I love me some Roman Candle, that’s for sure.  Somewhere in between Ryan Adams (who they’ve played with) and the Tragically Hip (who lead singer Skip Matheny sometimes reminds me of ) lies a rock band that isn’t quite country, but doesn’t mind suggesting that sometimes.  I study my favorite record stores, stalk them some might say.   I…

The Kid ventured back to an old haunt on Thursday morning, when he made his way over to the new Reckless Records.  The only reason why I say new,  is because the location has changed.  It’s still on the same street, Broadway, and kitty-corner from the old location, just in a newer building.  Don’t get…

“Pump yer breaks kid, or leave me alone!”  Love the way this tune starts out, especially that phrase!  First it intros with this great droning  guitar riff, while this killer drum beat almost hypnotizes, putting you into a lull.  By the time the vocals drop, you can feel the swagger spilling out all over you. …

It is astounding that 20 years ago at this time many of us were getting our mitts on this self titled record by The Stone Roses.  We had seen videos in the US, mainly “Fools Gold,”  which was played over and over on 120 Minutes, and held the #1 spot on the top ten countdown, for…