Making Love, Living Life, and Making Music! Wed, Feb. 17 2010 Today is a great day for all of it. I hope you'll add more of my music to your heart! Max

"Jesus Will You Be My Valentine?" (FREE thru Feb 14th) Thu, Feb. 11 2010 Track #9...My gift to you... Simply go to Store Page, "HERE & NOW" CD  Download for FREE Thru Feb. 14, 2010

Monday-Monday Song of the Day: JESUS LOVES ME Mon, Dec. 14 2009 Listen/Song #1/CD Jesus Loves Me/Store Page Every time you breathe...Breathe in the words, JESUS LOVES ME Let His Love Lift You Up and Carry You Through Today!

Song of the Day: Sunday Morning Miracles for a Cowboy Sun, Dec. 13 2009 Listen/Song #6/Follow Your Heart CD on Store Page A special musical tribute to Jack Hannah (Sons of the San Joaquin) Today will you pray for a cowboy Because you never know just what he's going through Today will you pray for a cowboy And ask God to do what only He can do Sunday morning miracles for a cowboy God send your unlimited supply Sunday morning miracles for a cowboy God keep him riding until he's home on high.  NOTE: I hope you'll say a special prayer for the cowboys and cowgirls in your life today...and everyday.

Song of the Day: Don't Give Up on God Fri, Dec. 11 2009 Song #17 on CD "FOLLOW YOUR HEART". Don't Give Up on God He Knows Where You Are and What You're Going Through

On a Sunday Morning (Song # 42) on Home Page Fri, Dec. 11 2009 I wrote this especially for my daughter Elisabeth Bunyan Bass. I especially miss Elisabeth at Christmas time, along with her husband Matt and our two grandsons, Cory and Blake. This is a poignant piece, but, I hope it will touch your heart as you cherish the memories of your loved ones who are far away during the holidays.

A Musical Merry Christmas CD Tue, Dec. 8 2009 Hi...Check out my Smooth Jazz Instrumental Christmas Project on the Store page.

Veteran's Day: We Thank You! Tue, Nov. 10 2009 Thank You for Your Many Sacrifices and Our Freedom. "Songs for Soldiers and People Who Love Them" is a CD written especially for You!

Memorial Day Music to Honor Our Soldiers.... Sat, May. 23 2009 How can you honor the memory of our Soldiers and feel a sense of pride in their sacrifice to preserve our freedoms? My original music is available in the following albums on the store page. 1. Songs for Soldiers and People Who Love Them (6 songs) 2. Here & Now (3 songs) 3. Follow Your Heart (2 songs) Thank You to all who serve...past, present, and future...and to their families.

SONG of the DAY: "GOD'S PROSPERITY (Track #8 on "Follow Your Heart" CD on Store Page) Thu, Mar. 5 2009 The World Financial System is being Shaken! Have you read today's Wall Street Journal?...Talked with your favorite financial guru?...Watched the star on your popular cable TV news show? Are your dollars disappearing faster than you can work to earn them? IN GOD'S ECONOMY...THERE IS NO FINANCIAL CRISIS! "God's Prosperity" is a Gospel Folk Song written especially for YOUR troubled financial times. What is The Gospel? The Gospel means GOOD NEWS and GOD'S GOOD NEWS IS 4 YOU!  IF YOU'RE LOOKING 4 SOME PEACE OF MIND IN YOUR 401K....YOUR 301K....YOUR 201K...or YOUR 101K..... GOD HAS SOME GOOD NEWS 4 YOU! "God's Prosperity"....GIVE IT A LISTEN 4 YOUR PEACE OF MIND. (Available on the Store Page of this site...Song #8 on the "Follow Your Heart" CD) This is my "Song of the Day" to help you find your way with some GOOD NEWS!

MERCY & GRACE/Album Notes Sun, Mar. 1 2009

Local Singer/songwriter to perform Friday concert Wed, Aug. 27 2008 By Charlene Scott Daily Globe Posted Aug 27, 2008 @ 11:01 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DODGE CITY — Max Bunyan looks like Burl Ives or a Santa Claus with his pearly white beard, rotund figure, and jolly, smiling face. But when this Dodge City hometown boy sings, he sounds like an angel. Bunyan will share his songwriting and singing talents from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Carnegie Center for the Arts’ free Final Friday Art is Ageless concert. Shortly after retiring in 2005 as executive director of Santa Fe Trail Community Corrections, Bunyan released his first CD, “Follow Your Heart.” Since then, he has written 400 songs in a variety of genres and hopes to complete his sixth CD, “Mercy and Grace,” by the end of the year. “One of the biggest changes in my career is finding a freedom to be the musical me that God created me to be,” said Bunyan, who writes and performs folk, cowboy, gospel, smooth jazz, Jesus jazz, country, New American patriot love songs, novelty/fun songs and tribute songs “for the special people who have touched my life, like my wife, Claudia.” Another of those "special people" is his 88-year-old mother, Maxine Beadle, a Good Samaritan Center resident who played “boogie-woogie” on the piano when Bunyan was growing up. “I call her my business manager,” Bunyan said. “Mom gave me some good advice. She said, ‘Do lots of fun songs and love songs,’ so that’s what I’ve put together for my Carnegie concert that I’m calling ‘Love and Laughter… From My Heart.’” Bunyan’s first memory of singing was “Sweet and Low, Winds of the Western Sea” in third grade at Sunnyside Elementary School. “That was my musical awakening,” he said. “The lights came on, and I realized that I loved music. The notes resonated in my spirit.” Bunyan has performed since then on KGNO radio programs, the TV show “Horizons of Faith” in Miami, Fla. and in more than 700 performances of the Seventh U.S. Army Soldiers Chorus in Europe. He also has sung at the Kansas Wheat House in Cimarron, the Meade County Historical Society, Sawlogs & Strings summer concerts, Busters in Sun City and the Holiday Inn in Joplin, Mo. “I’m especially proud of my song about Greensburg (from the CD “Here and Now”),” said Bunyan. “It went all the way to number two on the SoundClick music charts.” Bunyan also has been invited to preach and sing at several churches: United Methodist at Mullinville for 80 women survivors of the Greensburg tornado; the Church of God in Ashland; Victory Life Fellowship and Christ the King Lutheran, both in Dodge City; and First Christian in Cimarron, where he ministered in music to the Christian Bikers Association. “I dedicated my song, ‘Rolling Thunder,’ to Gary Mills, president of the Thunder of the Plains Christian Motorcycle Association Chapter from Ashland, and to all the Christian bikers who were there that Sunday,” he said. “I wrote a song ‘Most of All’ for my musical friend, Barry Ward, who has moved to Colorado. One line goes, ‘I will miss my friends on the Kansas prairies most of all’ to the central point: ‘I must follow God’s call most of all.’” Bunyan’s CDs “Follow Your Heart” and “Songs for Soldiers and People Who Love Them” are on Wal-Mart’s worldwide online music store. His music also is distributed online by CD Baby to Apple iTunes and other outlets. Locally, his CDs are available at Hastings, Briar & Hale Music, Trails West, Christian Book House and the chiropractic office of Dr. Scott Fischer. “I write my songs from my experience,” Bunyan said. “My songs ‘The Dade County Jail (parts one and two)’ are about my experiences as an officer at the Dade County Jail in Miami from 1980 to 1992. “Sam Ormes created and directed the ICTV inmate correctional TV network for 27 years, and it was in its early stages when I was there. Three years ago, I reconnected with Sam, and I’m proud to say they used my songs ‘Dade County Jail’ for their Bible Study theme song every Thursday.” For more information about Bunyan, visit his Web site at www.Maxgbunyanmusic.com.

"Will There Be Motorcycles in Heaven?" Sun, Jul. 27 2008 I don't know....But, I really hope so. (One of the new songs that I sang today) Thank you Pastor David Johnson of The First Christian Church in Cimarron, Kansas for having me sing at your annual "Biker" Sunday. There were Harley-Davidsons, Hondas, Suzuki's, and a lot of other motorcycles this morning. It was also great seeing my good friend, Gary Mills (President of CMA Chapter "Thunder on the Plains/Ashland, Kansas) who shared about the great ministries of the Christian Motorcyclist Association. "Thunder" is also a new song that I sang this morning and is dedicated to Gary Mills and all of the CMA riders.

Acoustic Jazz in Joplin: Max on the Baby Grand Piano Thu, Jul. 10 2008 Thank You to all of You who enjoyed my music at the Holiday Inn on Rangeline Road in Joplin, Missouri from June 28-July 7. It was a pleasure playing for you! Also...Thanks to the GREAT team at the Holiday Inn! You're the GREATEST! Max

JESUS JAZZ...This Morning @ VICTORY LIFE FELLOWSHIP Sun, Jun. 22 2008 Thank You to Pastors Carl and Joyce Nance at Victory Life Fellowship (700 S. 14th Avenue, Dodge City, KS) for the opportunity to play some soothing Jesus Jazz Acoustic Hymns on the piano this morning. I loved playing the piano for all of you and lifting up our Lord, Jesus Christ.

MERCY & GRACE--6 New Tracks on SoundClick Mon, Jun. 16 2008 Listen to 6 new songs from my current project "MERCY & GRACE" at www.soundclick.com/maxbunyan 1. "Most of All" a tribute to singer Barry Ward 2. "I Have Decided (To Believe)" inspired by the book, "Battlefield of the Mind" from Joyce Meyer Ministries. 3. "Diabetes (I Don't Want to Die)" 4. "The New Year" a spoken word track. 5. SHE LOVED JESUS (Groovy/Vocal) a tribute to Mildred Olson (1921-2008) 6. She Loved Jesus (Big Band/Vocal) a tribute to Mildred Olson (1921-2008)

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Top Chart Listings for My Music on SoundClick Fri, Jun. 13 2008 SoundClick ALL AROUND the WORLD # 296 in Acoustic (highest position was 76). Total songs: 99,916 # 40 in Acoustic Vocals (highest position was 8). Total songs: 6,969 KGNO Radio Interview # 431 in Country (highest position was 66). Total songs: 34,923 # 75 in Christian Country (highest position was 11). Total songs: 4,360 Previous Charting These songs have previously been on the charts. (2008) WHEN (MY) JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME # 110 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 10 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277 AMERICA...WE'RE STILL FREE/FREEDOM LIGHT # 47 in Folk. Total songs: 7,598 Baghdad Lullaby # 254 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 39 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277 Colgate Country Music Showdown # 82 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 18 in Country-Pop. Total songs: 4,201 GREENSBURG, KANSAS # 29 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 2 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706 I'm in Love With You # 348 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 53 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277 Protecting America Today # 27 in Pop. Total songs: 81,510 # 6 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 9,527 REAL DODGE CITY COWBOYS # 392 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 34 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,412 The Dade County Jail (Part 1) # 431 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 50 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277 THE HEALING WALL # 51 in Rock. Total songs: 146,230 # 7 in Christian Rock. Total songs: 6,487 We Honor Your Name By Candlelight # 325 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 40 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277

