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I know I haven’t posted a Thursday Track in a while. So busy around these parts! Sometimes, when one gets busy, things tend to be taken for granted. That is never good. I am reminded of this as I listened to today’s Thursday Track. In the middle of a pitch, I played Ryan Cook’s “Like Old Guitars” and it hit me in the face. Not only are the lyrics so beautiful, but I was reminded of the first time I heard it.

I was after Ryan and Jay Smith to write together. I thought they’d get along. Jay liked to write with others. Ryan was new at it at the time. They got together one night, and this song came out of it. Both of the guys sent it to me and said how much they liked writing it together. I was so pleased. When Ryan recorded it on his “Wrestling With Deamons” record, I was pumped. A song like that should not be kept in email inboxes.

Sadly, Jay has now since passed away. There is a benefit show this Saturday in Halifax (also coming to Vancouver and Toronto with other acts), in Jay’s memory. The Halifax show’s proceeds will be sent to the Unison Benevolent Fund and The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia.  If you are interested in attending, please get tickets to “Remembering Jay Smith, Feat. Matt Mays, Adam Baldwin, Carmen Townsend and more” HERE: http://www.sonicconcerts.com/remembering-jay-smith/ 

We miss you, Jay. Thanks for the tunes.

Like Old Guitars (Cook / Smith)

Love of my life, oh what’s that you say?
As the day turns night, changing the plans we’ve made
And Your heart is saying in this game you play
It’s time to make your move
Hold the hand of someone new Like old guitars do…

All of my life, I’ve been waiting to see the day
when things will work out right and lady luck will walk my way
but the years keep passing and I keep asking
myself why you look so blue?
With your scars in perfect view Like old guitars do…

Take another look, before you pass me by
cause I’m old but I’m pure as gold when you hold me right

Nothing in this world ever goes as planned
But your song gets sung when it lands in the right hands

One of these nights, we will meet again someway
if the moment’s right, and we have got time out the way
And when you hold my hands you’ll understand
and the feeling will come back to you

Like a song that you once knew
Just like just old guitars do

Mardeen is a ‘max-power pop band’ from around these parts, and their fans are rabid. The new 4-song EP, Silver Fang, is already causing a stir. We will send this out to you supes in the next few days! Check out the title track above, and share with your friends!

Going to jump right in here…. This is a great look in to Christina Martin‘s new album and some very personal insights in to her life and how the songs were born. I have seen many album trailers and I must say, (and not only because I am part of her team), this is extremely well done. Beautifully shot, completely sincere, honest, and a nice taste of the album’s vibe.

I’ve stated before that this is a whole new step for her. See for yourself by watching the short video posted above (part 1 of 2).

RHR is ecstatic to announce that we have included The Golden Dogs‘ new album, 3 1/2 to the roster! The record drops on Tuesday, Feb 17th with tour dates following in southern Ontario and Montreal. This is sure to be a (very) early contender on album of the year lists.

This is a great record, described in the press release as:
“Super-charged and unrelenting, 3 ½ finds the band at their most mature and inventive while still delivering on the kind of high-energy triumphant power pop that has helped the Golden Dogs cement their cult-like status within the ranks of the Canadian music scene. New, yet refreshingly familiar, the album full of sweaty fist pumps, hypnotic kick drums, and gutteral yells showcases a revitalized vigor and enthusiam from the group.”

Music supes – we’ll be sending this along very soon!

Preview the new track “I’ll Do it For You” HERE!

OK, confession time: I have been a day off all week long. I honestly honestly was holding off posting this post until Thursday so that I could make “Rubber Bone” the Thursday Track this week. Well, guess what? I missed Thursday. It is now Friday. I’ve been screwy all week, thinking every day was the day that just passed. Good first week back in the office with my two jobs, I’d say.

Anyhoooot – I would like to introduce you to The Stogies, Rocking Horse Road’s new exclusive signing for their new album HOOT. The Stogies are right cool. The Stogies are rock n’ roll. Sometimes classic, sometimes not so much. We are thrilled to have this record and since it’s now Friday, instead of Thursday, I shall post TWO of my choice tracks. Click the song title to listen! “Rubber Bone” (car commercial?) and “What Have You Done (For Rock n’ Roll Lately?)” (a valid question. best answer is ‘i placed a Stogies track’). 🙂

Happy Thursday / Friday!