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Allentown Art Festival 2013: Day 1

Allentown is taking a big wet art fart right now. For decades, the Allentown Art Festival has endured as one of Buffalo's most prominent cultural institutions. It's impact has reached beyond the city, attracting art vendors from all over the world, shining a favorable light on Buffalo's international artistic reputation.

It's also a great excuse to day drink and listen to music. Nietzsche's has their usual stacked bill of notables, but there's a few other things happening if you're the wandering type. Maybe you'll even buy some art... HAHAHAHA seriously though, buy something, economy and all that.

Nietzsche's

2:00 - John and Bill

3:00 - Folk Faces

4:00 - Black Rock Zydeco

5:00 - Universe Shark

6:00 - Andrew J Reimers Country Punk Extravaganza (Experience?)

7:00 - Slip Madigan

8:00 - Steam Donkeys

9:00 - Family Funktion and the Sitar Jams

10:00 - Handsome Jack

11:00 - Randle and the Late Night Scandals

12:00 - Lazlo Hollyfeld

1:00 - Peanut Brittle Satellite

Duke's Bohemian Grove Bar

2:00 - DJ BearSkinRug

6:00 - Groove at the Grove with Winelight

9:00 - DTR45 presents Sean Price w/ Mad Duke's, Kool Taj, LoPro and Camaican Sensation

The Bend

4:00-8:00 - Michael Bly

11:00 - 4:00 - DJ Max Cohen

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Preview: buffalovefest

We usually preview events the day of, but this one is way too awesome not to give you a little preview. Next Friday evening, make sure you do not miss the inaugural BuffaLoveFest at the Buffalo Zoo! Celebrate everything Buffalo! Sample the goods from local food trucks and breweries, and check out some local artisans and bands! BuffaLoveFest will introduce the BuffaLoveBirds, a band featuring Lance Diamond, Ali Critelli, Eric Crittenden, Vinnie DeRosa, Mike Wagner, & Rob Lynch, some of Buffalo’s all-star musicians, coming together for one exclusive performance. Other notable music acts that will be there include buffaBLOG favorites Andrew J. Reimers CPX, the Jony James Band, the legendary Nelson Starr, The Albrights and The Steam Donkeys. The music alone (and of course the good cause) makes this event one not to be missed.

Buffalovefest is on Friday, May 31st from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $30 at the door. 21+ and over. Admission to the event includes 2 drinks. The first 500 people to purchase tickets will receive a commemorative poster. DO NOT MISS IT!!!!

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Tonight: 2nd Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash

The Man in Black is a beloved figure in most music circles. Johnny Cash was hardcore before there was hardcore, walking the walk, and keeping things honest, and his birthday is rightly celebrated by fans all over the world. In Buffalo, the Good Neighborhood is taking it further by presenting the 2nd Annual Johnny Cash Birthday Bash tonight at Nietzsche's, with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. For $5, you get the Steam Donkeys, Million Dollar Trio, Shaky Stage, Ten Cent Howl, Andrew J Reimers' Country-Punk Extravaganza, and best of all it's for an exceptional cause... because the Riverkeepers are on the job for us, not the swine always out to take our fresh water. Put on your best black shirt and be at Nietzsche's to honor the man himself. Show starts at 10 PM.

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Tonight: The Andrew J. Reimers CPX Album Release Show

Alt country rockers the Andrew J. Reimers Country-Punk Extravaganza, or CPX to relieved carpal tunnel fans, have been making a name for themselves over the last year and change for their rather energetic and rambunctious performances. Carrying the torch of the modern alt country bands like Uncle Tupelo, Son Volt, Whiskeytown, and even early Wilco, the band exhibits both the roots and snarl of the country and punk genres respectively, thus the name. That trend should continue tonight at DBGB's as the five piece band will be celebrating the release of their very good debut LP Wide Right Blues. Support will come from local three piece folk group I'm Happiest When and more. Cover for tonight is only $5, and while you are there, pick up a copy of the album, as all proceeds from first day album sales proceeds will go towards Wings Flights of Hope. Music begins at 8:30pm.

