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)

The great thing about Buffalo is that you can consistently go and see great music for under $10. Tonight, head down to The Glitterbox (359 Parkdale) to see an array of  local and Brooklyn bands.

Starting at 7pm, the show features Real People, the math rock of A Hotel Nourishing, the hard and fast stylings of Human Touch, the newly formed Total Overcomers, and Brooklyn's Jawbreakeresque The Marine Electric. This promises to be an exciting show, so be sure to get there on time.

Music starts at 7:00pm and there is a $6 cover charge.

It's Monday. Back to work. Back to reality. But why let that ruin your week? There's a great show tonight and I'm going to take advantage of it! Atlanta's Wymyns Prysyn will be playing with local punk purveyors, White Whale, and the female-fronted Human Touch (on the small stage at Mohawk no less!) It's Human Touch's "7" release show, so support your locals and buy some wax. Jams start at 7pm.