Frequency Annual Location Louisville | Inaugurated October 1–3, 2010 | |
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Years active 2010 - 2014, 2016 - Present Similar Abbey Road on the River, MidPoint Music Festival, Hopscotch Music Festival, Ichthus Music Festival, Festival of the Bluegrass Profiles | ||
Cropped out 2014 music festival
Cropped Out is an annual multi-venue music festival in Louisville, Kentucky, organized by James Ardery and Ryan Davis in 2010 to present independent bands and a general DIY scene in a smaller, more affordable setting. While showcasing indie and experimental bands there is also a big emphasis on local Kentucky music and local trades such as music vendors and food trucks. The primary genres featured in the festival are Indie rock and post-punk but deviate into other genres like avant-garde, free jazz, hardcore punk, noise rock and even hip-hop and alternative country. Cropped Out has close ties with Drag City Records, Thrill Jockey Records, Sophomore Lounge among other independent labels.
Contents
- Cropped out 2014 music festival
- Cropped out music festival 2013 teaser
- 2016 edition
- 2014 edition
- 2013 edition
- 2012 edition
- 2011 edition
- 2010 edition
- References
In its first year it was done in the first week of October at Kingfish and American Turner's music hall, both right by the Ohio River. The inaugural festival was run by literally the two organizers and their parents. Thus, plans were changed and the next year was in November at a DIY venue entitled "The Crummy Den". Timing issues and a noise complaint that caused Scratch Acid's set to be cut short led to the Cropped Out team changing plans.
Since 2012 the festival has been held at American Turner's on Friday and Saturday while the Sunday show is held at a random DIY venue. Food trucks, vendors and camping were added options on the American Turner's dates. Notably on the local emphasis Cropped Out has had performances by Louisville bands and musicians rarely seen or even reuniting such as Papa M, The Endtables, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy (Performing Superwolf with Matt Sweeney), The Belgian Waffles! and more.
Cropped out music festival 2013 teaser
2016 edition
The 2016 edition of Cropped Out will take place on September 23 & 24, 2016 at American Turner's after a year hiatus (Due largely to both Tropical Trash and State Champion going on tours around the same time that year.). A pre-show kick-off party will be held at the Nachbar in Louisville on September 22 and a closing party at Kaiju on September 25.
Thursday, September 22 @ Nachbar (Kickoff Party)
Friday, September 23 @ American Turner's
Saturday, September 24 @ American Turner's
Sunday, September 25 @ Kaiju
2014 edition
The 2014 edition will take place from September 26 to September 28, 2014 at Dreamland Film Center, American Turner's and Fresh Start.
Thursday, September 25 @ Dreamland Film Center (Kickoff Party)
Friday, September 26 @ American Turner's
Saturday, September 27 @ American Turner's
Sunday, September 28 @ Fresh Start Grower Supply
2013 edition
The 2013 Edition took place entirely at American Turner's from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29, 2013.
Friday, September 27 @ American Turner's
Saturday, September 28 @ American Turner's
Sunday, September 29 @ American Turner's
The Sunday show was intended to be at the Workhouse Ballroom but was moved due to the venue being unsafe per decision of a Fire Marshal. Thus, it was moved to the outside stage of American Turner's. Tony Clifton was also intended to be the host for the American Turner's dates but ultimately cancelled due to personal reasons.
2012 edition
The 2012 Edition took place entirely at American Turner's and The Workhouse Ballroom (A small cave near the Bardstown road area) from Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30, 2012.
Friday, September 28 @ American Turner's
Dahm Cipolla of The Phantom Family Halo was intended to play but cancelled due to illness. He was replaced by Virginia grindcore band Suppression.
Saturday, September 29 @ American Turner's
Sunday, September 30 @ The Workhouse Ballroom
2011 edition
The 2011 Edition took place entirely at The Crummy Den (A warehouse/flea market place turned into a DIY venue for the weekend.) from Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29, 2013.
2010 edition
The 2010 Edition took place at KingFish and American Turner's from October 1 to October 3, 2010.
Friday, October 1 @ KingFish
Saturday, October 2 @ American Turner's
Sunday, October 3 @ American Turner's