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Tonight: Swearin'


Tonight at the Waiting Room: Swearin', Bryan Johnson & Family, Marine Biologist and The Big.

 First: check out that picture up top. If you're telling me those aren't the people you want to spend your Saturday night with, you're lying.

 I'm not being especially novel by comparing Swearin' to The Pixies and The Breeders, but that's because it's true. Male-female vocals, clever lyrics, solid melodies, loud-quiet-loud dynamics and a healthy dose of fuzz: the band's debt to late 80's/early 90's alternative rock in general, and Frank Black/Kim Deal in particular is on display. That's not to say that Swearin' is derivative by any stretch. Where Frank Black wanted to sing about, say, bloody dresses and incest, Swearin' is here to sing about the unease, precarity, and occasional joys of early adulthood. Their music isn't a rallying cry, an indictment or a resolution (leave that for poorly-considered trend pieces in Time). It's more personal than that, and all the more satisfying for sitting with the feeling of being unsure and inconclusive. Plus, it rocks: the choruses are gigantic and the hooks are never lost in the fuzz.

 Joining Swearin' will be Buffalo bands Marine Biologist and Bryan Johnson & Family, along with Rochester's The Big. If you made it to our holiday party last December, then you caught the first one. Where Swearin' might capitalize on the feeling of being uncertain, Marine Biologist's effusive post-rock is totally sincere (we named their song, "Allegro," one of the best local songs of 2013 for that very reason). Surf-rockers Bryan Johnson & Family make catchy music for fun people (they, too, made the list of best songs of 2013). And Rochester's The Big will be bringing their slower, contemplative indie-rock to Buffalo for the first time. And it'll be their first show with their new drummer, who according to their Facebook page is a "looker."

 Meowza. Facebook event here. Tickets are ten bucks. Doors at 7 pm. 




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buffaBLOG's Favorite Buffalo Tracks of 2013: 10 - 1


Well, here we are, our top 10 Buffalo songs of 2013. I took some time last night and re-listened to every song that we included on our countdown of Buffalo's best, and at the end of the night, I realized Buffalo is in a pretty good place right now when it comes to music. We have a great variety of bands all making entertaining and even, at times, genuinely thought-provoking music. A friend and I were talking the other day about how it is easy to knock local music. Statements like: "it's good...for Buffalo," are so casually tossed around because giving ourselves credit is sometimes really hard. The Super Bowl losses, lack of jobs, the weather, frequently color our opinions and are just projected onto our music scene. We end up thinking that if one thing is going to suck, then it's all going to suck.

 Growing up here has made me an eternal pessimist, but you can feel the city changing for the better, and I think our music scene is a perfect example of that. Why can't there be great bands in Buffalo? What is so different about this city than any other? Creativity flows just as fast as Blue Light you know. This was a great year for Buffalo music and I am proud to be part of it in some way or another. I hope you enjoy our top ten list as much as I do. It was a lot of fun to make. See everyone in 2014.
- Mac McGuire, Editor-in-Chief

10) The Malones - "Clenched Fist"
Even if you only casually follow buffaBLOG, you probably know that The Malones were probably one of the bands we covered most this year, and for good reason. With a sound that mixes the best aspects of The Strokes and Hot Hot Heat, these veterans of the scene (including Steak & Cake records mastermind Brandon Schlia) released their debut EP this year, and it was excellent. We decided on “Clenched Fist” for our top 20. The song doesn’t even breach the two minute mark, but when singer Steven Floyd yelps that his “ears are tape recorders and his mouth is a microphone,” you can’t help but get riled up. Oh, and I won’t forget to mention the band's secret weapon - Elliott Douglas’ delicious Steak & Cake bass lines. - NAS



9) Jack Toft - "Jump Up and Down"
Jack Toft had an amazing 2013. Between his numerous music video appearances, collaborations with up-and-coming emcees, and dropping singles so fast that buffaBLOG just simply could not keep up, Toft found time to partner up with producer TEEN WOLF to make an exceptional full-length album, TEENWOLF AND JACK TOFT. “Jump Up and Down” is arguably the most listener friendly track on the an already very listenable album. The song is abstract rap-pop where Toft hypes the listener to, well, jump and down, while also incorporating his signature delivery of one-liners, Allentown observations, and dated cultural references. Toft's partnership with TEEN WOLF spurred Toft's momentum this year which is on course to translate well into 2014. "Jump Up and Down" makes you want freak out with your buds, jump uppin' down and bust your nuts. - MJM



