BUTCH LEMAN: North Country Fare

Butch Leman

North Country Fare

© 2003 Butch Leman (634479034596)

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Traditional Country sound with a Northern flavor, with a dash of Alaskana delivered with a warm, rich vocal style, framed with excellent Nashville musicians and production. The results are friendly to the ear.

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Here's a recipe for great country music,
flavored with the Alaska experience:


Take a hefty portion of Country roots and drop 'em
into the pressure cooker known as the Last Frontier.

Slice in some old Russian heritage and
a few fishing tales. Fill with the turbulent waters
of the Kenai Coast.

Season with the best of Kristofferson, Waylon
and Jimmy Buffet. Simmer for decades.

Then bring it to full-boil and burn a CD.

And, wahlaah!

You have Butch Leman's "North Country Fare."
A hearty, delicious, original musical repast-unlike
anything you've tasted before.

Warning: Once you've bit into Butch Leman's
music, you'll hunger for more. And more. And
more ...


BIO

With a passion for classic country music and a voice embracing the greatness of his home state -Alaska - Butch Leman's singing/songwriting talent makes an ear-pleasing combination.
"I'm a singer who fishes," Butch says, putting his talent into perspective.
Before he could see over the side of a fishing boat, he was swimming in a sea of musical influences. Guitar melodies played in the Russian style. Chants in the Russian Orthodox Church. Sunday school songs taught by missionaries. Homebrew celebrations in the caledor - entry way. And the static-filled broadcasts of the Grand Old Opry.
Before long, Butch's young voice was harmonizing with his musical idols and he dreamed of being discovered.
On rare occasions when he visited his mother's hometown of Modesto, Calif., small-town Butch felt like a fish out of water. But music provided an important connection and, ultimately, the defining spark. A stunned silence, then a burst of applause followed his audition for the lead in an all-state choral performance his junior year of high school, the teacher announced the part belonged to Butch, and suddenly, he recalls "it was everything I could imagine that could happen."
Back in Alaska, he formed a couple of rock and roll bands while still in high school. Within a couple of years, that led to country-rock bands, trios and duos, which led to Butch singing solo. It was, he says, "a simple progression... falling in love with country again."
And the love affair continues, as his velvety smooth baritone has become well known across the biggest state in the union.
During the summer, Butch maintains the family tradition of commercial fishing, captains a charter fishing vessel, and sandwiches musical dates between Cook Inlet tides. In the winter, he ranges farther from home. You may have seen him thrilling visitors at the Kenai Peninsula State Fair. Entertaining crowds at music festivals. Singing celebrations to tourists and their fish that didn't get away. Rockin', then soothing rowdy pipeline construction crews. Showing his softer side at weddings and private gatherings. Creating a songful moment of prayer for the 2003 Alaska gubernatorial inauguration.
Butch's gentle humor and comfortable phrasing of a song puts him at ease on any stage, and he appeals to music lovers of all ages.
With Butch's debut CD, North Country Fare, a collection of 10 original songs, the singing fisherman from Ninilchik is no longer waiting to be discovered. He has arrived.

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  • Awesome!
    author: Stephanie

    This is one of the best cd's i've listened to in a long time. It really touched my heart and soul

  • Captures it all!
    author: Barb Loop

    Had to buy 2 and send one off to family! These songs reach way down in your soul

  • Everyone who receives this CD loves it including the children.
    author: Bobbie Oskolkoff

    He comes by the talent naturally with a musical mom and a father who could sing like an angel. Toss in a few talented Uncles and a batch of cousins and the result is Butch. "Melody of Love" says just what I want to say about home. A "Fisherman's Prayer" is what I consider a very talented piece of art both in written composition and voice.

  • author: Martha Diaz

    From the first time I heard Butch's CD summer '03, I enjoyed what he had to say and really like his voice. The newest songs sound great too. Martha Diaz

  • As Good, if not better, than what we hear in Country Music today.
    author: Lynda Kvasnikoff

    Each song has it's own "flavor"..They are written from the heart and soul of Butch and sang with the same heart and soul. It is time the world hears the music of NINILCHIK...This music can be listened to time and time and time again. I never tire of it...Way to go Butch. Very well written, very well sang, very enjoyable.

  • Great voice. Love the new songs.
    author: Bruce Tetley

    I first heard Butch Leman 25 years ago and have loved his melifluous voice ever since. North Country Fare brings together a classic vocal talent and a newer songwriting skill. Bravo on both counts! Sensitive ballads combined with humorous tales make for a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. Keep it up, Butch.

  • Don't let your visiting guests leave here without it!
    author: Mike Schuster

    Alaskan hospitality is all about giving our visitors from outside something to take back home with them that is really Alaskan, and local, and doesn't have to be kept in the freezer. I haven't found a better gift to share with my friends and guests at MeanderIn B&B. Thank you, Butch!

  • The right words, the right feeling
    author: Tammy Bear

    "I Was Tempted", "I Know Love" and "Take Your Time" are my favorites. These songs say what you mean with just the right words and feeling. Thank you for this gift, Butch. Looking forward to more!

  • A Great Sound, Easy to Listen To
    author: Nancy Russell

    I got this CD as a gift and have listened to it most every day since getting it. All of the songs on here are great and I enjoy them more and more every day. I am waiting for more great sounds from Butch.

  • Great talent
    author: Curtis&Brenda Taylor

    We enjoyed listening to this CD, What an awesome voice. Butch is an extremely talented artist!!

  • He's Classic! Like Jim Reeves,Eddie Arnold,Marty Robbins!!!
    author: Kathy Jackinsky

    I just can't stop playing it! It speaks about real Alaska life! I love the Fisherman's Prayer! It is how things really are! I love "Let's go down to Ninilchik", "the Love Song," "Spring Fever," Love 'em all! The songs just grow on you! They're meaningful and beautifully rendered!!!

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