Dan Kosub

Toronto, ON

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Maroon 5 - This Love (Pop)

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James Taylor - Carolina in my Mind (Ballad) / Robyn - Dancing On My Own (Dance Pop)

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Dan Kosub and the "Turn It Up" Band - Live Performance Video

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Dan Kosub & the "Turn it Up" Band - Classic Rock & Dance Live Performance Video

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Overview

My name is Daniel Kosub and I am a professional singer/guitarist with over fifteen years experience in the industry.

I am available for corporate events, weddings, singing telegrams, birthday parties, and more! I play Top 40, Rock, R&B, Soul, Country, Celtic, Jazz, and more. I curate my performance setlist to your needs.

Reach out today!


Reviews

10 reviews

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Kyla B.

September 10, 2024

Couldn't be happier!

We utilized Dan for one of our new store openings in Toronto, and I couldn't be happier we got connected. He was the perfect fit for us, accommodated our needs, took the bit of direction we provided in terms of demographics & genre, and he nailed it! Definitely the highlight of our event, and it wouldn't have been NEAR the experience without him.

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Dan Kosub

Kyla,

Thank-you so much! It was such a pleasure to work with you.


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Jay W.

September 9, 2024

Professional & Superb

I’ve been a fan of Dan’s music for 20 years, and he played for a corporate client of mine at a public event. Dan accommodated the client’s requests, and brought peace of mind that only comes with knowing the music (and tech) is in the hands of a seasoned pro.

Hired as: Corporate Entertainment, Singing Guitarist

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Dan Kosub

Thank-you so much, Jay!


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Sarah L.

August 27, 2024

10/10 Would Book Again

I worked with Dan for two corporate events over the last few months and the entire process was seamless from start to finish. I was unable to attend the first event but my colleagues raved about his professionalism and the quality of his performance - we requested Canadian cover songs which went over well. The second show was excellent and the client we planned this for was very pleased. Dan is very easygoing and easy to work with - you can just tell he's a good guy. I look forward to booking him for shows again!

Hired as: Corporate Entertainment

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Dan Kosub

Sarah, thank-you so much for this review. I greatly appreciate it. Looking forward to the next one.

Kind regards,
Dan


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Sina A.

June 20, 2024

Great Choice!

Dan was great from the time we communicated through his performance!
His communication was great and very accommodating with our needs and the vibe of the event. He was on-time and professional throughout. Everyone loved his performance at the event.

Would surely recommend!

Hired as: Singing Guitarist

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Dan Kosub

Thank-you so much, Sina! It was a pleasure performing for you.


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Alden J.

November 27, 2023

Birthday surprise

Dan is an amazing singer and musician who lit up my wife's eyes with tears. He sang the requested songs perfectly and had the restaurant staff all awestruck. It was such a memorable event, that I must recommend his services to everyone out there. He was on time and thorough, as well. He was very friendly and went above and beyond to make my wife's birthday extra special.

Hired as: Singing Telegram

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Gig length: 45 - 380 minutes

What to expect

Shows ranging from:

Intimate, small acoustic guitar/vocals setup.

Spunky engaging duo.

Full band, designed to keep the party going and people dancing.

About

Dan Kosub is a prolific musician who has been a tenacious presence in the Canadian Music Scene for the better part of a decade.

Kosub plays countless cover music venues in around the Greater Toronto Area, and has toured his original music relentlessly around North America. In his cover work, he specializes in Rock, pop, celtic, country, jazz and many more. He has performed a several premier venues and Canadian festivals including TIFF, Rifflandia, Rock of the Woods, five years at Canadian Music Week, and many more. Additionally, Kosub has received heavy rotation on Canadian television of his single “Blue & Grey” (Reservoir, 2008) and a hard-earned spot on the Mediabase Alternative rock charts for his single “Aurelia” (Jacob's Island, 2011).

In early 2015, Kosub released his third record Blood Honey Moon, produced by Winston Hauschild (Hannah Georgas, Hey! Ocean, Wanting) a three-song EP that delves both deeper into his love of pop, roots, and politics. The record's leading single is “Reason to Go”, a catchy acoustic driven singalong.

Kosub is currently back home in Toronto, playing in and around the city, and writing a followup to Blood Honey Moon, which he intends to release this fall.

Additional booking notes

Varies depending on the gig. Please contact.

Set list

SAMPLE SETLIST
Shaun Mendes - Treat You Better
Justin Bieber - Sorry
Black Crowes - She Talks To Angels
Mike Posner - Took a Pill in Ibiza
Elton John - Tiny Dancer
Ed Sheehan - Don’t
Darius Rucker - Wagon wheel
Blackstreet – No Diggity
Glenn Morrison - Goodbye (streets of mexico)
Ben Harper - steal my kisses
Sublime - What I got

Daft Punk - Get Lucky
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Bastille – Pompeii
Maroon 5 - This Love
Sublime - What I got
John Mayer - Something Like Olivia
MGMT – Kids
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning
John Mayer - I don't trust myself with Loving You
Robyn - Dancing On My Own

Florida Georgia Line - Cruise
Luke Bryan - Play it Again
John Legend - All of Me
Black Keys - Lonely Boy
Sublime – Santeria
Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
Bryan Adams - Summer of 69
Don Henley - Boys of Summer
Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama
the Killers - All These Things that I’ve Done

