Buffalo's Sugar City, an inclusive, all-ages DIY performance space, hosted a night of non-conforming punk rock on August 21st with a bevy of heavyweight bands. The star attractions of the evening were "dyke rock" duo Queer Kevin (Columbus, OH) and chaotic queerpunks Dump Him (Northhampton, MA), marking the end of their cross-country joint tour. Rounding out the lineup were Buffalo's own heartbreak harbingers honey COMA and Award Show's Kay Stuitje, performing a stripped-down set with former Tomoreaux bandmate Jesse Kaufman.
All photos by Zach M Anderson.
All photos by Zach M Anderson.
Queer Kevin
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Dump Him
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Queer Kevin featuring Dump HimÂ
(Performing My Chemical Romance)
(Performing My Chemical Romance)
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honey COMA
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Kay Stuitje featuring Jesse Kaufman
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