Mixtape Atlanta

X-Mix 2014 Remix

Mixtape Atlanta's annual X-Mix benefiting Songs for Kids Foundation was held on Saturday, December 6 at Vinyl. This year's theme took a break from previous holiday movies themes to make the holidays a little more neon and bright focusing on the best of 1980s music and original pop acts.

Local rockers Goldwing got the night started with a set featuring their own tunes as well as an impressive cover of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas Time." Whynatte co-founder Jesse Altman was also in attendance for his annual X-Mix toast complete with delicious Santa Little's Helper shoots for the audience.

Aerobics Cube performed two short sets to keep the audience warmed-up throughout the night, including the first live performance of their "Wrecking Ball" parody "Kettlebell" and closing with a Shake Weight choreographed version of Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off."

Nashville's The Love Willows had everyone on the dance floor with their new songs as well as throwbacks like "Falling Faster" and "Strut My Stuff." The duo also dazzled on a cover to "Video Killed the Radio Star" and a sultry "Santa Baby."

James Hall returned to the X-Mix stage to perform with a super group of Atlanta talent. He showcased some new material off his recently released solo album and ended his set with his original holiday song "Last of the Year."

The night's headliners Electric Avenue not only rocked the casbah, but the entire room. The outrageously talented gents had everyone footloose and energized.

Get your photo booth photos here and be sure to follow the above bands for current tour dates.

The 411 on X-Mix 2014

Mixtape Atlanta presents their sixth annual X-Mix concert party benefiting Songs for Kids Foundation. This year's theme is taking it to the dance floor with a lineup full of 80s and original pop bands. Atlanta's Best 80s Synth Pop band, Electric Avenue, is headlining the night with support from The Love Willows, an infectious pop band from Nashville, and Goldwing, local original rockers with a pop swing. Atlanta 80s aerobics act, Aerobics Cube, will also be keeping the crowd warmed up and footloose between sets. Music icon James Hall is going to be in attendance too for the sixth straight year with a very special performance. 

Doors open at 8pm and Whynatte is starting the night off right with their annual toast and free shots to first 100 people at 8:30pm sharp! Mixtape Atlanta will also have an 80s theme photo booth snapping from 8-10pm.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. All proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation. Get tickets here!

Aerobics Cube "Kettlebell"

Atlanta based Aerobics Cube recently released their first music video, "Kettlebell". Combining their love of all things physical, the 80s lovin' music group takes on the Miley Cyrus hit "Wrecking Ball" with a few added swings...and leg lifts. Check out the fun spoof below.

X-Mix 2013 Wrap-Up

 

 

 

 

For Mixtape Atlanta's annual X-Mix held on Friday, December 13 at Vinyl, the venue was transformed into a vision of merry and scary to reflect this year's theme of The Nightmare Before X-Mix.

Whynatte kicked off the party with a toast and round of shots for all those 21 and over, and Yosef was first to take the stage in a line-up that included Mel Washington, Wesley Cook, Aerobics Cube, The Electric Sons, and a rock filled finale by James Hall. Yacht Rock Revue also stopped by to perform a few songs. While dancing and music was had onstage, revelry and- probably too many Whynatte shots- overtook the crowd, including notable guests Butch Walker and members from Skid Row.

All proceeds from the night benefited Songs for Kids Foundation, and HUGE holiday hugs to all that donated in addition to the door cover.

Check out all the fun from the stage to the photo booth here.

The Nightmare Before X-Mix Lineup

No reason to fear Friday the 13th, because this year's X-Mix lineup is here!

For Mixtape Atlanta's 5th annual X-Mix holiday extravaganza we are adding some haunt to your holidays.

Join us Friday, December 13 at Vinyl to rock, party, and jingle at The Nightmare Before X-Mix sponsored by Whynatte and Soundbyte. Like every year, all proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation. Songs for Kids is an amazing organization that in 2013 alone has visited more than 200 hospitals in 180 US cities bringing music and joy to sick children and their families.

Headlining X-Mix this year is Atlanta rock icon, James Hall, who in not only a longtime supporter of Songs for Kids, but the only artist to play X-Mix every year. One of our favorite new bands, The Electric Sons are bringing their festive indie/ electric music. Wesley Cook another amazing Songs for Kids supporter and talented popular songwriter will perform. 1980s workout group, Aerobics Cube is returning to get heart rates racing and shake weight's shaking with their unique take on dancing and decking the halls. Singer/ Songwriters Mel Washington and Yosef are both making the trip from South Carolina to perform, which will be a treat for all. The fellas from Yacht Rock Revue, longtime Songs for Kids supporters and X-Mix veterans, will also be making a special appearance.

Cover is $10; doors open at 8pm and music starts at 9pm. There will also be a themed Mixtape Atlanta Photo Booth and a special late night DJ set.

