Interview: Tara Nevins
Tara Nevins is an amazing fiddle player and a passionate songwriter. She is also a member of Donna the Buffalo. Her latest release is her solo album, Wood and Stone. Tara called in to discuss her love of old-time music, how Donna the Buffalo came together and working with Larry Campbell. McClain Johnson: How old were you when you first started playing fiddle? Tara Nevins: Fifth Grade. McClain Johnson: Do you remember the first song you learned how to play? Tara Nevins: Heck no. I started out playing classical music in school. Then I discovered fiddle later on. I went to college for classical studies too. I discovered old-time music, traditional fiddle music. When I…
Review: Tara Nevins “Wood and Stoneâ€
ITHACA, NY – To say Tara Nevins second solo release “Wood and Stone†is catchy would be a gross understatement. The Donna the Buffalo co-founder has long made bluegrass/roots-rock fans revel in harmonic vocals and catchy fiddle licks. But something magical happens in “Wood and Stone†when producer/musician Larry Campbell and Tara Nevins got together: Synergy in the truest form. When 1 +1 = 3. Stream: “You’re Still Driving That Truck” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] The album kicks off the self-titled track with a signature catchy beat, lyrics memories of family, while fiddles provide a nice chorus backdrop. “All I Know is that Wood and Stone’ll be the better part of me,†repeats…
Review: Donna The Buffalo at The Tralf 11.19.2010
The Herd was out in force on friday night as Donna The Buffalo was in town to play the Tralf. The 5 piece band from Ithaca did not disappoint their fans. Led by Jeb (guitar and vocals) and Tara…
Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary
TRUMANSBURGH, NY – Grassroots continued it’s run as one of the longest running festivals in America this past weekend. Over the past 4 days the residents of Ithaca and music lovers from across the country descend on the Trumansburgh fairgrounds to celebrate some of the best roots, folk, & world music. Jeb Puryear on GrassRoots: “It’s just like life. There’s who you’re born as and who you grow up to be.”http://ow.ly/2gB4pless than a minute ago via HootSuiteDonna The Buffalo donnathebuffalo Thursday night’s line up was the best in years with Donna The Buffalo, Merle Haggard, Kelly & The Cowboys, Kevin Kinsella, & Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad all playing to large crowds. Kevin Kinsella was back this year with an…
Jamboozle Fest | Umphrey’s McGee, Donna The Buffalo, Dark Star Orchestra | Upstate NY
One of our favorite bands Umphrey’s McGee is playing just outside my home town in Big Flats NY at Tag’s. For years Tag’s has been bringing nationally touring bands to this intimate outdoor venue nestled in the southern tier of upstate NY an hour and half east of Binghamton. They have really outdone themselves this year bringing in an all-star jam band lineup for this  one day festival. Also joining Umphrey’s McGee is Dark Star Orchestra, Rusted Root, Donna the Buffalo and Tea Leaf Green. Tickets are on sale now May 27th at http://tagstickets.com Where? Tags Summer Stage - 2679 State Route 52 - Big Flats NY 14814 When? July 11th 2010 Schedule: Gates open at noon 1:30 – 2:30…
Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival 2010 Lineup
Trumansburgh, NYÂ July 22- July 25th. Our favorite festival of the year has just announced the 2010 festival lineup. My highlight of every summer is time spent with my family and friends at Grassroots festival grounds. We’re looking forward to 2 nights of Donna The Buffalo, Burning Spear, G.P.G.D.S., John Brown’s Body, Keith Frank, & Railroad Earth. Donna the Buffalo Merle Haggard Burning Spear Arrested Development Rusted Root Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits John Brown’s Body Railroad Earth Locos Por Juana Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Mountain Heart Campbell Brothers Preston Frank & his Zydeco Family Band Bonsoir, Catin Galumpha Sim Redmond Band The Black Seeds Samite of Uganda Walter Mouton & the Scott Playboys Chiwoniso…
Review: Akron/Family Enlightens Ithaca 09.16.09
ITHACA, NY | This week Ithaca’s Castaways hosted one of the most enlightened bands making waves in the indie and jam circuits. The 150 fans that packed the venue were treated to an hour and a half of schizophrenic, juxtaposed, genre-busting melodies from the Akron/Family. Prior to hitting the stage that night, word was Akron/Family, a trio of guitar, bass, drums and a Carrot-Top chest of fun instruments, was known for their shows constantly building in energy. As the crowd would come to find out, Ithaca’s show wasn’t to be any different. Following a 6 minute spacey, intimate “Meek Warriorâ€, Akron/Family delved right into one of their newest and catchiest tracks “River†from their newest…
Grassroots Festival 2009 Lineup
*** Click HERE for 2009 band schedule *** July 16th to 19th 2009. Our favorite festival of the year – the 19th annual Fingerlakes Grassroots Festival has announced their lineup. Donna the Buffalo has been hosting the festival for 19 years to raise money for the fight against AIDS and other worthy causes, provide regional and national exposure for excellent local musicians, and expose the local and regional music lovers to excellent national and international artists. The festival is presented over a four day period (Thursday-Sunday) on four stages which run ridiculously long hours to accommodate the 60 some bands that play the festival. The band selection reflects the eclectic tastes of our ‘amorphous committee’,…
Donna The Buffalo Live @ Artpark NY 08.20.2008
LEWISTON, NY – Donna The Buffalo is probably the band that I’ve seen the most over the past several years that I’ve been going to shows. We see them multiple times each year at Blue Heron Festival and the Grassroots Festival. Every time out is a good show. I especially like the one’s in Western New York because the ‘Herd has a great showing and it’s a chance to catch up with friends that I don’t see every day. This was the smallest turn out of any show that I’ve been to at Art Park this summer but it made it even better. The entire ‘herd was dancing and swaying the night away as DTB…
Grassroots 2008 Lineup!
Grassroots in Trumansburgh, NY is one of my favorite festivals of the year. I’ve been eagerly awaiting the lineup announcement since purchasing our 4 day festival and camping passes a couple of months ago. The festival will be headlined by Donna The Buffalo, Lucinda Williams, & Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Other performers include reggae pioneers John Brown’s Body who perform to massive crowds in their home town. I’m also looking forward to see The Hackensaw Boys, Giant Panda Guerrilla Dub Squad, and up and coming newgrass greats Big Leg Emma who I’ve been following for years at the Great Blue Heron festival. For the complete lineup >