8) Bryan Johnson & Family - "Mt. Vesuvius"
Bryan Johnson & Family are Buffalo’s resident surf rockers. Despite Johnson's omnipresence in the Buffalo scene, he had yet to release a large batch of recordings of his songs until this year. BJ released “Mt. Vesuvius,” which might be one of the catchiest joints to come out of Buffalo in the history of time (perhaps even since the tragedy at Pompeii). With the surf rock tag, there are hints of Beach Fossils, Surfer Blood, and even a bit of Cloud Nothings. Regardless, BJ&FAM has perfected their surf rock sensibilities. Trust us when we say this is one of the best choruses of the year; 'I feel like, I feel just like Mt. Vesuvius' will be stuck in your head for days. - NAS

7) Failures' Union - "Between"
Indie rock veterans/mainstays Failures’ Union have always been known to deliver and definitely did not go against the grain with the lead single, “Between,” which is from their late 2013 full-length, Tethering. "Between" made its internet debut via music video in late August, resulting in the buffaBLOGGERS spending the tail end of the summer rocking out to heyday '90s indie rock. The video also sparked an internal blog debate as to whether or not Will Sasso makes a celebrity cameo at 1:00, but that's not very important. What is important is that Failures' Union is brash Americana for a blue collar city like Buffalo. They are the rust belt's Hold Steady and with age/experience, Failures' Union continue to become more refined. - MJM 

6) Forealists - "Livin' It Up"
For a city that seems to be dominated by punk bands and the latest wave of emo rock, the emergence of the party pop group, Forealists, this past summer was just the right amount of fun for the fairly pessimistic city. The funk/R&B/soul, hell even a little boy band, flavored outfit's debut single, "Livin' It Up," surfaced this past August with quite a bit of local buzz. The relatively simple music video, which mixes in performance cuts and the band 'cruisin round town' in a convertible on a pleasant summer day, became equally addicting. Who the hell is that guy in the mask by the way? No matter. "Livin' It Up" is a blast because it doesn't take itself too seriously. Sunny synths, great harmonies, and some of the best bass work in town make it hard for even the most anti-pop of people (that would include yours truly) to hate one of the more surprise hits to come out of Buffalo this year. - MPM



5) Cinnamon Aluminum - "Girls in Disguise"
Cinnamon Aluminum has always been an unpredictable enigma, both as performance artists and musicians. Sometimes their songs are surface level electronic tracks, while others are best described as upbeat acid/jamtronica fronted by a nun with a strap-on dildo. Regardless of your favorite flavor of Cinnamon Aluminum, it’s undeniable that this band has a gift for commanding attention. Knowing this, we were pleasantly surprised to find “Girls in Disguise,” nestled as track four off of the band’s farewell EP titled Guys, Warlords. Girls. “Girls in Disguise” is enchanting dance-punk track featuring front man Hurricane Relic mumbling/babbling about girls lying/wearing disguises accompanied with Kristachuwan’s smooth jazz saxophone and a !!!-like percussion backing provided by Kid on Purpose. If you told me that "Girls in Disguise," was from the latest batch of DFA signees or a James Murphy production, I would believe it. It's that good. - MJM



4) Marine Biologist - "Allegro"
I noted earlier in this post that what I loved most about Forealists' "Livin' It Up" is that the song didn't take itself to seriously. It was a fun tune about, well, having fun. Now, take what I just said and throw that out when it comes to Marine Biologist. This post-rock four piece is dead serious and wants you to know it. Take the opening track to their devastatingly good EP New Works. Formally under the rather long working name of "WE'VE SEEN ALL OF THIS BEFORE. NOTHING IN THE WORLD IS NEW. IT'S ALL BEEN DONE," "Allegro" is a stirring call to arms with a slow building intro of muted riffs and big drums. Front man Aaron Folmsbee spends the first minute of vocals reminding us how fucking boring life can be: 'We've seen all of this before. Nothing in the world is new.' Hell yes we have! "Allegro," thematically, recalls the stuck-in-the-suburbs dread of Arcade Fire's Funeral or what many post-grads must be thinking after that first job honeymoon fizzles. Think the heavy emotions of the Antlers backed by post-rock heavy weights Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky, and you have yourself Marine Biologist. - MPM