"Follow Your Heart" CD.... Stories Behind the Songs/Lyrics Tue, Jun. 10 2008 Many of you have asked how I came to write some of the songs on my "Follow Your Heart" CD. YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING RIGHT HERE ON THIS PAGE Welcome to the "Lyrics & Stories" Section All Lyrics/Music by Max G. Bunyan (c) 2004(BMI) All Rights Reserved 1. Ride Cowboy Ride This is a "Rodeo Cowboy" Song inspired by R.C. Trotter M.D. and written as a tribute to Dodge City Days; an annual event drawing 100,000 tourist to our World Famous Boot Hill and Front Street Replica, shades of Matt Dillon, Miss Kitty, Doc and Festus from the TV Classic "Gunsmoke", our Western hospitality, and a great Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo. Lyrics Here he comes out of chute # 5 He's got 8 seconds just to stay alive Ride Cowboy Ride (3x) (2) He's shooting for the finals, going for the gold And a TV spot when his story is told So Ride Cowboy Ride, Ride Cowboy Ride Ride Cowboy Ride * 2. I'm In Love With You This is a love song, ocean waves, smooth Brazillian Jazz. It's a Love Song for my wife Claudia on our 38th Wedding Anniversary. Lyrics I could be the greatest singer since Garth Brooks Write songs like Willie Nelson Have Alan Jackson's looks But, I'm in love with you And life doesn't get any better than that! I'm in love with you and love doesn't get any better than that! * 3. The Ballad of Old Dodge City There is an incredible fascination with "The Old West". The 50s and 60's spawned a variety of TV Westerns which still influence us today. I worked at the World Famous Boot Hill and Frontstreet Replica while going through high school and college. It was a lot of fun!? I hope you enjoy a glimpse of my famous home town. Lyrics Saddle up wrangler, this is for real This is "How the West Was Won" Driving longhorn cattle on the Santa Fe Trail And packing a lightning fast gun. We've come to a special time, We've come to a special place We're living right now, In the middle of it all Right here! Right now! In Old Dodge City! * 4. A Love Song: The Kansas Cowboy Symposium The Kansas Cowboy Symposium held in Dodge City, Kansas was a defining musical moment in my life (2004). It brought me back into the music world as a singer and a songwriter. I call it a love song, because I loved being at this special event.? This is a warm ballad with images of how our West was won. Lyrics They came from far and wide Over endless prairies and the country side In faith they made that long and lonely ride To The Kansas Cowboy Symposium (2) They followed a cowboy's dream To old Dodge City where they thought it seemed. They could remember it best, In the heart of the West At the Kansas Cowboy Symposium * 5. Sunday Morning Miracles for a Cowboy I met Jack Hannah (Sons of the San Joaquin) at the Tumbleweed Festival in Garden City, Kansas a couple of years ago. This is my special, musical prayer for him............and for you! Lyrics Today will you pray for a cowboy? Because you never know just what he's going through Today will you pray for a cowboy? And ask God to do what only HE can do. Sunday morning miracles for a cowboy God?please send your unlimited supply Sunday morning miracles for a cowboy God keep him riding strong until he's home on high * 6. Cowboys for The King There are only 4 of them on stage, but, they sound like "God's Magnificent Seven".? I'm talking about Sons of the San Joaquin.? This is a special tribute song that I wrote after meeting them at the Tumbleweed Festival in Garden City, Kansas. Lyrics Cowboys for The King (2x) They ride tall in the saddle, they play and sing Sons of The San Joaquin (2) Cowboys for The King (2x) They should be on TV with Larry King Sons of The San Joaquin Chorus They sing a cowboy's song, They live a cowboy's dream They value right from wrong Sons of The San Joaquin * 7. Pray Away Noted author G.K. Chesterson said, "The most astonishing thing about miracles is that they happen". "Pray Away" is a song that actually came out of one of my prayer times....Just singing, crying out to God with my guitar. Lyrics Father, Father, thank you for today Father, Father, hear me when I pray And the Lord said, "Lift your eyes toward Heaven and look for a brighter day today and Pray Away...Pray Away...Pray Away" * 8. God's Prosperity I went to a financial seminar recently and learned that many people barely scrape by living from paycheck to paycheck. This is a gospel folk song that came out of my reading about Jesus, and His "Feeding of the 5,000". Lyrics Jesus didn't wear fancy suits or drive a Cadillac car Where ever He went, He was Heaven sent And He never went too far From everything that He needed, and you can plainly see This is the beginning of God's Prosperity. Chorus God's Prosperity, Whoa! There's always plenty for you and me God's Prosperity, Whoa! There's always plenty for you and me! * 9. I Want Jesus to Walk With Me Life is not easy, but this jazz vocal/guitar arrangement is for the tough times in your life. 10. I'd rather Be Singin' and Playin' This is a novelty/fun song with some serious things between the sings and the strings. But, I hope you enjoy the fun parts. Lyrics I'd rather be singin' and playin' Than put on another pound I'd rather be singin' and playin' Than carry this great big elephant all around town. Lord help me take this song and apply it to myself And practice everyword I'm sayin' (Chorus) I want to be a heavyweight in the music world But not with all of these pounds. I want to be a heavyweight in the music world When I play my guitar, when I sing my songs, When I make my musical sounds! (2) I'd rather be singin' and playin' Than pop a Pop Tart in my mouth I'd rather be singin' and playin' And take a long Winter's musical tour down South Lord help me take this song and apply it to myself And practice every word I'm sayin' I'd rather be singin' and playin' And pass those 31 flavors right on bye......... Lord help me take this song and apply it to myself And practice every word I'm sayin' (Chorus) * 11. Eye of the Hurricane Sometime ago on the David Letterman Show, they were discussing the tranquility of being inside the eye of a hurricane. My song is a touch of mellow jazz and tranquility after personally going through Hurricane Andrew. 12. The Dade County Jail (Part 1) The Dade County Jail located in Miami, Florida is a very challenging place in which to work.? I know, I worked there for 12 years. This mellow jazz spiritual with a "Bossa Nova" beat and guitar/vocal, retraces my steps in that towering place and discovers a bright light in the darkness. Lyrics I woke up this mornin' singin' and prayin' The Bible in my hand said "You Can Not Fail." Pack up your worries, send them on a vacation Jesus is coming down to The Dade County Jail. (2) Men will dream dreams and some will see visions A light will pierce the darkness that can not fail. You'll see them fall and cry for mercy Jesus is coming down to The Dade County Jail. (Chorus) If you feel you've been forsaken By those wayward steps you've taken. Come and let Him hold you in His love. He wants you sinner meek and lowly He'll make you righteous, clean and Holy Come and let Him hold you in His love. * 13. The Dade County Jail (Part 2) Something of a jazz waltz, this offering is strengthened by spiritual reinforcements and undaunted by the stark realities of life behind bars. 14. When Johnny Comes Marching Home This is an old song with my new personal lyrics for our war-torn times. 15. A Cowboy for Jesus As the song says, "Strumming my guitar, Heaven's not so far away. Will you come and ride along?" 16. God's Not Slack in His Promises With a folk/blues flavor...a better title might have been "Just Expect a Miracle". When you run out of rope, don't give up hope. Don't get hysterical, just expect a miracle! He'll help you cope! 17. Don't Give Up on God Life is hard but God is good!? This has a mellow guitar/vocal sound. God won't give up on you! 18. Are You Saved? 19. John 3:16 Lyrics Tell them the war is over, The victory has been won The enemy has been defeated God gave His only Son (Chorus) For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son Tell them the war is over, The victory has been won. (2) If you're broken hearted And damage has been done Come drink the healing water God gave His only Son (Chorus) For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son Come on home to Jesus, The victory has been won. 20. The Bunyan Family Tree This is a fun song, a kid's song for all of us who are young at heart....and dedicated to Paul, John, Bill, and the greater Bunyan Family around the world where ever you are! Lyrics (Chorus) Our family tree, our family tree You'll find a lot of history With lots of folks like you and me On The Bunyan Family Tree. (1) Now here's a picture of Grand Papa Paul With Babe his Blue Ox in Minnesota one Fall You can see he was the tallest man of all On The Bunyan Family Tree. (Chorus) (2) John Bunyan our great hero, was a preacher and a tinker When he carried his pots and pans, he was also quite a clinker. But, "Pilgrim's Progress" is his greatest story For all of us and for God's glory. (Chorus) (3) Bill Bunyan achieved extraordinary fame As The Hamburger King of the Kansas Plains He traveled the State with a tasty plan To find the Best Burger in all the land. (Chorus) *

SWKAAA 2008 Senior Boomer Expo/Dodge City Civic Center Thu, Apr. 24 2008 It was great seeing you and playing the Grand Piano for all of you this morning at the Civic Center. Thanks for all of your compliments on my music!!!

Thank You...World Visitors Wed, Apr. 23 2008 The U.S.A., Denmark, Canada, Germany, Australia, Netherlands, Poland, Finland, Mexico, Indonesia, Norway, Japan, Italy, Arpanet, Seychelles, Argentina, Brazil, Latvia, and Turkey. Thanks for visiting my web site, listening, and buying my music. Max

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Chart Listings for All of My SoundClick Music Mon, Dec. 31 2007 SoundClick ALL AROUND the WORLD # 296 in Acoustic (highest position was 76). Total songs: 99,916 # 40 in Acoustic Vocals (highest position was 8). Total songs: 6,969 KGNO Radio Interview # 431 in Country (highest position was 66). Total songs: 34,923 # 75 in Christian Country (highest position was 11). Total songs: 4,360 Angels We Have Heard on High # 15,307 in Instrumentals (highest position was 15,307). Total songs: 679,260 # 372 in Jazz (highest position was 372). Total songs: 4,323  Sub-Genres AMAZING GRACE # 358 in Acoustic Piano (highest position was 63). Total songs: 6,383    Previously Charting These songs have previously been on the charts.   (2008) WHEN (MY) JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME # 110 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 10 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277   (Alternate Version) Because You're Over There # 487 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 103 in Christian Country. Total songs: 4,360   A Cowboy for Jesus # 397 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 69 in Christian Country. Total songs: 4,360       A Love Song: The Kansas Cowboy Symposium # 812 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 70 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,412   AMERICA...WE'RE STILL FREE/FREEDOM LIGHT # 47 in Folk. Total songs: 7,598   Angels from Your Realm in Glory # 4,651 in Instrumentals. Total songs: 679,260 # 171 in Jazz. Total songs: 4,323   Are You Saved? # 1,145 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 151 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706   ARE YOU WASHED in the BLOOD of the LAMB? # 206 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   Away in a Manger/Oh Christmas Tree # 2,749 in Instrumentals. Total songs: 679,260 # 122 in Jazz. Total songs: 4,323   Baghdad Lullaby # 254 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 39 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277   Because You're Over There # 418 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 86 in Christian Country. Total songs: 4,360   Colgate Country Music Showdown # 82 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 18 in Country-Pop. Total songs: 4,201   Cowboys for The King # 1,068 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 55 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,412       Don't Give Up on God # 648 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 106 in Acoustic Vocals. Total songs: 6,969   EGG ON MY FACE # 1,092 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 111 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277   Every Time I See a Soldier # 681 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 114 in Christian Country. Total songs: 4,360   Eye of the Hurricane 2004 # 715 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 76 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706   GO TELL IT on the MOUNTAIN # 199 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   Go Tell it on The Mountain (Christmas Jazz) # 710 in Pop. Total songs: 81,510 # 111 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 9,527   God's Promises # 1,209 in Urban. Total songs: 71,495 # 137 in Gospel. Total songs: 3,674   God's Prosperity # 1,360 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 181 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706   Good Christian Men & Women, Rejoice! # 1,838 in Instrumentals. Total songs: 679,260 # 97 in Jazz. Total songs: 4,323   GREENSBURG, KANSAS # 29 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 2 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706     Hark the Herald Angels Sing # 3,998 in Instrumentals. Total songs: 679,260 # 150 in Jazz. Total songs: 4,323   Home Town Heroes # 537 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 95 in Country-Pop. Total songs: 4,201   I Want Jesus to Walk With Me # 1,502 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 83 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706   I'd Rather Be Singing and Playing # 1,478 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 228 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706   I'M CONFESSING A BLESSING # 1,606 in Pop. Total songs: 81,510 # 265 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 9,527   I'm in Love With You # 348 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 53 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277   It Came Upon a Midnight Clear/My Faith Looks Up to Thee # 4,907 in Instrumentals. Total songs: 679,260 # 167 in Jazz. Total songs: 4,323   JESUS LOVES ME # 1,311 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 109 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   Jesus, Will You Be My Valentine? # 670 in Pop. Total songs: 81,510 # 127 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 9,527   John 3:16 # 1,327 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 167 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706   JUST AS I AM # 204 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   OH HAPPY DAY! # 91 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   Pray Away # 688 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 81 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706   Protecting America Today # 27 in Pop. Total songs: 81,510 # 6 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 9,527   REAL DODGE CITY COWBOYS # 392 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 34 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,412   Ride Cowboy Ride # 1,042 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 90 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,412   SHENANDOAH # 1,261 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 144 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   Sunday Morning Miracles for a Cowboy # 1,033 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 166 in Christian Country. Total songs: 4,360   The Ballad of Old Dodge City # 1,077 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 87 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,412   The Bunyan Family Tree # 1,112 in Acoustic. Total songs: 99,916 # 151 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 12,706       The Dade County Jail (Part 1) # 431 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 50 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277   The Dade County Jail (Part 2) # 483 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 65 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277   THE HEALING WALL # 51 in Rock. Total songs: 146,230 # 7 in Christian Rock. Total songs: 6,487   THERE is a BALM in GILEAD # 162 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   We Honor Your Name By Candlelight # 325 in Jazz. Total songs: 22,820 # 40 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,277   We Wish You a Merry Christmas # 6,302 in Instrumentals. Total songs: 679,260 # 203 in Jazz. Total songs: 4,323   WHAT a FRIEND WE HAVE in JESUS # 201 in Acoustic Piano. Total songs: 6,383   When (My) Johnny Comes Marching Home (BMI) # 298 in Country. Total songs: 34,923 # 61 in Christian Country. Total songs: 4,360   Who Do You Say I Am? # 697 in Pop. Total songs: 81,510 # 141 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 9,527

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Special Article by Kathy Hanks in The Hutchinson News Tue, Nov. 27 2007 "The Kansas Journal" is a weekly column (www.hutchnews.com). Please look for a feature story in the Tuesday, November 27th edition...on my "Songs for Soldiers & People Who Love Them"...My NEW American Patriot LOVE Songs. I met Kathy Hanks at the funeral for Sgt Christopher Ryan Kruse, a 23 year old soldier from Dodge City, Kansas (My Hometown), who was killed two weeks ago in Iraq and buried on Wednesday, November 21st at a cemetery in Ford, Kansas. "WE HONOR YOUR NAME" is a tribute song for Sgt. Christopher Ryan Kruse, his family, friends, and to every soldier who has given his or her life for our FREEDOM You can listen to this tribute from my mp3 Album Songs for Soldiers & People Who Love Them" on the "Store" Page of this web site.

5 NEW SONGS ...RIGHT "HERE & NOW" Tue, Nov. 6 2007 HERE & NOW is my NEW MP3 Album Right Here & Now on the "Store" Page 1. (2008) When (MY) Johnny Comes Marching Home 2. America...We're STILL Free/Freedom Light 3. Real Dodge City Cowboys 4. EGG ON MY FACE 5. I'm Confessing a Blessing I hope you enjoy my new music! Thanks for listening. Max

THANK YOU...WORLD VISITORS! Fri, Oct. 26 2007 Thanks for connecting with my music from all over the world during the month of October. U.S.A., Canada, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Hungary, Turkey, Germany, Netherlands, Seychelles, Italy, Brazil, Austria, Romania, Ivory Coast, China, and Morocco.

