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Tonight: Crows & Jays

The Thursday night folk theme in Allen Town continues this evening over at Nietzsche's as one of my favorite new bands to the Buffalo area, Batavia's Crows and Jays, headlines the long time music venue. C&J are dripping in influences from the Band to Wilco so if that's your bag, head on down. They are set to take the stage around 11pm. Allen St. regulars the Folkfaces and a stripped down version of the CPX are also on deck for tonight. Music kicks off at 9pm with a $5 cover.

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Tonight: Andrew J Reimers CPX DVD Filming

If you are in the mood for a night of rollicking, roots rock (alliteration galore!), then down to the gem of Amherst Street, the Sportsmen's Tavern, this evening. Blog favorites and Buffalo's alt country torchbearers, Andrew J Remiers CPX, will share the stage with Americana rocker Tommy Brunett as part of the final addition of the Good Neighborhood's Honor Thy Country Series. Reimers and crew will be having their performance filmed for a live DVD so get a good spot and you may make the final cut on the film. Music kicks off at 9:30pm. $5 will not only get you into the bar tonight, but also access to some cheap drinks as the Genny will be a flowin all night for $2 a pint. In the mean time, give a listen to the new song from the CPX, "Gone All Along," below.

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Tonight: Son of the Sun, Andrew J Reimers CPX, and Aircraft

After a few secluded months spent recording a new album, Son of the Sun has decided to emerge and play some of their new songs. Sometimes, the best thing you can do to dust off the cobwebs is just get up, grab your gear, and go play a show. Their 60's-inspired psychedelic surf rock is a stark contrast to the snow we finally got here in Buffalo, but nonetheless, they'll be at Nietzsche's tonight.

Joining them will be buffaBLOG favorites Andrew J. Reimers Country-Punk Extravaganza and Aircraft (who recently made it onto our list of top 10 Buffalo tracks of the year). The show starts at 10 and the cover for the show is only $5. Son of the Sun also want you to know that holiday sweaters are optional.

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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.

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Tonight: Live at Larkin's buffaBLOG Night

Have you been down to Larkin Sqaure yet? Better known as Larkinville, the newly remodeled public space in the Larkin Business District has become a hotbed for activity this summer, from new eateries to shops to even Olympic viewing parties. Every Wednesday this summer, the Square has been host to the "Live at Larkin" music series, which if you look at the poster above, featured a pretty eclectic lineup of Buffalo bred acts curated by our friends over at the Good Neighborhood. Tonight, right after work, Larkinville will hand the reigns over to the blog for our own night of music featuring sets from beach rockers Bryan Johnson & Family, the Bad Growlers, which features members of Ramforinkus, and alt country torch bearers Andrew J Reimers CPX. Music kicks off at 5:15 and as always, "Live at Larkin" is a free of cost For additional info on tonight's event and on what Larkinville will have to offer, check out the events page here.