Buffalo Traffic Jam
folk
About
Buffalo Traffic Jam is a folk band born in the heart of Bozeman, Montana, where its members, Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross, first crossed paths as students at Montana State University. United by a love for storytelling and the raw beauty of acoustic sound, they began crafting music that evokes wide-open landscapes and the emotions that live quietly beneath the surface of everyday life. The result was a self-titled debut ep followed by singles “Rescue Me” and “Forgot Your Roots;” the latter of which saw the band gain their first bit of online momentum and led to the signing of their very first record deal with Arista Records.
With rich harmonies, stripped-down instrumentation, and vocals that make you feel—whether it's longing, joy, or that bittersweet in-between—Buffalo Traffic Jam creates songs that linger long after the last chord fades. Their music is as much about atmosphere as it is about melody, rooted in folk traditions but carried forward by a modern emotional edge.
2025 has seen the release of two more singles, “Strangers Now” and “Milestone” and will see the band make their festival debuts at both Under the Big Sky and Red West Festival before heading out on tour with rising country singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett. From dorm room jam sessions to packed local venues, Buffalo Traffic Jam stays true to their roots—authenticity, friendship, and the natural beauty that first brought them together in Montana.
Upcoming events
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Minnesota Country Club Fest 2026 @ Harriet Island Regional ParkHarriet Island Regional ParkFri 10.07.2026 12:00View event
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Minnesota Country Club Festival - Saturday Pass - with The Red Clay Strays, Jessie Murph, Trampled by Turtles and more 2026 @ Harriet IslandHarriet Island Regional ParkSat 11.07.2026 12:00View event -
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Buffalo Traffic Jam @ Knitting Factory - SpokaneKnitting Factory - SpokaneThu 20.08.2026 20:00View event
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Goose Summer 2026 @ Hayden Homes AmphitheaterHayden Homes AmphitheaterSat 22.08.2026 17:00View event
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Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You TourBackporch Stage at House of Blues ChicagoWed 23.09.2026 19:00View event
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Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You TourRoxian Theatre Presented By CitizensSun 27.09.2026 19:00View event
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Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You TourIrving Plaza Powered By Verizon 5GWed 30.09.2026 19:00View event
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Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You TourIrving Plaza Powered By Verizon 5GThu 01.10.2026 19:00View event
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Buffalo Traffic Jam - Pictures of You TourLondon Music Hall - OntarioThu 08.10.2026 19:00View event
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