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Shane Collins

Shane Collins
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The Okanagan’s been my home since I was born. Life has taken me across the planet several times and through that transient lifestyle I developed a journalistic style to my photography and to my writing. My influences would be that of James Nachtwey, Annie Lebovitz, Ashley Maile, Hunter S Thompson, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Tom Robbins, Wes Anderson and Charles Bukowski. The world outside this incredible valley, its cultures and its mystery is what’s kept me working and trying to save my money, so I can keep getting back into the world. That’s the way it used to be. Covid has opened my eyes to the land I call my home and there are so many tales to tell right here in BC. From tales of the impoverished to the neglected to those who overcome adversity, to the spirit to overcome fear, the power of storytelling has never been more relevant. I’ve always been a storyteller. There’s a tale worth telling in every neighborhood. I just happen to write about what happens to me along the way and I’ve kept them close to my heart, hoping one day I’ll have an outlet so I can tell those stories the best way I know how; by writing them down. From adventures of long ago, both here or maybe far away, future interviews with musicians, artists of all kinds, the coverage of events, the people I meet along the way, whatever I get up to I intend to have you as my guest as I go back in time and dig up the bones of those old adventures or chase down new ones. Through the alchemy of storytelling, you can come along with me if you like. Before Covid-19 I was really coming into my own photographing live shows; punk rock bands, hip hop showcases, tattoo portraits, rock climbing adventures, Femme Fatale burlesque performances you name it, the phone was finally beginning to ring. Then Covid showed up like a hurricane and I guess it wiped us all out in one way or another. I have a real bone to pick with Covid-19 and if I can share some stories for our readers to enjoy, I’ll do that and when we can return to live music and to foreign travel and we can safely get to working on mending what’s been damaged I tell you I want to be ringside like Joe Rogan commentating on Covid getting its ass whooped. I want to see it tap out and watch us overcome this hardship, raise our collective hands triumphantly and move on into whatever new normal is waiting for us. I’ll be there and through my eyes, just like the boss man, Hunter himself, I’ll do it in Gonzo fashion and bring you kicking and screaming along with me. So hold on tight and dig in. It might not always be pretty but I won’t call it all ugly, neither. That’s for you to decide. My name is Shane Collins and I hope you’ll read along with me and our team here at Gonzookanagan.com

TEXAS KING comes to Kelowna

TEXAS KING comes to Kelowna Story by Shane Collins Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan The tasting room at Kelowna’s BNA Brewing Co....

2023 Okanagan Screen Awards celebrates best videos in the Okanagan

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2023 Okanagan Screen Awards celebrates best videos in the Okanagan Story by Shane Collins Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan The inaugural Okanagan Screen...

Coffee in Kelowna: Myke David

Coffee in Kelowna: Myke David A conversation with the man at the door Story by Shane Collins Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan If...

The right sate of mind: An evening with the Mad Caddies

The right sate of mind: An evening with the Mad Caddies Story by Shane Collins Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan FEBRUARY 19,...

Metal is forever: A night with the Gods of Metal

Metal is forever: A night with the Gods of Metal Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan The night had turned black and...

Welcome to the singles club: The top 22 single releases of 2022

Welcome to the singles club: The top 22 single releases of 2022 By Shane Collins Writing for GONZO OKANAGAN allows unique perks. Access to exciting shows, photographing...

Eurydice: A re-imagining comes to Kelowna

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Eurydice: A re-imagining comes to Kelowna Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan Sarah Ruhl brings the Greek classic, ‘Eurydice’ to the Mary...

A year with Gonzo Okanagan

A year with Gonzo Okanagan Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan It’s been a year since I joined GONZO OKANAGAN. A lot...

A night of blues in Kelowna

A night of blues in Kelowna Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan Oct. 1, 2022 I packed up my camera and headed out...

The Pack A.D. live at Red Bird Brewing

Pack A.D. live at Red Bird Brewing Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan The final hours of summer waned in a yawn...