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- ↑ Bilodeau, Mike (2002-05-06). "K-Rockathon won't return to Downs" . Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ↑ Herbert, Geoff (2019-06-25). "No K-Rockathon this year, radio station confirms" . Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ↑ Herbert, Geoff (2024-05-06). "K-Rockathon Reboot: Syracuse radio station bringing back rock festival this summer". syracuse. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ↑ McCarthy, Patrick (2024-07-28). "K-Rockathon Reboot makes triumphant return with Puddle of Mudd in Syracuse (review, photos)". syracuse. Retrieved 2024-10-13.