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The Rabies CD Release Party (August 9)

Friday, August 9
The Rabies CD Release Party

“Horror pop cabaret band” the Rabies are set to release their long-awaited sophomore recording, aptly titled Night Terror. Led by vocalist Lexi Lawsuit—who has drawn more than a few comparisons to Siouxie Sioux of Siouxie & the Banshees)—this five-piece ensemble has been rocking Buffalo’s underbelly for over five years. During that time the band has developed a cult following of sorts, with no shortage of rabid fans to keep them busy on the club circuit at home. In addition to regular gigs here in Buffalo, the Rabies have toured the nation with acts such as the Buzzcocks, Wilco, 45 Grave, Murder Junkies, the Voodoo Glow Skulls, the Gore Gore Girls, and Billy Talent (to name a few), which goes to show that they are much, much more than a campy gimmick. Fans of the first album, Get Infected, will notice improved production quality on Night Terror (Vodka Distillery Records) and the same thematic songs, with titles like “Vampyre’s Kiss,” Domination of the Dead,” and “Ghost in the Graveyard.” Special guests at the show are Buffalo rock bands London vs. New York and Wolf Tickets, and there’s even a free guitar giveaway. Come on out and “get infected!”

—k. o’day

10:30pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk St. (855-3931/www.mohawkplace.com). $5