HodgePodge: The true joy of Christmas – releasing the child
The true joy of Christmas - releasing the child
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Nostalgia, memories, joy and tenderness are just a few of the influences that...
THE ROCK DOCTORS BOOK REVIEW – JACKTOWN USA
JACKTOWN USA by Kamel King with Joe Lee (Republic Books) *****
In early November, I reviewed the Jacktown USA album, featuring 8 of the artists mentioned in...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF DECEMBER 3
A CHRISTMAS GARLAND Debbie Wileman (The Stander Group) ****
A different idea for a Christmas album. A Christmas Garland is Judy Garland impersonator Debbie Wileman imagining a holiday...
Treat Local with Nummerland Paletas Desserts
Treat Local with Nummerland Paletas Desserts
Remember those exquisite Nummerland paletas, those magical Mexican-style popsicles, we covered in the post "Feel Good About Indulging"? Now...
HodgePodge: A concert not capable of forgetting
A concert not capable of forgetting
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
I’ve been with Curtis and Barry since the beginning. Literally.
I can honestly say Friday’s gig was...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25
DELTA BLUES REVIVAL Vineet (independent) *****+
This is the debut blues release from Punjabi singer/ composer Vineet. Given this artist’s history of writing and performing global...
HodgePodge: Goodbye Ken
Goodbye Ken
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Self-serving I know. I am trying so hard not to be but I can’t shake my sorrow, and I’m the...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17
PRIOR CONVICTIONS Alcatrazz (Brave Worlds Records) *** ½
Alcatrazz is an American hard rock band with a history dating back to 1983. Prior Convictions presents re-recordings of 9...
No Time to Hibernate: It is Event Season!
No Time to Hibernate: It is Event Season!
Having barely polished off our Thanksgiving leftovers, excess Halloween candy, and Black Friday bargains, there is still...
HodgePodge: Roy never grew up
Roy never grew up
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge
I finally put the antlers away.
Roy had asked several times to have them taken down from the dining...