Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR Aug. 10, 2022
NO NEED SCHOOL The Scary Loud (independent) ***
This is an indie-power pop band from Toronto, brought to my attention by my buddy Eric Alper. ...
HodgePodge: I’ve never met a Charlie I did not like
HodgePodge: I’ve never met a Charlie I did not like
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
I had the pleasure of watching Barry Mathers singing in Kerry Park...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR Aug. 2, 2022
NEW YEAR, OLD ME The Barlow (independent) ****
In the land of twang there’s a new lane; Colorado country. The Barlow hails from Denver, and...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR July 26, 2022
LIVE DOWN UNDERGROUND Matty T Wall (Hipster Dumpster Records) *****
Here is some brawny blues rock guitar to rip your head clean off. As much...
A ‘Where-to-Spend-Your-Money Guide’ for tourists
A 'Where-to-Spend-Your-Money Guide' for tourists
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge
Today’s column is for tourists and not for locals or regular HodgePodge readers. Please pass this over to...
The perfect summer day
The perfect summer day
Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge
I (we) did it. After numerous attempts over the past few years I (we) finally experienced it.
Yes,...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR July 8, 2022
ERATO The Bacon Brothers (independent) ****+
I ignored The Bacon Brothers for years thinking they were just another Hollywood vanity project, but 2020’s The Way...
Gonzo Fest 2022 Gallery
Thank you to our incredible Gonzo photographers, Shane Collins and Jordon Shade and the team from Studio New Format for their amazing captures in...
Good To Be Back: Alfie Zappacosta at The Dream Café Penticton
The Dream Café Penticton is one of those magical venues for musicians and music aficionados alike to plan their next visit even as they...
Golf. Music. Community.
GOLF. MUSIC. COMMUNITY.
Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan
The summer showed up, just in time for Gonzo Okanagan’s 3rd golf tournament,...






