MORE REVIEWS; BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!
CHEAT THE DEVILÂ Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos (Whiskey Bayou Records) *****
Hairy knuckled blues with simplicity, feral power and the ability to raise the dead;...
Hodge Podge By Charlie – Healing not happening
Hodge Podge By Charlie - Healing not happening
So far it’s not working
This whole idea of gardening being a passive participation sport inspiring mellowing moments...
Artists in Residence a Hit at Phantom Creek Estates
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Architectural eye candy itself, Phantom Creek Estates is a magnificent stage to shine the light on outstanding Canadian art. From June 30 through to...
Hodge Podge By Charlie Hodge – Shame on me
Shame on me for momentarily feeling sorry for myself when so many others are suffering horrendous loss. I just finished poking my head out...
HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS FOR THE WEEK OF AUG.20TH
IGNITIONÂ Streetlight (Frontiers)Â ***+
Good album title for the debut from these Swedish rockers. Sounding like early to mid-80’s Journey, Ignition is keyboard-heavy pop/rock with guitars aplenty, a...
Fine dining Podge style
Tez and I are not of the financial tilt nor physical favour that we can afford regular vacations in other lands or exotic spots....
“HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS” FOR THE WEEK OF AUG.14TH
TROUBLE IN PARADISEÂ Big Red Fire Truck (bandcamp) ****+
A brand-new EP from these Australian hard rockers that is just what the doctor ordered. Trouble In...
BIKING OLIVER REWARDED AT DISTRICT WINE VILLAGE
Beads of sweat dripped down my forehead, yet the heat of the desert air was tempered by the motion of my e-bike along the...
Ginger Hodge Podge
I wanted to post this two weeks ago however circumstances paved other plans. Either way - it’s not a happy birthday wish nor a...
THE ROCK DOCTOR: ANOTHER WEEK, ANOTHER BATCH OF REVIEWS
THE DEEP AND THE DIRTYÂ Eric Johanson (Ruf Records) *****
Blues powered rock & roll is just about the best thing there is, and Brooklyn guitarist...