Michael Rivers Singer, Songwriter
Most recognized as the director of the Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers (PMGS), a group he has directed for over 20 years, Michael has also coached vocal students and toured performing original Folk Gospel.
He has recorded 3 CDs of his music and songs from those recordings have been played on Seattle folk stations and i heart radio.
For the last few years Michael has been collaborating with Craig Buhler, a local legend in the Jazz scene.
Craig Buhler, Singer, Composer, Musician
A member of the Olympic Peninsula arts community for over two decades, Craig Buhler is active as a composer, recording artist, jazz saxophonist, vocalist, producer, educator, and advocate.
He is a member of the California rock group “Honk,” which recorded and toured alongside “The Beach Boys,” “Loggins & Messina,” and other top artists. “Honk” continues to sell out several Orange County venues.
Craig’s nine CDs and three books circulate worldwide, and his improvisation workshop is attended by many fine local musicians.
Since 2017, Craig has sung and played clarinet with Peninsula Men’s Gospel Singers. He worked with the Stardust Big Band for 15 years, including eight years as director
Michael plays keys and sings. Craig plays sax and clarinet and narrates decades worth of pop music history and trivia. Audiences of all ages have been delighted by the playful energy these two musicians create!
Come see these two dynamic musicians perform, free of charge, Thursday October 3 at the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles.