Friday, May 14

David Usher

9:15 p.m.
For the past ten years, both as a member of Moist and as a solo artist, David Usher has been an enigmatic and exciting figure on the Canadian music scene. His latest record Hallucinations is his most dynamic work to date. His kick off performance of the 2004 Ottawa Citizen Concert Series will prove, as usual, to be a fan favourite.
www.davidusher.ca

Pilate

8:00 p.m.
Over the last year few bands have gotten over the attention of music fans and critics alike as much as Toronto’s Pilate. By blending the modern British perspectives of Coldplay, Radiohead and The Verve, Pilate’s captivating live show has left sold out audiences across the country speechless.
www.pilate.com

Simon Wilcox

7:00 p.m.
Lets get it out of the way. Simon Wilcox is the daughter of Canadian rock legend David Wilcox. Her straight-forward-pop-rock style has made her a favourite on radio in no time. Her current single “Mommies and Daddies” is making waves all over the FM dial, so check out her debut on the Tulip Festival stage!
www.simonwilcox.com

David Celia

6:00 p.m.
Celia has been called one of the best up and coming songwriters in the country. His band has been called one of the best bands to come out of Toronto in years. Sounds good? Just wait until you see them live!
www.davidcelia.com

Saturday, May 15

Billy Talent

9:30 p.m.
With three Juno nominations under their belt, Billy Talent are delivering innovative punk rock based on the classic sounds of The Sex Pistols and The Buzzcocks. Their debut single “Try Honesty” was the smash hit of 2003 and their most recent single “The Ex” proves that Billy Talent have the power, angst and emotion to be staples on the Canadian rock scene.
www.billytalent.com

Manpower

7:30 p.m.
Furnaceface spent years as Ottawa’s premiere rock band. Now two-thirds of Furnaceface have rebuilt the rock machine in the form of Manpower.

Andrew Vincent & The Pirates

8:30 p.m.
Since arriving in Ottawa in 1998 from Southern Ontario Andrew Vincent has administered a strong dose of pop-rock sensibility around the region. A local favourite, Vincent’s live show is full of catchy rock tunes, pop hooks and Andrew Vincent emotion.

Sunday, May 16

Audrey de Montigny

9:30 p.m.
The pride of Quebec won Canada’s hearts as last year’s runaway hit on CTV’s Canadian Idol. She will be making her debut on the Tulip Festival stage and it is sure to be an impressive night. Performing songs from her debut album, Audrey will warm the hearts and souls of Ottawa concertgoers. She might even prompt you to ask “who won again?”
www.audreymusique.com

Brian St. Pierre

7:00 p.m.
Casselman, Ontario’s favourite son is a charming songwriter with a voice and style all his own. Don’t miss his debut Tulip Festival performance.

Polyester
8:15 p.m.

Monday, May 17

Oh Susanna

9:30 p.m.
This Juno nominated Canadian sweetheart has been building a solid fan base for years. Her latest self-titled album definitely shows Suzie’s penchant for rock n’ roll, yet her beautiful somber voice still shines through on the country standards that will bring a tear to your eye.
www.ohsusannamusic.com

Martha Wainwright

8:00 p.m.
Over the last few years a subtle “buzz” has been floating around Rufus Wainwright’s sister, Martha. To call Martha’s music “folk” is to ignore the laid back beats that underpin her eccentric style and add a whole new dynamic to today’s singer-songwriter.
www.bradthegame.com/martha-wainwright/

Moonlight Graham

7:00 p.m.
The former lead singer of the Barstool Prophets is back! His debut outing Palookaville has garnered national attention for its songwriting and catchy rhythms, and Graham's live show is as solid as it possibly could be.
www.moonlightgraham.ca

Kristin McCaig
6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 18

Reverend Horton Heat

9:30 p.m.
The Reverend has arrived and is armed with rockabilly style! Heat delivers rock n' roll like no one else. He has built a solid career playing with dozens of the most popular bands around, and remained during that time an exceptional performer blending country and rock n' roll with power and class. His live show is known world wide for its energy, passion and excitement: this is a Tulip Festival show that will prove most memorable.
www.reverendhortonheat.com

By Divine Right

8:00 p.m.
By Divine Right's live performances and inspiring albums have cemented their reputation as one of Canada's most respected bands. Their latest release Sweet Confusion, due to hit shelves in July again combines pure rock n' roll with a fresh 70s feel.
www.bydivineright.com

The Fiftymen

7:00 p.m.
Ottawa's favourite country rockers The Fiftymen return to the Canadian Tulip Festival Main Stage delivering a sound somewhere between Hank Williams and AC/DC. The Fiftymen are an Ottawa favourite that are not to be missed.
www.thefiftymen.com

