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Small Axe performs "Reminiscing"

Albany-area “stoner rock” band Small Axe will be performing at Nietzsche’s this weekend, along with Trystero, Sonorous Gale and La Cacahouette. If you haven’t heard the musical genius of Small Axe, than you have been missing out on an amazing and creative take on psychedelic blues. They’ve shown their talent once again with their latest album, Public Thief, serving up a great plate of rock with a side of soul and heavy distortion. D.J. Miller’s scratchy voice and powerful guitar riffs blend to make a ruckus like you’d find in garage band heaven. Backing D.J. on drums is T.B. Hall, who definitely isn’t afraid to get loud, and bassist Kelly Murphy makes complicated bass lines look easy, proving that she is one of the best bassists to come out of Buffalo. The show is set to begin at 9pm, but this is rock-and-roll time, and with a talented, four-band lineup like this one, be prepared for a late night full of of ear-shattering fun.

Saturday, January 27 at 9pm. Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St. (886-8539, www.nietzsches.com). $5.