Thanksgiving might be tomorrow night, but The Stuffing is being served early at tonight's SOLD-OUT Favorite Gentlemen showcase. For the third year in a row, the local label has created the opportunity to see their artists as well as others under one roof at Center Stage's three venues. It's an indie-rock feast! But like any good buffet (even the musical ones), make sure to pace yourself. Below is the detailed schedule of tonight's band lineup and set-times.
November 21, 2012
November 22, 2011
Get Stuffed Again
Last year, Favorite Gentlemen took over all three venues at Center Stage Complex for the first annual label and friends showcase, The Stuffing. This year, The Stuffing is continuing its sold-out run. With a dynamic lineup including Manchester Orchestra, Cage the Elephant, All Get Out, Death on Two Wheels, A: The Color, Kevin Devine, and many more, this event is becoming THE pre-Thanksgiving party.
If you didn't get your tickets already to this sold-out event, you can still enjoy the fun at The Leftovers- the official after-party for The Stuffing. Join Mixtape Atlanta and Blue Indian for The Leftovers starting in Vinyl at 11:30PM with DJ sets by Jake Turner (Say Anything) and Trevor Dowdy (I Married My Highschool Sweetheart).Click on the links below and checkout all The Stuffing and The Leftovers fun from last year.
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September 23, 2011
'Tis The Season for All Get Out
All Get Out's debut full-length album entitled The Season was finally released earlier this week. Although it is somewhat cliché to say that an album is highly anticipated, in this case that overused phrase is an understatement. Recording for The Season started over two years ago and during that time- in Atlanta alone- All Get Out has played at The Masquerade, Drunken Unicorn, Vinyl, and Star Bar without a full length album. Now, it is finally here.
From constantly touring, the band has gathered devout fans throughout the southeast that have become attached to many of the songs on The Season already. Hearing these songs played live before recorded makes it easier to fall in love with the album instead of giving them the stale feel of an overplayed pop song. Tracks like “Lucky Bastard” and “Let Me Go” are familiar as a favorite pair of jeans. The band's intimacy with these songs also translates to an instant connection for those who have yet to see All Get Out perform live.
These thoughts and opinions hardly do The Season justice. In fact it's difficult to eloquently convey the emotion felt with a thorough listen to this album. So when you finish reading this, push play and turn it up loud. Loud enough to let the music fill you up. Loud enough to make your chest tighten with emotion. And loud enough to sing along at the top of your lungs.
Chloe Stoakes
Don't miss All Get Out's CD Release Party on Friday, September 23 at The Masquerade and experience this album as it should be experienced- LIVE! Show starts at 7PM and tickets are $10.
Download "Lucky Bastard" for FREE from The Season.
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December 06, 2010
The Stuffing: Manchester Orchestra and Friends
Fans of all ages poured into The Loft, Vinyl, and Center Stage on the night of Thanksgiving Eve, November 24. It was the night of “The Stuffing: Manchester Orchestra and Friends," where ten bands got together to play for nearly six hours for adoring Atlanta fans. There was no doubt that fans were thankful; the show sold-out in advance, and kids and adults packed all three venues.
The show was hosted by Manchester’s own record label Favorite Gentlemen and featured many of the bands Atlanta loves most, including Manchester Orchestra, O’ Brother, All Get Out, Harrison Hudson, Stadiums, Trey Rosenkampff of Asherel, Death On Two Wheels, Manchester member’s side projects Bad Books and Gobotron, Dead Confederate, and Kevin Devine. Every band had a loyal crowd watching them, which was obvious by the heard of people moving from venue to venue as each act started and finished. Bands like All Get Out, Dead Confederate, and Bad Books seemed to have larger crowds, but every band that played got plenty of exposure. Listeners weren’t the only ones enjoying the abundance of great music; many of the band members were spotted in the crowd as well. Even Harrison Hudson said, “I would have had to pay $50 to see all this music, when I was your age, and only two of them would have been as good as the ones here.”