3) Smart House - "Car Ride"
Things have been a bit quiet on the Smart House front as of late, but earlier this year, the four piece electro pop act captured our attention with their incredible debut single "Car Ride." Led by the Ogadzhanov Brothers, Alek and Staz, Smart House recalls the sunny side of the Cure and just enough Wild Nothing to get you dancing. You can't listen to "Car Ride" and tell me you don't hear a lot of "Pictures of You" in that guitar or even a sans vocals "Boy's Don't Cry" in the song's first half. When we talked about this song at the year's half way point, nostalgia seemed to be the driving factor of our love for "Car Ride." For me, I am reminded of those endless nights as a teen in Amherst with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but everything still ahead of me. Those nights were perfect. I can almost pin it down to the exact second in song, right around that sun peaking through the haze moment at the 1:57 mark, where those feelings emerge. "Car Ride" reminds me of a time in my life when things were so much more simple, before bills and 9-5 jobs, before the thought of marriage and children were running through my mind, a time I still wish I could go back to every now and then. - MPM 



2) JOHNS - "Worm Wall"
When we got hold of the pre-release zip file of JOHNS’ House of Wrongheads, there was an instant excitement that 2013 was going to be a great year for Buffalo music. “Worm Wall” is the first track on House of Wrongheads, and is a droning, dissonant work of beauty with an eerie sense of urgency. From lead singer Johnny Toohill’s ghoulish 'ooo' ing introduction, to the band’s one-chord jam session breaking out at the two minute mark, and ending with drummer Ryan McMullen’s tribal drum outro, this haunted-garage rock five-piece has made one of the best songs we’ve heard in years. - MJM

1) Del Paxton - "Motion Sick"
Well, it’s unanimous. Del Paxton captured our hearts this year with Worst. Summer. Ever., a six song EP of perfect emo-meets-math-rock masterpieces. It was hard to pick only one, but in “Motion Sick,” Del Paxton gradually crescendos out of their soaring, angular indie rock into a blissful, reserved sing-along, complete with jazzy drums and far-off harmonies. This EP perfectly encapsulates where the emo genre was headed before it was bastardized – Del Paxton is able to be introspective without being sad. The blend of emotion, complexity, intelligence, and just the right amount of pop sensibility helps this album appeal to almost anyone you can think of. Emo enthusiasts, fussy musicians, gear nerds… even punks. I think we can all agree on one thing, Del Paxton brought it home this year. This is music that makes you want to fall in love. - NAS 

If you missed songs 20 - 11, you can check them out here.
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buffaBLOG Best of 2013: Guest Post - Bryan Johnson


Editor's note: For our best of 2013 coverage, we once again reach out to some friends of the blog to get an idea of what made the year in music so great for them.  For today's installment in the guest series, Bryan Johnson, singer/guitarist of local rock act Bryan Johnson & Family, submitted his best of list. Bryan Johnson & Family will be playing at the Lovin' Cup in Rochester this evening in support of Fowls vinyl release party.

 We should start by saying what defines "best" best - the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality.

 This is a definition stolen from a Google search I just did because I wanted to be at least as accurate as the internet. With our definition, we can now push forward into my choices for Best of 2013.

 Best Album of 2013: Darwin Deez - Songs for Imaginative People
Even with a Pitchfork rating of 5.0, this album stayed on repeat in my car more than half of the year. Favorite tracks are "Moonlit" and " You Can't Be my Girl."



Best Local Show of 2013: Aircraft CD Release Show
This goes to Aircraft and their Sonic Boom CD Release Show at the "late" VAULT art space. The foursome packed the Vault with ease. There were even paper airplanes everywhere, soaring through the air, strung up to ceiling spinning in the tiny beams of light across the room.

 Best Local EP/Album: JOHNS - House Of Wrongheads
JOHNS have a dark rock vibe that separates them from the others in the area. I loved the guitar hooks and layered vocals on this album. Favorite tracks were "No Ones Watching" and "Never Done."

