Flying Buffaloes

Up, down, left or right, there’s no escaping Indie-Americana act Flying Buffaloes’, 360 degree video for their catchy new tune, “Hey ;) Is For Horses.” Whether it’s in the front seat of their 1955 Pontiac Star Chief or their bizarre in-bar performance, viewers can experience the full-effect of this fun, adventurous, surrealist nightmare and catch even the smallest details in every scene.

Directed and produced by Justin Rue at Nashville Production Alliance. Flying Buffaloes aims to interact with listeners and fans on a whole new level, a perfect mix of classic rock with new-age technology to create a unique listener and viewer experience.

Flying Buffaloes see this video as a venture into new territories and a fresh way to connect with listeners. Through virtual reality and a night out on the town with some slightly terrifying creatures in horse masks, the story behind “Hey ;) Is For Horses came to life.”

“Flying Buffaloes along with our director, Justin Rue, conceived the idea of the band being tormented by creatures with horse heads. This video concept is a visual representation of the song lyrics which describe a situation where the lead character receives unwelcome contact from a former friend whose relationship has been hard to shake,” says Barry Stone—bassist and lead vocalist on the tune.

Users on YouTube & social media can view the music video from all angles by clicking and grabbing the screen or by accessing the control toggle in the top-left corner of the video. “Hey ;) Is For Horses” is also compatible on all virtual reality devices.

Watch the video for “Hey ;) Is For Horses below,” and be on the lookout for Flying Buffaloes’ debut EP, Taking Off available everywhere August 11th. - Huffington Post

With backgrounds ranging from jazz to hip hop, Nashville five-piece outfit Flying Buffaloes have landed in the crosshairs of dirt road country and rock n’ roll.

“We met because of destiny,” declares Buffaloes drummer Danny Pratt. “Oh, was that her name?” asks co-frontman Barry Stone with a laugh. This collective of rip-roaring Americana players has the quintessential Nashville story—each on their own trajectory, holding down gigs in Lower Broadway honky tonks when several of them met at an audition to play at local haunt Tootsie’s. “We shared some fries, some old country songs, and now we’re all best friends,” says guitarist Tommy Leland. Other members joined after clicking during impromptu jam sessions, and Flying Buffaloes officially became a thing.

The band is preparing to release Taking Off, their self-produced debut EP, on August 11th, which houses five songs divided between its three front men. That’s right, three lead singers. “We’ve all fronted our own projects in the past, and when we came together, we had such great chemistry,” Barry explains. “Having three lead singers actually makes it way easier,” adds Danny. “It distributes the weight a bit.” When your band is composed of players used to four hour-long sets on a given night on Broadway—which could be extremely taxing on one singer’s voice—it makes perfect sense to have more than one lead to share the load, especially when those voices sound amazing separately or in harmony with each other. “We love and respect each other, it’s really fun,” says Barry. “We brought four independently existing songs and one new song to the table to make this record.” Their debut single, “Hey - Mother Church Pew

With more and more states adopting the use of at least medical marijuana, cannabis is a topic that is sure to get some sort of response. Proponents and opponents alike will tell you why they feel the way they do. Regardless of its legal status, music has always been a forum for discussion of the use of marijuana. Flying Buffaloes is a band from Nashville that is adding to the discussion of the topic with its new single "Just a Little Weed."

The intro of the song has a real Bakersfield sound to it. It has country roots, but leans a little more toward folk. As the song progresses, the melody takes on more of an alt-country sound. "Right on time, I see that good old friend of mine, and he just knows exactly what I need...and I proceed with just a little weed." Frankly the lyrics seem pretty harmless - particularly when you realize that Johan Stone wrote the song about his experience of feeling stuck living in Berlin. Yet there are probably people that would find it offensive simply because it mentions the use of marijuana. Well, those are the same people who think Willie Nelson isn't cool. It's a cool song with a laid-back vibe (fitting for the topic). If you're a fan of alt-country (no matter how you feel about cannabis), this song will probably make you want to explore more from this band. - AXS

