K-Rockathon

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K-Rockathon
Location(s) Central New York
Years active 1996 - present
Founded by K-Rock Syracuse
100.9 FM - 106.5 FM
K-Rock Utica
94.9 FM
Date(s) K-Rock 1: July 28, 1996
K-Rock 2: July 13, 1997
K-Rock 3: July 12, 1998
K-Rock 4: July 11, 1999
K-Rock 5: July 9, 2000
K-Rock 6: July 14, 2001
K-Rock 7: July 14, 2002
K-Rock 8: August 16, 2003
K-Rock 9: July 30, 2004
K-Rock 10: July 16, 2005
K-Rock 11: July 22, 2006
K-Rock 12: July 21, 2007
K-Rock 13: July 19, 2008
K-Rock 14: August 8, 2009
K-Rock 15: July 31, 2010
K-Rock 16: July 30, 2011

DFB 1: May 2007
DFB 2: May 24, 2008
DFB 3: May 23, 2009
DFB 4: May 29, 2010
DFB 5: May 28, 2011
DFB 6: May 27, 2012

SS2009: March 20, 2009
SS2010: April 7, 2010
Genre Alternative rock
Alternative metal
Rock
Website www.krockathon.com
www.krock.com

K-Rockathon is a rock concert that is held annually in Central New York. These concerts have been held at venues in Vernon, Syracuse, Oswego, Utica, and Weedsport, NY. K-Rockathon exploits the biggest bands of the time as well as showing off what the local bands have to offer. They have showcased many genres from alternative rock, to rap rock, to straight metal.

History

Modern rock radio station, K-Rock 100.9 FM - 106.5 FM in Syracuse and K-Rock 94.9 FM in Utica, had been on the air for just a few years and decided that they needed to throw a party for all of their listeners. A party where fans of Central New York could rock out to some of their favorite bands. Their own show, developed around the tastes of the people where they weren't just a stop on a mega tour. A place where fans could go and interact with the bands via K-Rock and hang with them on their own grounds. The K-Rockathon has since grown to be one of the most anticipated events each year. Not just a show, but a huge rock festival with food, drinks, shops, activities, and music from the bands at the top of the music charts.

Not only is there the major K-Rockathon event, but since 2007, a new series of mini shows has emerged. Every year before K-Rockathon, there will be a K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ event. They are quite a bit smaller, but still have great music and a lot of food. Starting in 2010, a Spring Slam will be held before K-Rock's annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ.

In its first several years, K-Rockathon tickets sold for $10.00 or $12.00. Ticket prices were marketed as "10 Bands for 10 Bucks" or "12 Bands for 12 Bucks" depending on the number of artists scheduled to perform at the concert in a given year. This marketing has been abandoned in recent years as the number of scheduled bands has decreased and ticket prices have increased to roughly $40.00.

K-Rockathon 1

K-Rockathon 1 was held on July 28, 1996, in Vernon, NY. It was the first concert of many more to come. Tickets were only $10

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K-Rockathon 2

K-Rockathon 2 was held at Vernon Downs in Vernon, NY, on July 13, 1997. This year, it became an even bigger event in Central New York. A huge party with more food, drinks, shops, activities, and a bunch of music.

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K-Rockathon 3

K-Rockathon 3 was held at Vernon Downs in Vernon, NY on July 12, 1998. More than 100 people were treated for injuries, 50 of which had to leave the event in an ambulance for various reasons.[1] punk rock band Blink-182 was scheduled to perform, but canceled the day of the show due to a band member's illness.

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K-Rockathon 4

K-Rockathon 4 was on July 11, 1999, at Vernon Downs.

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K-Rockathon 5

K-Rockathon 5 was set on 2 stages at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York, on July 9, 2000. Lit was actually a late replacement for the Foo Fighters whom K-Rock had promoted non-stop for several weeks. The reason given by K-Rock for the cancellation was that there was a conflict with a personal engagement for Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl.

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K-Rockathon 6

K-Rockathon 6 ventured back to Vernon Downs in Vernon, NY, on July 14, 2001.

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K-Rockathon 7

K-Rockathon 7 moved to Oswego, New York, just outside the Oswego Speedway on July 14, 2002. Tickets were sold at a reduced price. Unfortunately organizers failed to secure a permit to serve beer at the event.

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K-Rockathon 8

K-Rockathon 8 was held on August 16, 2003, at Vernon Downs in Vernon, NY.

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K-Rockathon 9

K-Rockathon 9 made its way out west to the Weedsport Speedway at the Cayuga County Fairgrounds in Weedsport, New York, on July 30, 2004, and for the first time in its history the K-Rockathon event sold out.

