Alan Cross Brings Crime-Focused Music Podcast Live to West Kelowna on September 12

Alan Cross, the Canadian radio broadcaster best known for hosting the long‑running music‑history series The Ongoing History of New Music, will present a live version of his podcast Uncharted: Crime & Mayhem In The Music Industry in West Kelowna on Saturday, September 12.

The event, titled Uncharted: Live at the Broken Hearts Club, will take place at Crown & Thieves Winery’s speakeasy‑style venue, the Broken Hearts Club, located at 3887 Brown Rd. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. The venue offers reserved seating and is open only to attendees 19 years of age or older.

Tickets are priced at $40 for advance purchase and $50 at the door. The live show will feature previously untold stories, in‑depth investigations into music‑industry mysteries, and a question‑and‑answer session with Cross.

Uncharted first launched as a podcast in 2021 and quickly gained a following for its focus on the darker side of the music business. Episodes cover a range of topics, from murder and kidnapping to organized crime and questionable backstage dealings. The podcast’s format blends investigative journalism with the storytelling style that Cross has honed over decades of broadcasting.

Cross’s career began in Toronto, where he has worked as a radio host, writer, and producer. He has hosted several syndicated programs, including The Ongoing History of New Music, The Secret History of Rock, and ExploreMusic. The Ongoing History has been on air across Canada since 1993 and is the country’s longest‑running music‑history documentary series.

Crown & Thieves Winery, founded in 2012, is a boutique winery in the Okanagan Valley that also operates a variety of entertainment venues. The Broken Hearts Club, the venue for the Uncharted event, has hosted a range of music, comedy, and themed nights. The club’s intimate setting is designed to provide a “speakeasy” atmosphere, which aligns with the podcast’s exploration of clandestine aspects of the music world.

Live podcast events have become increasingly popular in the music and entertainment sectors. They offer audiences a chance to experience the production process up close and to interact directly with hosts and guests. Cross’s decision to stage a live show in West Kelowna follows a similar trend, providing a local audience with access to a nationally recognized program.

The event is part of a broader schedule of activities at Crown & Thieves, which regularly hosts live music, comedy, and themed nights. The venue’s partnership with the Broken Hearts Club allows it to offer a diverse range of cultural experiences.

Tickets for the Uncharted live show are currently available through Crown & Thieves’ official website and at the venue’s box office. The event is expected to attract fans of investigative journalism, music history enthusiasts, and those interested in the less‑publicized side of the music industry.

The live show will run for approximately two hours, including the Q&A segment. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the podcast’s research methods, the stories covered, and Cross’s broader career in music journalism.

In summary, Alan Cross will bring his crime‑focused music podcast to West Kelowna on September 12 for a two‑hour live event at the Broken Hearts Club. The show will feature new material, deep dives into industry mysteries, and a Q&A session. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door, with reserved seating and a 19‑plus age restriction. The event is part of Crown & Thieves’ ongoing programming and reflects the growing trend of live podcast events in the music and entertainment industries.