Phoenix (Vocals, Guitar) began his career as a singer/songwriter after a year-long horseback journey from Montana to Mexico. His passionate and soulful vocals evolved out of the joy and pain of his first love: the blues. His musical influences are as diverse as the list of poets, songwriters and authors who impacted his own songwriting. Phoenix is an evocative, poignant lyricist with an uplifting message of unity. He is a warrior for peace, dedicated to social justice and the protection of wild places. He moved to the Bay area in 2005 where he formed Afterbuffalo.

Luke Thomas (Guitar, Backing Vocals) started his musical training at 6 years old with the piano, then the drums, and has been playing guitar since his early teen years. As a fan and student of a wide variety of music, he began playing blues, soul, and rock music before attending college at the University of Wisconsin to study jazz guitar. After graduation, Luke relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area seeking meaning and opportunity. A master of many musical styles, Luke's passionate and inspired expression reveals itself through his atmospheric jazz-inspired rhythm playing, tasteful dynamic intensity, and soaring lead work.

Blyss (Bass) a New Orleans, La. native, honed his chops in the musically rich culture of the "Big Easy" and in his early years was heavily influenced not only by that city's signature sound but also by the new funk that was coming out of Minneapolis at the time. In school he played trumpet and bass horn in the marching band in addition to playing electric bass and other instruments in many local R&B, funk and rock bands. In 1994 Blyss relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area and has made a name for himself as a dynamic player both on stage and in the studio.