THANKS FOR THE DANCE Leonard Cohen (Columbia) ***** Most posthumous releases are collections of B-sides and left over tracks, a ‘sweeping of the vaults’...

THE WESTERNER Zack Walther Band (TuneCore) **** This new record from the Zack Walther Band is looking to break down some fences. It’s Americana, roots,...

CELESTIAL Rob Halford with Family & Friends (Sony Legacy) **** The holiday music I enjoy is usually traditional; Bing Crosby, A Charlie Brown Christmas, that...

 FRIENDS OF THE BLUES 2 Myles Goodwyn (Linus Entertainment) ****+ April Wine leader Myles Goodwyn follows up last year’s successful (and Juno nominated) blues collection...

POCKET FULL OF NOTHIN’ Big Dave McLean (Black Hen) **** A new album from Big Dave! Produced again by guitarist Steve Dawson, Pocket Full Of...

CROWING IGNITES Bruce Cockburn (True North Records) **** A gorgeous instrumental album from Bruce Cockburn, the musicianship from Cockburn and a stellar cast of sympathetic...

BLUES POWER Jeff Dale & The South Woodlawners (Pro Sho Bidness) *** Jeff Dale is a man on a mission. With his 6th album in...

COMING IN HOT Coco Montoya (Alligator) ***** The latest album in Montoya’s impressive career is a stunner. For raw blues right from the guts Coming...

Music Reviews by the Rock Doctor - August 11, 2019 RISE Hollywood Vampires (Earmusic) *** The second album for this American super group, led by Alice...

COUNTRYWIDE SOUL Jim Cuddy (Warner Music Canada) ***  A new solo album here from the voice of Blue Rodeo, ‘re-imagining’ solo material and...