Jason Buchanan & The Short Timers isn’t just a band—it’s a voice for stories that need telling. Led by songwriter and frontman Jason Lenyer Buchanan, their music carries the weight of lived experiences, weaving together Western soulful sounds with narratives that speak to resilience, hope, and history. Every song is a chapter, unfolding landscapes, memories, and emotions that stay with the listener long after the last note fades.  

Jason’s path into music was shaped by the tales of home in Southeast Texas—stories of family traditions and the quiet moments that define a life. His songwriting draws on these roots, balancing the personal with the universal. The Short Timers formed when Jason moved to Cheyenne and, during that time, his father came to live with him. His presence—and the story of his time in Vietnam—became a cornerstone of the band’s identity. That iconic photo of him making the “short timer” hand sign, signaling his return, became more than a family memory—it became the band’s name and a lasting tribute to resilience and homecoming.  ​