After thriving as a sideman musician in the New York City music scene for several years, songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Andy Stack heeded that call and headed north on a whim to the Hudson Valley (home to luminaries like Bob Dylan and The Band) and founded the group Buffalo Stack and the music production co. Buffalo Stack Productions.

Andy brings to Buffalo Stack his command of American roots music, his knowledge of the folk traditions from his ancestors’ homeland of Ireland and his modern music sensibilities. Influences from Chicago, to the Delta, from New Orleans to New York City, all find their way into the cocktail.  He culls the deep cuts for material, improvises solos with a compelling approach to his instrument, and leads the band through a dynamic and adventurous set of original songs and carefully selected covers. The band in its versatility has performed in different formations from duo to big band with a horn section and background singers, consistently bringing enthusiastic audiences to their feet. Andy is also in high demand as a sideman, recently lending his talents to Girl From the North Country (Bob Dylan) on Broadway, Yola (Grammy nominated artist) and the Cosmic Orchestra, backing national acts monthly.

As a producer, Andy has produced a multitude of albums for singer-songwriters and bands of all styles. Andy’s productions have been heard on national and international TV/radio and have won an indie music award for Jonah Smith’s “Stay Close” album, recorded live to analog tape at Buffalo Stack Productions.

Andy is also available for live jazz/instrumental music