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Krazy Fest

Krazy Fest (originally stylized as Krazy✻Fest!) was an American music festival hosted in Louisville, Kentucky. It ran annually from 1998 to 2003, with a one-off comeback in 2011.[1][2][3] The first three editions were held during Memorial Day Weekend in mid-late May.[4] From 2001 to 2003, it was held between mid-June to early August.

Krazy Fest
Genre
DatesMay–August
Location(s)Louisville, Kentucky
Years active1998–2003, 2011
Founders
Organised byInitial Records

The event was first organized by Scott Ritcher (then-vocalist of the band Metroschifter) and Andy Rich, who were both co-owners of the emotional hardcore record label Initial Records, in partnership with Jason Noble (then-vocalist of the band Shipping News), and Mark Brickey (then-vocalist of the band The Enkindels).[5][6][7] Noble and Brickey were also involved with Initial Records in various functions.[6] Ryan Patterson, senior vice-president of Initial Records, came on board in 2001.[8] As such, the festival principally showcased emotional hardcore bands (including many signed to Initial Records),[1][5] but also included melodic hardcore, post-hardcore, punk rock, hardcore punk, metalcore, and indie rock acts.[5][7]

While in its seventh year's planning in early 2004, Patterson announced to the press that the festival would be postponed from its usual spring or summer date to later in the fall.[2][9] Patterson stated that the issue rose from the lack of availability for headlining bands and the increased cost of getting bands to play the festival.[2][9] Initial Records also became defunct around the same time.[10] In late 2004, a VHS/DVD of Krazy Fest 4 and 5 was announced but it was never released.[11][12]

After receiving Rich's blessing in 2010, new promoter Andrew Tinsley (former manager of the band Endpoint) brought back Krazy Fest for Memorial Day Weekend in 2011.[10] Tinsley hoped to continue the festival in 2012, but was unable to due to scheduling conflicts.[10]

Krazy Fest lineups by year

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May 29–31, 1998: Krazy✻Fest!

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Location: Brewery Thunderdome.[13][14]

Notes: The festival was originally to take place at Stage Door Johnnies in Louisville, Kentucky, but it was moved to the Brewery Thunderdome.[1][5] The split CD between Metroschifter and Shipping News was released at the event.[15] Due to an electrical storm and a subsequent power outage on the evening of Sunday May 31, headlining bands Superchunk and Shipping News were not able to perform.[16] Two bands did not perform on Saturday May 30 due to one breaking up and another breaking down in Pennsylvania; one of the bands that played on Friday May 29 was asked to play a second set on Saturday to compensate.[16]

Friday May 29th

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Saturday May 30th

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Sunday May 31st

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May 21–23, 1999: Krazy✻Fest 1999!

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Location: The Belvedere.[17][18][6]

Notes: Cave In did not perform due to a van fire earlier in its tour.[citation needed] Ink & Dagger was scheduled to perform, but did not show up.[citation needed]

Friday May 21st

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Saturday May 222nd

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Sunday May 23rd

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May 19–21, 2000: Krazy Fest 3 K2K

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Location: The Belvedere.[19][20][7]

Notes: In addition to Initial Records, the festival was also sponsored by eMusic.[7] The Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Dimitri Minakakis injured audience members by swinging his microphone chord during the band's set and hitting people in the face with the microphone.[19] The festival was announced as By the Grace of God's final show, though the band would perform one more show at the BRYCC House a few weeks later.[7][21]

Friday May 19th

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Saturday May 20th

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Sunday May 21st

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July 27–29, 2001: Krazy Fest 4

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Location: Louisville Water Tower.[22][8]

Notes: The Dillinger Escape Plan played with special guest vocalist Sean Ingram.[22][8]

Friday July 27th

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Saturday July 28th

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Sunday July 29th

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June 21–23, 2002: Krazy Fest 5

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American melodic hardcore band As Friends Rust performing at Krazy Fest 5 on June 22, 2002.

