Ahren Field Buchheister (pronunciation: “R&B”) is a sought after multi-instrumentalist, singer, award winning songwriter, recording/mixing engineer, studio musician, teacher, producer, arranger, from Annapolis, MD.
He is the frontman/lead singer for the groups Black Rhinoceros and Pompeii Graffiti. His songs can be heard on radio stations such as 103.1 WRNR, 89.7 WTMD, 98 Rock, WLOY and more. He is also a member of bands: DoubleSpeak, Ambien Blackout, Doc Pine & The Respect He Deserves, Diving Horses, Cats Domino, The Shroom Pickers, Pigeon Kings, and Pony Bones
He can be found playing any night of the week playing any of his instruments (Guitar, Dobro, Pedal Steel, Mandolin, Classical Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keyboard, Violin, Viola, Cello) in any kind of situation from rock to country, square dance to wedding band, classical ensemble or swing.
Ahren performs with a breadth of musical groups as a sideman; Peterbuilt, Gary & Leah, Swampcandy, Mend The Hollow, Big Hoax, Bumper Jacksons, Cadillac Mule, Cole Cash, Caleb Stine, Haint Blue, Letitia VanSant, etc. or as a pit musician in a musical theater production (RENT, Spring Awakening, Godspell, Patsy Cline, etc).
Besides music Ahren loves Podcasts, any Sci-Fi, good coffee, funky socks, and chocolate.