"Follow Your Heart" CD Available in Dodge City, S.W. Kansas, and on the Internet Mon, Oct. 22 2007 You Can Buy "Follow Your Heart"Music at the Following Locations (1) Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (Comanche Plaza/Dodge City, KS.)***CD is located inThe Country Music Section*** (2) Christian Book House (702 N. 2nd. Ave., Dodge City, KS.)Free Artist Photo with CD Purchase (3) Brier & Hale Music Co. Inc. (3rd and Gunsmoke, Dodge City, KS.) (4) Chiropractic Office of Dr. Scott Fischer, 1909 N. 14th Avenue, Dodge City, KS. (5) Trails West Dodge City 306 Frontview, Dodge City Stop in and see Linda Spurgeon/Trails West has Fine Western Art, Designer Jewelry, Original Western Home Furnishings and Decorative Accessories. (6) Casey's Cowtown ClubSee Mike Casey or Pat Casey Nagy for Great Dining and Outstanding Service (503 East Trail in Dodge City, KS) Free Autographed Photo when you buy my CD. (7) CDfreedom.com You can listen to 20 FREE audio tracks "Try & Buy" online. (8) Hastings Entertainment, Inc. 2108 E. Kansas Ave. Garden City, KS. CD is located in the COUNTRY Music Section (9) Hastings Entertainment, Inc. 1551 N. Kansas Ave. Liberal, KS.CD is located in the COUNTRY Music Section (10) The Kansas Wheat House, Inc. 102 S. Main, Cimarron, KS. See Flo Crump or Shirley Voran to purchase my CD. (11) http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/maxgbunyanFREE Audio to20 songs "Try & Buy" online

MY WONDERFUL WIFE Tue, Oct. 9 2007 NEW song celebrating 40th Wedding Anniversary to MY WONDERFUL WIFE...CLAUDIA Song is available at www.soundclick.com/maxbunyanmusic Just go to LINKS page on this web site...then click on any LINK to SOUNDCLICK.

I'M a SONG WRITER...LOOKING for a MUSIC PUBLISHER Sat, Sep. 15 2007 I have stopped performing as an artist (except for introducing NEW Gospel songs at my local home church) and now devote all of my energy to writing new music. I'M a SONG WRITER... LOOKING for a MUSIC PUBLISHER.

coming soon....AMERICA WE'RE STILL FREE/FREEDOM LIGHT Tue, Sep. 11 2007 I've written a NEW song to commemorate the 6th anniversary of this fateful day in our American history.... TO CELEBRATE OUR COURAGEOUS SOLDIERS IN IRAQ.... And because of our military HEROES... in AMERICA WE'RE STILL FREE. coming soon........... AMERICA WE'RE STILL FREE/FREEDOM LIGHT

"SoundClick Takes My Music All Around the World" Sat, Sep. 1 2007

ALL AROUND the WORLD Fri, Aug. 31 2007 Thank you for visiting my site from ALL AROUND the WORLD this month. The U.S.A. Our U.S. Military The Netherlands Canada Australia India China Germany France Seychelles Brazil Poland T he Russian Federation Sweden

Visit LINKS Page for My Other Internet Retail Outlets Tue, Aug. 7 2007 43 songs are in my current catalog. You can buy all of them right here on this web site (Home Page, Store Page). Also thank you for buying my music at the following locations: Napster Apple iTunes Music is Here Pay Play Rhapsody Apple iTunes Australia Apple iTunes Japan Bitmunk Pass Along Tradebit Emusic Nexhit Chondo CD Baby

"GREENSBURG, KANSAS" # 2 on SOUND CLICK Charts Mon, Aug. 6 2007 My tribute song to the people of Greensburg, Kansas went to # 2 out of 10,700 songs in the Acoustic Folk Songs category.

"GREENSBURG, KANSAS" # 29 out of 86,000 Acoustic Songs Sun, Aug. 5 2007 On SOUND CLICK...my new song went to # 29 out of 86,000+ songs in the total Acoustic Category.

"JESUS LOVES ME" Acoustic Piano (New mp3 Album) Fri, Jul. 20 2007 1. Jesus Loves Me (1:25) 2. Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (1:42) 3. Oh Happy Day (1:38) 4. Just As I Am (1:18) 5. What a Friend We Have in Jesus (2:26) 6. Go Tell It on the Mountain (1:58) 7. Amazing Grace (2:07) 8. I Surrender All (1:15) 9. Are You Washed in the Blood of The Lamb? (2:19) 10. Shenandoah (2:15) 11. There is a Balm in Gilead (1:39) 12. Abide With Me (1:00) Available for sale on "STORE PAGE"

PATRIOT LOVE SONGS for YOUR 4th of JULY Mon, Jul. 2 2007 The 4th of July is upon us. Will you include some of my original Patriot LOVE Songs in your Holiday Celebrations? 1. "Songs for Soldiers & People Who Love Them" 2. "The Healing Wall" especially for Viet Nam Veterans 3. "When (My) Johnny Comes Marching Home" (Song #14 FOLLOW YOUR HEART) CD. All Songs are Available on the "STORE" Page. Thank You for Honoring our Soldiers and their Families!

Jam Session at Casey's Cowtown Sun, Jul. 1 2007 It was great joining Ron Cole, Bob Ganley, Gary Roth, Mike Doll, Marty Preist, John Martin, Larry Jones, Willis Pracht, Larry Durr, and Mike Casey for a Jam Session. The weather was wonderful and the music and friendships were good too. Also nice to have some visitors, Bob and Dona Lancaster, Dave and LuAnn Wetmore, Joan Roth, and Connie Pracht.

KHYM 103.9 FM to Air "GREENSBURG, KANSAS" SONG Thu, May. 17 2007 "GREENSBURG, KANSAS" (One More Time) my NEW Tribute Song will be played on the air Thursday May 17th between 7:15 AM to 7:30 AM during a News Special on Greensburg by KHYM-FM News Director Delvin Kinser. I hope you'll tune in 103.9 FM.

Greensburg, Kansas....NEW Song in Progress Thu, May. 10 2007 Some of you know that our family lived through Hurricane Andrew in Miami, Florida. It was an awesome experience that really helps me to identify with the Tornado victims in Greensburg, Kansas and the surrounding communities. During our years in Kansas...I've worked with many people in Greensburg, about an hour East of Dodge City. I was touched and inspired by Ann Dixon's photo and story in a recent Dodge City Daily Globe account of the Tornado which leveled this community...and by their courage to rebuild. This inspired me...and I have a new song in progress...I hope it will be available soon....that it will give hope to the Tornado victims, and touch your heart to help them.

The Cafe Cabaret....My Florida Tour Tue, Apr. 24 2007 Thanks to Anthony & Elizabeth Lopez, Catherine Young, Geoff & Pat Spencer, Ed Batcho, Stan Craner, (Mike Smith, Carrie, and Zack) with The Presbyterian Church of Haines City, and Bill Crane with The Bluegrass Buddies... ...for supplying a grand piano, guitar, sound equipment, video and photo coverage, publicity, lodging and transportation this past week during My Florida Tour.

New Performance Listings on "Shows" Page Sat, Mar. 31 2007 I'm starting to actively perform again...so please contact me if you'd like some great music for your Special Event. You have several program selections to choose from: 1. Relaxing Piano...Lunch or Dinner Music in a variety of genres ......"Songs of the Old West" .......Mellow Jazz .......Standards....Love Songs....Ballads 2. "Follow Your Heart" Music from my CD .....Contemporary Cowboy, Gospel, Folk Songs 3. "Songs for Soldiers & People Who Love Them" Music from my new mp3 Album Please go to Contact Page to Schedule My Performance for Your Event. Blessings! Max

Will You Be My Friend On MY SPACE? Mon, Mar. 26 2007 Thanks for visiting this web site... Now will you be my Friend over on MY SPACE? Just click on the title above. Thank You!

KUDOS: Michael Lo Presti & Super Nimbit Support Team Fri, Mar. 23 2007 Some of you may have visited my site during the past week and found that it was in shambles... There is a logical explanation for that. You see, I'm not a tech person...and while editing some information... I ZIGGED...WHEN I SHOULD HAVE ZAGGED... The result... a MAX BUNYAN NIGHTMARE............. But, fortunately there are HEROES & A HAPPY ENDING TO THIS STORY... Thanks to MICHAEL LO PRESTI & his SUPER NIMBIT SUPPORT TEAM I am back up and Running Again!!!! THANK YOU...MICHAEL & TEAM!!!!!! FOR YOUR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

World Famous Boot Hill/Long Branch Saloon Mon, Mar. 12 2007 It was great playing the piano for you today "Cowboy Songs from The Old West"... and a lot of fun visiting with you tourists from Baltimore, Maryland.... San Bernardino, California...and Pratt, Kansas. I'm glad you like my music! Happy Trails to You... Come see us again!

THANK YOU...WORLD VISITORS! Sun, Mar. 11 2007 First.... "Thank You" to all of you serving with our Armed Forces who visit my web sites. God Bless You & Protect You and Your Families for Your Service and Sacrifice for our Country. ALSO... Thanks to all of you visitors from around our world... The U.S.A...Hungary...Thailand...The United Kingdom... Chile... China...New Zealand...Germany ...Spain... Israel...Australia... Poland...Canada... Seychelles ...Japan...Peru...Greece....Brazil... Portugal ...Croatia ...India...Pakistan...Argentina... Myanmar (Burma)...Sweeden... Taiwan...Uruguay...the Russian Federation ...Finland...France... Philippines...Slovakia Denmark...Morroco...Norway...Czech Republic... ...Singapore...The Republic of North Korea...Kuwait... Halifax, Nova Scotia...Iceland...Italy...Macedonia (the former Republic of Yugoslavia)...Lithuania...Ghana... and Romania. Thank You! Max

"PATRIOT LOVE SONG" AWARD to .......................................................Bob Bennett for "MY HEART ACROSS THE OCEAN" Sun, Mar. 11 2007 This PATRIOT LOVE SONG Award is the first of what I hope will become a regular feature here on my web site.... I simply want to recognize Artists who Honor our U.S. Soldiers...and to Honor these Artists & their music. To hear Bob Bennett's music is like actually living, breathing, feeling nourished within the chambers of his heart.... Bob's powerful, but gentle vocal/lyrical and musical clarity... are accompanied by his pulsating and proficient artistry on guitar . There is no one else who can do what Bob can do...The way Bob can do it. Bob is one of my friends...on my MY SPACE site. His music touches my heart very deeply...I hope you'll give him a listen. "MY HEART ACROSS THE OCEAN" by Bob Bennett Simply go to the "Link" contained in the title at the top of this news item THEN CLICK "AUDIO" at the top of the page when you reach Bob's EPK

VISIT MY NEW...."MY SPACE" Site Sat, Mar. 3 2007 Hi, What's New? Please visit me on MY SPACE. JUST CLICK THE LINK in the Title. Thanks Max

Available for Bookings....Starting March-Sept. 2007 Thu, Feb. 22 2007 Please check  "My Sonicbids Electronic Press Kit" on LINKS Page

Will You Be...My Valentine? "Follow Your Heart" cd Love Songs Wed, Feb. 7 2007 Will You Be My Valentine? "I could be the greatest singer since Garth Brooks Write songs like Willie Nelson Have Alan Jackson's looks But, I'm in LOVE with YOU and LIFE doesn't get any better than that. I'm in LOVE with YOU LOVE doesn't get any better than that. SONG #2 on my CD "FOLLOW YOUR HEART" LOVE SONGS FOR THE VALENTINE IN YOUR LIFE Available on CD or mp3 Digital Single Go to "Store Page" to Try & Buy

NEW mp3 ALBUM...BUY NOW...Apple iTunes...$5.94 Wed, Jan. 17 2007 GOOD NEWS... NEW mp3 Album SONGS for SOLDIERS & PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM (Only $5.94) GO to LINKS Page CLICK Link to my Apple iTunes sites

JAZZ PIANO MAN Sun, Jan. 14 2007 Ativan in the Key of C is how one listener describes some demo tracks from my new Jazz Piano offering. Very relaxing...Calming...Peaceful. I'll keep you posted on this and other NEW music projects as they move through the production process...and closer to becoming available on the Internet.

God Bless You in this New Year Mon, Jan. 1 2007 May God Bless You and Your Family in this New Year! May He prosper you with Good Health, Godly Wisdom and Strength for the challenges of 2007. May you find Success...Love, Joy, and Peace. May you have the Financial resources that you need. May you find His Special Purpose and Meaning for Your Life. May God Keep Your Loved Ones Safe Who are Serving on The Front Lines to Protect Our Freedoms. May you find Peace and Comfort while you wait here at home. May you discover How Special You Are...and How Much God Really Loves You...YES ESPECIALLY YOU...in 2007. In the Name of Jesus I Pray.... Amen

