The Boy in Blue to Donate All Ticket Sales at EP Release Show Thursday
This Thursday, Ogden-grown indie folk-rock artist Joshua Boyette, known as The Boy in Blue, will take the stage alongside other local artists and bands, including Sammy Brue, at a release show for his first EP, “For What It’s Worth,” at Wiseguys Comedy Cafe in Ogden.
Diagnosed with cancer at just 3 years old and now nearly 15 years cancer-free, Boyette is dedicating all proceeds from the show to Make-A-Wish — the same organization that once granted his own wish. Now, he’s giving back through music meant to inspire hope in others.
“My hope for my music is to instill a feeling of hope and victory and triumph — whatever anybody is dealing with,” he said. “I definitely want to use my music to help end the battle against cancer as much as possible for children and their families.”
A singer-songwriter and guitarist raised in Ogden, Boyette met friends, jammed, co-wrote songs and played in bands, including Congo & Co. He began his solo project, The Boy in Blue, in 2024 and remains deeply connected to the local music community, often attending shows to support fellow artists.
“Their success is my success,” he said.
“For What It’s Worth” is a project grounded in collaboration, heart and hope. The five-track release blends folk and country influences with personal storytelling.
“Keep the Change,” the first song he ever wrote and included on the EP, is a love letter to Ogden, the city that raised him.
“All For Nothing” features local artists Karlie McKinnon and Caden Holmes. His dad appears in the track, “The Songs We Sang,” to be released Thursday.
The EP was recorded in Ogden at The Proper Way studio inside the historic Old Post Office.
Boyette’s songwriting journey began at age 14, a few years after he first picked up a guitar he received as a Christmas gift from his father, a “phenomenal” guitarist. His father taught him the basics, though Boyette is largely self-taught, with a few lessons from local legend Gordon Greenwood.
The Boy in Blue was first inspired to play guitar by Skillet, later influenced by Pink Floyd and more recently captivated by Delta blues, among other styles. His own music reflects the calm, hopeful energy of his signature color.
“You can feel sad, you can have the blues,” Boyette said when asked why blue is his favorite color. “But it’s also a calm color. It reminds you of the ocean and the sky, and I think it has a good way of connecting with people and offering hope. That’s what I try to do.”
The EP grew from the realization behind the song “Still A Boy” — that “we’re all still little kids just trying to figure it out.”
The all-ages concert is Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Donations are encouraged for those unable to attend. Tickets are available online and at the door: wiseguyscomedy.com/utah/ogden
The first four tracks from “For What It’s Worth” are now streaming, with the full release available Thursday.