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“Nothing speaks soul like the penetrating rhythm and blues of Billy Buchanan's music. His passion for music has taken him from the small town of St. Augustine to over 25 countries overseas. His music touches the hearts of his fans with real experiences. ”
— I Want A Buzz Magazine
After 20+ years in the music business, Billy Buchanan has learned one valuable lesson. PEOPLE JUST WANNA DANCE! Labeled The Ambassador of Rock 'n Soul, Billy performs the best soul, blues, and funk from the 50's to the 80's and beyond, guaranteed to keep audiences on the dance floor. From Motown, to James Brown, to Otis Redding, to Prince, and much more, to toe tapping / hand clapping originals, this 21st Century Soul Man will have you swinging and swaying through the decades. He performs solo or with his band, ‘Billy Buchanan & his Rock 'n Soul Revue', behind him. His latest EP, is titled, "The Big Comeback”.
Legends In Concert (Branson, MO)
Ruth Eckerd Hall (Clearwater, FL)
IKEA Grand Opening (Jacksonville, FL)
Lake Sumter Landing (The Villages, FL)
Brownwood Paddock Square (The Villages, FL)
Spanish Springs Town Square (The Villages, FL)
Florida Theatre (Jacksonville, FL) *Tower of Power, Rock the Decade Events, Rocky Horror Picture Show*
Blue Crab Festival (Palatka, FL)
SeaWalk Music Festival (Jacksonville, FL)
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL) *The Minneapolis Sound - Prince Tribute, The New Orleans Suspects*
Rhythm and Ribs (St. Augustine, FL)
One Spark (Jacksonville, FL)
Isle of Eight Flags Seafood Festival (Fernandina Beach, FL)
Deland Original Music Festival (Deland, FL)
Music Midtown (Atlanta, GA)
Bayfest (Mobille, AL)
Prince Tribute at Hemming Park (Jacksonville, FL)
450th Celebration / Ray Charles Tribute (St. Augustine, FL)
Music By The Sea Festival (St. Augustine, FL)
Billy performs 200 to 250 dates a year.
Billy has opened for or shared the stage with Jersey Boys on Tour, Tower of Power, Harry Connick Jr., Betty LaVette, The Four Tops, Josh Turner, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Brothers Osborne, David Ryan Harris, Morris Day and The Time, Chaka Khan, Shawn Mullins, Sixpence None The Richer, JohnnySwim, The New Orleans Suspects, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Joy Williams (from The Civil Wars), Super Cat, G Love and Special Sauce, 24-7 Spyz, Switchfoot, Extreme, KC & The Sunshine Band, Funky Meters, P.O.D, N'Dea Davenport (from The Brand New Heavies), Skillet, Alice In Chains, Rebecca St. James, Salt-n-Pepa, and Jennifer Nettles (from Sugarland), to name a few.
"When Billy Buchanan's music permeates the dancehall, you can't help but get up and dance". - Folio Weekly
"When it comes to innovation, and expanding musical horizons, Billy Buchanan is one of the premiere purveyors of music in our region". - Narrow Magazine
"Billy Buchanan is a vibrant frontman who makes each track a statement of faith and hope". - Billboard Magazine
"It's been said "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life". If that's true, then musician (and educator) Billy Buchanan is the busiest unemployed man in St. Augustine." - St. Augustine Social
"Singer brings creativity, originality to audiences" - The Villages Daily Sun"