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Online Interview - March 31, 2008
If you would like to hear an interview Billy just did on the British online radio station, Cross Rhythms, go to http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/radio/listenagain/ and scroll down to Rimmerama (Weekly), then click on Thur 21st Feb. Let me warn you, you’ll have to listen to a good bit of the radio program before you get to Billy’s interview…But, it’s worth it :).
EPK Is Done! - March 31, 2008
Over the last couple of months, Billy has been filming a new EPK (Electronic Press Kit) to give to concert promoters, Pastors, Youth Pastors, or media outlets. It was shot by award winning documentary maker, Dustin Miller (www.fleshprofitsnothing.com). The EPK is now finished. If you would like to check it out, go to myspace.com/billybuchanan. The EPK features live concert footage, intimate interview footage shot in beautiful St. Augustine, FL, and details about Billy’s plans for 2008. If you’re a concert promoter, Pastor, Youth Pastor, or media outlet, and would like to receive a copy, please email .
Back on the road - January 28, 2008
After taking the second half of 2007 off to get more familiar with his new role as Worship Director at Good News Church in St. Augustine, FL, Billy Buchanan and the boys are getting back on the road in early February. Billy will be doing a solo date in Havertown, PA on February 1st, and Billy Buchanan and Fusebox have a date in White Plains, NY on February 2nd. Go to Fuseboxmusic.com for more tour info.
Transparent - January 28, 2008
If you haven't ordered your copy of Billy's new solo album, Transparent, yet, it's not too late! Go to Fuseboxmusic.com to order your copy of Transparent and all Billy Buchanan and Fusebox merchandise.
Touring in 2008 - January 1, 2008
Billy Buchanan will be headlining "The Worship Experience" tour in 2008. If you would like to find out more about the tour or if you're wondering how you can bring the tour to your church or city, contact St. Augustine Family Entertainment at booking@staugustinefamilyentertainment.com or call (904) 347-8102. Our goal is make this tour as affordable as possible for both promoters and concert goers. Send us an email or give us a call for more info.
Radio Airplay - January 1, 2008
Without much push on our behalf, the first single from Transparent, "Child of God", has been picked up by several radio stations in the southeast, including 88.1 The Promise out of Jacksonville, FL. If you would like to hear Billy Buchanan on your local Christian station, give them a call and request "Child of God."
New Agency - November 6, 2007
Billy Buchanan and Fusebox have just signed with a brand new booking agency. St. Augustine Family Entertainment is now booking Fusebox dates and Billy Buchanan solo dates. Go to www.staugustinefamilyentertainment.com or call (904) 347-8102 if you are interested in booking a date. We’re now focusing on filling our 2008 calendar.
Rumors - November 6, 2007
To dispel the rumors, FUSEBOX HAS NOT BROKEN UP. Because Billy Buchanan just released his first solo album, he's spending a lot of my time promoting it right now. He's still doing select dates with Fusebox.
Transparent - September 5, 2007
“Billy
Buchanan – Transparent (2007)” – This album was self
produced by Billy Buchanan and was mostly recorded
in his basement. It was released independently
through Billy’s label, Vision 1st Music. It’s a
groovy acoustic driven album, full of catchy worship
songs that are meant to encourage the body of
Christ. Billy released this album to minister to the
congregation he leads worship for in St. Augustine,
FL. The songs are starting to take a life of their
own, as other churches around the country are
starting to sing them on Sunday mornings. Most of
the songs on the album are written by Billy
Buchanan, but there are some brilliant co-writes on
the album including the songs “Heaven In My Heart,”
co-written with Marc Byrd (Third Day, Kutless), and
“Transparent,” co-written with Rob Hawkins (David
Crowder, Carried Away).
Billy's
Music Director Position - March 15, 2007
We
want you guys to join us in prayer about something. It
looks like Billy Buchanan will be taking a staff
position as the Music Director of a great church in
St. Augustine, Florida. This is something he’s
wanted to do for a long time. Fusebox will remain
together, but will have to be more selective about
their touring. Much like Matt Redman, Mark Hall
(Casting Crowns), and Israel Houghton, Billy’s heart
is to write music for the church as a whole. This
position will allow him to do that and see firsthand
which songs resonate with the church. Investing in
young worship team members is also a huge passion of
Billy’s. He’ll be overseeing the entire music
department at the church. This is a big decision for
Billy and his family. Pray for God’s wisdom and
guidance.