The Waking Eyes

6:00 p.m.
Recently signed to Warner, The Waking Eyes are gaining fans everywhere. Thanks in part to a driving rock sound that blends a variety of enigmatic influences and an exceptional live show, The Waking Eyes are quickly ensuring that your eyes and ears are firmly planted on them.
www.endearing.com

Wednesday, May 19

Enter the Haggis

9:30 p.m.
Enter the Haggis's explosive Celtic-rock explosion has been described as "nothing short of brilliant". They spend the majority of each year touring the United States where their raucous live show has made them festival favourites. They have recently been the subject of a PBS special that was built around their exciting live show. Get out and see the Tulip Festival debut of Enter the Haggis!
http://www.enterthehaggis.com

Sons of Maxwell

8:15 p.m.
The beautiful sounds of the east coast are brought to life by the Sons of Maxwell. Charming melodies blend with hypnotic harmonies to create captivating music that will have you lamenting Canada's east coast.
www.sonsofmaxwell.ns.ca

Siobhan

7:00 p.m.
Ottawa's most exciting Celtic band offer up a "Celtic kick in the ass"! Having just returned from a European tour, Siobhan's energetic live show just keeps getting stronger and stronger. If you have missed them set any number of Ottawa pubs on fire, this is your time to take part in Ottawa's biggest kitchen party.
www.siobhan.ca

Atlantic Voices Choir
6:30 p.m.

Atlantic Voices is an Ottawa choir whose repertoire consists mainly of Newfoundland, Maritime, and Celtic songs. Its members are primarily made up of expatriate Newfoundlanders and Maritimers whose penchant for the east coast ditty will have you singing along in the tulips.
www.atlanticvoices.ca

Thursday, May 20

Glass Tiger

9:30 p.m.
The Canadian kings of eighties pop rock are back in the Capital! Glass Tiger had a slew of hits in the 1980’s. Beginning with “Don’t forget me when I’m gone” and “Thin Red Line” Glass Tiger, led by enigmatic lead singer Alan Frew, built a solid reputation as a top-notch, truly Canadian band. You said “someday” you would see Glass Tiger…well now is your chance!
www.glasstiger.ca

The Spoons

8:15 p.m.
Very few Canadian bands garnered as much world interest and respect as The Spoons because of hits like “Romantic Traffic” and “Tell no lies”. It was 1982’s Arias and Symphonies that made them household names with the glorious pop epic “Nova Heart”.

Nectar

7:00 p.m.
Ottawa's #1 party band will be opening up the night at Major's Hill Park. With pure energy, fun and enigmatic songwriting Nectar are the perfect way to kick off a Retro eighties party.
www.nectarweb.com

Friday, May 21

Hawksley Workman and The Wolves

9:15 p.m.
Producer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Hawksley Workman has quickly solidified his role as Canada's true troubadour. His latest record Lover/Fighter is an intense and powerful trip through Hawksley's musical inspirations. Hot on the heels of a tour with David Bowie, Workman has been busy bringing his brilliant live show to the masses and is building a reputation as a Canadian Icon.
www.hawksleyworkman.com

The Constantines

8:00 p.m.
Juno-nominated band The Constantines have spent the last year drowning in a sea of glowing reviews. The British press have hailed them as the "future of music" and their Juno-nominated album Shine has been called “rulebook-defying music”. This is the first show by The Constantines for their latest album, so get out and catch The Cons if you can.
www.constantines.ca

Recoilers

7:00 p.m.
Since 1998 Recoilers have steadily remained one of Ottawa's favourite bands. With their debut album due for release in April, Recoilers will be aiming to please the tulip audience with pop sensibility and eccelectic rock.
www.kelprecords.com/bands/recoilers

Department of Foreign Affairs

6:00 p.m.
Drawing from a myriad of influences old and new, the Foreign Affairs’ emphasis rests on an up-tempo bedrock, rife with solid melodies and lush harmonies. Their debut album Stories up High has been deemed brilliant, and their innovative sound is only highlighted by their dynamic live show.

Saturday, May 22

Trooper

9:30 p.m.
Canada's # 1 party band have come to "raise a little hell" in Major's Hill Park! The band behind hits like "Here for a good time (not a long time)" and "The boys in the bright white sports car" have been a live favourite in Canada since they first broke out on the scene. Still riding high on a collection of solid hits over the years, Trooper remain one of Canada's most popular bands. It's fun, it's entertaining, it's Trooper.
www.trooper.ca

Honeymoon Suite

8:15 p.m.
Remember the fun you had listening to songs like "Wave Babies" and "New Girl Now"? Well "feel it again" at Major's Hill Park! During the late 1980’s few bands were bigger than Honeymoon Suite. So Get Out and by the end of the night you will be harping back to a simpler time, of slightly bigger hair and incredible music.
www.honeymoonsuite.com

Seismic

7:00 p.m.
Ottawa’s Seismic blend a variety of ecclectic sounds into their inspiring music. Influenced by a variety of sounds Seismic’s debut album “Portions” takes the listener on a trip like no other.

