When it comes to music, I wish it were possible to hear everything, but there simply isn't enough time. I do get to hear a lot -- and though my record collection steams in many directions, you'd have a tough time finding much in the way of the Punk tradition.

I never really listened to that much Punk. I can talk about the Ramones (a little) and I'm familiar enough with the high water marks of the genre to follow a discussion (loosely). Yet I probably wouldn't have much to contribute (certainly). That said, last night's Live in Allen Hall show was a new experience for me – an hour of Punk, which turned out to be a great hour, from the talented Buffalo based band, London vs. New York.

The band's name has its origins in a dispute between members Dan Ratel (bass) and Nick Gordon (guitar/vocals) about the genre's beginnings. It turns out, that dispute remains unsettled between the two. What's indisputable is the quality of London vs. New York – curious rhythms, powerful accompaniment, and lead singer with a strong, up front delivery.

Lead singer Steve Goss struck me as reserved as we talked before the show. On stage, his quiet demeanor is replaced by an animated and commanding presence. He's a good singer and pulls listeners toward a song's message without having to struggle vocally over the volume of his band mates.

There's a genuine sense of cooperation in this quartet and their raucous spirit and high volume come together as a cooperative whole. Dan Ratel's bass playing is present, discernable and broad; Nick Gordon's guitar is melodic with quick jabs and Tim Staszak's aggressive work on drums keeps things moving without ever getting in the way.

I was thinking about the origins of Punk after the show and wondered who was right, Dan or Nick. But following a genre to its source isn't as easy as it might sound. For London vs. New York it doesn't matter which side of the Atlantic this genre began. I'm just glad it found a home in Allen Hall last night and that we were able to share this band's creativity and talent with our audience.

I got into a little creative mood today and decided it was time for a new, 30 second Buffalo Avenues Promo. If you listen to WBFO for a little while, you're sure to hear it. In thirty seconds we catalogue some of the most diverse music and interesting interviews we've had on our show.

The idea sprang from the last edition of BA. As the industrial metal of Buffalo band, DisplaceD, faded away in the third segment, I found myself saying, "Next up, Buffalo Philharmonic conductor, Robert Franz, talks about the Holiday Pops concert." I had to laugh at myself. How crazy is this program?!?

I think that example, that contrast of musical forms and genres, is indicative of what we are doing at the Buffalo Music Project. It is how we want our efforts to be defined.

The same show that featured DisplaceD also featured two of Buffalo’s underground hip-hop artists and students at the Buffalo Academy for the Visual and Performing arts.

We’ve also heard classic rock from Handsome Jack, alt-rock from Needle-Up, jazz from Tom Schuman (live and intimate with us in the studio!) and world music from tabla maestro, Zakir Hussain.

Talent Producer, Alison Zero, Reporter Alex Kelly and I travel all over to record in as many places as possible. I've been backstage at the Reg Lenna in Jamestown, Alex scrambled over devoted Hanson fans, sleeping in the parking lot at Club Infinity in the 'burbs. Alison froze outside Nietzsche's to get interview material. Just yesterday, I climbed up the super-steep ladder backstage in Slee Hall, microphone in hand, to interview UB organist, Roland Martin.