Love and Special Sauce, Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland), David Ryan Harris (John Mayer’s guitarist), KC and The Sunshine Band, Funky Meters, and Morris Day and The Time, to name a few. Billy Buchanan’s latest album, Hold On, is available at many digital music retailers. The songs “Brother Where You Going”, “Sleep Baby Sleep”, and “Hold On” are standout tracks. Recently, Buchanan was written up in Folio Weekly, I Want A Buzz Magazine, Ocala Star Banner, and The Ponte Vedra Recorder.

The Venues and Festivals (partial list)

Lil Irelands (Auburn, AL), City Stages (Birmingham, AL), The Nick (Birmingham, AL), Landing Zone (Dothan, AL), Bayfest (Mobile, AL), Monsoons (Mobile, AL), Southside (Mobile, AL), Jack Rabbits (Jacksonville, FL), City Hall Pub (Jacksonville, FL), Backstage Lounge (Gainesville, FL), The Palace Saloon (Fernandina Beach, FL), Ann O'Malley's (St. Augustine, FL), Milltop Tavern (St. Augustine, FL), Flagler College (St. Augustine, FL), Club La Vela (Panama City Beach, FL), Daytona International Speedway (Daytona Beach, FL), Midtown Music Festival (Atlanta, GA), Atlanta Dogwood Festival (Atlanta, GA), House Of Blues (Atlanta, GA), Eddie’s Attic (Atlanta, GA), Smith’s Ole Bar (Atlanta, GA), Chameleon Club (Atlanta, GA), Cotton Club (Atlanta, GA), The Loft (Columbus, GA), Toy Tiger (Louisville, KY), The Dock (Jackson, MS), Flaming Mug (Fayetteville, NC), Blue Angel Café (Chattanooga, TN), New City Café (Knoxville, TN), Rocketown (Nashville, TN)

Reviews

“You can always tell when someone has the music in them. It doesn’t feel forced and it flows out naturally like a breeze. Billy Buchanan’s music is that breeze; you can feel it with every lyric that comes out of his mouth. Billy is the real deal, and I’m surprised he hasn’t broken into the next level yet.” – I Want A Buzz Magazine 

"Buchanan's music is family friendly, even positive and uplifting." – Ocala Star Banner

"His family of musicians, originally from Georgia, encouraged him as a child, influencing him with their southern roots." – Folio Weekly

“Had a great time with Billy Buchanan and his group. They really did an excellent job.” – Crossthebridge.com