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.

The Dirty Truth Behind Elyse Saunders

August 7, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Elyse Saunders isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. The Canadian country firecracker is kicking up a storm with her latest single “Dirt,” a gritty anthem that’s as infectious as it is irreverent. Fresh off […]

From Hockey Rinks to Country Stages, Hunter Brothers Share Their Journey

August 7, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Five voices blend in perfect harmony, echoing across the Saskatchewan prairie as the Hunter Brothers rehearse for their next big show. Dusty Hunter, one of the quintets of farm-boy-turned-country-stars, leans against a weathered barn door, […]

Synthetic Beats Meet Raw Emotion in LEATHERS Debut

August 7, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

In a neon-drenched dreamscape where synths pulse like ultraviolet rays, Shannon Hemmett emerges as LEATHERS, a musical force poised to electrify the pop landscape. Her debut album “Ultraviolet,” set to drop on August 16, 2024, […]

Welcome to His Nightmare: Alice Cooper Launches 2024 ‘Too Close For Comfort’ Tour at Fallsview Casino

August 2, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Alice Cooper, the undisputed godfather of shock rock, kicked off his 2024 “Too Close For Comfort” tour with a vengeance at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls on July 30th. At 76 years young, the […]

Teddy Swims Forges Unbreakable Bond with Windsor Fans at Caesars Windsor

July 30, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Teddy Swims, the vocal phenomenon known for his soul-stirring performances and viral covers, set The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor on fire on August 3, 2024 as part of his current ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy […]

Jelly Roll St Catharines first International show

Breaking Borders: Jelly Roll’s Epic Canadian Debut Rocks Niagara

July 11, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

In a night that will be etched in music history, Jelly Roll’s first-ever international performance at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario, on July 8, 2024, was nothing short of extraordinary. The air crackled […]

Nickelback at Fallsview: How They Remind Us They’re Still Rockin’

July 11, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Nickelback hit the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino like a whiskey-soaked freight train, leaving subtlety and shame in the dust. Chad Kroeger, the gravel-throated ringmaster of this radio-rock circus, led his band of merry misfits […]

Savoie Faire: Bureaucratic Shortsightedness Threatens Windsor’s Cultural Soul

June 25, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

“The arts are an essential element of education, just like reading, writing, and arithmetic.” – William Bennett, former US Secretary of Education In a shocking and deeply disappointing turn of events, two pillars of Windsor-Essex’s […]

RiggiMedia Indie Music Profiles

Riggi Media Indie Profile: London’s Jaghuligin

June 19, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

What sparked your interest in pursuing a career in music, and what was your journey to becoming a musician or band like? My journey started as a young kid growing up in a musical family. […]

Windsor’s University Players Closing Amidst U of W Campus-Wide Budget Cuts

June 18, 2024 Dan Savoie Comments Off

Today in a press release, the University of Windsor has revealed that University Players, the production unit within the School of Dramatic Art, will cease operations as part of campus-wide budget cuts. Additionally, the Entrepreneurship, […]