Location: Louisville Waterfront Park.[23]

Notes: Planes Mistaken for Stars and The Jazz June were booked for the festival but cancelled their appearances in May 2002.[24] Planes Mistaken for Stars was replaced by Most Precious Blood.[25] Drowningman was originally scheduled to perform on Friday June 21 but it was moved to Saturday June 22.[24]

Friday June 21st

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Saturday June 22nd

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Sunday June 23rd

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August 1–3, 2003: Krazyfest 6

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Location: Louisville Waterfront Park.[26][27][28]

Notes: The Beautiful Mistake was booked to play on Friday August 1 but cancelled their appearances in July 2003; the band was replaced by Elliott.[27]

Friday August 1st

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Saturday August 2nd

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Sunday August 3rd

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May 20–22, 2011: Krazy Fest 2011

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Location: Expo Five.[29][10]

Notes: The 2011 come-back event was the first to include more than one stage; the bands were split onto three stages.[30]

Friday May 20th

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Stage A
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Stage B
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Saturday May 21st

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Stage A
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Stage B
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Stage C
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Sunday May 22nd

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Stage A
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Stage B
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Stage C
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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Louisville's buzzin". The Courier-Journal. April 4, 1998. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "R.I.P. Krazy Fest?". The Courier-Journal. April 7, 2004. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Levine, David (May 16, 2011). "Krazy Fest is coming, Chuck Ragan is here, Bouncing Souls announced openers, Hot Water Music playing dates too". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on January 28, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  4. ^ HeartattaCk 17 (1998). HeartattaCk.
  5. ^ a b c d "Krazy * Fest". The Courier-Journal. May 29, 1998. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Krazy * Fest". The Courier-Journal. May 21, 1999. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Third Krazy Fest Much Like First And Second". The Courier-Journal. May 19, 2000. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c Puckett, Jeffrey Lee (July 21, 2001). "That naughty little music festival turns 4". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Krazy Fest 7". Krazy Fest. April 2004. Archived from the original on May 5, 2004. Retrieved June 25, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. ^ a b c d "Krazy For You". The Courier-Journal. March 9, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  11. ^ "Krazy Fest". Krazy Fest. December 2004. Archived from the original on December 16, 2004. Retrieved June 25, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. ^ AMP 1 Feb-Mar 2003. 2003.
  13. ^ "Krazy✻Fest!". Hardcore Show Flyers. July 9, 2019. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  14. ^ "KrazyFest1". Krazy Fest. August 5, 2002. Archived from the original on August 5, 2002. Retrieved June 24, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  15. ^ "Metroschifter and Shipping News (Initial)". The Courier-Journal. May 30, 1998. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  16. ^ a b "KrazyFest success!". The Courier-Journal. June 6, 1998. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  17. ^ "KrazyFest2". Krazy Fest. August 5, 2002. Archived from the original on August 5, 2002. Retrieved June 24, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  18. ^ "Free KrazyFest guide!!!". The Courier-Journal. May 15, 1999. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Krazy Fest 4". Krazy Fest. December 7, 2001. Archived from the original on December 7, 2001. Retrieved June 24, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  20. ^ "The Enkindels". The Courier-Journal. May 16, 2000. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  21. ^ "Return to Grace". The Courier-Journal. October 13, 2004. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  22. ^ a b "Krazy Fest 4 Bands Schedule". Krazy Fest. July 2001. Archived from the original on December 5, 2001. Retrieved June 25, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  23. ^ Fever, Raoul (August 2002). "Fear and Loathing In Louisville - A Savage Journey to the Heart of Krazyfest". ANTImusic. Archived from the original on August 6, 2002. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  24. ^ a b "News". Krazy Fest. 2002. Archived from the original on October 12, 2002. Retrieved June 25, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  25. ^ "Bands". Krazy Fest. July 2002. Archived from the original on August 2, 2002. Retrieved June 25, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  26. ^ "Night Life Regional". Evansville Courier and Press. July 25, 2003. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  27. ^ a b "News". Krazy Fest. 2003. Archived from the original on October 10, 2003. Retrieved June 25, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  28. ^ "Bands". Krazy Fest. August 2003. Archived from the original on October 10, 2003. Retrieved June 25, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  29. ^ Aubin, Paul (February 7, 2011). "Krazy Fest 2011 announces 8 more bands". Punk News. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  30. ^ "Krazy Fest - Schedule". Krazy Fest. July 13, 2011. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
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