"Follow Your Heart" CD...Lyrics & How I Wrote The Songs Sat, Dec. 30 2006 **************************************************************************************** **************************************************************************************** Welcome to the "Lyrics & Stories" Section All Lyrics/Music by Max G. Bunyan (c) December 2004 (BMI) CD Released 2005 All Rights Reserved 1. Ride Cowboy Ride This is a "Rodeo Cowboy" Song inspired by R.C. Trotter M.D. and written as a tribute to Dodge City Days; an annual event drawing 100,000 tourist to our World Famous Boot Hill and Front Street Replica, shades of Matt Dillon, Miss Kitty, Doc and Festus from the TV Classic "Gunsmoke", our Western hospitality, and a great Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo. Lyrics Here he comes out of chute # 5 He's got 8 seconds just to stay alive Ride Cowboy Ride (3x) (2) He's shooting for the finals, going for the gold And a TV spot when his story is told So Ride Cowboy Ride, Ride Cowboy Ride Ride Cowboy Ride * 2. I'm In Love With You This is a love song, ocean waves, smooth Brazillian Jazz. It's a Love Song for my wife Claudia on our 38th Wedding Anniversary. Lyrics I could be the greatest singer since Garth Brooks Write songs like Willie Nelson Have Alan Jackson's looks But, I'm in love with you And life doesn't get any better than that! I'm in love with you and love doesn't get any better than that! * 3. The Ballad of Old Dodge City There is an incredible fascination with "The Old West". The 50s and 60's spawned a variety of TV Westerns which still influence us today. I worked at the World Famous Boot Hill and Frontstreet Replica while going through high school and college. It was a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy a glimpse of my famous home town. Lyrics Saddle up wrangler, this is for real This is "How the West Was Won" Driving longhorn cattle on the Santa Fe Trail And packing a lightning fast gun. We've come to a special time, We've come to a special place We're living right now, In the middle of it all Right here! Right now! In Old Dodge City! * 4. A Love Song: The Kansas Cowboy Symposium The Kansas Cowboy Symposium held in Dodge City, Kansas was a defining musical moment in my life (2004). It brought me back into the music world as a singer and a songwriter. I call it a love song, because I loved being at this special event. This is a warm ballad with images of how our West was won. Lyrics They came from far and wide Over endless prairies and the country side In faith they made that long and lonely ride To The Kansas Cowboy Symposium (2) They followed a cowboy's dream To old Dodge City where they thought it seemed. They could remember it best, In the heart of the West At the Kansas Cowboy Symposium * 5. Sunday Morning Miracles for a Cowboy I met Jack Hannah (Sons of the San Joaquin) at the Tumbleweed Festival in Garden City, Kansas a couple of years ago. This is my special, musical prayer for him............and for you! Lyrics Today will you pray for a cowboy? Because you never know just what he's going through Today will you pray for a cowboy? And ask God to do what only HE can do. Sunday morning miracles for a cowboy God please send your unlimited supply Sunday morning miracles for a cowboy God keep him riding strong until he's home on high * 6. Cowboys for The King There are only 4 of them on stage, but, they sound like "God's Magnificent Seven". I'm talking about Sons of the San Joaquin. This is a special tribute song that I wrote after meeting them at the Tumbleweed Festival in Garden City, Kansas. Lyrics Cowboys for The King (2x) They ride tall in the saddle, they play and sing Sons of The San Joaquin (2) Cowboys for The King (2x) They should be on TV with Larry King Sons of The San Joaquin Chorus They sing a cowboy's song, They live a cowboy's dream They value right from wrong Sons of The San Joaquin * 7. Pray Away Noted author G.K. Chesterson said, "The most astonishing thing about miracles is that they happen". "Pray Away" is a song that actually came out of one of my prayer times....Just singing, crying out to God with my guitar. Lyrics Father, Father, thank you for today Father, Father, hear me when I pray And the Lord said, "Lift your eyes toward Heaven and look for a brighter day today and Pray Away...Pray Away...Pray Away" * 8. God's Prosperity I went to a financial seminar recently and learned that many people barely scrape by living from paycheck to paycheck. This is a gospel folk song that came out of my reading about Jesus, and His "Feeding of the 5,000". Lyrics Jesus didn't wear fancy suits or drive a Cadillac car Where ever He went, He was Heaven sent And He never went too far From everything that He needed, and you can plainly see This is the beginning of God's Prosperity. Chorus God's Prosperity, Whoa! There's always plenty for you and me God's Prosperity, Whoa! There's always plenty for you and me! * 9. I Want Jesus to Walk With Me Life is not easy, but this jazz vocal/guitar arrangement is for the tough times in your life. 10. I'd rather Be Singin' and Playin' This is a novelty/fun song with some serious things between the sings and the strings. But, I hope you enjoy the fun parts. Lyrics I'd rather be singin' and playin' Than put on another pound I'd rather be singin' and playin' Than carry this great big elephant all around town. Lord help me take this song and apply it to myself And practice everyword I'm sayin' (Chorus) I want to be a heavyweight in the music world But not with all of these pounds. I want to be a heavyweight in the music world When I play my guitar, when I sing my songs, When I make my musical sounds! (2) I'd rather be singin' and playin' Than pop a Pop Tart in my mouth I'd rather be singin' and playin' And take a long Winter's musical tour down South Lord help me take this song and apply it to myself And practice every word I'm sayin' I'd rather be singin' and playin' And pass those 31 flavors right on bye......... Lord help me take this song and apply it to myself And practice every word I'm sayin' (Chorus) * 11. Eye of the Hurricane Sometime ago on the David Letterman Show, they were discussing the tranquility of being inside the eye of a hurricane. My song is a touch of mellow jazz and tranquility after personally going through Hurricane Andrew. 12. The Dade County Jail (Part 1) The Dade County Jail located in Miami, Florida is a very challenging place in which to work. I know, I worked there for 12 years. This mellow jazz spiritual with a "Bossa Nova" beat and guitar/vocal, retraces my steps in that towering place and discovers a bright light in the darkness. Lyrics I woke up this mornin' singin' and prayin' The Bible in my hand said "You Can Not Fail." Pack up your worries, send them on a vacation Jesus is coming down to The Dade County Jail. (2) Men will dream dreams and some will see visions A light will pierce the darkness that can not fail. You'll see them fall and cry for mercy Jesus is coming down to The Dade County Jail. (Chorus) If you feel you've been forsaken By those wayward steps you've taken. Come and let Him hold you in His love. He wants you sinner meek and lowly He'll make you righteous, clean and Holy Come and let Him hold you in His love. * 13. The Dade County Jail (Part 2) Something of a jazz waltz, this offering is strengthened by spiritual reinforcements and undaunted by the stark realities of life behind bars. 14. When Johnny Comes Marching Home This is an old song with my new personal lyrics for our war-torn times. 15. A Cowboy for Jesus As the song says, "Strumming my guitar, Heaven's not so far away. Will you come and ride along?" 16. God's Not Slack in His Promises With a folk/blues flavor...a better title might have been "Just Expect a Miracle". When you run out of rope, don't give up hope. Don't get hysterical, just expect a miracle! He'll help you cope! 17. Don't Give Up on God Life is hard but God is good! This has a mellow guitar/vocal sound. God won't give up on you! 18. Are You Saved? 19. John 3:16 Lyrics Tell them the war is over, The victory has been won The enemy has been defeated God gave His only Son (Chorus) For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son Tell them the war is over, The victory has been won. (2) If you're broken hearted And damage has been done Come drink the healing water God gave His only Son (Chorus) For God so loved the world That He gave His only Son Come on home to Jesus, The victory has been won. 20. The Bunyan Family Tree This is a fun song, a kid's song for all of us who are young at heart....and dedicated to Paul, John, Bill, and the greater Bunyan Family around the world where ever you are! Lyrics (Chorus) Our family tree, our family tree You'll find a lot of history With lots of folks like you and me On The Bunyan Family Tree. (1) Now here's a picture of Grand Papa Paul With Babe his Blue Ox in Minnesota one Fall You can see he was the tallest man of all On The Bunyan Family Tree. (Chorus) (2) John Bunyan our great hero, was a preacher and a tinker When he carried his pots and pans, he was also quite a clinker. But, "Pilgrim's Progress" is his greatest story For all of us and for God's glory. (Chorus) (3) Bill Bunyan achieved extraordinary fame As The Hamburger King of the Kansas Plains He traveled the State with a tasty plan To find the Best Burger in all the land. (Chorus) *

THANK YOU for SUPPORTING MY MELLOW MUSIC in 2006 Fri, Dec. 29 2006 Dear Friends, As we come to the end of an eventful year for each one of us..... Thanks for your support...visiting...listening...buying my music...and your many encouraging comments. God Bless You and Your Families! Max p.s. Thank You for Loving Our Soldiers, Veterans, and Their Families!

Who Do You Know that Needs Some MELLOW in Their LIFE? Thu, Dec. 28 2006 During the past week several professionals have told me about the MELLOW Therapy quality of my music..."Follow Your Heart" CD and some JAZZ Piano songs I've just recorded. Who Do You Know that could benefit from some relaxing, calming MELLOW MUSIC in their LIFE? My music is being played in the Alzheimer Unit of a Nursing Home....Helping to calm agitated patients...helping them to relax...requiring less drugs and medication. Who Do You Know that Needs some MELLOW moments in their LIFE? You'll Also Find My 2 CDs Have a Lot of MELLOW for the Other HIGH STRESS Moments in Your Life... Like When You're Stuck in Rush Hour Traffic To Sooooooooooooothe Your Anxiety During Airplane Take Offs & Landings The Times When You Need to Unwind Drive Time Day or Night Music for Relaxing Music to help you Calm Down Music for Spiritual Healing Music for Better Mental Health Professionals say My Music is Very Mellow and Helps to Calm Alzheimer Patients My Music Can Rock With A Beat Have No Rhythm or Rhyme But it is ALWAYS MELLOW When You Have A Rough-Tough HIGH STRESS Day Anywhere.... on Planet Earth STRESS is Real Put Some MELLOW MUSIC Into YOUR Life & The Lives of Those You Love Fans Say: "The Johnny Cash of Kansas" Like.....Willie Nelson Ballads Relaxing...Soothing...Lounge Sound White Acoustic Gospel with a Touch of Soul World Class Voice...Calming Sound

Sound Click Chart Positions for My Music Sun, Dec. 24 2006 Charts Position Main Genres When (My) Johnny Comes Marching Home (BMI) # 649 in Country (highest position was 298). Total songs: 25,696 # 125 in Christian Country (highest position was 61). Total songs: 3,218 (6) We Honor Your Name By Candlelight  # 1,092 in Jazz (highest position was 325). Total songs: 17,611 # 104 in Jazz Vocals (highest position was 40). Total songs: 1,048 Eye of the Hurricane 2004  # 1,189 in Acoustic (highest position was 715). Total songs: 74,547 # 147 in Acoustic Folk (highest position was 76). Total songs: 9,597 God's Promises  # 3,801 in Urban (highest position was 1,209). Total songs: 55,297 # 309 in Gospel (highest position was 137). Total songs: 2,669 Sub-Genres A Love Song: The Kansas Cowboy Symposium  # 140 in Country and Western (highest position was 70). Total songs: 1,141 11-24-06 (3) Home Town Heroes  # 296 in Country-Pop (highest position was 95). Total songs: 3,109 Don't Give Up on God  # 337 in Acoustic Vocals (highest position was 106). Total songs: 5,534 Previously Charting These songs have previously been on the charts. (2) Every Time I See a Soldier  # 287 in Christian Country. Total songs: 3,218 (4) Protecting America Today  # 747 in Pop. Total songs: 57,559 # 112 in Contemporary Christian. Total songs: 6,951 (5) Baghdad Lullaby  # 254 in Jazz. Total songs: 17,611 # 39 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,048 (1) Because You're Over There  # 418 in Country. Total songs: 25,696 # 95 in Christian Country. Total songs: 3,218 A Cowboy for Jesus  # 397 in Country. Total songs: 25,696 # 69 in Christian Country. Total songs: 3,218 Because You're Over There  # 487 in Country. Total songs: 25,696 # 103 in Christian Country. Total songs: 3,218 Cowboys for The King  # 55 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,141 I Want Jesus to Walk With Me  # 83 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 9,597 I'm in Love With You  # 348 in Jazz. Total songs: 17,611 # 53 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,048 John 3:16  # 2,054 in Acoustic. Total songs: 74,547 # 360 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 9,597 Pray Away  # 688 in Acoustic. Total songs: 74,547 # 81 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 9,597 The Ballad of Old Dodge City  # 106 in Country and Western. Total songs: 1,141 The Bunyan Family Tree  # 1,295 in Acoustic. Total songs: 74,547 # 168 in Acoustic Folk. Total songs: 9,597 The Dade County Jail (Part 1) # 431 in Jazz. Total songs: 17,611 # 50 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,048 The Dade County Jail (Part 2) # 483 in Jazz. Total songs: 17,611 # 65 in Jazz Vocals. Total songs: 1,048

It's a Small World After All....... Fri, Dec. 22 2006 Thanks for visiting my site...Here in America...and also this week..visitors from: US Military Bases in Iraq......Canada, Germany, Brazil, China, The Russian Federation, Singapore, Seychelles, Belgium, Turkey, Japan, and Austria

When YOU Have a Tough Day Anywhere on Planet Earth Tue, Dec. 12 2006 My music can rock with a beat or have no rhythm or rhyme... But it is always... Mellow... When You Have a Rough/Tough Day... Anywhere on Planet Earth.

A Special Salute.....Tell Your Family & Friends About It! Fri, Dec. 1 2006 Two of my new songs offer a Special Salute to our Soldiers by shining a SPOT LIGHT on many towns, cities and military bases here in the U.S.A. #(1) Because You're Over There....Salutes DALLAS, Texas NEW YORK CITY, and MY HOME TOWN (This includes every one of YOU) #(3) Home Town Heroes....Salutes.... DODGE CITY, KANSAS... MILLBROOK, ALABAMA... COSHOCTON, OHIO.... BOONE, IOWA.... ZANESVILLE, OHIO.... MIAMI, FLORIDA... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ... FT. LEONARDWOOD, MISSOURI... FT. GORDON, GEORGIA... McCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE... NEW YORK CITY... FT. RILEY, KANSAS ... and THE KANSAS SOLDIERS' HOME in FT. DODGE, KANSAS. I hope you'll go to the "STORE" page and give a listen. God Bless You!

Listen FREE to NEW mp3 Album....Digital Downloads Coming Soon Thu, Nov. 30 2006 For a Limited Time YOU can Listen FREE to 6 Complete Audio Tracks from "Songs for Soldiers & People Who Love Them" on the "Store" page..... DIGITAL DOWNLOADS......NOT AVAILABLE YET.... ......COMING SOON.....

Welcome International Visitors Tue, Nov. 21 2006 Thank you to all of my visitors this week from: Lithuania, Germany, Seychelles, and The Netherlands. The internet is wonderful tool bringing us together from all over the world.

NEW Music Coming to My Web Sites Tue, Nov. 21 2006 I'm RE-Recording "Songs for Soldiers & People Who Love Them". Then, I'll be RE-Mixing these NEW arrangements and making them available For Sale as Digital Downloads in the near future.

New Links Page Sat, Nov. 18 2006 Links to my other Web Sites....Musical Friends (Singers/Songwriters) who Honor our Soldiers and their Families....plus other Patriotic Web Sites.

"America We're STILL Free" Sat, Nov. 11 2006 Words & Music (c) 2006 by Max G. Bunyan America we're STILL Free, America we're STILL Free, Thank God for each soldier who fought for our FREEDOM In America, we're STILL Free America we're STILL Free, America we're STILL Free, Thank God for our Veterans and their families this morning In America, we're STILL Free These are partial lyrics to another new song that I've written....It's scheduled for production sometime in December. I'll keep you posted when it actually becomes available. Reminder: On this Veterans' Day...Will you go out of your way today to thank a Veteran for his or her service to our country?

