Mr. Kite’s Corner

Hobble, instigators of the explosive new CD, God’s Work — and its packed Room 710 release show last weekend — play a benefit Friday at the Ritz Upstairs for Marshall, the Ritz bartender who recently chipped his front teeth trying to break up a fight. Admission is $3; also on the bill are Holy Happy Hour Charlie and the Bad Apples.

“London Homesick Blues” singer Gary P. Nunn, along with the Cosmic Dust Devils, Pauline Reese, and Shelley King, plays a fundraiser Sunday night for the Treehouse Project, which helps kids with special needs. The show is at the Candlelight Ranch, nine miles west of Lago Vista on Highway 1431, and is $25 in advance (call 512/323-5300) or $30 at the door.

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