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K-Rockathon 10

K-Rockathon 10 was held on July 16, 2005, at the Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY. Finally, K-Rockathon had hit its 10th event milestone. Over the decade, more than 100,000 fans have attended at least one K-Rockathon. Everyone at K-Rock decided to raise the bar a little, so for K-Rockathon 10 they brought back some special bands from K-Rockathon's past, as well as a few newcomers. During the Boy Hits Car performance, front man Cregg Rondell climbed up on top of the speakers and dove into the crowd below. A video of this can be seen here.

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K-Rockathon 11

K-Rockathon 11 was on July 22, 2006, at the Weedsport Speedway at the Cayuga Country Fairgrounds in Weedsport, New York. It was the very first time in the history of K-Rockathon that an event had sold out before it took place. TV News reports had tickets listed on eBay for up to $400. Unfortunatately, the band Evans Blue never had a chance to play because they were stuck in the 17-mile traffic jam on the Thruway outside of the Weedsport Speedway.

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K-Rockathon 12

K-Rockathon 12 was on Saturday, July 21, 2007, at the Cayuga County Fairgrounds in Weedsport, New York. People were lined up to get in hours before the show. Evans Blue was allowed back to perform since they didn't even have a chance to set up their equipment the first time around.

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K-Rockathon 13

K-Rockathon 13 was held on Saturday July 19, 2008, at the Cayuga Country Fairgrounds in Weedsport, New York. The show was very successful and it is only the second year that K-Rockathon has sold out before the day of the show.

Sick Puppies, Seether, and Shinedown were all recurring K-Rockathon artists.

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K-Rockathon 14

K-Rockathon 14 was held Saturday August 8, 2009, at the NYS Fairgrounds. Early bird tickets were available for $25 on June 6, 2009 at select location posted on the K-Rockathon website. The regular ticket price was set at $37. Tickets were also available at the door on the day of the event for $40 as the venue for this event was much larger than that of previous years and did not sell out.

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K-Rockathon 15

K-Rockathon 15 was held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY on July 31, 2010. Tickets were $30 early bird at select retailers starting June 12, 2010, then the price increased to $42.

All official bands have been released.

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K-Rockathon 16

K-Rockathon 16 was held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY on July 30, 2011. Tickets were $30 for early bird tickets at select retailers starting Saturday, June 11, 2011, then the price increased to $45 after the early birds sold out.

K-Rockathon 17

K-Rockathon 17 was held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY on July 29, 2012. Tickets were $30 for the early bird tickets at select retailers on Saturday, June 9, 2011, then the price increased to $48.50 after the early birds sold out. New for K-Rockathon 17 is the addition of a Dance Tent featuring prominent DJs.

Main Stages:

Dance Tent:

K-Rockathon 18

K-Rockathon 18 is being held at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY on July 27, 2013. Tickets were $30 for the early bird tickets at select retailers on Saturday, June 8, 2013, then the price increased to $42 after the early birds sold out.

Main Stages:

Dysfunctional Family BBQ

First Annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ

The first annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ took place at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, New York.

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Second Annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ

The second annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ was held on May 24, 2008 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, New York.

Both Hurt and Caustic Method have played at a K-Rockathon show.

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Third Annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ

The third annual K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ was held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at the Chevrolet Court in the New York State Fairgrounds.

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Fourth Annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ

The fourth annual K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ was held on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Chevrolet Court in the New York State Fairgrounds.

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Note: The band Cold was originally set to play but canceled and nonpoint was added as a replacement

Fifth Annual K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ

The fifth annual K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ was held Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Chevrolet Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. Gates opened at 11am, bands started at noon. Tickets went on sale Saturday, April 16, 2011. Early bird tickets were $10, regular tickets were $15 pre-sale and $20 at the gate.

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Note: The band Hourcast was originally set to play but, due to a scheduling conflict with the band, was ultimately replaced by local band Caustic Method due to popular demand.

Sixth Annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ

The sixth annual K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ was held on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Chevrolet Court at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. Gates open at 11 am, bands start at noon. Tickets, including a limited number of early bird tickets, go on sale Saturday, April 14, 2012. Early bird tickets are $14 and Regular are $20.

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Seventh Annual Dysfunctional Family BBQ

The Seventh annual K-Rock Dysfunctional Family BBQ will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Oswego Speedway in Oswego, NY. Gates open at 11 am, bands start at noon. Tickets, including a limited number of early bird tickets, go on sale Saturday, April 13, 2013. Early bird tickets are $10 and Regular are $20.

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Spring Slam

Spring Slam 2009

Spring Slam 2009 took place at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica, NY on March 20, 2009.

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Spring Slam 2010

Spring Slam 2010 took place at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica, NY on April 7, 2010.

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Halloween Havoc

Halloween Havoc 2009

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Fall Ball

Fall Ball 2011

Was scheduled to be held Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Utica Auditorium in Utica, NY. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the Fall Ball was cancelled.

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References

  1. ↑ "K-Rockathon history". The Post-Standard. August 1, 2008. Retrieved July 1, 2009. 

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