Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – Jan. 30, 2023
RAISED ON HEAVY RADIO Ronnie Romero (Frontiers) ****
The voice chosen by Ritchie Blackmore to replace Joe Lynn Turner and Ronnie James Dio has just...
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...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – Jan. 23, 2023
RAWK ON Tundra Music Collective (Good People Music) *** ½
The big payoff for writing music reviews for as long as I have (33...
HodgePodge: Gino loved to help people
Gino loved to help people
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Canada and the hockey world has lost another unique icon this week with the death of Wayne...
HodgePodge: 9 lives reduced by one
HodgePodge: 9 lives reduced by one
HdgePodge by charlie hodge
If you are a cat fan - read on. Otherwise read something else.
I wrote this column in...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – Jan. 9, 2023
PIER 43 Paul Filipowicz (Big Jake Records) ****
This is the 11th album from this blues hall of famer, and it’s a slippery one. Pier...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR – Jan. 2, 2023
ELEVATE Lee Aaron (Metalville Records) ****
Canada’s one-time Metal Queen has just released her 5th album (including a Christmas record) since 2016. Elevate is big...
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...
HodgePodge: Half empty – half full?
Half empty - half full?
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Half empty - half full?
I suppose that summarizes 2022 for many folks. Compared to the COVID crushing...
HodgePodge: Goodbye Dean
HodgePodge: Goodbye Dean
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Know someone who deserves a thankyou for their kindness? Let me know who that angel of good deeds is,...