Buffalo Traffic Jam live history: indie folk • country folk • americana
Buffalo Traffic Jam is a Bozeman, Montana-born folk Americana duo comprised of Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross, known for their meticulous blend of acoustic instrumentation, heartfelt lyricism, and spacious harmonic design. Their sound, often categorized as indie folk or country-folk, channels the raw beauty of wide-open landscapes into tightly woven arrangements featuring finger-picked guitar, rich vocal harmonies, and mandolin. After gaining significant momentum with singles like "Forgot Your Roots," which helped them secure a record deal with Arista Records, the band released their *Take Me Home* EP in October 2025, featuring popular tracks such as "Fool's Gold" and "Comfort in Misery." Most recently, Buffalo Traffic Jam released their reflective new single, "I Don't Care," in January 2026. The duo has garnered over 90 million global streams and embarked on their rapidly sold-out debut headline "Take Me Home Tour" in February 2026, spanning the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. They have also made festival appearances at Under the Big Sky and Red West Festival, toured with Dylan Gossett, and are slated to appear at Bonnaroo and BottleRock in 2026.