Pleasant Bud
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Pleasant Bud

Pleasantville, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2016 | SELF

Pleasantville, New York, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 2016
Band Americana Singer/Songwriter

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"Thanks Bud - and Circle"

Awhile ago, a circle of friends from the planet of really nice guys came to our open mic and individually did their thing. I've hired most of them. The rotation at the Artist is now about four months. Rather than make them all wait, I took this Circle of Friends - and offered them an evening to fill however they wanted. What they gave me was a diverse and entertaining show, playing separately and in pairs. They played folk, blues and pop in their various styles. Under the leadership of Pleasant Bud, the show was set up in the most excellent order. It flowed with
both diversity and continuity. The performers were Joe Cromwell, singing "hooker from NYC," among others; Iris Cohen (folk) with Pete Tamburrini, doing a great John Prine tune; Phil Dollard, a blues dude who played the blues; Kelly Flint, who will be back at the Artist solo in June (she, by the way, is married to Lipbone's bassist); Patrick Matteson, also a featured
soloist at SAC&G (next gig, with Pleasant Bud, on Friday, April 4) who filled the room with his beautiful songs, voice and guitar; Lou & Gigi who were entertaining and kept the crowd happy, and Plesant Bud himself doing his
pleasant thing. Both their Circle of Friends and my own grew by many
that night. Thanks Bud - and Circle.
- BC


"Pleasant Bud At Starving Artist"

Pleasant Bud came to SAC&G on Friday, December 14. He turned in great sets of original songs. Bud accompanied himself on both the six and 12 string guitars. He played in open tunings, giving him a unique sound. His use of effect pedals and technique further rounded out his act. His lyrics told the story of what it's like to be here now, coming from where we do. And yes, he is indeed both pleasant and a bud. - Elliot Glick's Blog


"Pleasant Bud At Circle Of Friends"

Best original pop tune
11-11-06
Train Of Love

Best original song
10-14-06
Waterline - Circle Of Friends


Discography

2004 - Me, My Computer & My Brother's Guitar
2006 - I Think It's A Duck!
2006 - A Very Koggling Christmas
2009 - Just Another Songwriter

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 Random observations
Jersey City.
Studied guitar with Emil DeCosmo, a master of the jazz saxophone.
Played my first bar at the age of 14. Things were different. You could get away with it.
The local wiseguys thought it was cute to give the kids beer. We thought it very glamorous.
I've been writing songs and playing longer than I care to say, something more than half a century.
Bands, solo, duo, trio. Club dates, recording sessions, college shows, dances, wherever.
In all that time I've played for folks from coast to coast, even once in a Dublin pub and always been well received.
Once played a show in Santa Barbara where I was paid with a bag of peanuts. REALLY!
Did tech work for all the big stars through the 1980's where I discovered the weekly paycheck. Every style of music was represented.
Mom says she never liked my voice but once in a while I sound OK.
I've been told "You don't play with great facility but at least you ARE very musical".
These are the encouraging words that stand out in my mind.

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