BIO

"The Scratch Buffalo attitude to making the grinding, fuzzy, scuzzy, retro ’70s street rock they do is so gloriously refreshing." - Calgary Herald

Scratch Buffalo is a rock and roll duo from Calgary, Alberta who’ve developed a reputation for their incredibly fun live shows and relentless drive.

“[Shoot Me With Your Kamera is an] unimpeachably cool garage-glam firecracker… You don’t need me to tell you it’s a stone-cold killer: Just click on that sucker and hear for yourself.” – Darryl Sterdan, The Tinnitist

After EP’s in 2016 and 2017, Chris Naish (guitar/vocals) and Mark Straub (drums) released their debut LP in 2018, produced by the Thermals’ Hutch Harris. That self-titled album reached the Earshot national charts and led to press features, great reviews, and gigs across Western Canada.

In 2019, they released their second LP, “Strawberry Soda.” The self-produced album reached #4 on the National Campus Loud charts and had multiple adds on the official YouTube “In The Garage” Playlist.

For these two, Scratch Buffalo is a way of life. Chris does all the band’s artwork and Mark handles all their recording. With thousands of followers on multiple platforms, Scratch Buffalo is continually growing and communicating with their community. This has led to more than 35 press features and 2.5 million views on TikTok!

“With Strawberry Soda, Calgary rock duo Scratch Buffalo delivers frenetic, fuzz-soaked guitar rock that reeks of cigarettes and spilled beer.” The Permanent Rain Press

"A red-hot-blooded mix of filthy Stooges commotion, MC5's electrical vehemence and the Black Crows bluesy turbulence. Yes! Loud, frenzies and boisterous! Mettlesome stuff to go bonkers to!" - Turn Up the Volume

HIGHLIGHTS SINCE 2016

35+ press features internationally online and in print, including Exclaim! and the Calgary Herald

2.5 Million Strreams on TikTok

Debut LP Produced by The Thermals’ Hutch Harris

#4 on the !earshot National Loud Chart, #1 on CJSW Loud Chart

Spent 20 weeks on the campus top #30 charts, including charting on CFRC, CFBX, CHSR, CJSW, CKXU, FFMU, CJSF, CKCU, CJBU, CHSR, CICK

Performed at Calgary’s East Town Get Down (opening for the Dudes), The High River River City Rockfest, and Medicine Hat’s Zed Fest

Raised $4,000 for Charity with a Songwriting Marathon: 50 Songs written, recorded, and released in 24-hours live online.

"A nasty Nuggets-y attack on the senses — sweaty, surf, Stooges, Sam the Sham, garage, glam, retro-rock, Gruesomes goodness packed into blistering, bite-sized shards of brilliance.” – The YYScene

BIO

"The Scratch Buffalo attitude to making the grinding, fuzzy, scuzzy, retro ’70s street rock they do is so gloriously refreshing." - Calgary Herald

“[Shoot Me With Your Kamera is an] unimpeachably cool garage-glam firecracker… You don’t need me to tell you it’s a stone-cold killer: Just click on that sucker and hear for yourself.” – Darryl Sterdan, The Tinnitist

“With Strawberry Soda, Calgary rock duo Scratch Buffalo delivers frenetic, fuzz-soaked guitar rock that reeks of cigarettes and spilled beer.” The Permanent Rain Press

"A red-hot-blooded mix of filthy Stooges commotion, MC5's electrical vehemence and the Black Crows bluesy turbulence. Yes! Loud, frenzies and boisterous! Mettlesome stuff to go bonkers to!" - Turn Up the Volume

HIGHLIGHTS SINCE 2016

"A nasty Nuggets-y attack on the senses — sweaty, surf, Stooges, Sam the Sham, garage, glam, retro-rock, Gruesomes goodness packed into blistering, bite-sized shards of brilliance.” – The YYScene

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