Newfoundland singer-songwriter Damhnait Doyle's third album Davnet (the phonetic pronunciation of her name) is a strong representation of her vast influences including Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell. This frequent East Coast Music Award winner's album goes from the catchy pop of "Another California Song" to tender love songs like "Afterglow". Her rich voice and enchanting songwriting make her an exciting addition to the 2003 Tulip Festival Line-up.

http://www.tomcochrane.com
For three decades Tom Cochrane has laid a definitive legacy of Canadian Music. From his early days with Red Rider, to the solo albums that brought us the likes of "Life is a Highway," Tom Cochrane's musical craftsmanship has shone through. Reunited with Red Rider, Cochrane appears at the 2003 Canadian Tulip Festival on the heels of a greatest hits package called Trapeze and a single, "Just Like Ali" that chronicles his father's bout with Parkinson's disease.

http://www.lachicane.com
Releasing their third album this spring, La Chicane will debut many of their exciting new songs for fans in the National Capital Region at this year's Canadian Tulip Festival. The group's debut album En Catimini was a massive success selling more than 200,000 copies and the follow up album Disparu garnered plenty of big hits. In concert, La Chicane is renowned for presenting fast-paced and spirited shows that fill the audience with excitement.

http://www.drog.com/rheostatics
Dave Bidini, Tim Vesely, Martin Tielli, and Michael Phillip Wojewoda are the Rheostatics: a group of musicians who have written an opus inspired by the work of The Group of Seven, who have helped bring back the sounds of Stompin' Tom, and who, after all the hype, is still able to awaken the passion of music. Their authentic Canadian sounds can surely awaken this passion in you.

http://www.nanette.qc.ca
http://www.aplmusique.com/fmd/fmdartists.asp?ArtistName=Breen+Leboeuf
http://www.mississippiheat.net
Though born in New York and raised in Mississippi, Nanette Workman is regarded by many as the first-lady of Quebec's music scene. She has a stunning track record of solo albums and has provided backing vocals for some of rock's greatest stars including the Rolling Stones (Let It Bleed, Tatoo You), John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. She also boasts a long list of appearances in musicals, films and television programs. On this evening, her old friend Breen LeBoeuf will join her celebrating Nanette's Mississippi roots and her deep love of the blues.

Slo' Tom (Host)
tunevault.com/slotom
The alter ego of former Furnaceface front man Tom Stewart will act as a special guest MC with his unique country crooning.

http://www.skydiggers.com
The Skydiggers are back with their first release in 5 years, Bittersweet Harmony. These brilliant Canadian icons always seem to amaze audiences with their Power Pop style of music. Today, their new sound is bolder and more refined, but with all the songwriting talent that helped make songs like, "A Penny More," "Slow Burnin Fire" and "I will give you everything" signature Canadian standards!

http://www.kathleenedwards.com
In January 2003, Rolling Stone magazine declared Wakefield's queen of Alt. Country, Kathleen Edwards, one of ten "new artists who will make your world a better place in 2003". This type of press has followed Edwards' since the release of her album "Failer" in 2002. With her status as the "it" girl placing her at the top of her game, as well as recently touring with Blue Rodeo, and having appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno multiple times, she is truly a crowd favourite. We are very excited that she will be headlining the 2003 Canadian Tulip Festival!

http://www.thefables.com/
Although a fable is based on myth and mysticism, there are still some fables you can believe in.The Fables are making an impact on audiences everywhere, and seem destined to make history.
Led by former Irish Descendant D'Arcy Broderick, the sounds of Newfoundland's fastest-rising Celtic-rock sensation have earned them multiple nominations and awards. The Fables most recent album St. Johns is rampant with cutting-edge guitars wrapped in the warmth of traditional instruments.

http://www.irishdescendants.com/
The godfathers of Newfoundland's traditional music resurgence return to the 2003 Canadian Tulip Festival after a five-year break. They promise to bring back all of the elements that made their past appearances amongst the Festival's most talked about shows. As they take to the stage, Major's Hill Park will be filled with plenty of good cheer and lots of memorable songs in the air.

