They heated up X-Mix's photo booth with their hot looks and sizzled onstage with their dance moves for Kingsized's Elvis show; now Dames Aflame are bring their trademark showgirl act to Paris on Ponce in a new revue called "POP!". Pulling from the best Las Vegas showgirls and sexiest Paris burlesque shows, Dames Aflame have created a unique review all their own. "POP!" is perfect for lovers, friends, dates, and any one who just likes to be entertained. The Dames will perform two shows February 12 and 13 at 8PM and 10:30PM. Tickets are going fast, but can be purchased here. Also look for special guests, including Kingsized's Big Mike Geier and Dana Snyder from Adult Swim.
February 09, 2010
February 08, 2010
Smooth Cruisin'
Friday, February 5 The Yacht Rock Revue docked at their usual monthly port of Andrew's Upstairs to present the smoothest rock show in Atlanta. Before setting sail on the dance floor, many sailors and sailorettes stopped by Mixtape Atlanta's photo booth. Pick up all your cruise photos here. You can also purchase hi-res versions and prints from your voyage here.
February 05, 2010
A Special Valentine for Movie Lovers
Looking to celebrate Valentine's Day a little differently this year? On a tight budget? The Atlanta Film Festival has helped put together a fantastic FREE event for all the lovers out there...movie lovers, that is. Saturday, February 13 at noon AFF is screening the Woody Allen classic Manhattan at Midtown Art Cinema as well as a post film dessert reception a block away at Guillotine Post. The entire event is free as long as you RSVP here.
February 04, 2010
Get Into the Groove
Perpetual Groove is returning to La Fayette, Georgia’s Cherokee Farms for their eighth annual music and arts festival, Amberland. If you are looking for Memorial Day weekend plans, look no further. May 28-30, Amberland 8 will combine great music, the outdoors, and some priceless people watching. With a different theme promoted each day over the three-day festival, this will be one experience not to be missed. Although more details are still to come, it is confirmed that Perpetual Groove will perform six separate sets as well as a performance from their side project, Lazy B and The Recliners, and Brock Butler’s solo endeavor, Brockfest.
February 02, 2010
Olé!
Friday, January 29 Team Luis marked its one year anniversary with non-stop festive fun at Star Bar. Bringing the best of Atlanta music to the stage and the cheesiest of Tijuana cantina decor to the entire venue, Team Luis and Mixtape Atlanta partnered up for a crazy fun night that not many remember. If you grabbed a sombrero, chile pepper, or mustache at Mixtape Atlanta's photo booth check out photos here. If you don't recall posing for any photos-chances are you did- so you might want to take a peek too.
January 28, 2010
Holding Out for a Hero
Tonight 4th Ward Heroes and Jamie Marx are presenting the first in a new music series called Heroic Efforts. On the 4th Thursday of every month, Heroic Efforts will showcase a free- yes, free- show at Star Bar with some great music acts performing and raising awareness and money for a charity in need. The first featured charity is War Child USA, which helps children effected by war. Judi Chicago, Kid Stuff, and Roman Photos will be performing while DJs Jeff Myers and AustinIsNoRobot will spin throughout the night. Limited edition Jamie Marx t-shirts, band merchandise, and raffles will be available for purchase, which will benefit War Child USA. The event is 21+ and doors are at 9PM.
The Return of Gordon Gekko
It has been over 23 years since Oliver Stone first introduced the world to Gordon Gekko. The role of Gekko earned Michael Douglas an Oscar for Best Actor, created one of cinema's most notorious villains, and introduced the phrase "Greed is Good" into America's lexicon. This Spring, Stone is taking movie goers back to New York's famed financial district and the dangerous world of high stakes trading with Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. The film is slated to hit theaters on April 23 with original cast members Douglas and Charlie Sheen resuming their roles as well as new players including Shia LaBeouf, Josh Brolin, Susan Sarandon, and Frank Langella. Check out the just released trailer here!
January 26, 2010
Go Team Luis!
This Friday, January 29 Star Bar will be transformed into a party cantina for Team Luis One Year Anniversary fiesta. Mixtape Atlanta is excited to be a sponsor honoring one of Atlanta's most popular and favorite promoters and managers. Expect a night full of fun, mayhem, and dynamic musical acts. Young Orchids, Futureshock, and The Lord is My Shotgun are scheduled to perform, DJ C.Lark will be spinning, and some special surprise guests are sure to join in on the night's fun. Also be sure to stumble downstairs to Mixtape Atlanta's special Team Luis Anniversary themed photo booth for some fun photos!
January 22, 2010
Death On Two Wheels Get Violent at Sundance
Atlanta's own Death On Two Wheels is attracting national attention at the 26th Sundance Film Festival! Two of their songs are being featured in The Violent Kind, brought to you by The Butcher Brothers and the producers of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween. Also, because the guys in DO2W are so generous.... they want to share the songs from the movie with YOU! Click here to download Calling Us All Back Home and Two Dollar Bills for FREE and if you make it out to Sundance, be sure to see The Violent Kind playing next week and let us know your thoughts!
January 20, 2010
Walk the Red Carpet into 'That Evening Sun'
You don't have to live in New York or Los Angeles to go to star-studded film openings and party with actors and rock stars. You can do all that right here in Atlanta this Friday night, and see one of the best films of 2009 too.
Director Scott Teems will be in town to introduce his jewel of a film That Evening Sun at its Atlanta gala premiere the night of January 22 at the Tara Cinema. Following the screening, Teems' will take the stage with star Ray McKinnon and Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood to answer questions about the film. When the Q&A wraps, you can celebrate with Scott, Ray, Patterson, and other luminaries at W Midtown's Whiskey Park for the afterparty. Your ticket stub even gets you a free drink!
The film is the first lead performance in Hal Holbrook's storied career, and he's getting deserved Oscar buzz for it. Hood's song "Depression Era" is also on the short list for an Academy Award nomination. The cast and crew boast an impressive number of native Georgians, including Teems, Hood, McKinnon, Walton Goggins, Carrie Preston, and others.
The afterparty is hosted by Paste Magazine, which named That Evening Sun its fourth top film of 2009. You can read their review of the film here.
Screening: Friday January 22, 7:00 PM, Tara Cinema, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
tickets here; more info here
Afterparty: Friday January 22, 10:00 PM, Whiskey Park, W Hotel Midtown, 188 14th Street NE
no ticket required; more info here
