07/23/2026
We’re thrilled to announce a new twist to The Couth Buzzard - Books & Community’s 10-year partnership with Songwriters in Seattle (SiS)! Starting on Saturday October 10, 2026, from 5-8pm, the Couth will be hosting a quarterly series of Song Circle Showcases.
These sessions will feature two 80-minute song circles of three performers each (with an intermission). Based on the model developed at legendary songwriters’ venues like Nashville’s Bluebird Café and Boston’s Club Passim, these sessions offer a different kind of performance vibe and opportunity for local songwriters that develop a wonderful synergy all their own.
“In these crazy times, we all need the opportunity to sit together in a space of creativity and collaboration. Song Circles offer a magic formula for audience and performer alike to hear and perform original music in a setting that allows the songs to resonate with each other,” said host Mike Buchman. Mike has a long history of organizing song circles at the Couth Buzzard, and has produced benefit shows for Solid Ground, The Seattle-King County Coalition on Homelessness, and the MS Society.
“Songwriters in Seattle is well-known for the showcases they produce where performers have a 25-minute solo set. These Song Circles add a new event to the SiS portfolio, giving songwriters a different kind of opportunity to practice their craft in collaboration with each other,” Mike said.
In addition to the Oct. 10 showcase, future Song Circles are scheduled for January 9, 2027, April 10, 2027, and July 10, 2027. For more information or to sign up to perform, go to:
Equipment provided: We'll supply PA, vocal mics, and one direct input for each performer. There is also an electric piano on site. If you need an instrument mic, or have questions about other technical considerations, contact Mike at [email protected].
