Buffalo Rome

Nicknamed “the Crosby, Stills, and Nashville of the digital age” Buffalo Rome blends the earthy feel reminiscent of the 1970’s west coast country rock scene with today’s modern country bringing a vinyl vibe to the digital age. 

In The Music of Laurel Canyon, Buffalo Rome celebrates one of the most sacred musical places of the '60s and early '70s. Laurel Canyon sits just above the Sunset Strip and became a nest of creativity, immortalizing artists like Joni Mitchell, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young, and The Mamas and the Papas, who called the neighborhood home.

Their unique sound has been praised by audiences across the United States. They have appeared on the Great America Country network, played at The Country Music Hall of Fame and even been featured on “Muscle Shoals to Music Row” where southern rock got its start.

Buffalo Rome has appeared with such luminaries as Kenny Loggins, Montgomery Gentry, Little Big Town, Three Doors Down and even Ray Walker from The Jordaniares. They toured China backed by the 88-piece China Philharmonic Orchestra and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, playing to hundreds of thousands of fans. 

After a sold-out theater run of their new show The Music of Laurel Canyon at Casa Mañana in Fort Worth, TX, they decided to take it on the road. The Music of Laurel Canyon is available as a trio, quartet or 6-piece ensemble.

The creative force behind Buffalo Rome is Michael Visconti, Kevin Douglas and Mark Schaffel.

Michael Viconti is a singer/songwriter originally from Bethesda, Maryland. He moved to New York City to record for Capitol Records. He began acting where he appeared in such roles as Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar", Chuck in “Avenue X” and Valentino in the film “That’s Adequate” starring Bruce Willis and Robert Downey, Jr. Michael has performed with Elton John, Michael Bolton, Paula Abdul, Mel Torme, Julian Lennon, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Kenny Loggins. Michael co-wrote and produced “The Distance” which Nancy Kerrigan skated to at the 9/11 Memorial Show held at Madison Square Garden. He has performed on the Grand Ole Opry and written and produced two musicals.

As a member of the duo Douglas and Hawk, Kevin Douglas initially made his mark recording under the Mercury Records imprint. He is a working A-list studio vocalist and songwriter in Nashville. He also tours with national recording artist Rockie Lynne (Universal South) and on more than one occasion, he has taken the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. 

From Miami, New York City to Nashville; in the genres of jazz, rock, techno, hip hop, R&B, gospel, Latin and country, Mark Schaffel has worn the hats of performer, songwriter, producer, engineer, dance remixer and programmer. His diverse musical tastes are reflected in his long list of credits. He has worked with R&B writer/performer Andrea Martin, Angela Bofill, Keith Washington, producers Keith Diamond and Jeffrey Lesser, Arrested Development, Speech, New York Voices, Tremaine Hawkins, and Billy Ray Cyrus to name a few.  With Michael Visconti he co-wrote and produced "The Distance" for Nancy Kerrigan's skating performance to a sold-out audience at the 2002 benefit for the victims of 9/11 at Madison Square Garden. Mark is the co-creator of the international musical project LingoTech, a multimedia project that inspires young people around the world to acquire languages.