Who is Michael Buchanan?

Nashville guitarist Michael Buchanan brings over 30 years of experience performing with bands, contemporary worship teams, and songwriters. With a powerful tone and technique recalling influences as diverse as Southern rock, 1990s alternative, experimental blues, and Swedish metal, his tasteful, versatile playing and strong improvisational skills consistently serve the song, delivering exactly the right parts to bring the music to life.

Michael is experienced with using the Nashville Number System along with other current practices, such as in-ear monitoring, silent/quiet stages, playing along with clicks and backing tracks, and real-time direction from a bandleader. He has a comfortable familiarity with a wide range of backline equipment, and is able to quickly dial in a sound that’s appropriate to any setting.

Michael captures a self-portrait in Columbia, Tennessee in September 2024. Michael is also an accomplished professional photographer with over 30 years of experience, and offers a range of services for private and corporate clients. Check out his photo site, Along the Periphery, to learn more.