This songwriter and song stylist has offered up music on the altars of churches and in the smokey barrooms all across the appalachian region. He began as harmony vocalist and bassist in a gospel bluegrass band in his teens. Thru the years he’s performed blues, rock, folk, country & gospel in various bands. Whether playing bass and singing with the Casual Deacons, his backing band, or as an acoustic performer, Jeffrey Joe Buckland always stays true to his songwriting & musical stylings. Buckland’s debut album, Strange Transmissions, is clearly a reflection of his musical influences and inspirations, among whom he cites Chris Whitley, Steve Earle, CCR, Neil Young, Uncle Tupelo, Lucinda Williams, and Willie Dixon. At the same time he shows that he is his own man as all the tunes were written by Buckland himself. Strange Transmissions was recorded in Nashville except for one tune, “Pleasure Blues” which was taped live from Gilkey’s Garage, now known as East Side Studios in Oak Hill, WV. All the musicians are from southern WV. The hooks are totally original and your foot will be tappin’. If you like music you’ll love this superbly produced album. Buckland performed on public radio’s Mountain Stage.
-John Cox
Sisters Coffee House
Princeton, WV
Sisters Coffee House
Princeton, WV