ADDITIONAL SONGS (Rock/Pop/Soul/Country/Etc)
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Bare naked Ladies - The Old Apartment
Bare naked Ladies - What a Good Boy
Barenaked Ladies - Brian Wilson
Beatles - Blackbird
Beatles - Dear prudence
Beatles - Don’t Let Me Down
Beatles - Hey Jude
Beatles - I Will
Beatles - I’ve Just Seen a Face
Beatles - Let it Be
Beatles - Norweigian Wood
Beatles - Saw her standing there
Beatles - This Boy
Beatles - You Can't Do That
Beegees - To Love Somebody
Prince - Purple Rain
Prince - When doves cry
Ben E. King - Stand by me
Black Keys - Little Black Submarines
Black Keys - Lonely Boy
Tragically Hip - Bobcaygeon
Tragically Hip - Ahead by a Century
Blur - End of a Century
Bob Dylan - All Along The Watchtower
Bob Dylan - Knocking On Heaven’s Door
Bob Dylan - Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues
Bob Dylan - Mama You Been on My Mind
Bob Marley - No Woman No Cry
Bob Marley - Redemption Song
Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart
Bruce Springsteen - I’m Goin’ Down
Bruce Springsteen - I’m on Fire
Bruce Springsteen - Dancing in the Dark
Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska
Bruce Springsteen - No surrender
Bruce Springsteen - The River
CCR - Green River
CSNY - Ohio
CSNY - Woodstock
City and Color - The Girl
Coldplay - The Scientist
Coldplay - Viva La Vida
Coldplay - Yellow
Decembrists - Crane Wife
Decembrists - Eli the Barrow Boy
Decembrists - Red Right Ankle
Decembrists - Rox in the Box
Del Shannon - Runaway
Maroon 5 - I won't go home without you
Eagle Eye Cherry - Save Tonight
Eagles - Hotel California
Eagles - Take It Easy
Ed Sheeran - Don’t
Ed Sheeran - The A Team
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Elliott Smith - Angeles
Eric Clapton - Crossroads
Eric Clapton - San Fransisco Bay Blues
Foo Fighters - My Hero
Smashing Pumpkins - Disarm
Arcade Fire - Keep the Car Running
Gordon Lightfoot - In The Early Morning Rain
Hank Williams - I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
Hank Williams - Move it on Over
Jackie Wilson - Higher and Higher
Jackson Browne - Jamaica Say You Will
James Taylor - Carolina in my Mind
James Taylor - Copperline
Jason Mraz - I'm yours
Postal Service - Such great Heights
Postal Service - Sleeping in
Jason Mraz - Live High
John Mayer - Gravity
John Mayer – Why Georgia
Johnny Cash - Big River
Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash - Understand Your Man
Johnny Cash - Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Justin Timberlake - Can’t Stop the Feeling!
Justin Timberlake - Love Stoned
Kings of Leon - Use somebody
Luke Bryan - Play it Again
Michael Jackson - Human Nature
Michael Jackson - Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet home Alabama
Mumford and Sons - Little Lion Man
Neil Young - Cowgirl in the sand
Neil Young - Heart of Gold
Neil Young - Helpless
Neil Young - Old Man
Nirvana - Polly
Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit
Oasis - Don’t Look Back in Anger
Oasis - Morning Glory
Oasis - Champagne Supernova
Oasis - Songbird
Oasis - Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Oasis - Wonderwall
Bob Dylan - All along the watchtower
Paul Simon - Graceland
Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
Pink Floyd - Another Brick in the Wall
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
RHCP - Soul to Squeeze
RHCP - Under The Bridge
Radiohead - Airbag
Radiohead - Creep
Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees
Radiohead - High & Dry
Radiohead - Lucky
Radiohead - Street Spirit
Ray Charles - I Got A Woman
Ray Lamontagne - Devil’s in the Jukebox
Ray Lamontagne - Jolene
Rolling Stones - The Last Time
Rolling Stones - Wild Horses
Ryan Adams - Gimme Something Good
Ryan Adams - Oh My Sweet Carolina
Ryan Adams - Answering Bell
Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer
Simon and Garfunkel - Only Living Boy in New York
Smashing Pumpkins - 33
Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock
Smashing Pumpkins - Today
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride and Joy
Stevie Wonder - I Just Called to Say I Love You
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Temptations - Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
Temptations - My Girl
The Band - It Makes No Difference
The Band - Ophelia
The Band - The Weight
The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
Tom Petty - American girl
Tom Petty - Free Fallin'
Tom Petty - Mary Jane's Last Dance
Tragically Hip - New Orleans is Sinking
Tragically Hip - Wheat Kings
U2 - One Love
U2 - Where The Streets Have No Name
U2 - With Or Without You
Van Morrison - Bright Side of the Road
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Weezer - Say it Ain't So
Wintersleep - Weighty Ghost
Wallflowers - One Headlight
Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried

JAZZ STANDARDS
alexanders ragtime band
all of me
as time goes by
beyond the sea
cheek to cheek
dream a little dream
embraceable you
fly me to the moon
georgia on my mind
gonna sit right down and write myself a letter
la vie en rose

love is a losing game
mack the knife
moon river
new york, new york
pennies from heaven
play a simple melody
stormy weather
summertime
the summer wind
what a wonderful world
you’re nobody til somebody loves you

CELTIC STANDARDS
A pair of brown eyes
Barbara Allen
Barrett’s Privateers
Bells of St. Cuthbert
Black velvet band
Boys from the county hell
Danny Boy
Drunken Sailor
Fields of Athenry
Great Big Sea - Lukey’s Boat
Great Big Sea - When I'm Up ( I Can’t Get Down)

Night patty murphy died
Pair of brown eyes
Patty murphy
Rocky road to dublin
Spirit of the West - Home for a rest
Star of the county down
Streams of Whiskey
Sunday Bloody  Sunday
Shipping Up To Boston
Tura Lura Lura
We both go down together
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Whiskey in the jar

Influences and inspiration

All classic and contemporary uptempo RnB, celtic, rock, and more.

Setup requirements

Varies depending on the gig. Please contact.