ASTROPHAGUS
Electro-organic experimenters Astrophagus (formerly The Moths) examines spooky dirges and guitar-driven pop equally in its music. Hear the band’s sonic versatility tonight when it releases the CD “Casualite,” with Orbit Service and The Mathematicians at the Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway. 9 p.m. $6.
BETO HALE
Broomfield songwriter Beto Hale produced “American Mythology” half in Spanish and half in English to pay homage to his childhood in Mexico City and adulthood in the U.S. He’ll release the album tonight with Zack Nichols and Mike Berg at the Walnut Room, 3131 Walnut St. 9 p.m. $7.
KIRK RUNDSTROM FUNDRAISER
Locals including Drag the River, the Cadillac Crush and American Relay will play to benefit guitarist Kirk Rundstrom from Split Lip Rayfield, who was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Saturday at the Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St. 9 p.m. $6.
CLINT CLYMER
This former lead singer of the Rogues releases his debut country CD on Saturday at the River Forks Inn, 1601 Big Thompson Canyon Highway in Drake. 8 p.m. Free.
John Wenzel can be reached at 303-820-1642 or jwenzel@denverpost.com.