Tell buffaBLOG what some of your favorite shows, artists, albums were for 2013.
~ Post by Bryan Johnson
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buffaBLOG Video: Bryan Johnson & Family


Last month, the Elmwood Village Association presented its inaugural Buffalo Porchfest, which paired local musicians with various empty porches over the village for an afternoon of music. I liked the idea and wanted to get involved so I offered up my balcony to the cause and recruited blog friends Bryan Johnson & Family to bring their summer sounds out on that cloudy fall day. Armed with a couple cameras, some friends, and a dog, we put together our latest installment of buffaBLOG Video. Enjoy.


~ Video by Shawn Lewis and Katie Africano
~ Editing by Shawn Lewis

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Tonight: Fowls, Bryan Johnson and Family, Brother Keep


Rochester-based, soothing group Fowls will headline tonight at DGBG's, with their math-rock infused edges and extended riffs remnant of acts like Built To Spill and Maps and Atlases. Their latest LP, Into The Wild, released this past October is a pleasant division of soft sounds, of course, as the title suggests, exploring the lone feeling of being immersed in nature.

In addition to Fowls, local acts Bryan Johnson and Family and Brother Keep (replacing Marine Biologist on the bill) will open. Bryan Johnson and Family brings a more gritty sound to their surf-pop edge, with rolling riffs. Brother Keep, based out of Buffalo, NY lends a more haunting, reverberating mesh of rock, slightly melancholic, but on par with the likes of Thursday and Death Cab for Cutie. DJ Loren MarcPro will be spinning in between sets. Music starts at 9 p.m., $5!






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Tonight: SW/MM/NG w/Space Wolves and Bryan Johnson & Family


Buffalo gets to experience the latest from Tight Entertainment tonight, a high quality, three-band lineup at Nietzche's starring dream pop all-stars SW/MM/NG. SW/MM/NG has been quite the buzz band lately - they recently signed with Old Flame Records, who placed one of their bands, garage rockers Shark?, on the soundtrack to Grand Theft Auto V.  

In other words, fellow buffaBLOGGER (and current Iowan) Michael "Tight" Moretti has put together a really solid lineup, including buffaBLOG mainstays Space Wolves and Bryan Johnson & Family. Trust us when we say it will be a night full of blissed-out surf and swooning psychedelic jams. Besides, I think there's just enough warmth left in that Buffalo wind to let us hang on to summer for one more night. The show starts at 10:00pm tonight and it's only $5.



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Today: Buffalo Porchfest


My power came back on this morning just in time for me to remind you that the inaugural Buffalo Porchfest will be going down this afternoon, hopefully rain free. Apparently all the rage in cities like Ithaca and Cleveland, the Elmwood Village Association will be hosting today's festivities, along with the dozen or so houses that donated their porches to the fest. The concept is pretty simple: a band plays on a porch/balcony, you watch, but with the fall season treating us well so far, its a nice excuse to get out of the house and put down a couple pumpkin flavored libations during the afternoon.

 Featured bands include Merchants, an act that has not been up this early on a Saturday in months, Bryan Johnson & Family, the Albrights, and more. You can find the complete Porchfest map right here. Music begins at 1pm and runs to 5pm.




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Tonight: The Tins with Bryan Johnson & Family


If you often find yourself moaning about Buffalo's indie rock scene, you should stop searching under the mossy rocks by Hoyt Lake and walk your happy ass through the doors of Mr. Goodbar at 11PM tonight. Outside you will find a cheap, affordable three dollar admission charge and the beginnings of what promises to be a great night. You may have already started your good night and are half in the bag, but that is okay too.

 The Tins are Goodbar regulars and thus they are seasoned veterans who know how to give the clientele a damn good show. With admirable and awe inspiring deftness they can make you dance, cry, jump with euphoria, and forget that you are in Mr Goodbar. These guys are good.

 Comrades in arms, Bryan Johnson & Family will allow you to do anything but have a bad time. Their upbeat blend of surf rock will have you believe that the snow has already come and gone, and that it's about time for a beach party. Well, you can experience an aural summer party tonight, and be sure to thank Bryan Johnson & Family.





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Bryan Johnson & Family Keeps Summer Alive With "Mount Vesuvius"


Summer isn't over until resident beach rockers Bryan Johnson & Family says so. While the now four piece has been playing live quite a bit lately, including an upcoming opening gig for Darwin Deez next month, the band rarely releases new recorded music. Late yesterday afternoon though, the band dropped "Mount Vesuvius" on us via Soundcloud, a song that has been a live staple of their's for a little while now. Recorded at GCR and mixed at World of Noise, the single features a great rolling guitar lick and crisp, soaring vocals from Johnson (sans mustache sadly), a perfect marriage of Beach Fossils and Surfer Blood. Funded by the Inventory Monday Showcase, the single is the first of some new music to be released via Inventory Records later this year, so keep an eye out.
 

