Americana & Folk Rock Singer-Songwriter; Known for Music on FX's "Sons of Anarchy"; Emmy Award-Nominated Artist
The White Buffalo Biography
The White Buffalo is the stage name and performing project of Jake Smith, an Oregon-born, Southern California-raised singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his work in Americana, folk rock, and country music. Since his debut album, Smith has developed a sound that blends dark folk, countrified soul, cinematic storytelling, and rock. Influenced early by country music from his parents and later by punk during his high school years, Smith began playing guitar at age 19 and started writing and performing original songs while attending college in the Bay Area. The name The White Buffalo was chosen from a list of suggestions provided by friends.
After self-releasing his debut album, Smith gained a following that expanded through a re-recorded version of the LP, which led to international support slots and placements in film and television. The White Buffalo has performed with artists such as Gomez, Ziggy Marley, and Donavon Frankenreiter, and has played shows in locations including Japan and Australia. The EP "Prepare for Black & Blue" brought Smith to the attention of Unison Music, which signed The White Buffalo. The full-length album "Once Upon a Time in the West," co-produced by Bruce Witkin and Ryan Dorn, featured drummer Matt Lynott and bassist Tommy Andrews and appeared on several Americana charts. The subsequent album, "Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways," was a political concept record that received critical acclaim.
The White Buffalo's music has been widely featured in television and film, particularly on the FX series "Sons of Anarchy," where 11 songs were used throughout the show's seven seasons. Smith and The Forest Rangers performed "Come Join the Murder" for the series finale, a song written by Kurt Sutter, which reached number 9 on Billboard's Hot Rock Chart and number 93 on the Hot 100 chart. The track earned Smith a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Music and Lyrics. Additional placements include the television series "Californication," "The Punisher," "Longmire," and "This Is Us," as well as the movie "Shelter" and the Marvel film "Logan."
The White Buffalo later signed with Snakefarm, a Universal Music-affiliated blues and country-rock imprint, and released "On the Widow's Walk," produced by Shooter Jennings. The eighth album, "Year of the Dark Horse," explored more eclectic, genre-bending sounds. "A Freight Train Through the Night" further expanded the catalog. With significant placements in film, video games, and television, and over 200 million streams, The White Buffalo remains a notable figure in contemporary Americana, folk rock, and roots music, performing in venues ranging from small clubs to large arenas.
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