Buffalo Cafe

1. Buffalo Prelude

2. Buffalo Cafe

3. Napi Becomes a Wolf

4. Faces the Blizzard

5. Elk Dog Song

6. With the Coming of the Horse

7. Lewis and Clark Rag

8. Colter's Run

9. The Interpreter

10. Whoop-Up Trail

11. Garryowen

12. Valley of the Little Big Horn

13. When the Land Belonged to God

14. The Rose of Fort Macleod

15. Buffalo Cafe Reprise

Editorial Reviews

Jamie Kelly, The Missoulian
Jack Gladstone's ability to spin poetry and music culminates beautifully in "Buffalo Cafe," a celebration of the Northern Plains, its heritage and its people.

Product Description:
"Buffalo Cafe" chronicles the Northern Plains from "the long ago time" through the Glory Days of the Plains Indians. With a choice blend of mythic and historic metaphor, Jack Gladstone once again presents history from his unique perspective - seasoned delicately with humor and satire. Gladstone calls his album "mythic western" because of the themes running through the project. "The purpose is to bring these figures and events alive," says Gladstone. "What I want to do is to help listeners decipher in their own mind a vision of the west that is unlike anything they have ever heard before." "Buffalo Cafe" is packaged in a double CD set with "Buffalo Stew," a live spoken word album. It captures Jack's clever analogies, thought provoking historical narrative and "classic" stories.

Buffalo Cafe

Tracks:

Buffalo Prelude
Buffalo Cafe
Napi Becomes a Wolf
Faces the Blizzard
Elk Dog Song
With the Coming of the Horse
Lewis and Clark Rag
Colter's Run
The Interpreter
Whoop-Up Trail
Garryowen
Valley of the Little Big Horn
When the Land Belonged to God
The Rose of Fort Macleod
Buffalo Cafe Reprise

Album Description

"Buffalo Cafe" chronicles the Northern Plains from "the long ago time" through the Glory Days of the Plains Indians. With a choice blend of mythic and historic metaphor, Jack Gladstone once again presents history from his unique perspective - seasoned delicately with humor and satire. Gladstone calls his album "mythic western" because of the themes running through the project. "The purpose is to bring these figures and events alive," says Gladstone. "What I want to do is to help listeners decipher in their own mind a vision of the west that is unlike anything they have ever heard before." "Buffalo Cafe" is packaged in a double CD set with "Buffalo Stew," a live spoken word album. It captures Jack's clever analogies, thought provoking historical narrative and "classic" stories.

Customer Reviews:

love it.......2006-11-05

I love this CD!!! It's especially great for kids because of the storytelling nature of many of the songs, but if you like Jack Gladstone's other music, you'll love this too!

Folk music with a healthy dose of irony.......2006-09-01

In Montana a couple of years ago, we had the pleasure of seeing Jack Gladstone perform. This Native American singer-songwriter writes music that is moving, intelligent, and immensely entertaining. His unique take on the history of the great American west ranges from biting satire to social history to gentle nostalgia. Gladstone's albums also include great songs about Native American folklore that are especially appealing to children. Check out Gladstone's music!

buffalo republic.......2000-12-26

Mr. Gladstone captures the spirit of the Lewis and Clark era. His stories are based in fact and he makes learning history fun and memorable. His songs take on the life of the characters. I have all of his cd's and they are my favorites. For those interested in the history of the U.S. West they are a must in your collection. If you can attend one of his concerts, you will become involved in the atmosphere established by the music and slides portraying the events. Mr. Gladstone has a website on which you can listen to outtakes of some cd's and read how the songs came to be. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Great cd........2000-09-19

It is a good cd, I really like it. I first heard Jack Gladstone in person and had to have this cd. I especially like Napi becomes a wolf.I love that song. I think everyone should have this cd!!!!! It is a really great cd!!

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