Thanks for Visiting...Listening...& Buying My Music Fri, Nov. 10 2006 FOLLOW YOUR HEART" contains a variety of Genres... ************************************************************************************ 1. Take me Home with You...20 Songs on One CD... 2. Makes for Great Drive Time Listening... 3. Put some Mellow Miles into Your Next Trip... 4. Try & Buy Right Here on my "Store" Page ************************************************************************************* Fans say my Musical Style 1. Sounds like Mellow Willie Nelson Ballads 2. A Relaxing Lounge Sound 3. The Johnny Cash of Kansas 4. White Acoustic Gospel with a Touch of Soul ************************************************************************************* I believe you'll enjoy all 20 of these songs... But, Special Fan Favorites from this CD include: #14 When (My) Johnny Comes Marching Home #19 John 3:16 #3 The Ballad of Old Dodge City #20 The Bunyan Family Tree #9 I Want Jesus to Walk With Me #8 God's Prosperity #2 I'm in Love With You #1 Ride Cowboy Ride If you go to the "Shows" Page...You can listen to my KGNO Radio Interview on The Keith Tallent "Live & Local" Show where I share the stories behind these songs. Take time to listen...I believe it will enhance my music for you. ************************************************************************************* Thanks for visiting...taking time to listen...and buying my music! Blessings to You! Max **************************************************************************************

Follow Your Heart CD Reviews Wed, Nov. 8 2006 Johnny Cash of Kansas Reviewer: Alexandra Lajoux From the first notes of this CD, I felt a blessed assurance: The great Johnny Cash lives on! Patriotic messages make this a particularly inspiring collection. Thank You For Honoring Our Soldiers With Your Music! Reviewer: I heard you speak and sing during the Memorial Day Services at our Kansas Veteran's Cemetery in Ft. Dodge. Thank you for your songs for soldiers and making a difference with your music! When Johnny Comes Marching Home 2006 Reviewer: This is a compelling song for our war-torn times. May God keep all of our soldiers safe until they are finally home. Max, thank you for your special arrangement of this song. I Like this CD! Reviewer: The music grows on you...A variety of genres...Mellow All the Way. "Follow Your Heart" is the Surprise CD of The Year! Reviewer: A Friend of the Family FOLLOW YOUR HEART is an acoustic CD filled with surprises, contrast and variety. Max mixes up the music...going from Rodeo Cowboy to Love Jazz to Historical Cowboy to a couple of Contemporary Christian Cowboy songs. Max seems to enjoy writing tribute songs to people who have made an impact on his life (You can catch glimpses of this in his CD liner notes). When Max changes directions...he moves us into a mixture of lighter gospel folk songs...Takes us into the Dade County Jail and back out again with some Jesus Jazz. 20 songs make this an amazing CD. You don't see that kind of quantity on most CDs. In many ways FOLLOW YOUR HEART is both secular and sacred...almost a sampler CD which allows you to pick and choose from a variety of genres (Cowboys,Acoustic Gospel, and Mellow Jazz). If you're a tourist you'll like songs of the West. If you're a Christian you'll like these offerings. If you're a veteran or have someone you love in the military, his one patriotic song will stir your heart. If you're going through a tough time in your life you'll find encouragement and hope in Max's music. If you want to smile a while there's a novelty song or two for you...too. Remember, IT ALL STARTS IN YOUR HEART!

Go to "Shows" Page (KGNO Radio) Interview Sun, Nov. 5 2006 "Songs for Soldiers & The People Who Love Them"....Pre-RECORDED Interview from The Keith Tallent "Live & Local" Show on KGNO Radio. GO TO "SHOWS" PAGE Songs/Stories from NEW CD. OPENING: "Because You're Over There" (11:30) "Every Time I See A Soldier" (13:00) "Home Town Heroes" (28:15) "Protecting America Today" (29:29) "Baghdad Lullaby" (38:17) "We Honor Your Name By Candlelight"

Songs for Soldiers CD on Sale at Brier & Hale...and Trails West Mon, Oct. 16 2006 "Songs for Soldiers & The People Who Love Them".......You can buy my new CD at: Brier & Hale Music, 319 Gunsmoke (Tel:620-225-5333) Trails West, 306 W. Frontview (Tel: 620-225-1824) Dodge City, KS. 67801 Thank You Rich Salm and Linda Spurgeon for making my music available to honor our soldiers and their families.

MELLO MUSIC for our HIGH STRESS World Sun, Oct. 15 2006 "Songs for Our Soldiers and The People Who Love Them". There's nothing fancy about the slimline case....There's no fancy artwork cover or design....It's just a plain, no frills, PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN... CD..... But the music will touch your aching, breaking heart if you're a mom with a son or daughter in Iraq....The music will touch your heart if you're a wife or sweetheart....if you're a husband or father....if you're a family member or friend.....or if you simply love our soldiers and the freedoms they are fighting for........

Today is a New Day! Thu, Sep. 21 2006 Take time to enjoy life...TODAY...Think and act upon the things in your life that matter most...let a little music fill and Bless your Heart!

Partial Lyrics to "Songs for Soldiers & People Who Love Them" Sat, Sep. 16 2006 All Words & Music (c) 2006 by Max G. Bunyan (BMI) 1. Because You're Over There (3:25) I've never had to worry about IEDs or suicide bombers in town I've never had to wonder, "Are those good guys or bad guys"? or snipers trying to shoot me down. (Chorus) But, you're my HEROES and I want you to know we care. We're safer tonight in my home town Because you're over there. We're safer tonight in my home town Because you're over there! 2. Every Time I See a Soldier (3:25) Every time I see a Soldier My heart grows bolder and bolder To stand up for America today. And every time I see a Soldier My heart grows bolder and bolder To cry out for America when I pray. Let's make every day a God Bless America Day! *** When I see Old Glory flying In my heart there's no denying I'm thankful for Our HEROES on the battlefield today. And when I think about our FREEDOM and the blood it cost 80,000 of them I'm humbled to fall on my knees and pray. Let's make every day a God Bless America Day! 3. Home Town Heroes (3:40) Home Town HEROES in the deserts of Iraq You're our home town HEROES in the deserts of Iraq Brave Warriors on the front lines Fighting for our FREEDOM through each attack. 4. Protecting America Today (3:48) Someone's protecting America today So you and I can go to work Make some money to run and play. You may not think that this war is right But, Our sons and daughters are there tonight Protecting America Today! 5. Baghdad Lullaby (4:29) Daddy you're my HERO and you're momma's HERO too. Everynight when we go to sleep we always pray for you. We pray for the soldiers with you and your Commander too. We love you Daddy and miss you and we know you miss us too. (Chorus) Daddy you're so far away and sometimes it makes me cry But tonight before I go to sleep Will you sing for me? A Baghdad Lullaby. 6. We Honor Your Name By Candlelight (4:26) We honor your name by candlelight Brave fallen warrior in the night That we STILL might see FREEDOM's light In the morning. (Chorus) You went for us who could not go Courageous home town HERO You went for us to fight the foe Courageous home town HERO and by candlelight please know We Honor You. We Love You and We want you to know. Thank you for giving your life. The ultimate sacrifice. For everyone of us in America. So we can be FREE. ************************************************************************** FOR SALE There are also 2 Soldier Songs on my "Follow Your Heart" CD #14 "When (My) Johnny Comes Marching Home" & #19 "John 3:16" For Sale on The STORE PAGE

A Time to Remember, Reflect, and Never Forget Mon, Sep. 11 2006 9/11 Is forever etched in our history, our hearts, and our home land....5 years later....Thank You God for your protection....Thank You Mr. President for preserving our FREEDOM....Thank You men and women of our Armed Forces.

Mellow Music at Holiday Inn......Joplin, Missouri Mon, Sep. 4 2006 Thank You Chris, Anna, and Gina at the Front Desk; Mandy and Angie  at The Stone Creek Grill and all of the guests for your great response to my FIRST performance at the Holiday Inn....Joplin, Missouri. Range Line Road Rocks!

Thank You Sat, Aug. 12 2006 Thank You Keith Tallent for the recent opportunity to appear on your Show....and Thank You to the many listeners who have told me how much you enjoyed our program! Keep Listening!

8 a.m. Appearance Tuesday on the Keith Tallent "Live & Local" Show Tue, Aug. 8 2006 Hi! I hope you'll tune in KGNO Radio 1370 AM on Tuesday, August 8th. Keith will play my NEW CD, "Songs for Soldiers & The People Who Love Them"......Plus, we'll be talking about the stories behind the songs.....and a salute to our U.S. Soldiers and their Families.

2 CDs 4 SALE Sat, Aug. 5 2006 Check out my SPECIAL CD OFFER in the Southwest Kansas Faith & Family Newspaper.  You can enjoy my mellow music...Here, There, and Everywhere.  2 CDs:  (1) "Follow Your Heart"  $15.....(2) "Songs for Soldiers  &  The People Who Love Them"  $12.....Or buy both CDs for ONLY $20.    Please include $3 for S  &  H on all orders.  Send Checks or Money Orders to:   Max G. Bunyan,  3102 Ross Court,  Dodge City, KS. 67801

My Birthday Special to You....Follow Your Heart CD only $9.99 Thu, Jul. 13 2006 My Birthday is Sunday, July 16th. From NOW through July 16, 2006 You can buy my CD with hard copy disc, patriotic artwork cover (American Flag superimposed on an Open Highway).....REGULAR PRICE $18. BIRTHDAY SPECIAL for only $9.99. GO DIRECTLY TO THE STORE PAGE ON MY WEB SITE TO BUY. Thank you for supporting my music!

4th of July Ceremony on Hallowed Ground Wed, Jul. 5 2006 It was a great day in Meade, Kansas on the 4th of July. Nearly 400 people who love America and our Veterans turned out for the Memorial Dedication and BBQ. LTC Mark Johnson was the inspirational speaker. Thank you Commander Dean Adams of American Legion Post #92 for the the opportunity to sing for all of you. It was good meeting Mayor Elaine Post.....seeing Representative Melvin Neufeld, and State Senator Tim Huelskamp, Angela and family. Whenever 400 people who love America get together, I believe we are standing on hallowed ground.....and I'm glad that I was a part of it. Thank you to all of the new friends and your hospitality.

Happy Birthday America....How Are You? Tue, Jul. 4 2006 America....America....May God Continue to Shine HIS Grace Upon You and Me! In the Mighty Name of Jesus...Amen!

Max Bunyan Goes Full Circle from Musician to Jail Guard and Back to Christian Musician Sun, Jul. 2 2006 Thank you Stan Wilson, Owner and Publisher of Southwest Kansas Faith and Family newspaper for honoring me as the front page feature story and photo in your JULY issue. You did an OUTSTANDING job covering my musical career from a different and special focus. For fans, I hope you'll pick up a copy in one of the many retail outlets and churches here in Southwest Kansas....I'd LOVE to SING for YOU.

Stormy Weather....Show Canceled, But You're Still My Heroes! Fri, Jun. 30 2006 Thank you all of you loyal fans who braved the dark clouds and stormy weather....before we got rained out at my concert in the park last night. It was great seeing all of you....Mr and Mrs. Leland Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Reno, Mr. and Mrs. Oller, Mr. and Mrs. Gail LaMunyion, Bob Ganley, John Martin, Jim Cox, Bob Hill, Myrna San Miguel, Marge Rice, Carol Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Dell, Vonda and Bob, Ron and Diane Cole, Willis and Ann Warner, Monica Springer and friends, plus many more of you who braved the elements (especially my wife Claudia). Thank you for your tremendous support in spite of the stormy weather!

You Are Invited.......FREE Concert in the Park Thu, Jun. 29 2006 You're invited to my FREE Concert in Wright Park in Dodge City, Kansas at 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT. This is my prelude to the 4th of July.....I'll be singing my original songs especially for YOU.

Dodge City Artist to Honor Soldiers at Concert Wed, Jun. 28 2006 Thank you Monica Springer for your OUTSTANDING well written article about me and my music in TODAY'S Dodge City Daily Globe! The music is always about our "Courageous Home Town Heroes" (Soldiers) and their Families!

Listen to "Songs for Our Soldiers" on The Glenda Patterson Show Tue, Jun. 27 2006 KDCC 1550 AM Radio Listen every Tuesday and Thursday 10:45 a.m. X 11 a.m. for my music on The Glenda Patterson Show. Big John and Jared....Thank You for Airplay on your programs during other times of the week!

Dodge City Daily Globe Interview Mon, Jun. 26 2006 Monica Springer, Thank You for your interview today at the scenic Ford County Government Center. I look forward to seeing your article this week telling about my music and concert in the park.

New Interview: The Dodge City Daily Globe Thu, Jun. 22 2006 Monica Springer is covering the Summer Concerts in the Park Series for the Dodge City Daily Globe. She will do an interview with me on Monday, June 26. Watch for feature story in the DC Daily Globe later next week.

Patriotic, Gospel, Cowboy, Jazz, and Folk Songs Tue, Jun. 20 2006 20 Original Songs....5 Genres.....My Acoustic World in "Follow Your Heart"....My premiere solo CD. Get your copy today!

Happy Father's Day Dad......You're My Hero! Sun, Jun. 18 2006 A Tribute to: W.F. (Frank) Beadle my 88 year old step-father. He is and has always been an example of "It's what you do with what you've got and never mind how much you've got that pays off in the end." Growing up in the great depression....he had to drop out of school in the 6th grade to work and help out in his large family. Dad has always been an example of hard work and strong ethics. His admonition to me while I was going through school was, "Study something that will help you earn a living". During middle school, Dad didn't think much about my playing football. But after I became the only junior in the starting line up of our Dodge City High School football team.....He and my extended family attended all of the out of town and home games. Dad, thank you for always being there for me....Like a Rock! My Dad is also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy.

