Articles by Dan Savoie

About Dan Savoie

Dan's been rockin' the journalism scene from coast to coast, scribbling for Canadian papers and jamming with iconic mags like Rolling Stone and Metal Hammer. He's racked up chats with a who's-who of rock royalty, from KISS to Metallica. Yeah, he's living the dream, one interview at a time.

Taylor Olson Brings Catherine Banks’ Bone Cage to the Big Screen

August 18, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

Die-hard Trailer Park Boys fans might recognize Taylor Olson as Larry from Trailer Park Boys: Jail and Jail Shorts, but there’s a lot more to this aspiring actor and movie maker than a few backwoods […]

Coutney Gains Talks about New and Classic Movie Roles.

August 17, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

More than 30 years after his iconic appearance in the Stephen King movie Children of the Corn, Courtney Gains has become a go-to actor, appearing in such popular classics as Back to the Future and […]

Collective Soul’s Will Turpin Talks Music, Bootleg Recordings and Family

August 16, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

With their new album “Vibrating” already recorded and waiting for a February 2022 release, fans can get caught up with their favourite Georgia-based rockers as they currently tour the US, post COVID Phase 3. After […]

Windsor Production Gives Off Biggest Backwoods Vibe West of Sunnyvale Trailer Park

August 6, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

Live Theatre is back in Windsor and Post Productions gets a little “screw-ed” for its return. In Criminal Genius, written by Canadian playwright and screenwriter George F. Walker, nothing is beyond ridicule. It’s an absurd […]

Supergroup Version of Metal Band Helloween Releases Epic Album

July 14, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

Many bands have unique eras often defined by different lead vocalists or other musicians. Hard rockers Helloween have gone through several changes over its 35 year career, but none as massive as the current lineup. […]

Gary Numan: New Album “Intruder” Based On A Story By His 11-year Old Daughter

July 9, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

Iconic 80s rock star Gary Numan might be best remembered for his massive 1979 hit single “Cars”, but there’s more to this theatrical mastermind than a single song about road rage. For his 22nd studio […]

Crafting Songs In The Key Of Keelor

June 25, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

As one of the two main singer/songwriters in Blue Rodeo, Greg Keelor’s songs and voice are as Canadian as it gets. An Officer of the Order of Canada, Keelor released a new solo album this […]

Goddo Drummer Doug Inglis Passes

June 25, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

519 Magazine has just learned of the sudden passing of Goddo drummer Doug Inglis today. Little is known at the moment, but messages of memories and condolences are making their way across Facebook, including Goddo […]

The Bluesy Life of Crystal Shawanda

June 24, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

With a career changing move from country to Blues, Crystal Shawanda took the route she felt most comfortable with, regardless of any consequences she could have faced. And those risks have paid off. Highly established […]

Larry Mercey: An Ontario Country Music Pioneer

June 22, 2021 Dan Savoie 0

As far as Canadian country music goes, Larry Mercer is an icon. For more than 60 years he performed, produced and wrote a lifetime’s worth of country music magic. Earlier this year, he released his […]