John Mann
http://www.johnmann.ca
After spending his 'formative years' as front man for Spirit of the West, John Mann's debut solo album Acoustic Kitty places him at the top of his game in songwriting. His album is complete with lyrically driven songs full of honesty and humour that combine words of personal experience and acoustic sounds. He rewards us with a pared-back style, which supports both the voice and the words.

http://www.remyshand.com/
Winnipeg, Manitoba native Remy Shand must been feel'in alright! Since the release of The Way I Feel, he has experienced a whirlwind of success. His notable achievements include being nominated for four Juno awards, and four Grammy nominations, all of which he has achieved by his young age of 23! Songs like "The Mind's Eye", "The Colour of Day" and "I met your mercy" recall the sounds of soul legends like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Sly and the Family Stone. Whether you are playing The Way I Feel in the bedroom or the car, Remy Shand's music gives you the magical feeling that you have time traveled to an era when soul music was king. Enjoy the ride, it's sure to be a good one!

http://www.chantalonline.com/
Award-winning artist, Chantal Kreviazuk takes to the 2003 Canadian Tulip Festival stage in support of her third full-length album What If It All Means Something. With her sometimes delicate, sometimes dramatic soprano, Chantal delivers richly arranged piano ballads for which she is celebrated. Her husband Raine Maida, frontman for Our Lady Peace, collaborated on the newest record, her most fully realized work to date. Chantal's uplifting musical perspectives will make for a memorable 2003 Canadian Tulip Festival performance. With new songs like "In this life," and "Weight of the world," and her many hits from Colour Moving and Still, Chantal invites her listeners to experience the world as she hears it.

http://www.samrobertsband.com/
Sam Roberts groove-filled rocker song "Brother Down" made him a star virtually over night in 2002! His debut record The Inhuman Condition has spawned a second chart topping hit "Don't Walk Away Eileen". When you combine his top-notch songwriting with his incredible live show, you cannot help but realize that Sam Roberts is a brilliant artist! Over the past year, he has performed three sold out performances in Ottawa, toured with The Tragically Hip, and on April 6 he will perform at the Juno Awards, where he is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Single. In April, he will debut a new single and May, will release his new album.

http://www.janebunnett.com/
Canadian saxophonist and flutist Jane Bunnett was exploring the sounds of Cuba long before American Ry Cooder brought the music to the fore with his Buena Vista Social Club project. Since a vacation to Cuba fifteen years ago with husband and trumpeter Larry Cramer, Bunnett has been playing Latin-jazz inspired by her interactions with vibrant Cuban musicians. Her efforts have earned her several Juno nominations and Grammy nominations. Her fiery Latin-jazz music is perfect for the Canadian Tulip Festival's annual celebration of global sounds on Carnival night.

Lynn Miles
http://www.lynnmiles.com
Ottawa's Lynn Miles has taken her career to another level with her stellar album Unravel. According to Jon Pareles of the New York Times, "Lynn Miles makes being forlorn sound like a state of grace." She has adorned the audiences through out Europe and North America, and will again be gracing the stage at the Canadian Tulip Festival in 2003. Lynn Miles is truly a delight, whose songs capture the audience every moment she performs.

Bruce Cockburn
http://www.cockburnproject.net
One of Canada's most celebrated singer-songwriters, Bruce Cockburn has established an awe-inspiring track record for his recording career and his dedication to social causes. What's often overlooked is his stellar prowess with a guitar, something that will not be missed on this afternoon, as Cockburn's guitar will shine as he performs with a trio. Expect lots of treasured hits and plenty of new songs from Cockburn's new album You've Never Seen Everything set to be released June 3rd.

http://www.bigsugar.ca
Big is certainly the right word to describe Gordie Johnson's wailing guitar sound as he fronts one of Canada's hottest rock bands. The group's last album, Brothers and Sisters Are You Ready?, firmly established Big Sugar amongst the ranks of Canada's rock elite with a massive sound that was in Gordie's words "a mix of Black Uhuru and Black Sabbath." The group also recorded the entire album with French language versions of all of the songs for release in Quebec. It's blues, it's rock, it's reggae, and it's a party in the Park to wrap up the biggest Tulip Festival ever! It's Big.