Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR January 11, 2022
FEELS LIKE FREEDOM Sandy Haley (independent) **** ½
A 5 song E.P. from this Southern California blues singer, a transplant from the soulful city of...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR January 5, 2022
TALKIN’ ABOUT Waterstreet Blues Band (independent) ****
If I read their website correctly, this is Waterstreet Blues Band’s 3rd album. Talkin’ About is definitely the...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR December 29, 2021
WELCOME ABOARD THE MIDNIGHT TRAIN Night Bluemers (independent) *****
I was planning on taking the week off between Christmas and New Year’s Eve from writing...
Ben Klick releases new video in support of frontline workers and first responders
Ben Klick releases new video in support of frontline workers and first responders
#4TheFrontline – More Than Just A Number
BCCMA and international award-winning recording artist,...
Shane’s Top 21 Songs of 2021
Shane's Top 21 Songs of 2021
Photo credit and copyrights to Shane Collins & Gonzo Okanagan
2021 has seen a wide spectrum of natural disasters, political...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR November 29, 2021
TURNING TO CRIME Deep Purple (Edel / Ear Music) *** ½
When I heard Deep Purple was releasing a covers album I got a little...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR November 22, 2021
STILL HERE Ben Levin (VizzTone) ****
Ben Levin is an old soul. Playing blues piano well beyond his 21 years, Still Here sounds vintage and...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR November 15, 2021
AN HONEST EFFORT Matt Patershuk (Black Hen) *****+
Matt Patershuk’s grandpa used to say “God loves a trier”, meaning there is worth and value in...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR November 8, 2021
THE CONCORD SESSIONS Howard Gladstone (Sonic Peach Records) ****
A charming new record here, the 7th, from this Toronto-based folkie. Part James Taylor/ part Bruce...
Hot Wax Album Reviews by the ROCK DOCTOR November 1, 2021
LANDSLIDE RECORDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY Various Artists (Landslide) *****+
There is so much great music happening outside of the major record label system, always has been....