ABOUT MELTDOWN

HISTORY

HOW MELTDOWN CAME TO BE

  This all started with us doing a memorial service for Ed Suddath, who was the first person I started playing music with over 40 years ago. When Ed was dying, his wife Nicole and I traveled for weeks taking Ed to several different hospitals throughout Texas in hopes of saving his life. 

  Our bond was solidified during this time and when Ed passed away on September 12, 2014, Nicole bequeathed, to me, a bin full of Ed’s written manuscripts and musical recordings. At that moment, I realized Ed had done far more musically than I had ever imagined. In his memory, Nicole and I put together a band to perform at a memorial show for Ed in Corpus Christi, Texas. 

  This memorial show was the inception of the unique musical experience we now know as the MELTDOWN. We wanted to create a live format for gifted musical artists, some of whom were not otherwise given the opportunity to perform in a festival setting or on stage in front of large groups of people. 

  Today, the MELTDOWN hosts nearly thirty amazing acts who perform each year at several different venues over the 4-day MELTDOWN weekend — This year beginning Thursday, November 9th, 2023. 

  For up to date MELTDOWN information return here to MELTDOWNTexas.com


  We need your support to keep this legacy music event going! If you are unable to attend this year, please consider becoming part of the MELTDOWN FAMILY by sending a donation to help us offset the costs of the festival. We provide financial support to each of the musicians and cook amazing food for those who will be performing throughout the MELTDOWN weekend. 

  Please send donations (personal checks can be mailed) to Clint Boyd, 3300 Elysian St Houston, TX 77009 -OR- make your online donations via PayPal or credit card here at MELTDOWNTexas.com

  MELTDOWN SPONSORS: If you would like to be included on the Sponsor Page with a specific act, please let us know. You can also help promote the shows by sharing our website, sending a flyer, and/or inviting your circle of family and friends to come join us. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you at MELTDOWN! 

¡Muchas! ~ Clint