Sarnia Bayfest 2005

3 Doors Down

No stranger to hit singles, 3 Doors Down have had six #1 singles - "Kryptonite," "Duck & Run," "Loser," "Be Like That," "When I'm Gone" and "Here Without You," making them one of the most popular and consistently successful rock bands in recent history.

According to Billboard Magazine, they were the first debut act to ever have had a #1 single at four different radio formats simultaneously with "Kryptonite" and the quintet went on to win the 2003 Billboard Music Awards for "Best Pop/Rock Group" and "Best Hot 100 Single," as well as earning the distinction of seeing "When I'm Gone" become the most played song in 2003 according to the Nielson Vegas for Artist of the Year: Modern AC Radio. In the past four years, 3 Doors Down have moved from accomplishment to accomplishment, clearly establishing themselves as an exceptional band, both in the studio and on stage.

Staind

With chart-topping international success, more than eight million in album sales and critical accolades, STAIND--singer AARON LEWIS, guitarist MIKE MUSHOK, bassist JOHNNY APRIL and drummer JON WYSOCKI--are leaving an indelible mark on the contemporary music scene.

Known for hit singles "It's Been Awhile" (which spent 16 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Modern Rock chart), "So Far Away", "Fade", "Outside", "For You", Staind's show is one you won't want to miss!

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When I'm Gone, Time Doesn't Notice

Alter Bridge

Three of Creed's original band members re-join to create Alter Bridge. Having sold over 30 million albums, having two #1 albums, winning countless industry accolades and playing to millions of fans around the world, the three original members (minus Scott Stapp) formed Alter Bridge with Myles Kennedy.

Alter Bridge is, like Creed, driven melodic, 70's style, rock. Their album, "One Day Remains" includes "Broken Wings", "Find the Real", "Open Your Eyes" and more. With regular playing of their videos on MTV and substantial radio play, Alter Bridge is showing that they are as great as ever.

David Lee Roth

Rolling Stone claimed, "Say what you want about Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking guitar playing, Diamond Dave was the heart and soul of Van Halen (the band)." Known for hits like "Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody", "A Little Ain't Enough", his cover of "California Girls", and his unforgettable time as the front man of Van Halen, David's flamboyant, larger-than-life stage presence is a sure crowd pleaser.

Kalan Porter

An 18-year-old ranch hand from Medicine Hat Alberta, Kalan Porter won the Canadian Idol competition on September 16, 2004 beating out 8,977 other competitors. He immediately signed a recording contract with Sony / BMG Music Canada. The next day, Sony BMG released Awake in a Dream, the ballad then went on to become eight times platinum and remain on the top of Canada's single charts for over three months. It was the biggest-selling single debut ever for a Canadian artist.

Porter's debut, full-length CD, 219 Days, was released on November 23, 2004 and debuted at Number Four on Nielsen's SoundScan charts. 219 Days is already double platinum (over 200,000 unit shipped), an amazing feat for a Canadian artist. The disc has outsold new CDs from artists such as Gwen Stefani, Destiny's Child and Britney Spears.

Amanda Stott

Opening for Kalan Porter will be Amanda Stott. Her new record, 'Chasing The Sky', takes you from the wide screen emotions of 'Cry' and 'Undeniably Real' to the quiet confessions of 'My Real Life', about a young woman still looking for her place in the world.

High Holy Days

Opening for David Lee Roth will be High Holy Days.
High Holy Days hails from North Bay, Ontario and their single "All My Real Friends" from the album of the same name has received much play on Much Music, climbed to #14 on the rock charts and was the 5th most spun Canadian artist on rock radio. At the Bayfest show, Marc Arcand and Dave Thompson will be performing select tracks from the "All My Real Friends" album.

Billy Talent

Recently honoured with "Best Album" and "Best Group" awards at the 2005 Canadian Juno Awards, Billy Talent will perform on Saturday afternoon at Bayfest 2005. Billy Talent's hits include "Try Honesty", "River Below", "The Ex", and "Nothing To Lose".

Kid Rock

A self-proclaimed redneck from the midwestern United States, Kid Rock's catchy mix of rap and country-influenced hard rock took him to pop stardom after his 1998 release "Devil Without A Cause". He grew up near Detroit, Michigan and is often coined "The Son of Detroit".

Hit singles include "Only God Knows Why", "Cowboy", "American Bad Ass", "Bawitdaba", "Where U At Rock", "I am the Bullgod", "Wasting Time", "Devil Without a Cause", "Cocky", "Picture (with Sheryl Crow)", and "Jackson, Mississippi".

Kid Rock's songs have been featured on soundtracks for "Any Given Sunday", "The Crow", "Mission Impossible 2", "Ready To Rumble", "Road Trip", and "South Park - Bigger, Longer & Uncut".

Jody Raffoul

Jody Raffoul, from Leamington, Ontario, has traveled a road spanning 18 years to get to the career successes he is enjoying today with his latest album, "Like A Star" (EMI/Shoreline). Developing his vocal, musical and songwriting by starting out in a cover band as teenager, his first two albums, 1996's "Jody Raffoul" and 2000's "Simple Life" not only garnered attention from the music industry, contemporaries and some of Jody's childhood musical influences, they also showcased Jody's diversity.