SONG of the DAY: A Father's Day Song------"Baghdad Lullaby" Sat, Jun. 17 2006 "Baghdad Lullaby " is the plaintive heart cry of a boy or girl whose Daddy is serving with the military in Iraq. YOU CAN BUY THIS SONG DIRECTLY FROM ME + 5 other "Songs for Soldiers and The People Who Love Them" CD. PRICE: $10 and includes FREE Shipping and Handling. Please send MONEY ORDER payable to Max G. Bunyan, 3102 Ross Court, Dodge City, KS. 67801 Thank You!

NEW Contest: You Can Win My CD FREE....It's Easy Here's How! Sat, Jun. 17 2006 "Ride Cowboy Ride" is song # 1 on my CD "Follow Your Heart". LISTEN to this audio track on my Store Page. QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE TWO NUMBERS MENTIONED IN THE SONG? If you are one of the first 3 persons to E-MAIL me........mbunyan@cox.net with the correct answer..... YOU CAN WIN A FREE COPY OF MY CD "Follow Your Heart". Happy Trails to You!

An Impromtu Concert Thu, Jun. 15 2006 It was a lot of fun singing and sharing with lobby guests at the World Famous Dodge House Hotel & Convention Center in Dodge City, Kansas. Joining me tonight were special guests Kenny and Pam Underdown who sing gospel bluegrass songs in Arkansas. Dodge House owners, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Parmar were also there....Wonderful seeing you again.

Today is Flag Day............Celebrate FREEDOM Wed, Jun. 14 2006 "When I see Old Glory Flying...In my Heart there's no denying....I'm thankful for our Heroes on the Battlefield today.....And when I think about our Freedom.....And the Blood it cost 20,000 of them....I'm humbled to fall on my knees and Pray..........Let's make every day a God Bless America Day! (Lyrics from "Every Time I See a Soldier" (c) 2006 by Max G. Bunyan)

For Sale: Gibson J50 Acoustic Guitar w/Hard Case Sat, Jun. 10 2006 40 yr old guitar. Good Condition. Good Investment. $1,500/OBO.....e-mail: mbunyan@cox.net or CALL (620)-225-2063

Max G. Goes Global Fri, Jun. 9 2006 My music is now being heard in Germany, Japan, Ireland, Cape Town South Africa, Norway, France, Portugal, Columbia, Bolivia, and Spearville, Kansas. THANKS for BUYING and LISTENING!

Schedule a Patriotic Program Today Mon, Jun. 5 2006 Flag Day is June 14th. Independence Day is just around the corner (4th of July)....In fact, everyday is a good day to celebrate our FREEDOM. Call or E-mail Today to schedule a Patriotic Program of Original Songs and Old Favorites. (See my "Contact" Page on this Web Site).

Song of the Day: # 6 "Sunday Morning Miracles for a Cowboy" Sun, Jun. 4 2006 This is a tribute song that I wrote especially for my friend Jack Hannah who is a great singer and songwriter with SONS of the SAN JOAQUIN. If you know some one who needs a miracle in their life; I hope that you will share this song with them too.

Song of the Day: # 4 "A Love Song: The Kansas Cowboy Symposium" Sat, Jun. 3 2006 It was two years ago this weekend that I came back to full time music....Inspired by The Kansas Cowboy Symposium. This is the first song that I wrote. I thought you'd like to know. Will you give it a listen on the Store Page of this web site?

Song of the Day: # 3 "The Ballad of Old Dodge City" Fri, Jun. 2 2006 If you're making travel plans for this summer, I hope you'll stop and see us...Here in Old Dodge City where The West Was Won! 100,000 tourists can't be wrong. This song is available on my "Follow Your Heart" CD on the Store Page of this web site. Thanks for listening!

Memorial Day Services: The Kansas Veterans' Cemetery Mon, May. 29 2006 Today I shared "The Oath" that every soldier takes upon entering our Armed Forces. And closely connected to that are the 6 articles contained in the Code of Conduct of the U.S. Armed Forces. I want to thank Brian L. Bohlman for his book, " So Help Me God" which led me to that information. It was also an emotional day as we said farewell to Larry Montandon, Manager of the Kansas Cemetery at Ft. Dodge. Larry will be taking a similar position in Springfield, Missouri. Barry Ward and I also shared in musical tributes to our Soldiers and Veterans. Thank You to all of the others who made it a special day to honor those who keep us free!

Monica Springer Interviews Me in Today's Dodge City Daily Globe Sat, May. 27 2006 I hope you'll catch my interview by Monica Springer on The Summer Concert Series which starts in June....... Read all about it in today's (Saturday) edition of the Dodge City Daily Globe Newspaper.

Songs of the Day: # 12; #13 "The Dade County Jail" (Parts 1 and 2) Thu, May. 25 2006 This is not Johnny Cash "LIVE" from Folsom Prison. But, I have been here...walked the walk...and talked the talk...Max Bunyan.....The Dade County Jail. I've lived and worked inside THE SLAMMER....Often a brutal, challenging place for officers as well as inmates. REMEMBER YOU CAN LISTEN and BUY THESE 2 SONGS.....Digital for 99 cents each....$15 for all 20 songs in a hard copy.....Or SAVE with a $9.99 Digital Download on the "Store" page.

Song of the Day: #11 "Eye of The Hurricane" Wed, May. 24 2006 Did you catch Max Mayfield in The CNN Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer? It looks like another busy season....Try decade.....Or how about the next 50 years?..............Have you gone through a hurricane? We've been there.....done that....one was enough. Hurricane Andrew found it's way into song #11 from my CD, "Follow Your Heart". You can Listen on "Store" page. NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE! PREPARE! PREPARE! Before the Hurricanes start moving in your direction. Have a Safe Season!

Song of the Day: #20 "The Bunyan Family Tree" Tue, May. 23 2006 Are you proud of your family? Absolutely! That's why I wrote a song about mine...... Paul Bunyan and Babe his blue ox all the way from Minnesota.....Then there was John Bunyan from England who wrote the all time classic, "Pilgrim's Progress"........and last but not least is Bill Bunyan who is known as "The Hamburger King" of Kansas. This is a fun song. You can "TRY and BUY" on my Store page. ENJOY......and if you have a song about your family.....will you send me an e-mail and let me know about it? Thanks and Have a Great Day!

SAVE $$$ NOW...Digital Sales Available on My "STORE" Page Mon, May. 22 2006 "Follow Your Heart" has 20 original songs. (#1) You can buy a hard copy for $15.00........OR....... (#2) You can buy ALL 20 SONGS in a Digital Download for ONLY $9.99..........OR (#3) You can buy ONE or MORE songs for ONLY 99 CENTS each. You can TRY and BUY.............Check out my #1 Best Selling Single "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" for the Soldiers in Your Life!

"When Johnny Comes Marching Home 2006", Will You Fill With Joy Each Warrior's Heart? Sun, May. 21 2006 This has been the #1 Best Selling/Hit Song from my current CD, "Follow Your Heart". People are listening and buying this song all around the world....even in Japan. Recently I heard my song being played on The Glenda Patterson Show on KDCC Radio 1550 AM. Even though I've heard this song many times.....I suddenly discovered MY FAVORITE VERSE in this song...................................................................................... (#4) Let love and friendship on this day (Hurrah! 2 x) Their choicest treasures then display (Hurrah! 2 x)....... Let each one perform some part ......to fill with joy each warrior's heart....And we'll all thank God when....MY JOHNNY Comes Marching Home....When YOUR BRANDON Comes Marching Home.....When YOUR SARAH Comes Marching Home. TODAY, WILL YOU FILL WITH JOY EACH WARRIOR'S HEART?

Thank A Soldier or Veteran....Today is Armed Forces Day Sat, May. 20 2006 Will you take time to call, e-mail, write a card or a note, or just personally "Thank a Veteran" or someone currently serving on active duty in our Armed Forces? You will be glad that you did....and they will be strengthened and encouraged by your appreciation for their service to our country!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! Sun, May. 14 2006 My mother has always been a great encourager to me in my music. She played piano for many years and has always had an incredible sense of what's Hot or Cool in music. She recently told me that as popular as he is.....my music is better than James Blount. She saw Ray Charles when he came to our Civic Center a number of years ago. Mom is very good about sharing what she hears in my music. If a song needs some fine tuning, she readily points it out. Last year Mom said I needed to write some happier songs.....So I came up with "Egg on My Face" and a re-mix called "The New Home on The Range" Medley. We celebrated Mother's Day last night and I played my latest Demo of 6 SONGS FOR SOLDIERS and PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM. She liked the uptempo beat in all of the songs... drums... piano... vocals. "Because You're Over There"; "Home Town Heroes"; She liked the haunting jazz sound of "Baghdad Lullaby". That's my Mom! Advancing years and health challenges have ended her piano playing days....But she still LOVES music and her musical son. Mom THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING ALL OF THESE YEARS!

Congratulations to Winners in Drawings for FREE CD Sat, May. 13 2006 Thanks to all of you who stopped by to say hello at the Kansas Sampler Festival last weekend. Winners receiving a FREE copy of "Follow Your Heart" are Sam Hermocillo of Denver, Colorado; Steve Salisbury of Wallace, KS; Mr. and Mrs. David Long of Berryton, KS; and Ted Doyle from Garden City, KS.

Thanks For Your Support at the Kansas Sampler Festival Tue, May. 9 2006 It was great seeing many of you over this past weekend in Garden City.

E-mail Sign Up for Drawings for a FREE CD "Follow Your Heart" Sat, May. 6 2006 At the KS. Sampler Festival this weekend, you will have an opportunity to win a FREE copy of my CD, "Follow Your Heart". I am only a staff of ONE handling both the business side and the music singing, songwriting, and recording side of everything. So when you provide me with your e-mail address, it makes it easier for me to communicate with you....about my performance schedule in your area....or new music that I'm writing. SIGNING UP WITH YOUR E-MAIL HERE ON MY WEB SITE OR AT MY CONCERTS is only to help me communicate more easily with you. My mailing list is NEVER sold or given out to third parties. SO.....Will you join my mailing list TODAY? Thank you for being my fans!

Come and See Me At The Kansas Sampler Festival This Weekend Sat, May. 6 2006 Come and see me May 6 and 7 in Garden City. 1. Stop and say hello at the ENTERTAINER'S TENT 2. PERFORMANCE TIME Saturday 4:30 p.m. on Stage 1. 3. PERFORMANCE TIME Sunday 2 p.m. on Stage 1. I'll be singing 1. "Going to Garden City"...my re-mix on the great Wilbert Harrison Classic "Kansas City". 2. "Ride Cowboy Ride" the #1 track from my CD "Follow Your Heart". 3. "Every Time I See a Soldier" and 4. "We Honor Your Name By Candlelight", my new song for all of our fallen heroes. Come and say hello. I'll be looking for you!

Will You Join Our Mailing List? Thu, May. 4 2006 I'd like to be able to communicate with you. When you join our mailing list....it's an easier, faster, and more economical way to stay in touch....to let you know about my current musical events and concerts.....when I might be performing in your area.... progress with new music or recordings.....or just to say "Hello". It becomes the start of my Max Bunyan Fan Club.....many of you have told me that you enjoy my mellow music for a high stress world. NOTE: When you join our mailing list....it is only for communication between us and will NEVER be sold or given out to 3rd parties. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN ME!

"We Honor Your Name by Candlelight"--Lyrics Thu, Apr. 27 2006 The lyrics to my song for our fallen warriors will appear in the May issue of the Southwest Kansas Faith & Family Newspaper which comes out today, the last Thursday of each month.

"Songs for Soldiers and The People Who Love Them" Wed, Apr. 26 2006 This is my musical PASSION! I write songs in a variety of genres (New Patriotic, Jazz Vocals, Cowboy, Gospel, and Folk Songs). But my PASSION is writing and singing "Songs for Soldiers and The People Who Love Them". God willing, my PASSION will never change until; as the USO proudly says, "We'll be there...Until Everyone Comes Home."

Sample the (Kansas Sampler Festival) Shows by Rachel Davis/The Garden City Telegram Sat, Apr. 22 2006 (News Feature/Interview) for the Kansas Sampler Festival coming up May 6 and 7 in Garden City, KS. "Dodge City resident Max Bunyan said he attended the festival last year in Newton just to experience it for himself. Now, Bunyan will no longer be just visiting the event but taking part as yet another entertainer. Bunyan specializes in jazz, gospel, folk, and contemporary cowboy music. "I am proud of my state and the festival allows me to sing about Kansas." he said. "I hope through my music, others will grow to love the state as much as I do."

KUDOS to Kathleen Burke and Michael LoPresti Wed, Apr. 19 2006 Nimbit is my web hosting company. I just want to publicly thank these two people and their team for some major rennovations that help me and their other clients produce our web sites more effectively. These changes occur behind the scenes...and for the most part you will never see them. But, I just want to thank these two great professionals for their help. There are still a few bugs that we're working out of the system....so if it looks like typos and other glitches here and there....I hope you'll be patient as we work these things out. Thanks for visiting my site!

Stan Wilson, Southwest Kansas Faith & Family Newspaper Wed, Apr. 19 2006 Stan Wilson, the owner and publisher does a great job with this newspaper...the newspapers are free and totally supported by advertising. As you might expect they cover afticles of "Faith and Family" here in Southwest Kansas. I hope you'll look for my advertisement which will be coming out next Thursday April 27th.

Media News Sat, Apr. 15 2006 "Follow Your Heart" is a new release, but is receiving good media coverage and airplay. ICTV The Inmate-Corrections Television Network, Miami, Florida KGNO Radio 1370 "Live & Local" In-depth Interview with Keith Tallent KDCC Radio 1550 Airplay by Glenda Patterson KVPC Radio 100.5 FM Listen for Airplay (Coming Soon) Dodge City Daily Globe Front Page Story and Photo by Charlene Scott. Monday, January 31, 2005.

