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Michael Bucher
Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock

"We all have lessons that we're put here to learn.."

BIRCHWOOD, Wisconsin
United States

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Member Since1/13/2007
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MICHAEL BUCHER
DIRTY WATER

A tribute Music Video to
Bear Butte Mountain, South Dakota
2008

Nominated for 2008

"Best Short Form Music Video/DVD"

10th Annual Native American Music Awards
October 4th, 2008
Seneca Niagara Casino Hotel
Niagara Falls, New York

Vote on line at: VoteNative.Com


MICHAEL BUCHER - DIRTY WATER


PK PRODUCTIONS, LLC Michael Bucher, and musicseenPROductions nominated for a 2008 Native American Music Awards for "Best Short Form Video/DVD" for DIRTY WATER, a tribute to Bear Butte Mountain, South Dakota.

DIRTY WATER is written and performed by (2007) NAMA nominated "Best Debut Artist" and "Best Folk Recording" Native American acoustic singer/songwriter Michael Bucher and produced in association with Christopher Crosby - musicseenPROductions (Videographer/Editor) and Karla LaRive (Producer) of PK Productions, LLC; (2007) NAMA nominees for "Best Short Form Music Video/DVD" for Native Hip Hop Artist/Activist, Shadowyze BUMPY ROADS.

THE MUSIC VIDEO

DIRTY WATER is a tribute video about the spiritual battle of Mato Paha - Bear Butte Mountain, being threatened by the encroachment of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, South Dakota.

On the Northeastern edge of the Black Hills, just a few miles from the small town of Sturgis, off Highway 34, lies one of the most sacred mountains to the Plains Indians from the United States and Canada.

Up to 60 different tribes traveled to Bear Butte to fast and pray. Separated by about 8 miles of prairie from the greater Black Hills, which are also considered sacred by these same nations of people, Bear Butte looks like a sleeping bear lying on its side with its head pointed toward the northeast. Geologists call Bear Butte a laccolith, or a bubble of magma that did not become a complete volcano.

All the tribes of the Sioux people: Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota, came to Bear Butte to pray. The months of May, June, and July will see families camped at the base while a relative is standing on the side of the mountain fasting in deep meditation. Small colored pieces of cloth containing pinches of tobacco are wrapped around trees and bushes as prayer gifts to the Creator. Larger flags of red, white, black, or yellow, the sacred colors, also are tied to trees to carry the prayers to all the directions.

Bear Butte, the mountain proper, is currently a National Historic Landmark managed by the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department. Although a few parcels of adjacent land have been purchased by some Native American nations, the rest of the surrounding area is ranchland, or is being sold to developers. Two drag racing strips, biker bars, a convenience store, campgrounds, and housing developments are all located within a few miles of this sacred place.

The tribute music video was shot on-location during the 2007 Sturgis Rally in the Black Hills, South Dakota including: Bear Butte Mountain State Park; City of Sturgis; Fort Meade National Cemetery; Reddy Ranch/Wounded Knee; Oglala Nation Pow-Wow/Pine Ridge Reservation; Hartman Ranch/Oelrichs, South Dakota and, Seneca Niagara Casino and Hotel, New York.

On the Net: Protect Bear Butte


On Location in Western South Dakota
with Michael Bucher
DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME
from
musicseenPROductions
(2008)


Electronic Press Kit
from musicseenPROductions
produced in association with
PK Productions LLC
2008


Michael Bucher | Electronic Press Kit


“The music video deals with the protection of Native burial grounds, Native grave sites and sacred sites. I try to tell people you wouldn’t want your grandmother’s grave dug up…nor do American Indian people. And, yet, it happens every day in Indian Country”

~ Michael Bucher ~


Influences Buddy Red Bow, Buffy Saint Marie, Joanne Shenandoah, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, John Trudell, Bill Miller
Sounds LikeMichael Bucher
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Record LabelBlue Hills Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 5 2008 2:00P
Indian Summer Festival Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 6 2008 2:00P
Indian Summer Fest Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 7 2008 2:00P
Indian Summer Fest Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sep 20 2008 8:00P
Native E Music Awards Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sep 27 2008 5:00P
Harvest Pow Wow Naperville, Illinois
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
2008 Native American Music Awards Niagara Falls, New York
Jan 25 2009 8:00P
American Indian Center’s Presidential Inaugural Ball Washington D.C., Washington DC

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   About Michael Bucher

ABOUT MICHAEL BUCHER

MICHAEL BUCHER (Artist) is a Cherokee singer-songwriter who was taught from the beginning of his memory the stories, language and legends of his people. His songs are intended to teach, heal and bring an awareness to everyone who hears them. He sings about topics that are important to him and others in Indian Country. From the desecration of sacred sites, to Cherokee legends, to the sometimes seemingly Invisible Indian, there's a passionate quality throughout. With strong vocals and heartfelt lyrics, his music is a blend of acoustic guitar, native and a contemporary drum, flute, shakers, rattles, bass and electric guitars, and cuts a swath through native folk, blues and rock.

On the Net: MichaelBucher.Com
Email: seven@indianheadtel.net



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Sep 8 2008 1:21 AM


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Sep 4 2008 4:23 AM

Michael, thanks for the add. I found your site through a forum post about the Pow Wow in Naperville, Il. Hope to get up there and hear you live. I love your music.
:)
Jan Michael Looking Wolf





Aug 31 2008 4:23 PM

Bro,

Just a few more days until the ISMA...looking forward to jamming with you. By the way, your Dirty Water Video is great...keep on keepin' it real man.

