Joe Buchanan, Back From Babylon Review

Born in Texas and raised in the South, Joe Buchanan’s music offers a Country flavor with an Americana flair. Early on, Buchanan converted to Judaism, which came with its own set of struggles in a predominately traditional religious region. Then, one day outside of the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. and 13 years into their marriage, his wife told him that she was Jewish. This convergence led to a whirlwind of songwriting, and a refocus unlike before, ultimately leading to Buchanan’s debut album Unbroken. Buchanan is the host of Jewish Rock Radio’s Emerging Artist Showcase, highlighting some of the exciting new artists in Jewish music. He also serves as an artist for the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute ​​of Southern Jewish Life and visits Jewish communities throughout the South, providing music and prayer leadership. After many tours, hosting a weekly radio show and countless reviews, he is now releasing his album titled Back From Babylon. With fourteen songs of Buchanan’s unique style, Back From Babylon is a tour de force of country music. The new album features, Joe Buchanan (vocals/guitar), Saul Kaye (guitar/vocals), Russ Gold (drums), Brahm Sheray (bass), Greg Sankovich (keys), James Platt (guitar/mandolin/harmonica), Greg Sherman (drums/world percussion) , Carly Abramson (vocals) and Toby Wilson (pedal steel, dobro).

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