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Tonight's the Night!

Tonight 500 Songs for Kids begins! This year's 10-night marathon will focus on the 500 Greatest Era-Defing Songs of All Time with a different artist performing one song off of a nightly list of 50. The show starts at 6:45PM at Smith's Olde Bar and last until all of that night's songs are covered. Get your advanced tickets here or pay $10 at the door. ALL proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation.Tonight's performers covering songs 500-451:
AMANDA MEREDITH
ANDREA NARDELLO
BEASTLIER BOYZ
THE BLUE HOTEL
THE BRETHEREN
BRIAN BISKY
BRUCE BUTKOVICH
THE CABARET MURDER
CALVIN PAYNE
CHUCK HUELS
DAVIN MCCOY BAND
DEEP BLUE SUN
DL7
DOUG EASTERLY
ELECTRIC CODPIECE
FRACTURE
HALFMAST
HANNA BARBARIAN
HIP TO DEATH
I.TEGRITY
JEFF HIX & THE HERETICS
JEREMY AGGERS
JESSIE BOCK
JIMMY GALLOWAY
JULI VAUGHN
KRISTEN HOPE JUSTICE
LAVISTA
LEXI STREET
LITTLE TYBEE
MAD MISSION
MARSHALL RUFFIN
MISTER FERNANDO
NICOLE CHILLEMI
NIGHT DRIVING IN SMALL TOWNS
NIKKI WADE
PREMA LANAY
QUENCH
RANTINGS OF EVA
RED LION
RENEGADE JANE
RUSTY ZARSE/ LEVOUS
RYAN GAY
THE SERENADERS
STELLATE
SUMMER BERGERON
SUNDAY DRIVE BYE
UPTOWNSUITE Check back tomorrow for a full recap with photographs of Night 1 performances.

Boogie Nights

Last night, Metalsome Promotions presented the first Boogie Nights Roller Disco with The Yacht Rock Revue at The Masquerade. The Masquerade's Hell was transformed into a 1970s roller disco and many attendees came dressed in era appropriate attire. For those that didn't bring their own skates, there was also skate rental so everyone could rock and literally roll! Mixtape Atlanta captured all the action from the "rink" and our disco photo booth. Get photos at www.MixtapeAtlanta.photoreflect.com! Start practicing those roller skating moves, the next Boogie Nights will be June 15!

Tomorrow, Tomorrow

Since April 12, Mixtape Atlanta has announced over 60 confirmed artists that will be performing at 500 Songs for Kids 2010. Find the list of announced artists here. Each day the excitement has amplified as more and more talented performers have signed on to tackle a song off of the countdown of the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time. Tomorrow all the hype becomes a reality as the fun begins! 500 Songs kicks off tomorrow night, April 29, at Smith's Olde Bar for 10 consecutive days. The best part about this musical marathon is that all proceeds from the 10-days go straight to Songs for Kids Foundation. As we rest up tonight for tomorrow's start, check out one of the most memorable performances from years past; Brett Dennen and Friends singing Feist's "1234" at 2008's 500 Songs for Kids. See you tomorrow at 6:45PM at Smith's. Remember it's for the kids. Get tickets!

Get Down Tonight

Tonight Metalsome Promotions is turning back the clock to the solid gold glory days of 1970s Roller Discos. The Yacht Rock Revue will provide the perfect soundtrack for skating... or falling at The Masquerade tonight, April 27. Be sure to stop by Mixtape Atlanta's disco photo booth, while you're still standing. Doors open at 8PM; music and skating starts at 9PM.

Two Days to Go

In two short days, Georgia's biggest music charity event- also known as 500 Songs for Kids- returns to Smith's Olde Bar for 10 nights of memorable music performances. With all proceeds from all 10 nights benefiting Songs for Kids Foundation, there is no reason not to attend. Plus have you seen who will be performing?! Here is today's announcement of more confirmed acts. Buy your tickets now at Ticket Alternative!

Granville Automatic featuring American Idol's Vanessa Olivarez and The Swear's Elizabeth Elkins (April 30, Night 2)
David Fountain (April 30, Night 2)
Please Rock's Alyssa and Peter Olson (May 5, Night 7)
Solshakr (May 6, Night 8)
Big Chad Famous (May 7, Night 9)

The Week is Upon Us!

It's finally the week of 500 Songs For Kids! All the last minute planning, hectic scheduling of the last few songs, and coordinating 500 amazing bands to come together for this event, is coming down to the wire! We have some more artist announcements for you for the next few days and then we'll be joining the Songs For Kids crew at Smith's Olde Bar on Thursday to help for the first of ten nights, bringing you the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time! 

Today's Confirmed Artists:
Eller (May 1, Night 3)
Pacifico (May 2, Night 4)
Stokeswood (May 4, Night 6)
Jungol (May 6, Night 8)

Still Bringing the Hits

It's time for today's announcement of more artists for 500 Songs For Kids at Smiths Olde Bar! We can't believe it's less than a week away. There's a great lineup announced so far this year and we know there will be plenty more surprises to come!

