Biography
The Buffalo Gals Band is an old-school country and folk duo consisting of Melissa Carper (guitar, banjo, and bass) and Rebecca Patek (fiddle, guitar, dobro) formed in Austin, TX. The pair moved to Eureka Springs, AR where they wrote and recorded their debut Album 'Brand New Old-Time Songs' inspired by the music and nature of the Ozark Mountains. Their album reached Number 2 on the Folk Album charts for the Roots Music Report in July 2018 and reached Number 3 on the European Americana charts in August of 2018. Carper is a two-time veteran on Garrison's Prairie Home Companion and Patek a three- time winner of the Wisconsin State Fiddle Championship. They now have released their second album, 'Where the Heart Wants to Go' recorded in Nashville, TN.
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Members:
Melissa Carper and Rebecca Patek
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Sounds Like:
Iris Dement, Mountain Man, Tanya Tucker
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Influences:
Leadbelly, Jimmie Rodgers, Loretta Lynn,
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AirPlay Direct Member Since:
07/27/20
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Profile Last Updated:
07/09/24 18:43:58