Dream on: Bayfest adds Aerosmith
Port Huron Times-Herald, MI
February 9, 2007
Rock group joins country's Keith in Sarnia showcase
To anyone who thought Rogers Sarnia Bayfest couldn't possibly top some of the all-star lineups it's had in years past, Steven Tyler has two words for you: Dream on.
Bayfest organizers announced Thursday that rock band Aerosmith, complete with frontman Tyler, will be headlining the July 19 concert. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 24.
The veteran rock band is one of the biggest scheduled to play in Sarnia's Centennial Park. Aerosmith, which spent much of last year touring with Mötley Crüe, came in at No. 10 on Billboard magazine's list of the top-grossing tours of 2006.
Bayfest co-founder Michele Stokley said the band long has been at the top of her wish list of performers.
"It's huge," she said. "They're definitely one of the world's largest bands, and we're lucky to have them coming to Sarnia."
The concert is the only North American date Aerosmith has announced so far this year. The band will be touring Europe for most of June, so the Sarnia date isn't filling in a hole on its touring schedule, Stokley said.
"We're definitely a destination," she said. "We're a big player now."
Aerosmith was formed in Boston in 1970. It went on to become one of the biggest hard-rock acts of the '70s with such hits as Dream On and Sweet Emotion, then staged a comeback in the late '80s.
The Record Industry Association of America has awarded the band 62 platinum record certifications for its albums since 1976, each representing 1 million copies sold.
"They just write quality rock, no gimmicks," said Andy Boudreau.
Boudreau, 31, of Port Huron plays guitar in the band Toxic Candy and counts Aerosmith among his top influences.
He has seen ZZ Top and Kid Rock at Bayfest.
"This tops both of them," he said.
Tickets are on sale for country star Toby Keith's Bayfest show July 20.
Stokley said if she is able to finalize arrangements with another act by Feb. 24, tickets for that show and weekend passes will go on sale that day.
Those who have bought tickets for Keith will be able to upgrade to weekend passes.
February 9, 2007
Rock group joins country's Keith in Sarnia showcase
To anyone who thought Rogers Sarnia Bayfest couldn't possibly top some of the all-star lineups it's had in years past, Steven Tyler has two words for you: Dream on.
Bayfest organizers announced Thursday that rock band Aerosmith, complete with frontman Tyler, will be headlining the July 19 concert. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 24.
The veteran rock band is one of the biggest scheduled to play in Sarnia's Centennial Park. Aerosmith, which spent much of last year touring with Mötley Crüe, came in at No. 10 on Billboard magazine's list of the top-grossing tours of 2006.
Bayfest co-founder Michele Stokley said the band long has been at the top of her wish list of performers.
"It's huge," she said. "They're definitely one of the world's largest bands, and we're lucky to have them coming to Sarnia."
The concert is the only North American date Aerosmith has announced so far this year. The band will be touring Europe for most of June, so the Sarnia date isn't filling in a hole on its touring schedule, Stokley said.
"We're definitely a destination," she said. "We're a big player now."
Aerosmith was formed in Boston in 1970. It went on to become one of the biggest hard-rock acts of the '70s with such hits as Dream On and Sweet Emotion, then staged a comeback in the late '80s.
The Record Industry Association of America has awarded the band 62 platinum record certifications for its albums since 1976, each representing 1 million copies sold.
"They just write quality rock, no gimmicks," said Andy Boudreau.
Boudreau, 31, of Port Huron plays guitar in the band Toxic Candy and counts Aerosmith among his top influences.
He has seen ZZ Top and Kid Rock at Bayfest.
"This tops both of them," he said.
Tickets are on sale for country star Toby Keith's Bayfest show July 20.
Stokley said if she is able to finalize arrangements with another act by Feb. 24, tickets for that show and weekend passes will go on sale that day.
Those who have bought tickets for Keith will be able to upgrade to weekend passes.
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