The six-piece joyous folk-pop band Buffalo Rose from Pittsburgh – hailed as ‘wildly charismatic’ – brings its nine-state 10th Anniversary Tour to Lincoln Hall on Saturday, September 26, at 7:30 PM—making its ARCA debut with lush vocal harmonies, bluegrass roots, folk and imaginative arrangements of pop favorites.
Blending folk, bluegrass, and pop with the acoustic energy of dobro, mandolin, guitar and upright bass, Buffalo Rose creates music that is both beautifully crafted and exhilaratingly alive. Their supple vocal harmonies and blazing string-band playing may even get you dancing at the back of the hall—or moving to the music from your seat.
For ARCA’s bluegrass audiences who have loved the eclectic musicianship and infectious entertainment of The David Mayfield Parade, Buffalo Rose promises another irresistible discovery… celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a tour that includes Foxburg.
Selling out concerts on tour described as “dynamic live shows that are unforgettable experiences,” critics reach for vivid imagery to capture what makes Buffalo Rose so distinctive as “one of most vital and important groups working today.”
“Their sound is intoxicating—the combination of their tight string band rhythm and their supple harmonies,” writes John Platt of WFUV.
Folk legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Tom Paxton puts it more simply: “How can a band be loose and tight at the same time? Listen to Buffalo Rose for the answer. I flat love them.”
Writing for No Depression, Henry Carrigan evokes the full sensation: “Listening to Buffalo Rose is like driving on the open road with the windows down, letting the breeze wash over you.” He describes their “spiraling harmonies,” layered instrumentation and propulsive rhythms as creating “a mesmerizing wall of sound.”
Their mix of harmonies, superb songwriting, and masterful musicianship creates an entirely new perspective on acoustic music.
“This band offers tight tonal textures and surprising twists in their songs and the craftsmanship shines throughout.” Boston Herald
Their most recent submission for the 2026 NPR Tiny desk contest earlier this spring delightedly demonstrates this:
Buffalo Rose takes the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive, meticulously arranged, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in – music that “gleefully combines genres and ideas together to move acoustic music forward to a new, contemporary place without ever losing sight of its roots.” Passim
Their sharp sense of rhythmic experimentation and evocative, storytelling lyricism come together for a sound with both shimmer and punch; it’s foot-tapping and breathtaking in turn. Buffalo Rose offers a warm, passionate homage to America’s classic musical traditions, with modern twists that keep things interesting—and fun.
Buffalo Rose had the opportunity to work closely with legendary folk icon, Tom Paxton during the dark days of COVID. They co-wrote the songs on their EP, Rabbit, with Tom and they also reinterpreted a song of Tom’s called “I Give You the Morning.” The video for the song includes archival footage of Pete Seeger introducing Tom to his audience and in a similar manner, Buffalo Rose is introducing Tom to their audience as well. The grand part of this musical partnership is that it portrays a musical bridge between generations across time.
Formed in Pittsburgh, PA in 2016, the group blends folk, soul, and bluegrass into something amorphously Americana, but decidedly their own.
The Buffalo Rose lineup of Lucy Clabby (vocals), Margot Jezerc (vocals), Bryce Rabideau (mandolin), Malcolm Inglis (dobro), Jason Rafalak (upright bass), and Shane McLaughlin (guitar, vocals) use powerful vocal harmonies, strong playing, and an original vision to operate at every possible emotional level and put on dynamic live shows that are unforgettable experiences.
They go from up and moving to sad and sweet and back again, bringing the entire audience along.
Bring your friends… bring your parents for a show that will bridge all generations. Dancing at the back of the hall.
Tickets $20 Students $5 Beer and Wine served. BUY online here – CALL to reserve, 724-659-3153 to pay by cash/check at the door.
Whether dancing at the back of the hall or entertained in your seat – this will be an unforgettable night in Lincoln Hall.
Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts is grateful for the very generous gift of Board member Melissa and Norman Gottschalk for their sponsorship of the debut performance of Buffalo Rose in Lincoln Hall.
The new album from Buffalo Rose, ALL YOU CAN EAT, is a collection of covers ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Seal to Yebba – and each of the songs had advocates within the band, including “Kiss from a Rose” and one of their originals – “Solid Ground.”
The album, according to Jezerc, is about having fun and being free. “Go to the buffet, and get a little bit of everything,” she said. “As artists, it’s so easy to get caught up in the shoulds and the shouldn’ts and the industry of it all. This record is, for us, an antidote to that feeling.”
ARRIVE EARLY & EXPLORE FOXBURG!
Plan to Make a Day of it in beautiful Foxburg!
Stop by the Red Brick Gallery and Gift Shop and to shop for that special gift from the first floor offerings of talented Cooperative Artists from the region – and to view the exhibit of RBG Cooperative Artist and Botanical Watercolorist Donna Edmonds and stoneware ceramicist Cheri Anderton Yarnell.
Two artists express their respect and concern for nature, especially wildlife, using vivid color and carefully depicted forms within their respective media.
The exhibit runs weekends from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, September 27. On Saturday, September 26 the Red Brick Gallery is open from 11 AM to 7 PM.
Enjoy a walk along the Allegheny River trail, rent bicycles or have a pontoon boat ride with Foxburg Tours in the morning or afternoon!
Have lunch at the Allegheny Grille with seating overlooking the Allegheny River.
Or for more casual fare, enjoy at Foxburg Pizza with soups, salads, sandwiches, hoagies and pizza – AND their chocolate lava dessert.
Before the concert, plan to stop by the beautifully renovated Foxburg Wine Cellars. enjoying a bottle of wine and appetizers on their patio before the concert… or do some shopping using one of the wine discounts available at the $100 ARCA membership and above: Only on the day of a concert with an ARCA Bronze membership card, receive a 10% discount on up to 6 bottles of wine (from a select list of wines).
Plan to enjoy the weekend in Foxburg with an overnight in the elegantly remodeled Foxburg Inn where every room has a view of the river – and where quiet time on the Inn river deck offers you an experience of the peace and tranquility of a world forgotten… on the beautiful Allegheny in Foxburg.
Become an ARCA member at the $100 level and receive a 5% room discount any time of the year and a 10% discount from Friday to Sunday on concert weekends, utilizing the hotel website or calling directly (724-659-3116) and showing your membership card at check-in.