Today's confirmed artists:
Renegade Jane (April 29, Night 1)
The 99X Dudes (May 1, Night 3)
The Love Buzzards (May 1, Night 3)
Burn (May 3, Night 5)

One Week Away

 

One week from tonight, 500 Songs for Kids 2010 kicks off at Smith's Olde Bar for 10 days. For the past week and a half, Mixtape Atlanta has been bringing you daily announcements of all the wonderful musical acts who have signed on to perform one song off of the list of 500 Greastest Era-Defining Songs of All Time. Although 500 Songs is one of the year's most exciting music events, it is all the work Songs for Kids Foundation does throughout the year that is truly remarkable. Songs for Kids is a non-profit organization that brings musicians and music into children's hospital's and special needs camps all year long. These moments would not be possible without donations and involvement from supports and music fans. Each night you attend 500 Songs for Kids, you are making a direct positive impact on the life of a child. Nightly tickets as well as all 10 nights/ $100 tickets are now on sale. Get tickets! See who was just announced to perform the final night!

Angie Aparo (May 8, Night 10)
Divinity Roxx (May 8, Night 10)
OMG Girlz (May 8, Night 10)

Bring It On

All 10 nights of 500 Songs for Kids are amazingly entertaining. However, as the event has grown over the years the final night always contains some fantastic surprises and performances from some of today's most sought over artists. Previous final night acts have included Butch Walker, Pete Yorn, Cee-Lo, The Whigs, and more. Today Mixtape Atlanta is thrilled to announce three confirmed artists for Night 10 this year! Night 10 of 500 Songs for Kids is a hot ticket and sells out at the door, so get your tickets now!

Today's confirmed artists:
Modern Skirts (May 8, Night 10)
Ponderosa (May 8, Night 10)
Futurebirds (May 8, Night 10)
Reuben Bidez (April 30, Night 2)
The Well Reds (May 6, Night 8)

Don't forget! 500 Songs for Kids 2010: The 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time starting April 29- May 8 every night at Smith's Olde Bar.

Check back tomorrow at noon for more updates!

The Judies Rock 'The 90's'

Need a mid-day pick me up? Don't waste money on coffee, just check out The Judies' new music video for their hit "The 90's." The catchy tune is one of many that will have you bouncing and singing along off of their new self-titled album. Also be sure to catch The Judies live at Star Bar this Thursday, April 22, with Harrison Hudson and Milktooth.

On a Roll

Have you bought your tickets for 500 Songs for Kids 2010? What are you waiting for?! Avoid having to carry cash for cover and buy your nightly tickets in advance! Purchase tickets here. Every day at noon, Mixtape Atlanta is bringing you 500 Songs for Kids updates and band announcements. Below are today's addition to the lineup as well as previously confirmed bands. You will not want to miss a night of 500 Songs for Kids' music marathon as each night musicians perform one song off of the list of 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time.

Paul Warner (April 29, Night 1)
Michael Magno (May 2, Night 4)
Please PleaseRock Me (May 3, Night 5)
The Lost Boys (May 5, Night 7)
Romeo Spike (May 6, Night 8)Previously confirmed performers:
Rantings of Eva (April 29, Night 1)
The Serenaders (April 29, Night 1)
Stellate (April 29, Night 1)
County Line Strangers (April 30, Night 2)
Dead Confederate (April 30, Night 2)
StoneRider (April 30, Night 2)
The Orkids (April 30, Night 2)
Oh Dorian (May 1, Night 3)
The Julia Dream (May 1, Night 3)
The Falcon Lords (May 2, Night 4)
The Greater Vavoom (May 3, Night 5)
Dukes of Daville (May 3, Night 5)
Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun (May 3, Night 5)
Sun Domingo (May 3, Night 5)
The Yacht Rock Revue (May 3, Night 5)
Rebecca Loebe (May 4, Night 6)
Weapons of Audio (May 5, Night 7)
Dirty Pollyanna (May 5, Night 7)
Sam Thacker (May 5, Night 7)
The 54 (May 6, Night 8)
The Swear (May 6, Night 8)
Gareth Asher (May 6, Night 8)
Hightide Blues (May 6, Night 8)
Jimi Cravity (May 6, Night 8)
Golden (May 6, Night 8)
Five Eight (May 6, Night 8)
Pico Vs. Island Trees (May 7, Night 9)
The Coathangers (May 7, Night 9)
Sonia Leigh (May 7, Night 9)
Young Orchids (May 7, Night 9)
Wild Sweet Orange (May 7, Night 9)

Gimme More

Last week we started our countdown to this year's 500 Song for Kids event with a daily announcement of some confirmed bands who are scheduled to perform. This year's theme is the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time, and we can't wait to see who will be assigned which song. 500 Songs for Kids 2010 will be at Smith's Olde Bar from April 29- May 8 every night starting at 6:45PM. Nightly tickets are now on-sale as well as an all-nights pass; get tickets now! All proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation, which brings music to children's hospitals and special needs camps throughout the year. Now, drumroll please- more bands you don't want to miss...