"Try & Buy" My Music at www.cdbaby.com/maxgbunyan Sun, Apr. 9 2006 NOTE: The "Store" Page on this web site is under Re-Construction. My Web Hosting Company is having Technical Problems and is unable to make my music available to you at this time. If you would like to LISTEN "Try & Buy" music from my CD, "Follow Your Heart".... Will you please go to my other web site at www.cdbaby.com/maxgbunyan Thank You! NOTE: You will find more information about me and my music here at this web site. But, to Listen and Buy my music...it is available on www.cdbaby.com/maxgbunyan

Hallowed Ground....Kansas Veterans' Cemetary....Ft. Dodge, KS. Wed, Apr. 5 2006 If you live in Dodge City, will you take a moment to visit this treasured resource/facility right here in our own community? If you are traveling....driving East or West on Higway 400 East through Dodge City; will you stop and pay your respect to our soldiers burried here? Larry Montandon and his team do an outstanding job in caring for this valuable new cemetary. I hope you will take time to drive through to the crest of the hill where the shelter is located...get out of your car.... and look out across the hallowed ground...in the beauty of the quietness and view....spend a few moments to think about our Freedom and the sacrifices others have made with their lives to keep us Free. You'll be glad that you did!

"Every Time I See A Soldier" Mon, Apr. 3 2006 Words & Music (c) 2006 by Max G. Bunyan, All Rights Reserved (1) Every time I see a soldier My heart grows bolder and bolder To stand up for America today. Every time I see a soldier My heart grows bolder and bolder To cry out for America when I pray. Let's make every day A God Bless America Day! Let's make every day A God Bless America Day! (2) When I see Old Glory flyin' In my heart there's no denyin' I'm thankful for our heroes on the battlefield today. When I think about our freedom And the blood it cost 20,000 of them I'm humbled to fall on my knees and pray. Let's make every day A God Bless America Day! Let's make every day A God Bless America Day! (3) Every time I see a soldier My heart grows bolder and bolder To?thank God for our Armed Forces?today. Every time I see a soldier My heart grows bolder and bolder To thank God for America when I pray. Let's go out of our way... to thank God today Let's go out of our way... to thank every soldier and pray. Let's make every day A God Bless America Day!

Thank You For Reminding Us.... Sun, Apr. 2 2006 Sunday night I sang (1) "Every Time I See A Soldier" and (2)"We Honor Your Name By Candlelight" at the First Assembly of God Church in Dodge City (Pastor David Graves). One gentleman came up to me later and said, "My nephew just went to Iraq. Thank you for reminding us about our soldiers who are fighting for our freedom. Thank you for your focus!"

"Soon I Will Be Done" The Story Behind the Song.... Sun, Mar. 19 2006 While this is an old traditional spiritual, I think you'll enjoy the Brazillian Jazz flavor of my new arrangement. Why am I featuring it on my "Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." CD project? Because it was one of the award winning songs we/The United States 7th Army Soldiers' Chorus performed at an International Choral Festival at the Hague, in The Netherlands when we competed against 75 other nations of the world...and we WON  # 1. This is my special tribute to the late General William W. Quinn who saw the value of The 7th Army Soldiers' Chorus and our mission "Friendship Through Music "("Freundshaft Durch Musik") and opened the doors for us to make it happen. It is also my personal tribute to an incredible group of "Home Town Heroes from all across the U.S.A. that I had the honor of singing with for 2 1/2 years while we were members of The 7th Army Soldiers' Chorus in Europe. (We were stationed in Boeblingen, Germany and Heidleberg, Germany) My appreciation goes out to the first chorus which preceeded us....and to the many 7th Army Soldiers' Choruses which have continued after us. Thanks for the memories to all of you and to: Capt. Carl Bond our Director; Capt. Ronald Melanson, Lt. David Klick; Capt. John Casey; Sgt. Robert Grembos; Sgt. Robert Wilburn;  PFC David Kelsey; SP4 Tommy Gannon; SP4 Victor Myrick; PFC John Martin Tollin: PFC Lee Aldouby; PFC Tony Lopez; PFC Bill Shea; PFC Charles McDaniels; PFC Len Novy; PFC Jim Ketchum; PFC Dave McCubbin; PFC Robert Smith; PFC Wade Almony; PFC Louie Nicsick; PFC Dean Hammond; PFC Sam Rawls; PFC Michael Jarrel; SP4 Joe Sartor; PFC Richard Mastriano; SP4 Roger Michael; PFC Jacques Lessard; PFC Ron Bradbury; PFC Ronald Reedy; PFC Richard Ruhe; PFC Jerry Hoover; PFC Ed Swanson; PFC Scot Moore; PFC Ray Kicker; PFC Tom Meisenheimer; PFC Walter Dow; PFC Tony Gutierez; PFC Ed Roorda; PFC Wardell Wanzo; SP4 Dimitri Hiatus; PFC Gary Rutten; SP4 Lionel Marcoux; PFC Jim Evans; PFC Bernard Todd; SP4 _____ Hackman; PFC Harold _____; PFC Leo Dunn; SP4 Charles Richardson; and to the rest of "Our Band of Brothers" whose names have temporarily escaped me.

"Protecting America Today" The Story Behind The Song Mon, Mar. 13 2006 As a songwriter, I'm always with pen and paper where ever I go. I was at a Jam Session connected to a popular music festival about a year and a half ago. One player, a lanky cowboy from Alaska riddled the night air with 4 letter words every time he spoke, when he played his guitar and sang. Profanity saturated his 15 minutes of fame. But, his crowning moment came when he got up to leave. It turned out that he was a Veteran. And he reminded everyone that while they might not support our troops....that we were all able to sit around, play our guitars and sing....because of the sacrifice our soldiers were making around the world. That thought went into my little songwriter's note book and 18 months later "Protecting America Today" has become a reality on my new "Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." CD Project. I thought you'd like to know.

More Stories Behind "Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." Music Project Sun, Mar. 12 2006 Song #2: "Because You're Over There" Words and Music (C) 2006 by Max G. Bunyan, All Rights Reserved We owe our Service Men and Women an overwhelming debt of grattitude. While I know that there are many who oppose American Military Forces being in Iraq; I believe that our troops still deserve our full support! Partial Lyric: You're my Heroes and I want you to know we care. And we're safer tonight in my home town Because You're Over There!

"Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." Stories Behind the Songs Fri, Mar. 10 2006 1.  Home Town Heroes Shortly after I got out of the Army, I worked for WTNS Radio in Coshocton, Ohio.  The title track for this project was actually birthed recently while I was doing some research on the internet. I saw that a  Zanesville, Ohio TV station (Near Coshocton) was running a daily feature on their "Home Town Heroes"...and an idea for the song was born. In my song, I include a special salute to our "Home Town Heroes" from Dodge City, Kansas; Millbrook, Alabama, Coshocton, Ohio; Zanesville, Ohio; Boone, Iowa; Miami, Florida; Los Angeles, California; New York City; Trumbull, Connecticut; Fort. Leonardwood, Missouri; Fort. Gordon, Georga; Fort. Dix, New Jersey; and Fort. Riley, Kansas. (These are all special places, I have lived, worked or were military moments in my life...or are simply special because of family and friends). "Home Town Heroes" is a piano driven vocal with a driving cadence recorded in my studio.

Sgt. Jessie Davila our Home Town Hero Fri, Mar. 3 2006 I never had the honor of personally knowing Sgt. Jessie Davila. He was killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq last month while protecting others. Today he came home to his final resting place at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetary at Fort Dodge and a community that turned out from all over the State of Kansas to honor him. "We Honor Your Name by Candlelight" is one of my songs that honors Sgt. Jessie Davila and every one of our brave, fallen warriors who have died to protect our FREEDOM. While, I actually wrote the lyrics to this song several months ago......It was only after attending the three military funeral services for him today that God gave me the music to celebrate his life and death and Heroic Sacrifice.  The music is an explosive release of my own personal emotions and grattitude to Sgt. Jessie Davila....and a portrait of our community's love and appreciation for him....and each one of our Fallen Heroes...who fought and died to keep us FREE! My prayers go out to Linda Klaus (His step-mother, and family) for the comfort of the Holy Spirit in their loss.

Candlelight Vigil for 2,000 Fallen Soldiers Inspires Song on "Home Town Heroes" Music Project Wed, Feb. 22 2006 "We Honor Your Name By Candlelight" Words & Music by Max G. Bunyan( C) 2006,  All Rights Reserved We Honor Your Name By Candlelight Brave Fallen Warrior in the Night That We Still Might See Freedom's Light In the Morning We Honor Your Name By Candlelight Brave Fallen Warrior in Freedom's Fight That We Might Feel Warmed By Sunshine Bright In the Morning You Went for Us Who Could Not Go Courageous Hero to Fight the Foe And Now By Candlelight Please Know We Love You!  We Honor You! Thank You for Giving Your Life, The Ultimate Sacrifice to Keep Everyone of Us in America FREE!

I Cry When I Write These Songs for Our "Home Town Heroes"! Wed, Feb. 22 2006 This past week, I started playing Demos from my upcoming CD, "Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." What's the response from listeners? A lot of moms start crying when they hear 1. "Home Town Heroes" 2. "Every Time I See A Soldier" 3. "Protecting America Today" 4. "Baghdad Lullaby" 5. "We Honor Your Name By Candlelight" These are sobering, heart stirring, songs of valor even for us macho men. I cried when I wrote these songs...and I cry when I sing them. A friend told me, "Max, You really have a passion when you sing these songs for our Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families! It's true! I do! I believe these songs will touch your heart too!

Contemporary Songs for God and Country Wed, Feb. 15 2006 I've been in the studio for a couple of days this week recording rough cuts for my new CD, "Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." Glenda Patterson of KDCC Radio 1550 and Keith Tallent, (the host of "Live & Local") KGNO Radio 1370 ( got a sneak preview of one cut, "Protecting America Today". The song got "2 Thumbs Up" from our radio personalities. Glenda says "It's a real leap over the cliff!" Keith asked me, "Did you really write this?" And the answer is yes. Between my original music...and some rocket fuel arrangements...I believe you will find "Home Town Heroes...U.S.A" real "Contemporary Songs for Today's Soldier" as I honor our U.S. Troops and their families! This is STILL "Mellow Music for a High Stress World" but is quite a dramatic departure from the acoustic sound of my first CD "Follow Your Heart".

"Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." Sat, Feb. 11 2006 "Home Town Heroes...U.S.A." Words & Music (c) 2006 by Max G. Bunyan, All Rights Reserved. Home Town Heroes, Marching Off To War Today You're Our Home Town Heroes, Marching Off To War Today. We're So Proud of Every One of You! Fighting For Our Freedom Every Day! This is the title song from my New music project.

Protecting America Today Wed, Feb. 8 2006 Protecting America Today Words & Music (c) 2006 by Max G. Bunyan, All Rights Reserved "Someone's Protecting America Today So you and I can sing some songs Ride motorcycles, have fun and play. You may not think that this war is right But our sons and daughters are there Tonight Protecting America Today."

"Home Town Heroes... U.S.A."...New Music Project Wed, Jan. 18 2006 I'm currently in the studio producing 12 tracks on my new CD? from Max's Original New Music Song Bank.? I'm really excited about "Home Town Heroes" and believe that you will be too! 1. Home Town Heroes 2. Because You're Over There 3. Protecting America Today 4. Everytime I See A Soldier 5. Baghdad Lullaby 6.?When Johnny Comes Marching Home 2006 7. Jesus in Iraq 8. We Honor Your Name by Candlelight 9. Pray Away 2006 10. Joshua 11. Soon I Will Be Done (Bonus Track) 12. The Army Goes Rolling Along (Bonus Track)

The Glenda Patterson Show on KDCC Radio 1550 AM Wed, Jan. 4 2006 Glenda, Thanks for playing two of my songs, "The Dade County Jail" (Parts 1 & 2)on your show today!

The Glenda Patterson Show...KDCC 1550 AM Mon, Dec. 19 2005 Glenda, Thanks for playing two of my songs from "Follow Your Heart" today at 10:45 a.m on your radio show. Track # 19: You introduced as "The Reason for our Christmas Season" John 3:16 and Track #14 my favorite song, "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". Thanks to you, Prof. John Ewy, CJ, and "Big John" for your tremendous support of my music!

Download My KGNO Radio Interview (On "Shows" Page) Sun, Dec. 11 2005 Keith Tallent of the "Live and Local" Show did a great interview which was RECORDED EARLIER this year on KGNO Radio 1370 AM in Dodge City, Kansas. If you go to the "Shows" Page on my website, you can listen/download a recording of this interview. PLEASE NOTE: FREE CD GIVE-A-WAYS OF MY NEW ALBUM, "FOLLOW YOUR HEART" THAT WERE OFFERED DURING THE LIVE SHOW NO LONGER APPLY.

Julie Goertzen Promoted to Sergeant Sat, Dec. 3 2005 I spoke with Donnie Goertzen a proud Dodge City Dad today. Donnie has just returned from Heidleberg, Germany (Where I was stationed). Donnie attended a special pinning ceremony for his daughter Julie Goertzen who is now a Sergeant with the U.S. Army. Julie is one our courageous, American Heroes who has recently completed a tour of duty in Baghdad, Iraq. NOTE: Julie Goertzen is one of our American Heroes mentioned in the first verse of my special arrangement to "When Johhny Comes Marching Home" (Track # 14 on my new CD, "Follow Your Heart". Our appreciation and prayers continue to go out to Sgt. Julie Goertzen and our other brave soldiers.

More Events Planned to Honor American Soldiers Fri, Dec. 2 2005 I ran into Brian Webber at Wal-Mart today. This is the outstanding young man I told you about who has an incredible spirit for God and Country. Brian tells me he is working on several other special events to honor our American Soldiers. I'll keep you posted.