Child
of God - February 28, 2007
A
brand new Fusebox song called “Child of God,”
written by members Tim Braisted and Billy Buchanan,
has been chosen to be the theme song for The National
Youth Gathering, the tri-annual Lutheran youth
conference that takes place July 29-31 in Orlando, FL.
The song plus the lyric/chord chart will soon be available to download for free
at www.lcmsgathering.com.
Our hope is that all the churches participating will
download the song and teach it to their students prior
to The National Youth Gathering.
New
Tour Dates - February 28, 2007
New
tour dates have been added to the calendar. Go to the
appearances page or www.myspace.com/billybuchanan
to see if Billy Buchanan is coming to a city near you.
More dates are added weekly.
Fusebox
2007 Tour - January 6, 2007
At
the Lutheran National Youth Gathering in 2004, Fusebox
led worship for 38,000 participants. Opinions were so
high on the band that the Lutheran Church Missouri
Synod (LCMS) is bringing Fusebox back to lead worship
at the 2007 Gathering in Orlando, Florida! In
anticipation of this event, Fusebox is touring LCMS
churches throughout the USA from December 2006 to June
2007. We are mainly doing Sunday morning worship, and
Sunday night and Wednesday night worship concerts. We
would love to bring this tour to your church. The cost
is very affordable, and your congregation would really
be blessed by Fusebox’s music and testimony. This is
a great way to get students fired up about The 2007
National Youth Gathering!! If you or your church are
interested in booking Fusebox for this tour, email us
at info@fuseboxmusic.com,
www.myspace.com/fuseboxmusic or contact Jeff Roberts
and Associates at www.jeffroberts.com.
Shoutfest
2006 coming to an end - October 16, 2006
After
2 months of touring, Shoutfest 2006 is almost over.
I’ve had a great time hosting the festival, and
leading worship. My favorite part has been getting to
know all of the other artists on the tour. I know that
I’ve made some lifelong friends. That’s what
it’s all about.
Hero in Texas - October 16, 2006
I've
decided to revise my role as Kai on two dates on the
Hero tour, November 9-10 in Austin, TX and Houston,
TX. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see Hero
live, try your best to go see it. It’s an amazing
production. Go to www.myspace.com/herouniverse
for the tour dates. Recording
- October 16, 2006
We’re
working on three songs in the studio right now. HEAVEN
IN MY HEART, BURDENS, and HOW GREAT YOU ARE. A big
thanks to you, the fans, for helping us pick the songs
for the new album. We still need your help. Continue
to go to www.myspace.com/billybuchanan
and let us know what you think about the new tunes.
Hero
Tour Update - September 12, 2006
After
much thought and prayer, Billy has decided not to go
back out on the Hero tour. He didn't want to be
away from his family for a month and a half, plus he's
trying to finish the new Fusebox album. He will
be reprising his role of Kai on only two of the dates
on the Hero tour, November 9th in Austin, TX and
November 10th in The Woodlands, TX. Shoutfest
2006 - September 12, 2006
Billy
Buchanan is hosting Shoutfest this year! The tour began
on August 13th in Quincy, IL and ends in Pineville, LA
on October 22nd. He's having a great time hyping the
crowd, speaking on behalf of Food For The Hungry, and
leading worship. Building 429, Superchic[k], Skillet,
Pillar, Joy Williams, and Jars of Clay are just a few
of the artists who are performing on the tour. Go
to www.shoutfest.com
for more info.
Thoughts? - September 12, 2006
We
really want to hear your thoughts on the new material
that Billy has been writing for the upcoming Fusebox
album tentatively titled, Transparent. Go to www.myspace.com/billybuchanan
and leave comments on the songs that are posted. Your
thoughts are very important to us.
Shoutfest
Tour - August 10, 2006
Billy
Buchanan will be hosting Shoutfest this year! The tour
starts on August 13 in Quincy, IL and ends in
Pineville, LA on October 22. Building 429, Superchic[k],
Skillet, Pillar, Joy Williams, and Jars of Clay are
just a few of the artists who will be performing on
the tour. Go to www.shoutfest.com
for more info.
