Sokea Piste are noisy. They are messy. They are from Finland. And tonight they are here. Along with some local support from discordant rockers, JOHNS, Gas Chamber... providing their heavy, bleak soundscapes, Bad People and Resist Control, who are also releasing an LP, this show is for the frozen, the dirty, and the spent. This kind of shindig could only happen at one place and that's the Polish Library. Get there promptly at 8 and stay promptly til close ($7). While you're at it drink some of the fine Polish beers, or don't if you're of the edge variety (All I wanted was a Pepsi???). Tonight's show is presented by Peterwalkee Records and Sugar City.

If you were involved in the Western NY punk rock scene in the early 2000's, you remember Abusing the Word. Their caustic blend of crust, progressive punk, and no frills, melodically challenging, hardcore was both unique and urgent. They were a great band. Unfortunately, as often is the case, we lose great bands.

Tonight, you have the chance to relive that magic again, or perhaps to see them for the first time. Sharing the bill are local heavies Human Touch, Gas Chamber (one of my favorite live acts, period) and Water Torture. And some band called Napalm Donut apparently?

This show is going to kill. If you've heard the name heed the recommendation and take the short trek to the Polish Library. It's $5 and starts at 7pm. You've been warned.

(Picture shown above is design for ATW shirts. Get em while they're hot)