The Ritz

Silverstein is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. The band’s name references the children's author Shel Silverstein. They have released eleven studio albums, seven EPs, a compilation album, and a live DVD/CD. Their second album, Discovering the Waterfront, was nominated for a Juno Award and reached number 34 on the Billboard 200 chart. The band has sold over one million albums worldwide. From May 2001 to July 2012, the lineup included lead vocalist Shane Told, lead guitarist Neil Boshart, rhythm guitarist Josh Bradford, bassist Billy Hamilton, and drummer Paul Koehler. In September 2012, Neil Boshart was replaced by Paul Marc Rousseau, who also provided backing vocals alongside Billy Hamilton. Silverstein left Victory Records in 2010 and subsequently signed with Hopeless Records, Rise Records, and later UNFD.