New Music - August 10, 2006
If
you would like to hear some of the new material that
Billy has been writing for the new Fusebox album
(which is due out in January '07), go to www.myspace.com/billybuchanan. Food
for the Hungry - August 10, 2006
Fusebox's
partnership with Food for the Hungry has continued to
blossom over the last few months. The band has seen
hundreds of impoverished kids sponsored at their shows
and at festivals throughout the summer. If you would
be interested in sponsoring a child through Food for
the Hungry, go to www.fh.org
for more info.
Hero!
- May 29, 2006
Hero!
The Rock Opera is going back on tour! Billy will be
revisiting his Dove Award-nominated role as Kai, The
High Priest. Check the tour schedule to see if Hero is
coming near you.
Summer Festivals - May 20, 2006
Throughout
the summer, Billy will be the spokesperson for Food
For The Hungry at several of the summer festivals.
From their main stages, he will make the appeal for
Food For The Hungry and will be performing several
acoustic numbers.
Solo
Tour Shows - April 3, 2006
Billy
Buchanan will be touring the Southeast as part of his
acoustic solo tour in April (SOON!! April 4 Nashville,
TN at CAFFEINE - 7pm, and April 5 Atlanta, GA at
EDDIE'S ATTIC - 8pm). Check the tour
calendar to see if he's coming to a city near you.
Mighty
Clouds of Joy - February 23, 2006
On
Voice
of the Spirit – The Gospel of the South, which
is being released on Dualtone in April 2006, Billy
Buchanan plays guitar on the Mighty Clouds of Joy
rendition of “We Will Overcome.” The album also
features amazing performances by Johnny Cash, Mavis
Staples and Marty Stuart, Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell,
and many more. The album was produced by John Carter
Cash. Eddie's
Attic, Atlanta Show
- February 18, 2006
Billy
Buchanan’s solo tour is making a stop at the world
renowned Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta, GA on April 5th.
Eddie’s Attic helped launch the careers of The
Indigo Girls, John Mayer, Ani Difranco, The Black
Crowes, and Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland), to name a
few. If you’re in the Atlanta area, definitely put
the show on your calendar. It’s a must see.
CD
Release - January 26, 2006
Faith
Gilmore has just released her first full-length CD,
"Trip The Light." Billy Buchanan co-wrote a
majority of the album. Faith sounds like a cross
between Dido and Lauren Hill. You can purchase the
album at www.myspace.com/faithgilmore.
Hope
of all the Earth - January 24, 2006
One
of Billy's new songs, "Hope of all the
Earth," has been chosen as the theme song for a
Food for the Hungry promotional video that will be
shown all over the world. Billy wrote the song as a
response to Hurricane Katrina. Alive
Festival - January 20, 2006
On June 21-24, Billy has been
chosen to lead worship on the main stage every night
at Alive Festival in North Lawrence, OH. He'll also be
the spokesperson for Food For The Hungry for the
entire week. You can find out more info at www.alive.org.
Altarmotive
Review - December 22, 2005
Altarmotive,
a band produced by Billy Buchanan, received a great
review in the Jan. 2006 issue of Christian Single
Magazine for their album, What We Have Inside Us. Their 4-out-of-5-star review can be found
alongside those of Bethany Dillon and Chris Rice. Pick
up a copy at any Lifeway store. Bridges
Episode - December 18, 2005
Billy
Buchanan recently hosted an episode of Bridges on CTN.
He interviewed !Hero The Rock Opera creators, Eddie
Degarmo and Bob Farrell. The show will re-air in the
middle TN area on Wed., Dec. 21 at 9:30am and 6:30pm
CST. Check your local listings to see when it airs in
your area.
Solo
Tour - December 15, 2005
In between Fusebox dates, Billy
Buchanan has been out on his "Look What
You've Done" tour, his first solo venture. With
recent stops in Tampa, FL, Bluefield, WV, and Cary,
NC, Billy's been getting the opportunity to perform
newer songs in more stripped down acoustic
versions." You can hear him "Live At The
Wade Center" in Bluefield, WV at www.myspace.com/billybuchanan.
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