HodgePodge: Remembering Bernie, Walley and Ian
Remembering Bernie, Walley and Ian
HodgePodge By Charlie Hodge
I have had such a wonderful, enjoyable week I almost feel guilty. Not quite, but close.
When not hanging...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF APRIL 6
EYE OF THE STORM Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin (Phoenix Records) ****+
Some rockin’ blues on this here EP from Ottawa’s Wicked Grin. Clocking in at...
“Certified Local” by Haywire Winery Returns for Okanagan Wine Lovers
“Certified Local” by Haywire Winery Returns for Okanagan Wine Lovers
As Canadians lean in more than ever to supporting local products, Haywire Winery makes it...
HodgePodge: Trump tariffs terrifying
Trump tariffs terrifying
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Why am I feeling so scared, yet feeling like this is déjà vu all over again?
Oh, wait a minute,...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF MARCH 31
HIRED HAND Geoff Arsenault (independent) *****
This is the first album from drummer, percussionist singer-songwriter Geoff Arsenault in 19 years, his 3rd overall. Hired Hand is cool and relaxed...
HodgePodge: Plan ahead to be dead
Plan ahead to be dead
HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge
Rumors of my imminent death precede me. Again.
Despite the desires of a few (I suppose), the good...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF MARCH 24
I LOVE FREDDIE KING Popa Chubby (Gulf Coast Records) ******
I’ve been a Popa Chubby fan for 25 years and a Freddie King fan even longer,...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF MARCH 17
CHASING LIGHT Brendan James (independent) *****
Brendan’s 6th album is a breath of fresh air. Chasing Light has a sparse, relaxing sound as he explores themes like mental health,...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF MARCH 10
BEEN A LONG, LONG TIME Mark Muleman Massey (Muletone Records) *****+
Well this came out of left field. I looked at the cover and figured a high...
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS – WEEK OF MARCH 3
BLUES CUT LIKE GLASS Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch (independent) ****
If you have a taste for old school blues guitar heroes, Matt Lesch is your guy. ...