Music Reviews by the Rock Doctor – Nov- 12, 2018
WALLS Barbra Streisand (Columbia) ****
This, Streisand’s 36th album, is beautifully produced classic pop fueled by America’s turbulent political climate. A mix of originals...
Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty
Getting Down to the Nitty Gritty
By Lesley Buxton
The legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band kicked off their Thursday night concert at Penticton’s South Okanagan Event...
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Nov 9th, 2018
Hodgepodge
By Charlie Hodge
I was engaged in another conversation when the news was first nibbled in my ear and so it did not really register....
Fork and Spoon Gala dishes up food bank larder
Fork and Spoon Gala dishes up food bank larder
By Roslyne Buchanan
In anticipation of the cold months ahead and demand on the Central Okanagan Food Bank...
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Nov 2nd, 2018
I'm back. In multiple ways.
Sort of like a bad cold - I never really go away. Just when you think I am gone I...
Rock’s Favourite Knight, Sir Rod Stewart is Forever Young in Kelowna
Rock’s Favourite Knight, Sir Rod Stewart is Forever Young in Kelowna
By Lesley Buxton
Thursday night Kelowna’s Prospera Place was visited by Rock Royalty, when legendary...
Not to be Missed Mixoff of Okanagan Spirits
Not to be Missed Mixoff of Okanagan Spirits
By Roslyne Buchanan
If the preview is a flavour index of what to expect this year as local...
Julia Roberts Q&A: Homecoming
Julia Roberts Q&A: Homecoming
By Fred Topel
The golden age of television saw many movie stars find their juiciest roles in series. Kiefer Sutherland, Glen Close,...
Music Reviews by the Rock Doctor – Oct-27, 2018
Before I get started, a correction to my column of October 9th. In my review of The Detonics, I compared them to Thorbjorn Risager...
Will the world act on climate change before it’s too late?
Will the world act on climate change before it’s too late?
By David Suzuki
When our children and grandchildren and those of us still here in...