Tomorrow marks the 2nd installment of the Leonard Oakes Steampunk Festival in Medina. I'm still not exactly sure what Steampunk is, even after I attended the fest last year, but I will say that it's an absolute blast and that Steampunk Cider is probably the greatest alcoholic beverage not named "beer" (Mike's is pretty great too.... I'll just leave my man credentials at the door).

In preparation for the party tomorrow, there's a show tonight. Boiler 54 (115 West Center St.), a new-ish venue in Medina will host two pretty excellent bands, Unwelcome Guests, who have a folk-country-ish take on punk rock (listen below) and the Stamplickers, party punk at its best. Do yourself a favor and head to Medina tonight to catch the action (8pm).

The past couple of years have been rough on Buffalo's music scene. With the closing of Sugar City's Allentown spot, Mohawk Place, and most recently The Vault, smaller local bands have been struggling trying to find a space that suites them. Boiler 54 in Medina, NY, a not-so-distant musical oasis with an impressive high school marching band, saw this opportunity and are beginning to book quality punk, indie and harcore acts- all within driving distance! Adam Wakefield, drummer to indie punk band Tired Iron, is handling the booking. Tonight, Wakefield managed to book Tired Iron a very early show (like 7pm early) with bluesy Black Keysy Alex Feig. Doors are $5 and word on the street is there are $2 PBRs.