Buffalo Killers

When you first look at Buffalo Killers, don’t think Duck Dynasty. After all, ZZ Top owned the long curly beard gimmick before the Duck Dynasty guys did. Buffalo Killers offers up slow burning roots rock kindled by Creedence Clearwater Revival-esque blues crooning coupled with the searing guitar of Ted Nugent. The Gabbard brothers and friends are Cincinnati natives that have earned the respect of BOMP! Records. Their sixth full-length album, recorded at Howler Hills Farm in Middletown, is due for release on Alive Naturalsound this year. (Bethany Kaufman)