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Retro-reverb/turbo-twang group the Big Gundown is looking for a drummer...It may be cryin' time for Lithium Xmas, but Lithium guy Mark Ridlin already moved on to what he calls "another fake band," this one with Brian Peterman. Named Spoth, Ridlin terms the group's music "uneasy listening," then groans "that's such a cliche." Nevertheless, the 12-inch 45 (yes, a 12-inch 45) is due out at the beginning of July from Honey Records, most recently celebrated here for their work in bringing one-man band Homer Henderson to the masses...

It's a weekend of landmarks for Poor David's Pub: On Friday, June 27, Ray Wylie Hubbard says goodbye to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after a long residence here; Hubbard is moving to Wimberley, where the living is easy. On Saturday, June 28, Gatemouth Brown will make a rare solo appearance...The Indigo Girls concert at Starplex Saturday, June 28, is featuring a "For the Love of the Lake" package with a catered reception before the show and other perks; for more info call (972) 622-SAVE...

In our last issue's story on Homer Henderson, we failed to credit the live shot of him to the extremely friendly and helpful Bill Logan. Sorry.

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