Buffalo Nichols - "How To Love"

Photo by Merrick Ales

Buffalo Nichols is an impossibly captivating performer. I discovered him opening for Drive-By Truckers, and anyone who can win over a crowd waiting for ear-splitting Southern rock with quiet solo blues as an unknown is a truly special performer. For a taste of the Nichols' live experience, you need to check out the live video of his latest single. "How To Love" is masterful. It's played with a guitar that seems wonderfully slightly out of tune. Nichols' voice sounds like it is coated with both honey and whiskey on this one. It's a beautiful song that's just rough around the edges enough to keep it interesting.

In a press release Buffalo Nichols says of the new song:

“Here I'm exploring the necessity of empathy and attempting to better understand human behavior. One can be overly compassionate and forgive harm done in situations where boundaries should have been set.”

You can watch the video for "How To Love" below. Buffalo Nichols' self-titled debut album is due out October 15 on Fat Possum Records. You can pre-order/pre-save a copy here. For more on Buffalo Nichols, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates (once again opening for Drive-By Truckers) are below the video.

10/2/21 - St Louis, MO – The Pageant*

10/3/21 - Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley

10/4/21 - Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium*

10/5/21 - Lexington, KY – The Burl

10/6/21 - Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue*

10/7/21 - Chicago, IL – The Hideout

10/8/21 - Chicago, IL – The Vic*

10/9/21 - St Paul, MN – Palace Theatre*

10/10/21 - Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre*

10/12/21 - Madison, WI – Barrymore Theatre*

10/14/21 - Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall*

10/15/21 - Pittsburgh, PA – Mr Smalls*

10/16/21 - Cleveland, OH – House of Blues*

10/19/21 - Detroit, MI – Majestic*

10/20 - Cincinnati, OH – MOTR Pub

10/21/21 - Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre*

10/22/21 - Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing*

10/23/21 - Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit*

11/3/21 - Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl*

11/4/21 - Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl*

11/5/21 - Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl*

11/6/21 - Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl*

11/8/21 - Wilmington, DE – The Queen*

11/9/21 - Washington, DC – Songbyrd

11/10/21 - Winston-Salem, NC – The Ramkat*

11/11/21 - Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall*

11/12/21 - Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse*

11/13/21 - Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse*

11/15/21 - Little Rock, AR – Revolution Music Room*

11/16/21 - Denton, TX – Andy’s

11/17/21 - Dallas, TX – Granada Theater*

11/18/21 - Austin, TX – Scoot Inn*

11/19/21 - Austin, TX – Scoot Inn*

11/20/21 - New Orleans, LA – Tipitina's*

*supporting Drive-By Truckers