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.

Nate Haller: Betting on Blackjack and Breakup Anthems

March 18, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

In a world where country music often deals in heartbreak at a slow tempo, Nate Haller races to the bottom with high-energy gusto. The Canadian country star from Waterloo, Ontario might be found at the […]

STOMP: A Percussive Triumph at Fallsview Casino’s Avalon Theatre

March 17, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Spoiler warning: The eight-member troupe of STOMP concluded their electrifying six-day run at Fallsview Casino’s Avalon Theatre on March 16, leaving Niagara Falls audiences with ringing ears and rhythmic hearts. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this […]

Papa V Perpetua Takes the Helm as Ghost Release New Single

March 5, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Swedish rock band Ghost has announced their sixth studio album, “Skeletá,” set for release on April 25, 2025, via Loma Vista Recordings. This marks their first full-length album since 2022’s chart-topping “Impera”. The album announcement […]

The Glorious Sons Deliver Potent Rock Experience at Caesars Windsor

March 2, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

The Glorious Sons brought their signature rock and roll energy to The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor on February 28, 2025, delivering a performance that showcased why they’ve risen from club headliners to arena-filling stars. The […]

Cirque du Soleil’s Windsor Performances of OVO Blooms with Nature’s Magic

February 28, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Cirque du Soleil’s OVO has fluttered into Windsor’s WFCU Centre, reimagining its insect-inspired saga with vibrant updates that celebrate nature’s artistry. Running through March 2, this refreshed production—originally staged in 2009—combines Cirque’s signature acrobatics with a lush, […]

Windsor’s The Back Stage Music Venue to Close After 11 Years, Final Show Set for March 15

February 27, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

The Back Stage, a staple of Windsor’s live music scene, will host its final concert on March 15, 2025, after the building’s recent sale ended its 11-year run as a music venue and sports bar. […]

Heaven on Earth: Belinda Carlisle’s Starlit Night at Fallsview

February 26, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Barefoot and commanding, Belinda Carlisle transformed the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort into her personal sanctuary Saturday night (Fe. 23, 2025). Against a backdrop of deep midnight blue and theatrical starlight effects, the 66-year-old […]

Toxic Masculinity Takes Center Stage in Windsor’s ‘Which Way, Millennial Man?

February 24, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Toxic masculinity and generational warfare collide in “Which Way, Millennial Man?”, a gripping psychological drama that opened this past weekend at Windsor’s Shadowbox Theatre. With six remaining performances set for February 27, 28, March 1, […]

Unearthed Films Revives Evilenko in Stunning 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release

February 24, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Unearthed Films’ Evilenko Limited Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release (February 25, 2025) reanimates David Grieco’s harrowing 2004 psychological thriller with a meticulous restoration and exhaustive supplemental materials. Starring Malcolm McDowell in a career-defining performance […]

The Legacy of “Don’t Stop Believin'” and Windsor’s Embrace of the “South Detroit” Identity

February 24, 2025 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Journey’s 1981 anthem Don’t Stop Believin’ has transcended its origins as a rock ballad to become a global cultural touchstone, but its most intriguing legacy lies in an unexpected place: Windsor, Ontario. The song’s reference to “South […]