We’re looking forward to introducing you to Buckstein. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Buckstein, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
My dog, Butters, wakes me up by jumping on the bed. And like a perfect alarm clock he then cuddles up and goes to sleep for 10 more minutes before licking my face telling me it’s time go out. I kiss my sleeping wife, get dressed and take him out. Then head back in for his breakfast and mine while I listen to the morning news and make coffee.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
It’s country music from a Colorado Native. It’s a little hard to pin down and crosses many different sub genres. It can be a little ADD at times but I think that’s what makes it interesting. I like to experiment where many won’t.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
I’d say my Uncle and my Grandfather. My grandfather, Hank Buckstein, started a sheet metal business in 1947. My uncle Robie eventually took it over. I worked with them as a young kiddo for 5 bucks a day, grabbing tools and helping anyway I could (mostly trying to stay out of the way). I taught me the feeling of a good day’s work. It was great experience to get young.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I remember going out to perform on the finale for American Idol. We weren’t contestants anymore, we had gotten kicked off in the group round and made fun of. The audience loved us so the producers brought us back to perform but they had nothing vested in our success. We could do well or flop and they didn’t care which. We were back stage about step out in front of 200 million viewers at home and 4,000 people in the Kodiak Theatre and I just remember thinking that fear and excitement are physiologically the same thing. Your heart races, you heat up… just turn your fear into excitement. Go sing.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
I try. It’s tough because you have to entertain and get your message across in a constructive way. I think a little shift in personality can be good for you. It allows you to look at yourself through a different lens when you’re forced to care about the public version of you.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
When I’m singing a good song or telling a good story and sharing them with other good people (sometimes doing the same in return).
Contact Info:
- Website: https://BucksteinMusic.com
- Instagram: @thebuckstein
- Twitter: @BucksteinMusic
- Facebook: /bucksteinmusic
- Youtube: @Buckstein
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