Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – July 29-2016
It's not the first (and likely not the last) time that I inform readers just how lucky I am with my life. That realization...
Hodge Podge By Charlie Hodge
Even in departure Sean Connor found a way to make me grin. That was one of his greatest gifts - making people smile, helping...
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge
In true HodgePodge style – a scattering of musical reminders for places to go and people to see. Mark your calendar.Roots and country-rock fans...
Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge
Wasn't that a party?While Canadians may not boast the same swagger and bravado of national allegiance as that of our neighbours to the south...
The Rock Doctor Reviews – July 4th, 2016
SKRONKY TONK Little Charlie &Organ Grinder Swing (Eller Soul Records) *****With a title like that, I was expecting something… weird. But what we have...
Hodgepodge By Charlie Hodge – July 1st Celebration with Roots & Country Rock.
In true HodgePodge style - a scattering of musical reminders for places to go and people to see. Mark your calendar.Roots and country-rock fans...
Music Reviews by the Rock Doctor
ALLIGATOR RECORDS 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION Various Artists (Alligator)Simply stunning. The little label that could marks their 45th birthday with a terrific 2 disc budget...
The Rock Doctor Album Reviews – June 17th, 2016
ALLIGATOR RECORDS 45TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION Various Artists (Alligator) *****Simply stunning. The little label that could marks their 45th birthday with a terrific 2 disc...
Rock Doctor Album Reviews – May 29th-2016
I STILL DO Eric Clapton (Bushbranch/ Surf Dog Records)Having written album reviews for nearly 3 decades, I don’t often get genuinely excited about new...
Rock Doctor Album Reviews – May 1st-2016
LOVE WINS AGAIN Janiva Magness (Blue Elan)This disc, out since early April, marks my 3rd encounter with Janiva’s music, after Stronger For It and...