Howling at the Moon: Jail Guitar Doors Benefit at Mohawk [Benefit Preview]

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Howling at the Moon: Jail Guitar Doors Benefit
Friday, July 15
Mohawk (912 Red River Street)
$10, 8 pm, all ages
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Wayne Kramer is no stranger to causes. As guitarist for the highly influential MC5, the veteran songwriter/six-string slasher played many a benefit and stumped (musically) for many a position, and he’s continued his charitable work in his solo career. Nearest and dearest to Kramer’s heart is Jail Guitar Doors, the organization he formed with British folk rocker Billy Bragg that donates musical instruments and organizes outreach programs to folks behind bars, encouraging rehabilitation, reducing prison violence and supporting prison reform. The duo launched the org at SXSW 2010 in Austin, and now Kramer is blasting back for "Howling at the Moon," a benefit show whose proceeds go to JGD’s work with the Travis County Correctional Facility. Kramer still burns with the spirit that powered the MC5, and his solo material rocks just as righteously as his work with the Five. Want to hear “Kick Out the Jams” performed by the man who wrote it? Now’s your chance, and in support of a worthy cause as well.

Hard rockers Lions interrupt their recent hiatus to join Kramer on stage to keep the rawk raging. Salesman and English Teeth also lend their talents, while Homeslice Pizza, Black Star Co-Op and Mom & Pops All Natural Frozen Pops provide refreshments.