Candlelight Vigil Honors Our 2,000 + Fallen Heroes Tue, Nov. 15 2005 I want to thank Brian Webber, a young 23 year old man with wisdom far beyond his years.... for his outstanding leaderhsip in organizing this solemn event here in Dodge City, Kansas. The late Martin Luther King once said, "If you care, you'll be there." Approximately 45 people who really cared were there....(Veterans, Military Personnel, Families, Both Old and Young Adults) came to the Knights of Columbus Hall to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. Brian, thank you for inviting me to read many of the names of our fallen warriors. The event was also attended with special introductory remarks from Pat George our Representative to the Kansas State Legislature, and Terry Lee  the Mayor of Dodge City....with news coverage by Audrey Martin of KBSD-TV, and photographer Michael Schweitzer of The Dodge City Daily Globe.

THANK YOU for LISTENING and BUYING my Songs on Apple iTunes! Thu, Nov. 3 2005 Do you like to listen before you buy? Do you like to buy songs.....one at a time? THANK YOU for LISTENING.....  and BUYING my #1 Single Track #14: When Johnny Come Marching Home on Apple iTunes......

"My Life With Mom" by Cathy Ellis Mon, Oct. 31 2005 "Appreciate your letting others know about the new book the Lord's given to us....it will make them laugh and they'll receive a blessing! They can order it directly from our website at www.efmbooks.com   ...Makes great Christmas gifts, especially for those who need a good laugh..("A merry heart worketh like a medicine")" NOTE by Max: Cathy Ellis is an incredible South Florida Musical Talent and FRIEND! Cathy's new book gives you HOPE  with heart warming LOVE & LAUGHTER through challenging times faced by anyone who is, has been, OR will become a 24/7 caregiver. I hope you'll BUY her new book "My Life With Mom",  AND check out her great music, and film projects at www.efmbooks.com

"Eye of the Hurricane" Sun, Oct. 23 2005 The Wrath of Hurricane Wilma in Florida....It's still too early to assess all of the damage and destruction. Our family survived Hurricane Andrew in Miami, Florida back in 1992. It was a horrible ordeal and Hurricane Katrina was 1,000 times worse than what we all suffered in South Florida at that time.  Hurricane Rita also did her damage. Actor John Cusack recently appeared on the David Letterman Show and spoke about Hurricanes. He mentioned that the outer edges have winds of 160 or more miles per hour. But,if you fly inside the inner eye of the Hurricane, winds are only about 3 miles per hour.  "Eye of the Hurricane" was written after our family's personal experience with Hurricane Andrew...and recorded after the 4 Hurricanes ripped through Florida last year. This song flys in the aftermath of Katrina, Rita, and Wilma...and all of the storms in life... "Eye of the Hurricane".

$$$ BMI Royalty Check $$$ Sun, Oct. 16 2005 Somewhere in America, one or more radio stations played 2 of my songs about 360 times during the first quarter of this year (Follow Your Heart my new CD was only on the market for 2 months February and March during this accounting period). Song # 12: The Dade County Jail (Part I) and Song # 6: Sunday Morning Miracles for a Cowboy....received all of the airplay. Thank you God, Thank you Radio Stations, and Thank You BMI (Broadcast Music,Inc)...It's wonderful receiving this 1st. royalty check on my music!

"MAX'S ORGINAL NEW MUSIC SONG BANK" Sun, Oct. 9 2005 I'm currently working on 150+ new songs in  "Max's Original New Music Song Bank" and hope to have some of these ready by February 2006.... so I've stopped performing to produce what I believe will be exciting new music for you!

Read My Review of MasterWriter Software on Amazon.com Wed, Sep. 14 2005 "Professional Software, Reasonably Priced for the Serious Songwriter" is how I describe MasterWriter the computer songwriting package created by Barry and Matt DeVorzon. You can read all about it in more detail when you search under "Songwriter" at Amazon.com

A Great Night at the Dodge City Country Club Tue, Sep. 13 2005 Thanks to all of you who came out to hear me sing Tuesday night for the Dodge City Christian Women after 5 program. Thank you for your enthusiastic response to my music and all of you who purchased CDs. Special thanks to President Bobbi Cave and Marie Ross...and it was also great seeing good friends Helen Harper, Janet Schuler, Jeri Erickson, and Joan Ward...and meeting Rev. Doug Johnson (the guest Speaker) and his wife Sally Johnson from Buttermilk, Kansas.

The Wild West Days At Wal-Mart Fri, Aug. 5 2005 Come out and join us for a great afternoon during Dodge City Days at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Dodge City. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m: I'll be performing cowboy songs inside where it is nice and cool (for your listening comfort). Also my 20 Song CD, Follow Your Heart will be on sale. A local radio station will also be covering the activities from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Marc Ferguson and his troop of gunfighters and re-enactors will make the old West come alive. They'll also be joined by the lovely Miss Kitty. Plus you'll all want to see the famous stuffed bucking bull being brought in for this special event. Buyrel Ritter in the Photo Department has done a great job of putting this great event together for the third straight year!

A Musical Blast From Out of the Past! Fri, Jul. 29 2005 After 40 years, this has been a great week  re-connecting with long lost musical friends that I worked with in the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus in Europe (1964-1967). Charlie McDaniel (A great 1st tenor in our modern folk group, "The Village Green Singers") and Dave McCubbin who is a professional musican in Kansas City. I've managed to stay in touch with good friends Anthony Lopez and Leeam Aldouby (New Haven, CT; and Trumbull, CT.) over the years. ALERT: We're looking for Len (Leonard) Novy last known to be working in the Hollywood, California area. Also Jim Ketchum (Cedar Rapids, Iowa ?) and William (Bill) S. Shea (Originally from Topeka, KS.) If you know where any of our missing musical friends might be, I hope you'll contact me and let me know about them.....and any members of the 7th Army Soldiers Chorus (1963-1972). Thank You!

Ridenhour Music On Main Street in Salem, Virginia Wed, Jul. 27 2005 I want to send out a special thank you to Jake Dempsey at Ridenhour music for allowing me to play their Kawai Grand Piano during my recent visti to Salem/Roanaoke, Virginia. I felt a bit empty handed traveling without my piano or guitar. Thanks for your hospitality and really making me feel at home (Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2005). Jake, I also want to thank you for your information about the Open Mic every Thursday night at the Green Dolphin Grill in Roanoake. Finally, Ridenhour Music has several locations. I hope that all of you in the Roanoke/Salem Virginia area will stop in and see them....and buy your musical instruments there!

Premier of New Song on The Glenda Patterson Show KDCC Radio Tue, Jul. 19 2005 "The Colgate Country Music Showdown" is a new pop/country/ballad from my 2nd CD (Scheduled for release this fall). It chronicles the quest for stardom by young and hopeful country artists...here in Dodge City and all across America. Glenda, thanks for your positive response to this new song and breaking it on the air this morning for your listeners. Ben Bolling is a good friend and gifted country music artist who will be competing at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2005 at the Bandshell in Wright Park/Dodge City. I hope you will all come out and cheer him on!

Atlanta, Georgia + Salem and Roanoke, Virginia Fri, Jul. 8 2005 Hi, I'm out of state for the next 10 days. But will be back in Kansas and available for new bookings on July 18, 2005.

Outstanding Christian Concert in Wright Park Last Night Thu, Jul. 7 2005 Please let George and Kent Henrichs know what an outstanding Christian Concert they put together in Wright Park last night! These events don't happen by accident. It takes a lot of work to put this kind of a quality concert together. I'm guessing that there were 15-20 of us who sang and probably 100 in the audience. Todd Guinn did a great job as Master of Ceremonies and sharing some of his original praise and worship songs. "Miracles of the Heart" is a trio of teenage girls from the First Christian Church. What a sound and to see these young girls using their talents for Jesus! Mike Gilmore, George Henrichs, Herbert White, and Jim Sherer had that rich masculine sound in a couple of gospel quartet numbers. Dee Dee Royale...What can I say? Dynamite comes in small packages! What a rich and powerful voice! Mrs. Page sang, "The Hem of His Garment" and another selection that made Jesus come alive for all of us. Jim Sherer soloed with a Sandi Patti song. George and Kent Henrichs also sang an outstanding arrangement of "Feed My Sheep"! A rich New Orleans Blues Sound premeated their instrumental background track. Ms. Larson led us in silent prayer for victims in the London terrorist bombings...and sang two beautiful selections. I thought the sky would split open and Jesus would appear in the Second Coming when Bob Salm delivered two incredible trumpet solos! Please forgive me that I missed the name of the young lady who sang next. Another beautiful voice lifting up our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I closed with two songs from my CD. "John 3:16" and  "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" plus a special tribute to honor veterans in the audience. You truly are my Heroes! Thank you and God Bless You for your service to our country in peace time and war...to preserve our freedoms here in America! It was also wonderful to see good friends and classmates Burt and Mary Lou Davis. I had not seen them since our class reunion 5 years ago. They travel...all of the time in their retirement. Now they are on their way to Alaska, where Burt smiles and says, "It's cooler there".

Glenda Patterson KDDC Radio 1550 AM Interview Tue, Jul. 5 2005 Glenda, you are my "Hero"! Thank You for all of the support and airplay that you give my music! Also thank you for your spontaneous...Special on the air interview this morning!

Good Friends! Good Music! Wedding Reception Sat, Jul. 2 2005 Sunday was a fun time celebrating the wedding of good friends Janie Stein and Marty Bates at St. Cornelius Episcopal Church here in Dodge City.   It was a lot of fun playing (Guitar and piano) and singing with Janie and Marty, plus good musical friends Ron Cole (Fiddle and "Prancin' and Dancin"), Bob Ganley from Kinsley (Guitar), Larry Padget from Montezuma (Guitar and Bass), Mike Antone from near Liberal (On the String Bass), and John from Dodge City on the Dobro.  We even saw good friend Tom Heydman on guitar for a couple of songs.

Back At Buster's Again (Sun City, KS) Fri, Jun. 24 2005 If Buster's seems like it is out in the middle of nowhere...that's because it is. Located about 23 miles South of Pratt... People will drive from everywhere for one of those Bill Bunyan (The Hamburger King of Kansas) specials served up by Owner/Rick Lambert or Katie in the Kitchen when I sang tonight. Now Rick Lambert also serves up the Best BBQ Ribs this side of the Mississippi River. Buster's is an old time country bar on one side...and on the other side you'll find a family oriented Supper Club that offers great musical entertainment on Saturday nights. (This is my 2nd performance at Buster's...and Rick has invited me to come back soon. So we are still working out my next performance date). Buster's is located in the real deal "Cowboy Country" where you'll find a dozen cowboys and their cowgirls come in with "spurs" a jinglin'. You'll also find business groups coming from Wichita and all over Kansas, plus engagement parties, families, motorcycle clubs out for a friendly ride, and tourists from everywhere in the United States. I'm a Gospel singer, but also specialize in Cowboy Classics here. Be sure to look for my photo and newspaper interview on the celebrity wall.

"Live After 5" At Casey's Cowtown Club Wed, Jun. 22 2005 The Dodge City Chamber of Commerce "In Crowd" gathered for a great outdoor time of networking and music. Thanks for your positive comments about my special Dodge City music and Cowboy Songs on my new CD, "Follow Your Heart". While I didn't get to meet everyone, it was great seeing Bob Wetmore, Bonita McClure, Jeff Thorpe, Gayle Ausmus, Jan Ackerman, John McLaughlin, Jim Groth, Jody Viers, Martha Mendoza, Bill Hawley, and the inimitable Mike Casey.

Summer Concert in Park/Rescheduled to July 21, 2005 Fri, Jun. 17 2005 Stormy weather forced us to cancel our concert in Wright Park. Please Note: My concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 21st from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. I look forward to seeing all of you!

Dodge City Daily Globe Front Page Story Sat, Mar. 13 2010 Bunyan to play at Wright Park tonight By Mark Vierthaler Dodge City Daily Globe Max Bunyan of Dodge City plays guitar in this file photo. Bunyan began his music career last year and has since appeared in more than 80 performances. He will appear tonight as part of the Summer Concert Series in Wright Park. Admission is free. Bunyan begins the show at 7 p.m. with a piano performance. Courtesy Photo At 7:30 tomorrow night, it will be revealed what the early Beatles, a doo-wop group, Ray Charles, Elvis, Simon and Garfunkel and Dixieland all have in common. Namely: Max Bunyan has integrated their styles into a remixed version of "Home On the Range." Bunyan will continue as number three in the Summer Concert Series in Wright Park tonight. Since jazz and alternative fans have had their time in the limelight, cowboy gospel steps up to the plate. "I primarily do gospel," says Bunyan. He wears an American flag western shirt. A cowboy hat sits on his head, white hair poking out from underneath. He leans forward in his chair while talking. "Not black-urban gospel," he laughs. "Maybe white-acoustic gospel." Bunyan says his music comes in various flavors. While at the keyboard he plays what he calls "Jesus jazz." A mix of jazz and inspirational lyrics. The keyboard isn't his only means of delivering his message. "The guitar is my primary instrument," he says. "I use the keyboard while I'm recording." In his living room, an acoustic-electric guitar sits on a stand. Next to it is a keyboard. Bunyan composes his own music and lyrics. He likes to describe his work at contemporary Christian gospel. "My songs touch on Jesus," he says. He's not exclusively gospel however. Some of his songs have a distinctly local flavor to them. So local, that some of his songs are even inspired by local figures. "This is my hometown," says Bunyan. "I love Dodge City and the people in it. I like to write songs about people here in Dodge City." One song, titled "Ride Cowboy Ride" was written for Dr. RC Trotter. Bunyan said he witnessed a speech by Trotter on the merits of the Dodge City rodeo. "He gave a stirring, rousing presentation about Dodge City Days and the rodeo," he says. "He talked about why our rodeo here is important in the whole chain of events."