~ Photo by Destiny Rogowski Photography




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Tonight: Aidan Knight w/Bryan Johnson & Family


Short on cash but need that music fix to get you over the hump day, then head over to the Waiting Room this evening for FREE night of music. British Columbia's Aidan Knight, a haunting chamber folk outfit full of hushed vocals and lush instrumentation, will be in town to play selections off of their newest LP, 2012's Small Reveal, for the gracious Buffalo crowd. Joining Knight will be blog buddies Bryan Johnson & Family. After a minor shuffling and addition of members, tonight's version of BJ & Fam may be the peppy surf rockers best yet. With summer winding down, best to soak up those sunny vibes while they are still around. Music begins at 9pm.
 


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Tonight: Young Suns, Space Wolves, Jack Topht, and more


When we first started this blog, I used to hear complaints that Buffalo's music scene lacked variety. Well, three years later, tonight's bill is a great example of the growing number of options our city features on any given evening. And the best part is, tonight's options are all under one roof. Seriously, if there is not an act at Nietzsche's tonight that does not fit your interests, then I don't know what to tell ya. 

You want some fun lovin surf pop, then Bryan Johnson & Family has you covered. Not enough surf rock? How about having it in a much shorter and lo-fi variety? Well, then Space Wolves are for you. Maybe you prefer some rhymes about a favorite Buffalo sandwich? Jack Topht is on it. And if you are more of a rock person, either darker instrumental or epic post-rock, then I think you will be just fine with Young Suns and Marine Biologist.

Ranting aside, just go to Nietzsche's tonight at 9:30pm if you are looking for an evening of local music, I don't see a better option for your $5. 




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Tonight: Cemeteries


Kyle Reigle records ambient dream pop under the name Cemeteries, one of Buffalo's most interesting acts in recent memory. Reigle's ethereal songwriting style features elegant, reverb-laden vocals and melodic guitar riffs similar to Youth Lagoon and Porcelain Raft, both of whom Cemeteries recently opened for at Brookyln's Music Hall of Williamsburg. After catching national blog attention, and receiveing an album of the week nod here, last October with his full length release The Wildnerness on Lefse records, Reigle has been working on a side project under the name Camp Counselors and hopefully will put out another Cemeteries album before the year is over. Tonight, Cemeteries will perfom at the Waiting Room alongside fellow Buffalo acts Love Scenes, Bryan Johnson and Family, and Smart House. Tickets will be available at the door for $8 or can be purchased from the After Dark box office at 630 Elmwood Ave. Doors open at 9:30







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Listen To The New Solo Song From Bryan Johnson


Bryan Johnson, frontman of Bryan Johnson & Family and sometimes bass player of Nelson-Type, just released a pleasant new solo tune on his soundcloud page. Titled "She wants to get married," the song was written by Johnson, and engineered by fellow songwriter Alex Berkley, for his older sister's wedding this past weekend down in his home state of Alabama.  Taylor made to soundtrack the spring season that seems to finally be arriving here in Buffalo, the simple, straight forward, and pretty song would fit perfecly onto Surfer Blood's debut album.  You can stream and download the wedding song below  Enjoy and congrats to Bryan's sister.



~Photo by Sarah Jane Barry
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Preview: WBNY Local Show w/Bryan Johnson & Family


Wouldn't you know that the day Buffalo welcomes some warm(er) and sunny weather, the WBNY Local Show's special guest just happens to be one of the city's most made-for-summer acts.  A mere coincidence or something more? Anyways, an alumni of our first annual holiday party last year at Nietzsche's, Bryan Johnson & Family stops by the WBNY studio this evening to chat it up with host Michael Moretti.  With a new collection of songs and a music video on the way, the band looks to stay busy this year.  Tune in for the debut of some new tunes, including the very good "Feel I'm Losing You," tonight beginning at 7pm.

Tune in to 91.3FM on the radio dial this evening for the newest local tunes, and if the signal doesn't quite reach you, just listen online here to the show's live stream.
 

