Friday, July 1, Drunken Unicorn is hosting the ultimate Fourth of July pre-party with four great bands as well as an Americana themed carnival in the parking lot with hot dogs, lemonade, sparklers, and plenty of patriotic merriment. After chugging lemonade and scarfing down hot dogs, burn off the calories with four bands that will build the energy throughout the night as well as incite dance riots. The Booze headlines the night with Gun Party, Lucy Dreams, and We the Lion supporting. All the fun and mayhem starts at 9PM; cover is only $5 for 21+ and $7 for 18+.
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June 17, 2011
Keep On Keepin' On at Smith's Olde Bar
It is no secret that Smith's Olde Bar is one of Atlanta's most popular music venues for musicians and fans alike. It has also been a familiar stage to Atlanta's soulful-rocker Ben Deignan. Earlier this year, local filmmaker Rett Thompson shot one of Ben's live performances at the venue. Combining that live performance, interviews, and commentary, Ben and Rett have produced a special DVD titled Keep On Keepin' On.
Saturday, June 18, Ben returns to Smith's stage to celebrate the release of this DVD, perform, and share the stage with other talented acts, including Company of Thieves and Sleeper/ Agent. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Mixtape Atlanta is giving away two pairs of tickets and DVDs. To enter email [email protected] with "Ben DVD Show" in the subject line.June 16, 2011
Head to The Five Spot
Friday, June 17 Atlanta power-pop band The Head is throwing a special album release party in honor of Hang On. As their second album release, Hang On capitalizes on many of the band's signature marks like classic guitar riffs, easy melodies, and California pop; a perfect addition to your CD deck for the summer. Bring your family and friends to this all ages show at The Five Spot in Little Five Points. Doors open at 8PM and admission is only $8. The Head will be joined by Board of Whores and David Roland & The Last Transmission.
Mixtape Atlanta is excited to support this young, talented band and we are giving away a special prize package for this show. Email [email protected] with "The Head" in the subject line for your chance to win a copy of Hang On, The Head t-shirt, and a spot on the guest list!
DaveFM Circle of Friends with Mumford & Sons
DaveFM hosted a special edition of their Circle of Friends series with Mumford & Sons on Sunday, June 12 at the W Midtown. The band had played Bonnaroo the night before and had a sold out show at The Fox Theatre just a few hours after the special intimate performance for about 50 lucky fans.
As the band was tuning their gear, they joked with each other and the audience about being a bit “off” after their late night Bonnaroo antics. Mumford & Sons played 3 songs: “Awake My Soul”, “Roll Away Your Stone” (both off of their album Sigh No More), and a new song that they penned in Nashville during the Fall entitled “Lover’s Eyes”.
In between songs, Margot from DaveFM asked the guys some questions that listeners had submitted online throughout the week. One question asked was whom they would be most honored to hear cover one of their songs. The response from Marcus Mumford: “Blink 182. Next.” This unexpected answer was followed by the band breaking into a short cover of Blink 182's “All The Small Things”.
The guys also chatted about other projects they are working on individually, focusing on Ben Lovett’s Communion Project, which provides new musicians in the United Kingdom with an established platform. Margot's last question asked Mumford & Sons about how their music transforms between the writing process and when a song is performed live. The band seemed to agree that being able to perform is what makes them strive to write great songs, and that performing a song makes it feel real. The two go hand in hand for the band, and a lot of their writing is done when on tour, as they will play unfinished songs to the crowd and build it from those experiences.
After this tour, Mumford & Sons will return to London for four months to record a new album. We can only hope that soon after that they will tour the states again and make a stop in Atlanta!
