| The Festival
THANKS FOR A GREAT 2005 FESTIVAL!!
2006 a 3-day event at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, KY showcased 200 bands (over 800 artists) from a variety of music genres on 10 stages over 2 days to over 35,000 fans throughout the Six Flags theme park.
2005 Thirsty Melon Artists include over 26 states and 2 countries.
| Band Name |
Music Type |
Home State |
| 2 Days Away |
Rock |
Cincinnati, OH |
| 5th Gear |
Rock |
Boca Raton, FL |
| 8KOunt |
Rock |
Dayton, OH |
| Abby Someone |
Rock |
Hot Springs, SD |
| Adam Zadok |
Acoustic Rock |
Buffalo, NY |
| After The Panic |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Alan Rice |
Pop |
Atlanta, GA |
| Alaye' |
R&B/Soul |
Louisville, KY |
| American Devils |
Rock |
Atlanta, GA |
| Anchored Soul |
Chirstian Rock |
Paducah, KY |
| Anthropic |
Metal |
Louisville, KY |
| Antikythera |
Metal |
Louisville, KY |
| Ashton Allen |
Acoustic Rock |
Jacksonville, FL |
| Aubrey Holman |
Acoustic |
Greenville, MS |
| Audiblethread |
Rock |
Cleveland, OH |
| Audio Dyslexia |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Bait |
Rock |
Tulsa, OK |
| Basement What? |
Pop |
Fort Wayne, IN |
| Between Two Lions |
Rock |
New Albany, IN |
| Black Unicorn |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Blind Shame |
Alternative |
Detroit, MI |
| Boozer |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Breckinridge |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Bryan Hurst |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Burning Through |
Rock |
Richmond, VA |
| Centered |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Chas Blakemore |
Country |
Louisville, KY |
| Chrysalis |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Corn Whiskey |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Crawl Space |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Cricket |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| rimson Dust |
Rock |
Hogtown, IN |
| Crosseyed Cat |
Blues |
Waterbury, CT |
| Crowhorn |
Rock |
Scottsburg, IN |
| Dan Colehour |
Americana |
Nashville, TN |
| Dave Hawkins |
Americana |
College Hill, OH |
| Day 44 |
Rock |
Paintsville, KY |
| Dead Silence |
Rock |
Louisville, KY |
| Defunct Red |
Alternative |
Cincinnati, OH |
Note: Not all bands are listed.
The opening day of the conference was on June 22,2006, it featured Industry Seminars during the day with a VIP Kick-Off Party in the evening. Friday begun at historic Churchill Downs with industry panels, luncheon, and thoroughbred racing at the home of the Kentucky Derby. The evening capped off with a music industry Networking VIP party and fashion show. Saturday and Sunday were focused on the showcases at Six Flags, with 10 stages located throughout the park featuring over 200 acts (1,000+ artists). This event provided the most fun along with the best value you can get from a showcase, by providing artists with multiple networking opportunities with industry professionals, DIY Seminars, and exciting events all at one of America’s best theme parks, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.
2006 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:
Thursday, June 22 - 10am to 5pm - Music Industry Seminars - Location TBA
Thursday, June 22 - "Free Your Mind" Kick-OFf Party - 8pm - Location TBA
Friday, June 23- "Artists On Track" Seminar & Lunch - Churchill Downs Race Track -10:30am - Featuring 2 Industry Seminars. Enjoyed Millionaire's Row at historic Churchill Downs. Program included seminars, lunch and racing with private betting windows. The sixth floor at Churchill Downs is over 9,000 square feet of dedicated group space with a three-tier balcony affording one of the best views of racing in the world, overlooking the legendary Churchill Downs finish line.
Friday, June 23 - "Melonhead" Networking Party & Fashion Show - 8pm - Location TBA
Saturday, June 24 - Conference DIY Seminars- Six Flags
11:00am - 5:00pm - Panel Topics TBA
Saturday, June 24 - Festival Showcases - Six Flags
11:45am - 8:00pm - 10 stages - 110 artists
Sunday, June 25 - Conference DIY Seminars - Six Flags
12:00pm - 4:00pm - Panel Topics TBA
Sunday, June 25 - Festival Showcases - Six Flags
1:00pm - 7:30pm 10 stages - 90 artists
Sunday, June 25 - Festival Closing Party - 9:00pm - Location TBA |