Keep checking back for more X-Mix details and announcements.

InstaRecap: 500 Songs for Kids Weekend 1

500 Songs for Kids 2013 kicked off last weekend at Smith's Olde Bar. The theme varied each night from Friday's Greatest Soundtrack Songs to Saturday's Greatest Break-Up Song countdown, but what did not vary was the intensity. Seasoned and new performers belted, danced, and sometimes rapped their way through each night's song list.

Mixtape Atlanta was front and center both nights capturing the acts and sharing photos instantaneously via Instagram. Check out all our Instagram photos from the weekend here.

Join us this upcoming weekend- April 26 & 27- for more great performances at The Loft, when the countdown theme of the weekend is VH1's Greatest Songs of the 80s and 90s. Also be sure to follow Mixtape Atlanta on Instagram and Twitter for updates throughout the next four weekends of 500 Songs for Kids.

An ELF'n Good Time

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to singing loud for all to hear." -ELF

One of our favorite Mixtape Atlanta photo booth elves and Aerobics Cube members, Niki Wing, is trying to bring some cinematic holiday cheer to The Plaza Theatre. Similar to Buddy the Elf's quest to journey through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and the Lincoln Tunnel to find his dad; Niki is on a quest to get her favorite movie- ELF- on the big screen for a one-night only event.

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Elf at The Plaza Theatre on December 18 at 7:30PM. This screening is open to the public and tickets are only $10, but this event will ONLY happen if you purchase your ticket before December 9, so don't delay! Purchase tickets here! Dressing in your most ridiculous holiday attire and quoting along with the film are encouraged.

X-Mix 2012 Revealed

Don't stay home alone on Saturday, December 8. Party with us at Smith's Olde Bar for X-Mix 2012! Mixtape Atlanta's annual holiday bash is returning for the fourth year and we are extremely excited about this year's line-up.

Atlanta rock bands The Futura Bold and The District Attorneys will headline this year with "warm-up" support from the spandex clad Aerobics Cube. Rick Brantley, Lauren St. Jane, and Carly Kane will also be performing special holiday selections.

Cover is $10 plus two cans; all proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation and the canned goods are being collected for Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Doors are at 9PM and the fun starts at 9:30PM with a festive Whynatte toast! We are thrilled to have our favorite local, latte pusher joining us again as the sponsor of this event. Also, don't forget to take your photo in the Mixtape Atlanta photo booth to capture all of the night's fun.

Purchase tickets here!

Forget Me Not Tonight Event

On Saturday, September 15 SoundTable's 2nd Space was transformed into a art gallery/ music hall for the fundraising event Forget Me Not Tonight benefiting The Walk to End Alzheimer's. From a cover charge of $5, to drink specials, silent art auction, and very generous attendees, the event raised over two-thousand dollars for the cause.

Musical guests included Lauren St. Jane and The Dead Westerns, Matt Dellinger, Somebody's Brother, and Mario and Matt Duo. Aerobics Cube members Niki Wing and Kim Burdges (also Mixtape Atlanta co-founder) served as the night's emcees. Erin Greenway, fellow Aerobics Cube member, was one of the event's organizers and is a personal champion in the fight to end Alzheimer's; she  moved many with an eloquent speech about her direct connection to the cause.

View photos of the successful, fun event here.

The Last Hurrah Party

It would not be summer without a movie about the end of the world and this summer Focus Features is delivering Seeking A Friend For the End of the World starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley. The humorous yet moving film about Earth's final days hits movie theaters on Friday, June 22, but 99x, Mixtape Atlanta, 43Kix Atlanta, and Atlanta Food Truck Park are starting the party on Wednesday, June 20.

Join us for "The Last Hurrah" on Wednesday, June 20 at Atlanta Food Truck Park from 6:30-9:30PM. This party fit for the end of the world will include performances by Generation Now, Aerobics Cube, and "last meal" food specials. Mixtape Atlanta will also be doing a special photo booth so raid your closet and come dressed in "everything you've never worn".

This a FREE event and open to all ages. The first 50 people to arrrive receive free t-shirts and advanced screening passes.

Special showing of Armageddon starring Ben Affleck and Bruce Willis at dusk, so bring your blankets and picnic baskets.

500 Songs for Kids 2012: Aerobics Cube

On Night 9 of 500 Songs for Kids, Aerobics Cube stormed the stage to get the crowd's heartbeat racing to Wham!'s "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go."

 

X-Mix 2011 Wrap-Up

Mixtape Atlanta's third annual holiday party X-Mix was a Motherfluffin' success thanks to sponsor Whynatte, entertaining musical acts, and a room of party people at Star Bar! Whynatte got the party started in festive fashion by supplying Motherfluffer shots to the entire venue and a celebratory toast led by Whynatte co-founder Jesse Altman.

