A lot of popular groups from San Diego’s past have reunited in recent years for a one-off show or tour, but only 1970s punk rockers the Cardiac Kidz, who perform at Brick by Brick on Sept. 8, have taken it the whole way and returned as a full-time touring and recording concern. Built around the team of Jim Ryan and Julian Jerry Flack, they have a new album, taped at Earthling Sound. They are waiting for a fall release with several tours of the Northwest already under their belts. It’s been more than 30 years since the Cardiac Kidz first hit the local club scene. Despite the obvious passage of time, the band is still just as energetic a mix of power chords and melody as ever, guys who are still hungry for the opportunity to make music and have a little fun at the same time. — Bart Mendoza