PAUL HODES and THE BLUE BUDDHA BAND celebrate the release of their second album "The Heartland", with a CD release concert at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, N.H. at 7:30 PM on December 5, 2025. Lead by former NH Congressman Paul Hodes on guitar, the Blue Buddha Band features bassist Jon Gabay, Dean Rubine on Keys, local first call drummer Ed Raczka, and guest vocalist Peggo Horstmann Hodes.
The Blue Buddha Band's original Americana Rock sound fuses roots, rock, folk and blues with powerful song-writing and lyrics that mean something. Their original tunes cover alot of ground, hitting all the essentials...love, sex, life, death, war, peace and hot cars.
The Band's first album "Turn This Ship Around" has been hailed by international reviewers. Honk Magazine said "Paul Hodes and the Blue Buddha Band take you on an unforgettable musical journey..masterpiece...mesmerizing...compelling...soulful...powerful...dynamic...embrace the magic of storytelling...Great retro rock sound with unique vocals!" The Band's second album features nine new originals and will be available on CD at the release concert. The album is slated for worldwide release on all streaming platforms by major indie label Valley Entertainment in early 2026.