Sunday May 23

The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band

9:30 p.m.
The Bulgars are unarguably one of Canada's most entertaining bands! Their latest album Sweet Return has garnered world praise and a well-deserved Juno nomination. Bringing the upbeat excitement of Klezmer music to Major's Hill Park, the "Bulgars" sensational sounds will have you dancing beneath the fireworks.
www.flyingbulgars.com

Kalimba Kalimba

8:15 p.m.
Cameroon's N'Jacko Backo is a national treasure. Now living in Toronto, N'Jacko is the King of Kalimba and integrates the African instrument into the enchanting rhythms of Kalimba Kalimba. Their latest record The Conscience of Africa is a glorious ode to the continent, its people and its being.
Stormpages.com/kalimba

Kiran Ahluwalia

7:00 p.m.
Kiran's album Kashish Attraction has been nominated for a 2004 Juno Award. Once you hear Kiran's tender and beautiful voice bring the folk songs of India to life you'll know why. Her heartfelt sweet voice creates a stunning tapestry, which will surely leave you yearning for more.
www.kiranmusic.com

Malaika

6 :00 p.m.
For the past few years Malaika have gained a respected following in the Ottawa Valley. Their African music, performed acapella, make them a rare gem in the world music community.
www.malaika.ca

SPECIAL GUEST DJ - Rise Ashen
9:00 p.m.
Ottawa's premiere DJ will blend the world sounds of the evening into a seamless tapestry. His fresh beats take a new spin on world music and have made him a revered DJ in and out of Ottawa. His pumping rhythms and pulsing beats bring a whole new face to folkloric music. So get out to Major's Hill Park and dance to the infectious rhythms of Rise Ashen.

Monday, May 24

AFTERNOON:

Murray McLauchlan

2:00 p.m.
One of Canada’s most respected singer-songwriters, McLauchlan is returning for the first time in several years to lead the tulip audience through his glorious songbook consisting of almost 30 years of incredible music. Murray is experiencing a modern-day revival of sorts and his appearance on the Tulip stage is a rare treat indeed.
www.canoe.ca/jammusicartistsm/mclauchlan-murray.com

Lennie Gallant

1:00 p.m.
On Canada’s east coast Lennie Gallant is a legend. A respected singer-songwriter with a penchant for glorious melodies and wonderful imagery, Gallant is making a rare appearance back in Ottawa. This wonderful afternoon performance is not to be missed.
www.lenniegallant.com

Kim Barlow & Shannon Lyon

12:00 p.m.
Kim Barlow is the pride of the Yukon. Her songwriting is inspiringly Canadian with images of mountains, rivers and wilderness running through each and every song. Blending modern day feelings with timeless landscapes has made Kim an endearing Canadian songwriter.
Kim will be joined on stage by Shannon Lyon. Lyon is an incredible Canadian songwriter whose songs pull at the heart strings and engage the listener like very few songwriters can. Sounding a little like Eddie Vedder, and equally like Neil Young, Lyon’s charming baritone provides his songs with a solemn beauty.

EVENING:

Wide Mouth Mason

9:15 p.m.
The Tulip Festival will end with a big, beautiful bash hosted by Prairie Rock N’ Rollers Wide Mouth Mason! Presently they are in the studio working on their newest record, but who can refuse a chance to come to Ottawa and play in the Tulips. Get out for the 2004 grand finale and get out to Wide Mouth Mason!
www.widemouthmason.com

Jacksoul

8:00 p.m.
After only a few weeks in rotation, Jacksoul's “Still believe in love” has become the single dancing on everybody's tongue. With a voice full of soul and a band who can funk it up with the best of them, it is no wonder that Jacksoul are bringing people to their feet with their newest album Resurrected. The beats, the bounce and the voice that will redefine Canadian R & B is Jacksoul, and they are at the Canadian Tulip Festival.
www.jacksoul.com

Barlow

7:00 p.m.
A two-time nominee at this year's Juno Awards (Best New Artist & Best Pop Album), Barlow are firmly establishing themselves as the band to watch. Their infectious grooves and catchy melodies will catch you every time.
www.barlowonline.com