Man, it seems like forever since I've posted anything but a shuffle, but how about a brand new song premiering today. Flying Buffaloes are a Nashville band, and their forthcoming album is called Taking Off. The single we are premiering today is cleverly titled, "Hey ;) is for Horses" (the emoji is intention and apparently essential. Clever right? But clever isn't going to get you onto E2TG... well, it might depending on my mood, but it's not going to get you a song premiere. What I am trying to say is that the clever titled helped convince me to give it a listen, but it was the song itself that won me over. I think it's a great song, and a wonderful addition to the current awesome Nashville vibe. You can judge for yourself at the end of this post. After the picture and the jump, I will share a bit more about the band and the song.

I mentioned earlier the current Nashville vibe, I used that word intentionally because where as fifty years ago or so Owen Bradley, Chet Atkins, and the Nashville Cats helped shape the "Nashville Sound". That sound was rich and somewhat diverse, but it was distinctive. What I have observed - especially over the last few years, is an community of musicians and songwriters that are independent and open, but they are are also connected - if not always musically - then spiritually (amd by that I mean a shared spirit of creativity). Upon my initial listen to "Hey ;) is for Horses" I was struck by the strength of the song, the relentlessness of the energy, the authentically timeliness of the lyrics, and my god the hooks. Flying Buffaloes combines elements of traditional honky-tonk music, killer harmonies, and gritty rootsy rhythms in a most interesting a original way.

The band's songs are written by co-frontmen Barry Stone, Johan Stone, and Jordan Harazin. Johan Stone is a native of Berlin, Germany and has dealt with immigration troubles.
“We’d have these sporadic, highly creative periods together, and then [Johan] would have to return to Germany to work out his visa,” says drummer, Danny Pratt. “It’s been a struggle, but the whole experience has brought us closer together.”
I have yet to see the band live, something I hope to correct sooner than later, but the word is that the camaraderie of the band - the way the connect and have fun on stage - really drives their live performances. You can see for yourself when the band hits the road this summer.

So, without further ado, E2TG is proud to present "Hey ;) is for Horses" - the brand new single from Nashville's own Flying Buffaloes. - Ear To The Ground

Flying Buffaloes, composed of Barry Stone, Johan Stone, Jordan Harazin (co-frontmen), Danny Pratt (drummer), and Tommy Leland (lead guitarist), blend together the traditional rollicking rhythms of classic country with the unapologetically gritty rock n’ roll wave currently crashing over East Nashville.

Their debut, Taking Off, features five tracks of storytelling doused in rich vocal harmony, swampy groove, lyrics reminiscent of such legends as Willie Nelson and The Eagles, and spirited melodies influenced by The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Chris Stapleton while embracing the indie-folk styles of The Wild Feathers, The Lone Bellow, and Dawes.

Taking Off is a collection of emotions, life experiences and sounds, each with a different twist. Alternating between different primary songwriters, each track is an unfiltered and unique perspective from the band. Fettered with a new approach to timeless musical traditions, each track is a fresh story and a link to the overarching essence of Flying Buffaloes.

“Our goal with Taking Off is to feature each lead vocalist in the band over a variety of soundscapes to give the listeners a good foundation for future releases,” explains Harazin. “We’ve already begun working on our next album which will feature more collaborative songwriting within the band. Taking Off is a great representation of what we like to refer to as the ‘buffalo sauce,’” he adds of the groove, flavor, and twist infused into the music when the band comes together.

Smiles are often exchanged, mid-song, between band members as they ebb and flow through a range of dynamics and grooves. “When it comes down to it, our show is all about having fun and connecting both as a band and with the audience,” says Leland. “We just really like being out on the town together and hanging.” It’s this shared social and music connection that has allowed this band of brothers, who have converged on Nashville from all over the globe, and resonate with anyone who listens.

Without further ado, East of 8th proudly presents Taking Off by Flying Buffaloes: - East Of 8th