About the band

 
 

Deep Space, Light Speed, Bluegrass!

Buffalo Galaxy (Minneapolis, MN) is where heavy hitting psychedelia meets old timin’ bluegrass. Their songwriting, patience, and personalities prove they go deep!

Banjo, Mandolin, Upright Bass, and Acoustic Guitar play off each other reaching both interstellar space and a universal familiarity. Their song catalog ranges from short and sweet Bill Monroe to long, but entertaining versions of their originals “Light-Years Away” and “River Run.” They’re known for their catchy contemporary bluegrass tunes “Time Machine” and “Sink In.” Don’t worry, every set is something new!

Since 2019 Buffalo Galaxy has played over 300 shows around the US from the West Coast to the Blue Ridge Mountains. In 2024, they revved up their tour schedule playing further and farther from their home base in Minneapolis. Noticeable appearances include: Palisade Bluegrass Bash (Colorado), Pine Creek Lodge (Montana), Blue Ox Music Festival (Wisconsin), AVL Fest (North Carolina), Porcupine Music Festival (Michigan), Bluegrass & Butterflies (Oregon) and playing dozens of new markets in and beyond the Pacific Northwest, West, Midwest and the south.

Buffalo Galaxy released their debut album “New Escape” in 2021. Their sophomore album “Greeting’s From” was released 2024. They’ve released two versions of their live album “Don’t Pet The Fluffy Cows” in 2025 and 2026.

Johnny Kovarik

Guitar / Vocals

Zach Tauer

Banjo / Vocals

Pete Whiteman

Bass / Vocals