Bust shots at Big Ben like we got time to kill.

Wow. I don't even know exactly how to even start this off or what I could possibly say that can even express the extreme amount of gratitude and excitement I have after this past week. Basically, thank you to everyone who was a part of it. Special props go out to Joe Riverside, The Funeral Home, Pat Bolger and most importantly every single kid who came and supported Buffalo Hardcore/Punk. In the 11 years I have been involved in this 'scene' I have never been more proud or stoked to rep the name Buffalo.

Our show with Alpha and Omega, Expire and Take Offense was moved from Sugar City to the Funeral Home due to poorly executed promotion. Joe Riverside may as well be the fucking Captain America of Hardcore. Saving the scene one show at a time. We opened up and played for pretty much the first time since taking some time off after The Decency Rally in November. I think we played fairly well. I'm not particularly into metallic hardcore, and though both Alpha and Omega and Take Offense aren't really my digs, the both were fucking explosive live and really impressed me. I'd have to say Expire stole the show, however. This was my first time seeing/hearing them and I was really fucking into it. All in all, the show was a total success/major rager and I couldn't have been more pleased.

Come Saturday, we were right back to the Funeral Home to celebrate the release of Lieutenant's LP. I went into this show extremely fucking stressed and nervous as it has been a show I've been super fucking stoked on playing for months now as I absolutely love every single band on the bill and felt extremely privileged/honored to have been asked to be a part of it. Our drummer, Jason was out of town and we nearly had to cancel until our good buddy Derrick, from Sons of Azrael and Hellcannon stepped up to the plate and literally learned our demo just a few short hours before the show. Other than a couple minuscule fuck-ups, I couldn't have been happier with the result. We pulled it together pretty well considering everything and I definitely owe Derrick many-o-beers for helping us out on such short notice. Resist Control and Hoglust fucking destroyed the place as per usual and Lieutenant we beyond ridiculous. I love nothing more than playing great local shows with some of my favorite bands and people. I have bruises all over my body and I couldn't be more content with it. Also, pick up the Lieutenant LP. Seriously. Shit is fucking mind-blowing.

Rivalry 2005 - 2006.

6 years or ago, Bryan and I were part of a hardcore/punk outfit by the name of Rivalry. This is not to be confused with the ultra boring band of the same name from Upstate New York that started months following our inception. In the year or so we were a band, we played a fuck-load of shows and recorded two demos. Seeing as I had to upload these for a buddy of mine today, I felt compelled to share it with y'alls as well. Being 19-years-old was awesome. It was definitely a really memorable part of my life. We later went on to form and play in such bands as Devil's Advocate, Boxer Rocket, Like You, Rhinoceros, The March, Infamous, Dirty Ways, Rooftops, Vessel and Into Ruin. Feel free to check those out as well if you find yourself interested. Enjoy. 

Demo 1: Recorded in June 2005 at Chameleon West Studios

1. Crotch Rocket Handjob

2. Up The Tailpipe

Demo 2: Recorded in November 2005 at Echo Base Studios

1. Generation XOXO

2. Bottom's Up!

3. Stuck at Sea

4. Fuck Hollywood

5. The Green Monster

Link : Rivalry - Demo 1 and Demo 2

Straight up, shit is real and any day could be your last in the jungle.

Welp, so we had our cherries popped last week and played our first show since November. It was one fucking hell of a party. We have two shows coming up this week so get the fuck on down with that shit. Thanks to Derrick Sadkowski from Sons of Azrael and Hellcannon, who will be filling in for us on the 26th as Jason shall be out of town.

Hope to see you fucks this week.

One Love.

Fliers and lyrics.

Upcoming Shows/New(ish) Live Song Posted.

A few quick announcements for y'all stank-asses.

March 12th 2011 @ The Funeral Home

3-Way Birthday Bash for Dina, Shelby and Tara

Featuring:

Vessel(Return Show!)

Vile Crocodile

Inerds

The Stallonez(Ramones Cover Band)

March 24th 2011 @ Sugar City Art Space
Featuring:
Alpha & Omega

Expire
These Eyes
Vile Crocodile

March 26th 2011 @ The Funeral Home

Lieutenant's Record Release Show

Featuring:

TBA

Also, I got around to uploading a new(ish) live song from a show we played in November. The track is entitled, 'Children of America' and should hopefully be recorded for your listening pleasure some time within the near future, alongside a couple other hot jamz. Stop on over to our Facebook Page and give it a whirl.

A Salam Alaikum.

Buffalo Decency Rally DVDs.

It is understood that Aaron from Coworkers has been working at compiling all of the footage, pictures and sound from the Rally onto a DVD to document such an extraordinary event.We will keep you updated on when these will be available. Act fast! 

"So after all was said and done there is still about $500 left from the door money of the Decency Rally.

Initially I was reserving the money in case anything expensive got broken over the course of the show. A window was broken, but it’s been taken care of.

Over the past week I’ve been mulling over a few different ideas for the cash.
-Paying each band $30
-Using it to rent a pavilion for a free outdoor summer show.
-Buying a big bag of weed.
-Compiling and printing copies of a show DVD.

After asking around, and seeing the great video, pics, and audio from the show it seems that putting together a DVD would be the best option.

I have access to some top-notch editing gear and some time on my hands. So the idea is to: compile everything into a DVD, print 300 copies with jackets, give everyone who played the show a free copy, and then sell the rest off. I intend it to be fairly classy with nice covers and all that jazz.

Is everybody cool with this? It seems like a fairly win-win situation. If any band would rather have their $30, I’ll be happy to get it to you.

Also, this obviously depends on Rob Bob, Don, Mike, and Clint being cool with me using their stuff. I can download the audio and pics, but I just wanna get everyone’s consent before I get started.
Thanks."

Also, we should have upcoming shows that we shall soon be announcing, so stayed tuned.

Dave's Favorite Releases of 2010.

I don't know whether I've remained entirely way too busy or just generally neglectful in regards to checking out new music this year, but as it stands, I actually had a tough time comprising such a list of new records I have enjoyed to a reasonably large extent. So off the top of my head, here it goes(in no particular order other than alphabetically):

Alkaline Trio : 'This Addiction'

Arcade Fire : 'The Suburbs'

Bastard Noise : 'A Culture of Monsters'

Broken Bells : 'Broken Bells'

Burning Love : 'Songs for Burning Lovers'

Ceremony : 'Ronhnert Park'

Coworkers : 'Inerds/Coworkers' Split 7"

Dj Premier and Year Round Records : 'Get Used To Us'

End Of A Year : 'You Are Beneath Me'

The Gaslight Anthem : 'American Slang'

Ghostface Killah : 'Apollo Kids'

Make Do And Mend : 'End Measured Mile'

Nas And Damien Marley : 'Distant Relatives'

Neil Young : 'Le Noise'

Rational Animals : 'Distorted Temptations' EP

Reflection Eternal : 'Revolutions Per Minute'

Rihanna : 'Loud'

Rocky Votolato : 'True Devotion'

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart : 'Say No To Love' (Single)

Two Door Cinema Club : 'Tourist History'

Unwelcome Guests : 'Don't Go Swimming'

Vicious Cycle : 'Numbers'(Single)