Articles by Dan Boshart

About Dan Boshart

Dan is a photographer and writer who loves all forms of music and entertainment with a particular passion for the classic rock of his youth. Whether in the photo pit or chatting with local or international artists, Dan is in his element and enjoys bringing the story to you, the 519 community. https://www.facebook.com/27thfloorphotography | https://www.instagram.com/27thfloorphotography

519 Band’s Rob Balint Offers Young Musicians a Safe and Creative Experience

November 28, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

Rob Balint has been a part of the Windsor music scene for over four decades from his days playing with Windsor’s The Hitmen to his present band, The 519 Band. With all that experience, Rob […]

Elliot BROOD Return to London for High Energy Show

November 21, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

Elliott Brood Out and About Tour with Special guests NQ Arbuckle and Lindsey & The Lonelies Toronto based alternative country band Elliott BROOD headlined Rum Runners re-opening this past Friday November 12 with special guests […]

The Many Flavours of Carmine Appice

October 22, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

He was a friend and influence of John Bonham. He co-wrote hit songs with Rod Stewart. He and his band mates in Vanilla Fudge were among the top bands of the late 60’s and their […]

The Pumps: Classic Canadian Hard Rock Album Gets Released on CD 40 Years Later

October 1, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

The Pumps were an energetic rock quartet from Winnipeg Manitoba whose debut album Gotta Move produced three popular radio singles and launched the band’s popularity across Canada. The album was recorded at the famous Le […]

Remembering REO Speedwagon Guitarist with Band Formed Around His Music

October 1, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

REO Speedwagon formed in 1967 in Champaign Illinois by University friends Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer. It wasn’t until 1971 that guitarist/songwriter Gary Richrath made a point of driving one hundred miles to see the […]

Alice Cooper: Talking Detroit With A Motor City Icon

September 23, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

Ol’ Black Eyes is back again and he has a new album, a love letter to The Motor City, Detroit Stories. Although he has lived in Phoenix, Arizona for the last few decades, Detroit continues […]

Mair Mulroney: The TikTok Sensation’s New Film ‘Unchained’

August 30, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

Actress, singer, composer, Mair Mulroney has one million followers on TikTok and is a regularly featured character in the wildly popular Dhar Mann series of videos on YouTube. She currently stars in the full length […]

Marta Gabriel: Paying Tribute to the World’s Greatest Metal Queens

August 27, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

Crystal Viper founder and front woman Marta Gabriel has just released her debut solo project “Metal Queens” which is a tribute to some of her favorite female hard rockers of the 80’s. Besides the title […]

The Blues Side: Started as a fun band, has become a recording band.

August 26, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

Windsor band The Blues Side have released their debut album, a self titled collection of original tracks written with a classic blues vibe you can shake your tail feathers to. Front man Rick Labonte and […]

STYX: Making Music Like They Are in The Fight for Their Lives

August 17, 2021 Dan Boshart 0

Finally, after more than a year of lockdowns and people wondering if live music would ever come back, multi-platinum classic rock recording artists STYX have embarked on a long awaited tour to promote their latest […]