Lauren St. Jane and the Dead Westerns got the dance floor warmed up with their infectious country and rock original songs. Ben Deignan followed with an acoustic set featuring some of his popular songs as well as creative covers. Songs for Kids Foundation founder Josh Rifkind stopped by for his annual rendetition of "The Hanukkah Song" with a few lyric updates.

Aerobics Cube led the audience in some holiday inspired dance workout moves with their special Christmas song only set, including the creative "playing" of jingle Shake Weights. The newly formed super group of Bruce Butkovich (The Futura Bold), Chris Cox (The Greater Vavoom), Jade Lemons (Injected), and Rob Hammersmith (Skid Row) gave the audience a preview of their new band and songs. James Hall made his third straight performance at X-Mix with an original sing-along holiday song, he recently wrote for the occasion.

Wolves closed the live music section of the night on a high note and they were the perfect kick-off to the night long dance party that lasted well into the early morning.

Check out photos of all the music acts and fun, here. Pick up your Motherfluffer photo booth photos, here.

Special thanks to everyone that made X-Mix 2011 such a great success. Mostly importantly, thank you all for donating to Toys for Tots and Songs for Kids Foundation.

It's Beginning to Look a lot Like X-Mix

This year we are dreaming of a White X-Mix for Mixtape Atlanta's third annual holiday showcase at Star Bar on December 17. Inspired by the classic holiday film, Star Bar will be transformed into a winter wonderland with snow and fluffy goodness. Speaking of fluffy goodness, this year X-Mix will serve as the launch of Whynatte's newest shot- Motherfluffer, a combination of Pinnacle Marshmallow vodka and the local latte beverage. Don't forget to get your photo taken downstairs at the Mixtape Atlanta and Whynatte Motherfluffer photo booth, where there will be a special guest. Whynatte will also be starting the party right with a festive Motherfluffer toast to all of Star Bar at 9:30PM, so don't be late.

Doors for X-Mix open at 9PM and the music will start immediately following Whynatte's toast. This year, we couldn't be more excited about the immensely talented and entertaining artists gracing the X-Mix stage.

Lauren St. Jane and The Dead Westerns have had an amazing 2011 with appearances across the country to local shows at Smith's Olde Bar and Vinyl, and this will mark the trio's first appearance at Star Bar.

From a live DVD release earlier this year to performing at Peachtree Music Festival as well as performances at diverse venues across Atlanta, Ben Deignan continues to draw a crowd and new fans with his soulful mixture of rock, pop, and funk.

Aerobics Cube will be performing an exclusive mix of holiday songs in their unique aerobic, 80s workout, Jane Fonda approved style. The X-Mix stage will also host the premiere of a new super group featuring some of Atlanta's most talented and respected musicians including, Bruce Butkovich (The Futura Bold), Chris Cox (The Greater Vavoom), Jade Lemons (Injected), and Rob Hammersmith (Skid Row). Wolves will closeout the evening with their headlining set of danceable pop, rock, electric songs. Mixtape Atlanta is also very excited to have James Hall stop by for the third year in a row for a special performance.

Don't miss X-Mix 2011 on December 17 at Star Bar in Little Five Points. Doors open at 9PM; music and merriment starts at 9:30PM. The upstairs of Star Bar will also be NON-SMOKING for this event. Cover is $10 donation or $5 with a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. All proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation.

Sweet Music for All

Wednesday November 16, Mixtape Atlanta and Rival Entertainment are presenting a showcase that will have your pulses racing and feet dancing. Brooklyn's Hank and Cupcakes's have an infectious sound and energy that is hard to find in bands five-times their size, and yet this twosome makes it look effortless. Their pop-dance beats and catchy lyrics all sound like hits, but their current single "Hit" will be stuck in your stereo and head for days. Atlanta's Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun will also be performing their talented mix of electronic rock songs with a pop sensibility. Ray Garrison rounds out the showcase playing his blend of pop-rock songs. After the bands finish their sets, the dance party will continue as Aerobics Cube deejays a set of favorite party hits.

Don't miss this show on Wednesday, November 16 at Vinyl. Doors open at 7:30 and music starts at 8:30. This show is 18+; tickets $10.

Night 3- Party All The Time

Night 3 of 500 Songs for Kids brought out a great crowd with a packed house ready to spend their Saturday night partying for the cause. The music began with many talented solo acts taking to the stage to perform a wide variety of songs off this year's list of the 500 Greatest Feel Good Songs of All Time. As the night progressed more and more people took the stage as band sizes started to swell. From AC/DC tribute Back N Black, Danny's Metal Band, Atlanta Freedom Marching Band, to the exercise crazed Aerobics Cube, a diverse group of artists followed each other one right after the other with the same infectious energy. Check out some Night 3's photos.

Videos from Sydney Rhame, Allison Bates, Loners Society, and Norwood below.