StoneRider (April 30, Night 2)
Oh Dorian (May 1, Night 3)
Rebecca Loebe (May 4, Night 6)
Sam Thacker (May 5, Night 7)
The 54 (May 6, Night 8)

A Socially Messy Braves Game

Friday, April 16 A Social Mess hosted a spirited Budweiser tailgate party before the Atlanta Braves game. A DJ and beer pong table made their tailgate the absolute pre-party. Since the Social Mess gang always like to keep things a little messy and fun, many partiers dressed up in sports and non-sports themed costumes. Check out all the photos!

The Countdown Continues

Since Monday, Mixtape Atlanta has released the names of over 20 confirmed artists for 500 Songs for Kids 2010. Here are 5 more artists you'll want to add to your list as they perform one song off of the list of the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time.

Rantings of Eva (April 29, Night 1)
The Julia Dream (May 1, Night 3)
Hightide Blues (May 6, Night 8)
Jimi Cravity (May 6, Night 8)
The Coathangers (May 7, Night 9)Check back with Mixtape Atlanta on Monday for more 500 Songs for Kids announcements!

Make Time for Ponderosa

From the Atlanta Film Festival to Dogwood Festival, there are many events occurring all over the city that are demanding your participation and probably making you feel overwhelmed. We can help. The only mandatory event on your calendar should be Mixtape Atlanta & Rival Entertainment presents Ponderosa at Vinyl on Saturday, April 17. Done. It has been awhile since these local boys played Atlanta and with all the buzz they have been receiving since signing with New West Records and their amazing SXSW performances, you will not want to miss this show. Ponderosa is also sharing the bill with Georgia and No Parachute. Doors open at 8PM and the music starts at 9PM. Mixtape & Rival will also be giving away a pair of tickets to one of the summer's hottest concerts- Broken Bells- as well as a CD from Ponderosa and Georgia! As if seeing Ponderosa wasn't a big enough treat, you could leave with a free pair of tickets to another great show and some fantastic new music!

Rock Steady

500 Songs for Kids is one of the most exciting events of the year, but it is also important to realize how much your contributions- even through nightly cover- actually impact children. All the proceeds from April 29- May 8 go directly to bring music and musicians into children's hospitals and special needs camps. A great example of Songs for Kids' efforts and impact can be seen in the video below. Check out Emily Saliers from the Indigo Girls help a young patient improvise a song at a recent Songs for Kids hospital visit.

500 Songs for Kids is 10 fun days at Smith's Olde Bar, but the organization works 365 days to bring music to kids in need all year. For more information about Songs for Kids Foundation or to make a donation, visit SongsforKidsFoundation.org.

Here are today's confirmed artists!
County Line Strangers (April 30, Night 2)
The Falcon Lords (May 2, Night 4)
Dukes of Daville (May 3, Night 5)
Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun (May 3, Night 5)
Gareth Asher (May 6, Night 8)

Check back tomorrow at noon for more artist announcements!

Ain't No Stoppin'

The countdown to 500 Songs For Kids 2010 continues! So far we've confirmed 11 artists, be sure to add these 5 to your must-see list too.

The Serenaders (April 29, Night 1)
The Greater Vavoom (May 3, Night 5)
Weapons of Audio (May 5, Night 7)
The Swear (May 6, Night 8)
Pico Vs. Island Trees (May 7, Night 9)

Check back tomorrow at noon for more announcements!

Passion Pit's "Dreams"

Passion Pit's Manners was hands down one of the best albums of 2009. Now the band is reissuing their hit album with a few new additions. One new track is Passion Pit's cover of the popular 1990s anthem "Dreams" by The Cranberries. The band recently premiered their cover on NPR. Although Passion Pit is currently on tour, they have no scheduled shows in Atlanta. We'll keep you updated if they change course.

Glee-k Out!

If you are a fan of the Fox hit Glee, you have properly been eagerly anticipating its return for months. If you have never seen an episode, chance are you have heard of the all hype surrounding the show. Whether you are a fan or not, tonight tune into Fox at 9:28PM and check out one of the most buzzed about shows. Better yet, come to Atlantic Station's Central Park and watch it on the lawn's big screen. Atlantic Station is hosting a Glee viewing party at 9PM on April 13. The event is open to the public.

Keep It Coming

Yesterday, we confirmed that Dirty Pollyanna, Sun Domingo, Dead Confederate, Five Eight, and Wild Sweet Orange will all be performing on various days at 500 Songs for Kids. Check out whom else will be tackling one of the songs off of the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time.

Stellate (April 29, Night 1)
The Orkids (April 30, Night 2)
Golden (May 6, Night 8)
The Yacht Rock Revue (May 3, Night 5)
Sonia Leigh (May 7, Night 9)
Young Orchids (May 7, Night 9)