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Album of the Week: The Andrew J. Reimers Country-Punk Extravaganza! - Wide Right Blues

The Andrew J. Reimers Country-Punk Extravaganza (CPX) is somewhat of an anomaly in the Buffalo music scene - there really is nothing else like them. As their name describes, CPX is a little bit punk and a little bit country (and rockabilly and bluegrass and indie-rock and whatever else you'd like to throw into the mix) and they blend the two polar opposites very well. Guitarist/vocalist Andrew J. Reimers might be on to something here - and his bandmates, Fiddler/vocalist Katie Panfil, lead guitarist Eric Rovner, bassist James Warren, and drummer/vocalist Josh Mullin are the perfect compliment. The greatest thing about CPX? They are able to be a punk band without being too brash and they are able to be a country band without offending the nuanced tastes of indie-rockers. Their newest release is the 12-song Wide Right Blues, which is, to put it bluntly, an excellent country-punk extravaganza.

Wide Right Blues starts off strong with "Beggar's Pay," which is probably the album's most upbeat tune. It is here where the hallmarks of CPX are introduced - strong male/female harmonies, fun (but not overly aggressive) country-punk, and dueling lead guitar and fiddle. This is perhaps what makes CPX so appealing; Buffalo definitely has a thriving underground music scene, but it's not every day you come across a group of musicians making punk music with a fiddle.

One of the album's strongest tracks, "The South of France," finds CPX showcasing what makes them such an interesting band. The song's tempo ebbs and flows while CPX blends the best aspects of country and punk throughout. With a minute left of the song, "The South of France" dies down to their trademark southern crawl as Reimers sings, "Maybe I didn't try my hardest, but what's the use being this modest? It ain't my first time feeling rejected and probably ain't the last I'm guessing..." They could have ended it there, but Reimers finds it in him to really let loose for the last thirty seconds of the song.

"Small World, Smaller City" is the kind of song you'd expect to hear playing in a sad country western bar with a broken mechanical bull, and that's definitely not a bad thing. This is where CPX is their strongest - their slow tempo tracks are filled with Reimers/Panfil's lamenting (but not complaining) harmonies and allow the band's strong instrumentals to really shine through. The same can be said for songs like "Ten Degrees on New Years Eve" or the title track. That's not to say that CPX's punkier moments aren't a worthwhile listen - they are also great, but if there were any more, Wide Right Blues might feel cluttered. Luckily, CPX has found a good balance here.

Reimers is a great singer - his drawl is unique and is definitely a selling point for CPX, but he lays it on pretty thick. Because of this, when Katie Panfil takes center stage, her songs stand out. "Katie's Song" takes CPX to their most "bluegrass," and although she definitely sings with a southern twang, it's not quite as heavy as Reimers'. "Temporary Load" is her shining moment - reminiscent of Bright Eyes' "Lua," it's gentle and beautiful which is not something you'd expect from a band with the word "punk" in their moniker.

One of the best moments on Wide Right Blues is the closing track "A Constant Reminder (Of Things Done Wrong)." Reimers and Panfil's harmonies are perfect here, and when he sings, "Won't you tell me if there's more to life than to simply exist," I take solace in the fact that I'm not the only one feeling existential. This is CPX at their slowest and again, although it's one of their best moments on Wide Right Blues, if there were any more slow songs, the album would feel sluggish. Reimers has really found a great balance here, which makes Wide Right Blues an enjoyable listen front to back.

Ultimately, CPX has crafted a great 12-song offering with Wide Right Blues. The LP's best quality? Everyone, especially the weather-hardened citizens of Buffalo, can relate to Reimers blue-collar laments without feeling sorry for themselves. CPX might not be on heavy rotation at 106.5 WYRK, but they definitely should be.