Are you a gifted musician?
Are you a creative person?
Are you a business professional with music biz aspirations?
Are you a hard worker?
Are you a person of integrity?
Do you want a lasting career in the music business?
Would you like to take your gifts to the next level?
Do you want to discover your own musical and creative voice?
Do you want to be a better songwriter?
Would you like to refine your image, brand, and look?
Would you like to perform more and put on more professional shows?
Do you want to sell band merchandise?
What’s your short term and long term music career plan?
Who are your fans?
Do you know how to market yourself?
Do you know how to build a great team around you?
Persevere Entertainment Group can help you answer these questions and many more.
Our Mission
Persevere Entertainment Group (PEG) equips musicians and other creative people with the Guidance, Resources, Integrity, and Talent (GRIT) to succeed and endure. Our goal is to gather a network of exceptional musicians, media savvy people, and business professionals and create an environment where these individuals can thrive in the music business. Through consulting, education, networking, performances, and creating music, we empower each other to have long lasting careers in this ever changing industry. Simply put, PEG is a community of gifted individuals working together to sustain their artistry. We can’t do this alone. None of us have all the answers. As we pull our talents and resources together, our chances for continued success increase tremendously.
Our Services
* Music Industry Consultation
* Music Education
* Booking
* Networking and Resources
* Recording and Production
Our Front Man
Billy Buchanan, the founder of Persevere Entertainment Group (PEG), has had an illustrious twenty five year career in the music business. As a Dove Award nominated recording artist, he’s released two albums with his former band Fusebox (Elevate/EMI), and four albums as a solo artist, including his latest release Fact Fiction & Other Contradictions. He’s had three Top 20 songs and performed in all 50 states and in 26 countries. As a sideman, he's played bass, guitar, or sang background vocals for many great artists, including Grammy winners Rebecca St. James, Michael Tait, and John Carter Cash. As a songwriter, he's written songs with Busbee, Mike Hartnett, Marc Byrd, and other established writers. As a producer, he produced all of his solo albums, numerous independent artist’s albums, and co-produced Fusebox’s “Once Again” album. As an instructor, Billy gave private bass, vocal, and guitar lessons for seven years before becoming a full time singer songwriter. Billy has always had a knack for seeing more in people than they may see in themselves. Over the years, he’s had some amazing musicians in his bands and sit under his tutelage. The list includes Adam Nitti (Steven Curtis Chapman), Tom Knight (TLC), Mike Hartnett (Fergie), Chris Smith (Kriss Kross), Nico Constantine (Lady Gaga), Nash Overstreet (Hot Chelle Rae), Justin Benner (Hawk Nelson), Casey Pollock (Sara Evans), and Tim Braisted (Brit Nicole). All of these experiences, and his passion for bringing the best out of people, were the inspiration behind PEG. Billy attended Cleveland State University and The Atlanta Institute of Music. Originally from Cleveland, OH, he has lived in Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, and now resides with his family in St. Augustine, FL.
Our Clients
I’ve worked with a lot of music professionals and band leaders in my drumming career, and rarely have I encountered an individual possessing more appetite for musical excellence; more discipline as an artist; and more inspiration as a human being. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the wisdom, tutelage, and care of my long-time friend and mentor Billy Buchanan. – Tom Knight (TLC, Monica, voice over Emmy winner)
As a small church trying to transition to a modern worship style, engage our members with a new vision, and build an effective worship band, we turned to Billy Buchanan for help. I could not be happier with the results. Billy brought great passion, real expertise, and true spirituality to his weekend of work with our team. It has made a lasting impact. I give you two words… Use him! - Craig Ferguson (First Christian Church)
The first band that got me off was a band called SkinDeep in Atlanta, Georgia. The bass player, Billy Buchanan, went on to do great things.... - Lajon Witherspoon (lead singer of Sevendust)
As my bass instructor, Billy helped shape not only my bass technique but also my love for music to this day. – Ray Dombrowski (Former student, Atlanta Institute of Music Instructor)
I really appreciate the time and effort Billy put into teaching me how to mix sound. His talent and knowledge of music is vast, making it a breeze to learn from him. – Heather Hunter (Good News Church Sound Technician)
When it comes to a music career, there are no sunsets only sunrises. Billy Buchanan literally never sleeps! He will work as hard for you as he does his own career – Michele Howe (Howe Creative Management)
Persevere Entertainment Group
PO Box 181
St. Augustine, FL 32085
(904) 342-7874
info@persevereeg.com
www.persevereeg.com