An Online Portfolio
BY: Zack Fijal
The Wild Buffalo House of Music
History & Background
The Wild Buffalo house of Music is a 475 capacity music venue equipped with entire bar, located down town Bellingham, WA.
Blind Pilot playing a sold out show at the Wild Buffalo back in 2011
The Wild Buffalo House of Music was founded by a man named John Goodman. He is a musician and a community-minded person who wanted to create a venue in Bellingham which would provide a place for local musicians and a cultural center for people to experience the live music scene.
Since then, the Wild Buffalo has grown into a local cultural icon. John’s vision has been realized, and the Wild Buffalo has become the most prominant music venue in the area.
Recently, John has moved on to other projects, and has passed the torch on to three new individuals - Craig Jewell, Joey Crahan, Lee Huffman. They have continued to carry on the ideals of promoting live music, supporting local musicians, and providing a safe and fun place for people to come and experience art. The wild Buffalo brings a variety of musical styles to the stage, working closely with local musicians to foster a fun, safe environment for people to enjoy.
Craig Jewell
Craig Jewell is a part owner as well as talent buyer at the Wild Buffalo House of Music in Bellingham, WA. He attended Western Washington University from 2004-2009, graduating with a major in communication and a minor in business administration. He now owns the Wild Buffalo along with 2 others - Lee Huffman and Joey Crahan.
Craig hosts the weekly Lip Sync Battles held every Monday at the Wild Buffalo. He is also actively involved in buying the talent for the Summer Meltdown festival in Darington, WA.
Craig is an awesome guy, very understanding and open. Craig always has a great attitude, no matter his workload, he's always exerting positive vibes. Thus far it's been a pleasure to have him as my supervisor for this project and internship.
Learning Objectives Working with the Wild Buff'
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Gain a deeper understanding of the music industry from an international standpoint, the United States. ​I currently have prior knowledge coming from Vancouver, Canada.
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learn about the world of music promotion, the different facets that compose it.
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Learn how to work with a smaller venue's entire team, from the top down.