Check out photos from DaveFM's Circle of Friends with Mumford & Sons here.Ariel Ufret
Now, for my personal take on things: "OMG OMG OMG!" When I first learned that I was going to cover this event for Mixtape Atlanta, I literally jumped around at work for about 30 minutes. I discovered Mumford & Sons nearly three years ago. The fact that this was only the second time the band had ever graced Atlanta with their presence, and they sold their show out in MINUTES if not seconds, is out of control. But yet they still seem humbled by their seemingly overnight success. Their personalities were really able to shine throughout at the 30 minute DaveFM event; the band was so relaxed joking and telling stories with fans. It seems like every time I see Mumford & Sons live, I fall in love all over again. The songs really come to life when they play, even in such a stripped down environment. Mumford & Sons' energy and love for what they do and create is apparent, even when suffering from post Bonnaroo lack of sleep/hangovers! -AU
June 15, 2011
Judi Chicago + The Back Pockets= AWESOME
Thursday, June 16, Judi Chicago and The Back Pockets are converging upon The Basement in East Atlanta Village for what is sure to be one of the best shows of the summer. It's been awhile since both bands have played in Atlanta and we can't think of a more energetic lineup. The Basement is located under Graveyard Tavern in East Atlanta Village. Doors open at 9PM, tickets are $10, and the show is 21+.
Since we don't want anyone to miss this show, Mixtape Atlanta is giving away two pairs of tickets. Simply send an email to [email protected] with "Pick Me" in the subject line and we just might choose YOU and a friend to be on the guest list. Get on it!
FRANKLIN & BASH Visit Atlanta
Before the new series Franklin & Bash premiered on TNT, the show's stars Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer stopped by Atlanta to screen the pilot before a lucky crowd. A small but excited group of fans gathered at Park Tavern to enjoy appetizers, the screening, and question Gosselaar and Meyer. After the pilot, which was filmed in Atlanta, finished playing Rock 100.5's Southside Steve moderated a lively Q & A session with the audience and the stars. Gosselaar and Meyer proved to be as charming as their onscreen characters as they fielded questions ranging from their favorite attributes on a woman (Gosselaar: hands; Meyer: breasts) to the experience of filming in Atlanta. Check out photos of the stars here.
Watch Franklin & Bash on TNT every Wednesday at 9PM/ EST.
June 09, 2011
The District Attorneys report to Smith's
Atlanta band The District Attorneys are headlining Smith's Olde Bar Friday, June 10 with AutumnAttics and Stalking Louisiana. The DAs have garnered quite a buzz lately with performances around Athens and Atlanta as well as additions on exciting bills like Athfest and The Buckhead Theatre Festival. Escape the heat and start your weekend with some solid tunes at Smith's tomorrow night. Doors open at 8PM and cover is only $5.
June 03, 2011
The Serenaders CD Release Party
On Saturday May 28, Atlanta rockabilly staples The Serenaders gathered friends, fans, and fellow musicians for an all-day party to celebrate the release of their new album, My One and Only You. Hosted at the rustically charming Goat Farm, music started at 5PM with Ocha La Rocha and continued throughout the day with Jennifer Teeter, Rod Hamdallah, Cute Boots, and the trio of the night- The Serenaders. Check out photos from Mixtape Atlanta's quirky, western photo booth here.
June 02, 2011
Night 5- Twist and Shout
From The Graduates a cappella group to soul legend Hermon Hitson, Night Five of 500 Songs for Kids provided an extremely diverse lineup of passionate performers. Brad Cox rocked Smith's Olde Bar as if it were Madison Square Garden for his performance of the rock classic "Sweet Child O' Mine." 500 Songs for Kids stage manager Jed Drummond combined his singer/ songwriter talent and Lady Gaga's magnetism for his rendition of "Poker Face." In a last minute collaboration, Songs for Kids founder Josh Rifkind joined Hermon Hitson for The Isley Brothers' "Twist and Shout". Hitson welcomed the onstage company and Rifkind appeared in awe and honored to play with Hitson. Ben Deignan provided a soulful performance of Prince's "Raspberry Beret" adding some funk to his usual pop/ rock sound. In the category of costumes though Stone Cold Fox was the funkiest winner with feathered hair and bellbottoms galore for their take on Sly & The Family Stone's "Dance to the Music." Check out Night 5's photos!
View performances below by Jed Drummond, Ben Deignan, Hermon Hitson, Brad Cox, Joshua Fletcher, The Graduates, The Exile Musik Mob, Martha's Trouble, Stone Cold Fox, Innate Forte, Michael Lee Miller, Dinock, and Wesley Cook.
