The artists and bands performing represent a section the Houston music that Rask was steadfastly loyal to and was himself a part of: besides Buskirk and the Toms, the Gold Sounds, Jacob Houck from the Hungry Villagers, Finnegan and Rask's last band, Death by Texas, will perform. The people in these bands loved and cared about Rask, and the past month has been an emotional one for each and every one of them. Buskirk's work is heavy stuff, and her voice is chilling especially in the tiny confines of Avant.
Tonight's proceeds will go directly to help pay the Rask family pay for bills surrounding Rask's passing, including the tab for the LifeFlight that transported him to Galveston's UTMB Medical Center. The show starts at 8 p.m., and cover is $5. There will be a small raffle of items that have been donated to the cause. Avant Garden, 411 Westheimer, 832-519-1429 or www.avantgardenhouston.com.