"He neither brags about his abilities nor shortchanges himself. The singing fisherman straightforwardly considers himself a singer more than a fisherman, an entertainer more than a musician. But whatever it is, it works." 
Anchorage Times, Anchorage Alaska

"Leman is a natural when singing in a crowded bar or saloon. Easily switching from a take-no-prisoner attitude to a cry in your beer lament. But Leman also possesses a tender gentleness that makes him a much sought out musician for weddings and funerals. A strong connection to his Ninilchik roots and lifestyle and his personal successes and losses provide a strong base from which he performs."
Homer Tribune, Homer Alaska

"His songwriting is well-suited to Country, where he can express his deep feelings about matters close to his heart, like his love for his wife and respect for fishing. There also is room for Leman's sense of humor and often mischievious turns of phrases.  The album sounds both rich and uncluttered.  The session musicians and Leman struck a balance between the lyrics and the instrumentation, so neither overpowered the other."
Peninsula Clarion, Kenai, Alaska

"I have been fortunate to work with a lot of Artists in my lifetime and treasure every moment with the great ones.  The Artists that can make you feel the song, not just sing the notes.  The Artists who really mean what they sing and can make you cry and laugh through music.  These Artists are rare and hard to find, especially in this day and age. Butch Leman is such an Artist, not only as a singer, but as a writer as well.  It was an honor to work with Butch in the studio on his project and I hope to work with Butch again soon.  I am proud to know Butch and even more to have been a part of recording a wonderful collection of music.  It's truly a treasure for anyone to listen to and enjoy."
John Sturdivant, Jr. Producer ~Junction Entertainment

"With versatility and rich tones that resonate from deep within his heart;  Butch Leman is the true Alaskan Son.  Butch's new album "North Country Fare" is a blend of stories and music that would satisfy any music lover's palette."
J R Kitchens WHQ100.1 FM Radio, Kenai, Alaska

"...songs about cabin fever and love and fishing were all hits with those in attendance; songs tied to this coastal community like a skiff to a running line. Leman, who setnets north of Ninilchik every summer, has been entertaining locals in their favorite roadhouses from Homer to Anchorage for over two decades. "North Country Fare" is a brightly polished gem. The oak-rich resonance of his deep bass tones were especially poignant on the spiritual titled the Fisherman's Prayer. Well done."  
John McCombs, The Waypoint

"...features Leman's deep baritone against a musical backdrop that's pure old country. Yep, these songs about life and love in Alaska are set to the cry of a Nashville Pedal Steel guitar, with strong backing harmonies... the quality is high... the interplay between the musicians, adds just the right texture and air of authenticity to each tune. It's a timeless sound that Leman has made his own. 
Son Henry, AK This Month