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Tonight: The Screaming Jeans


Head down to Nietzsche's tonight for a triple bill of some noteworthy local acts with long names. Fresh off their opening slot for Our Lady Peace at Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls, The Screaming Jeans are one of Buffalo's most tireless live acts. They will be joined by female fronted blues explosion Randle and the Late Night Scandals and surf rock trio Bryan Johnson and Family. You can't really go wrong on a Thursday night with three diverse, established performers in one of Buffalo's most enduring live music institutions. For a $3 cover, you might even be able to afford one of those fancy European beers.

Hmmm... needs more dog.


Brian Gorman
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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.



mac mcguire
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Tonight: Tour Warriors Showcase with The Cost of Living



Yet again, the good people at Steak & Cake are showing their utmost fervor for the advancement of DIY music. This time they’ve launched a concert series called ‘Tour Warriors’ which will serve to help talented/nomadic indie musicians set up gigs in Buffalo. Tonight that series will take off as The Vault hosts the indie punk-folk duo out of Stevens Point, WI, The Cost of Living. With Colin Bares’ hair-raising vocals against a backdrop of distorted barre-chords, the badger state twosome are a cross between a more resourceful Born Ruffians, and less twangy Black Lips. Their songs are fast, yet dynamic and spritely, often changing pace and mood several times within a consistant 170 second interval. Check out their Bandcamp site here to get a free download of their latest EP, The Poet Serves Her Sentence. Also, if you’re hip to supporting other DIY local acts, Space Cubs, Bourbon & Coffee, and Bryan Johnson & Family are all on the bill as well, so make sure you’re not taking your precious time to head over. Doors are at 8. Admission is a measly $5.




Tom Dennis
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Tonight: Sea Snake Vs, The Tins, Bryan Johnson & Family, and Mr Boneless



Get ready for summer and the buffaBLOG Beach Party (in 8 days!) tonight at The Mohawk when Sea Snake Vs headlines a dynamite line-up of local bands including The Tins (who'll be playing the aforementioned Beach Party), Bryan Johnson and Family, and Mr. Boneless. I almost referred to Sea Snake Vs as "buffaBLOG favorites," but in fairness that actually applies to pretty much everybody on the bill, and tonight you get it all. You want some darkness? Sea Snake Vs and Mr. Boneless have you covered. Bryan Johnson and Family will bring the sun, and The Tins have the powered up garage rock covered. Doors at 9 PM, the cover is unknown but most likely reasonable, and you should be there.





Cliff Parks
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Tonight: The Tins CD Release Party




Tonight, the Tins will (finally!) be releasing their debut album, Life's a Gas, at Nietzsches. After a year of recording and raising money through a Kickstarter campaign the group is ready to prove to the world that hard work does indeed pay off AND that the Tins are easily one of the best bands going. The bill also includes a host of Buffablog faves including Early Attic, Bryan Johnson and Family and Canary Girls. No other show quite displays the level of awesomeness going on in our fair town right now so make sure you don't miss this one. Jams start at 10pm.








jon krol
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Tonight: Ghost Mice w/ Unwelcome Guests and Bryan Johnson and the Family

Tonight Sugar City (19 Wadsworth St) will host ex-Plan-It X Records’ Ghost Mice, with support from locals Unwelcome Guests and Bryan Johnson and the Family . Headlining is Cairo, Illinois’ folk punk tag –team, Ghost Mice. They are bringing their politically charged acoustic anthems (think Against Me!, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Japanther) to one of buffaBLOG’s favorite venues in Allentown. You may be familiar with Ghost Mice’s Chris Johnston and Hannah Jones from their numerous pop-punk bands they have played in throughout the years, namely Disarm, The Devil is Electric, and Operation: Cliff Calvin. They are DIY pioneers and have been known to play anywhere from backyards to street corners. This energetic duo two play au natural, never with mics or amps. 


Also on the bill is Bryan Johnson and the Family, who you may remember from their killer set at buffaBLOG’s Christmas party. This upbeat trio will be pumping out their beachy surf jams (think Beach Boys meet Surfer Blood). Last but certainly not least is Buffalo-based Unwelcome Guests, whose raw energy and shout-along alt-country punk choruses will certainly pump the crowd up. It’s an early one, with doors at 6:00pm with a $6 cover.



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