Jan Michael Looking Wolf
Tim Yett





Aug 30 2008 4:43 PM

Michael-
Congratulations on your NAMA nomination! Your music is incredible. Your narratives reach deep, brother. You provided us with a dynamic performance at last years NAMA. You rocked the house! I'll see you soon.

Tim
Jen





Aug 29 2008 1:21 PM

Rima





Aug 29 2008 2:13 AM

It's a powerful song. We're really glad to have your music in our film. It's good stuff.
:)
Patricia





Aug 24 2008 4:22 AM

Michael, Congratulations on the NAMMY nominations. Love the song and the video. I have it on my page.
Good luck
STUDIO WEST MANAGEMENT





Aug 23 2008 2:59 AM

Congratulations to you Michael, Chris and everyone that helped make this project possible -


"2008 Native American Music Award" nomination"
Best Short Form Music Video/DVD
DIRTY WATER
a tribute to Bear Butte Mountain
South Dakota


May the music and message continue to inspire us to say more...


STUDIO WEST MANAGEMENT
*~Debi~*Daydreamindamsel





Aug 22 2008 4:29 AM

Many blessings and thanks for the add my friend.
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Wahya





Aug 18 2008 2:15 AM

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Want this badge?..


O'siyo my new friend. I loved the chat today, we have much in common. Your stories behind your music tell much. Talk to you again soon.

Peace and Love,
Aho!
Tom aka Wahya da Wolf
Edward Mikalski





Aug 14 2008 4:07 PM

Hej Michæl :-)How could i forget about the man who taught me of the 7th generation .
Have a takamini Day Peace Teddy xx
Terri





Aug 14 2008 1:55 AM

aho Michael:
Nice pix. I can't wait to see the ones from Bear Butte and the lake etc. Hope all is well. we're doing fine here on the mt.
Toksa ake!
klayjar





Aug 13 2008 1:57 PM

Hey Michael,
How's it going. I'll be playing at the casino on Friday the 22nd of Aug with Unified Soul. Spread the word, put on your dancing shoes, come on out & have a good time.

Miigwetch, Patrick Klaybor
VisionQUEST ~ 2008 NAMA nominated DIRTY WATER





Jul 20 2008 1:53 PM

MICHAEL BUCHER
DIRTY WATER
2008 Native American Music Awards
for your consideration in Five Categories

Male Artist – Michael Bucher

Producer for Music Video – Karla LaRive, PK Productions, LLC

Song/Single – Dirty Water

Short Form Video/DVD – Dirty Water

Native Heart – Christopher Crosby, musicseenPROductions

~ Our sacred lands are all that remain keeping us connected to our place on Mother Earth, to our spirituality, our heritage and our lands; what's left of them. If they take it all away, what will remain except a vague memory of a past so forgotten? Tamra Brennan, Director/Founder

“Protect Sacred Sites as Indigenous People, One Nation…”

On the Net: Native American Music Awards
NightDancers Music





Jul 16 2008 2:47 AM

Hello Michael, I just saw the Advisory Member Voting list for the 10th Annual Native Amnerican Music Awards. I was happy to see that DIRTY WATER is being considered for several awards. I pray that great things will come your way. Your music is so powerful and timely. All the best to you and all of your band members.
Be well, John
Vince Redhouse





Jul 11 2008 11:58 PM

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Lorie





Jul 9 2008 2:16 AM

Thanks for the add! hope you have an amazing week ! hugs, lorie
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Jul 3 2008 4:37 AM

From Dusk Till Dawn...Chrissy says...take care Michael...
The Unpromoted





Jul 2 2008 3:47 PM

dirty water's a great video.
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Jul 2 2008 4:52 AM

Hey you.. Just droppin in to check on you... Seems like u got it going on theze dayz.. U take care now.. and keep it up.
Potato


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Jul 1 2008 6:32 PM

Michael. thank you for the add. Looking forward to knowing you and enjoying future music, as well as present music...Take care...
Lisa
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Jun 20 2008 12:28 PM

..The Weekend is here ..
..TIME TO ROCK & BE SAFE..

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Jun 18 2008 10:16 PM

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"All I know of Spirit is this Love..."

~ Rumi the Book of Love
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Jun 17 2008 3:42 AM

Hello Michael, hope life and song are going great ! !
Your friends at
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Jun 13 2008 6:43 PM


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I May Have Known You
For Years Or Just A Day.
This Comes From My Heart
Please Hear What I Say.

We May Be Half A World Apart,
You May Be Just Across The Street.
I May See You Each Day,
We May Never Meet.

Life Is A Circle That Has
Let Our Paths Cross.
Like Spring Time And Summer,
The First Winter Frost.

The Color Of Your Skin
It's Not Important At All.
My Skin Has Color And
So Do The Fall Leaves.

Treasure Is A Word That Can
Mean Many Things.
To Me It's The Joy
That Your Friendship Brings.

But It's Much More Than That.
It's Something Money Can't Buy

Can You Hear What I'm Saying,
Am I Making It Clear,
Just How Much You Mean To Me.
Our Friendship So Dear,

You Have Been There For Me
And I'll Always Be Here For You.

Geez ! It's So Wonderful To Have
A True Friend Like You.


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