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Dirtnap Records' 20th anniversary fest

Posted by Loren on February 1, 2020

Dirtnap Records' 20th anniversary fest
photo by Loren Green

Dirtnap Records, which started in January 2000, will celebrate 20 years of longevity this June 12-13 with a 2-day festival in Madison, WI.

Having approximately 170 releases so far, the Friday-Saturday event takes place at The High Noon Saloon and features a variety of artists who have worked with the label: The Marked Men, of course, plus reunions from The Epoxies and White Wires. Also appearing are Radioactivity, Martha, Drakulas, The Hussy, Bad Sports, Fox Face, Low Culture, and more. Check out the full list below.

June 21, 2020 Update: In a belated SPB update that interested fans likely already figured out, Dirtnap's anniversary party was cancelled for 2020, though the label plans to organize a new event for 2021. Read a full statement and ticket information (concerning both 2020 and 2021) after the jump.

Friday, June 12th

Martha
Radioactivity
Bad Sports
Mean Jeans
River City Tanlines
Legendary Wings
Fox Face

Saturday, June 13th

Marked Men
The Epoxies
White Wires
The Hussy
Personality Cult
Mind Spiders
Drakulas
Steve Adamyk Band
Good Shade
Low Culture
Lost Balloons
Sugar Stems
Proud Parents

June Update:

In a statement on their website, Dirtnap says:

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the Dirtnap 20 Year Anniversary Fest has officially been cancelled...

If you have already bought tickets, they will be automatically refunded in the coming days, there is no need to do anything. We will be re-scheduling for June 11th and 12th, 2021 at the same venue. People who bought tickets to this one will be given special pre-sale access for tickets to the next one.

Dirtnap Records' 20th anniversary fest
photo by Loren Green

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