The Ripple Effect: The Music Commentary Radio Show  

I knew, primarily from past experience, that tomorrow morning guy was going to be more than displeased with tonight guy. But that’s the way it goes sometimes, and one learns to muscle through the pain of sleep deprivation and a mild hangover. And, honestly, I’d put myself through the rigors of a late night, rockin’ my ass off any night of the week. To go through a King’s X show like that again? Are you kidding? I’m half tempted to go talk to the dude with the horns and pointy tail about mortgaging my soul to do that every night for the next year! Key phrase there . . . half tempted. Only half.

I arrived at Brick By Brick in my typical early fashion. Hanging out with my fellow King’s X fans at the front of the venue, acting as tour guide for the nearest 7-11 and then being offered a beer for my services, and spreading the rock n’ roll cheer like some deranged, malnourished, and out of season Santa Claus. Recent renovations to the club caught my eye. Folks were chillin’ at an outside patio bar, which seems completely posh for Brick By Brick’s storied and sometimes sordid past. I’m good with the changes though. It shows that the current ownership cares about upgrades and being around longer than tomorrow night’s gig. On the plus side, this venue has always been a good place to catch a live jam and toss back a frosty.