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In a land far away drop the tears of a beast onto a barren field.  All around trees sway in unison to the beat of their thud on the hard, dry ground.  Such is the way of Buffalo Tears, bringing music to the lands in melancholic rhythm and ever-wistful chords. Maybe you’ve seen them or maybe you’ve heard them. This is their story as told by their people.
Who is Buffalo Tears?
We are the downtrodden and disenfranchised, the children whose voice must be heard through the voice of past and distant generations; and Brandon, Janie, Adam and Joey.
So you still have a girl drummer? That’s awesome.
No, you’re awesome. We love women.
How did you come up with ’Buffalo Tears?’
Sometime ago a buffalo bust was bought at a second hand store. Wine and some free association later we have Buffalo Tears.
What kind of music do you play?
White funk (Adam); Stage fuzz (Brandon)
What inspirations do you draw from?
Soccer, football, soccer (Joey), my mom (Janie), the 50′s, 60′s, 70′s, 80′s, 90′s, 00′s (Adam), nothing in the past 18 years, I am horribly bored (Brandon).
How did Buffalo Tears form?
You know how kids meet; ice cream socials, IRA meetings, love-ins. Officially, we meet at an Asian-themed opium den.
Who’s your favorite local band/who’s your favorite band in general?
After the Bomb, Tuffy’s beautiful voices, Black Kids’ post-Motown sound, Lazerstar, Face Eraser, Fruit Machine. Jacksonville has a lot going on right now in terms of people playing music. In general, Arthur Lee, Stax Records, 60′s and 70′s punk. Brandon wakes up every morning to Nillson’s “It’s Over.”
What’s been your favorite show to play?
We once played outside at the Orange Park Town Hall midday. The wind was in our hair.
Where are you going next?
We are currently self-recording demos. We are going to record an ep. Play the Southeast. Become Internet darlings.
Tell me about the shows this weekend.
We will be playing Friday at TSI with the Recalls. Then Sunday we will be one of the hundred bands playing at the Pearl for the Community Festival. It’s gonna be amazing.
Leave me some last parting words.
A very lonely German man once spoke of unification. I don’t think it panned out very well for him.
Check out Buffalo Tears this Friday at TSI and Saturday at the Pearl. We’ll have more on the Community Festival just for you tomorrow. Thanks to the guys and gal of Buffalo Tears for taking some time out to answer questions.
