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Buffalo’s own punk-rock group Snapcase disbanded in 2005 with no plans of reuniting, until an opportunity presented itself to come together one last time to support the young child of a dear friend. The son of musician/producer J. Robbins was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, which is an incurable disease effecting the nervous system, and the group wanted to participate by doing all they could to help the him and others suffering from his condition. The curtain goes up on their final sold-out performances together in New York City at the end of the month, but before they say goodbye to their fans for the last final time, the favorite sons of Buffalo’s punk scene are returning home to pay tribute to their massive hometown fan base. The group is sure to perform selections highlighting their nearly fifteen years together, from their formation in a West Seneca basement in 1989 to the release of their final album, Bright Flashes, in 2003. Like their New York performances, the proceeds of the show are going to benefit the Callum Robbins Foundation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and will be sold only at the door on the night of the show. There are a very limited number of tickets available, and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. Any plans to attend the final local performance of one of the legendary groups of Buffalo should be made according to the assumption that tickets will go quick and early. For more information on the Callum Robbins Foundation, visit callumrobbins.blogspot.com.

Tuesday, November 20 at 7pm (doors). Mohawk Place, 47 East Mohawk St.

(855-3931). $15 at the door.