The highlight of the night was obviously The Stuffing’s headliner- Manchester Orchestra. Hailing from Atlanta, the rabid fans loved every minute of their hour and forty minute set, including a three tune encore. Although the crowd seemed to know almost every word to all the songs played, the set did have its high points, including the performances from 2009’s hit record, Mean Everything to Nothing, such as “The Only One,” “Shake It Out,” and “I’ve Got Friends.” Frontman and Atlanta scene ringleader, Andy Hull, opened the set with a solo tune, and played two more, including one in the encore. The single “Wolves At Night,” from Manchester’s breakout album I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child was well received, to say the least. By far the most epic moment of the night was the Orchestra’s last song, “Where Have You Been?”. The tune was like a culmination of energy from the entire event, and members from All Get Out, O’ Brother, Harrison Hudson, and Kevin Devine filled the stage to bang on everything in sight and yell at the top of their lungs. The tune was a rollercoaster ride, soaring to high points, then falling to a slow thunderous breakdown that felt like the city could hear it. After an anthemic extended version of the song, the members all walked off one by one and the pieces fell apart beautifully with the drums left pounding away. Everyone who shared good times in the night was thankful for The Stuffing, but like most people, they want more. It is clear that Atlanta wants more in the years to come.
Check out the night's photos of band performances in all venues, here.
Ben Thompson
November 24, 2010
The Stuffing Leads to The Leftovers
Favorite Gentlemen's The Stuffing at Center Stage Music Complex is completely SOLD-OUT, but no fear. You can still party with your favorite bands and friends at Mixtape Atlanta's The Leftovers, the official after-party for The Stuffing. The Leftovers are free to anyone who was lucky enough to purchase a ticket to The Stuffing, and more tickets will be available at the door for only $5 until capacity is met. Start your Thanksgiving holiday right! Cool off with a King of Pops popsicle, gobble up some turkey sandwiches, and fall into Mixtape's autumn themed photo booth. The Leftovers is 18+ and will start at 11:30PM.
November 16, 2010
After The Stuffing Consume The Leftovers
We here at Mixtape Atlanta love a good party and this time, we are the ones throwing it! Following Favorite Gentlemen's The Stuffing on Wednesday, November 24th at the Center Stage Music Complex, Mixtape Atlanta is presenting the official after-party, THE LEFTOVERS! DJ's from some of your favorite bands will be spinning their favorite tunes in Vinyl starting at 11:30PM. Jake Turner from Say Anything and Trevor Dowdy from I Married My Highschool Sweetheart will be on hand and so will our favorite pop-maker of another kind, King of Pops. We'll also have "leftover" Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches for you to gobble-gobble. Entrance is free with a ticket from The Stuffing (tickets available here) or only $5 at the door just to dance! 18+ to party, 21+ to drink!
September 14, 2010
July 06, 2010
A Night for Movie and Music
Check out all the arrival photos from the sold-out Atlanta premiere of The Fat Boy Chronicles at The Plaza Theatre on June 30. View photos! Also relive the fun of the After-Party/ Concert with amazing performances by All Get Out, Weapons of Audio, and Club Awesome, here. Special thanks to FUZE for providing the refreshing drinks to keep everyone hydrated and partying!
June 30, 2010
Movie Premiere & After-Party/ Concert
Wednesday, June 30 The Fat Boy Chronicles has its Atlanta debut at The Plaza Theatre. The screening sold-out in less than a week from when tickets went on sale, and it is sure to be a memorable night at the iconic Atlanta cinema landmark. The film will start exactly at 7:30PM and the red carpet welcome and book signing will start at 7:00PM. Immediately following the premiere, join cast, crew, fans, and featured bands from the movie's soundtrack at Vinyl. Doors open at 9:00PM and tickets will be available at the door for $8 until capacity is reached. Don't miss performance's by All Get Out, Weapons of Audio, and Club Awesome.
June 23, 2010
FAT BOY Movie Premiere After-Party & Concert
Mixtape Atlanta, Tin Roof Films, 4th Ward Heroes, and Team Luis are excited to present the Official After-Party/ Concert for the Atlanta premiere of the feature film THE FAT BOY CHRONICLES. The film is premiering to a SOLD-OUT crowd on June 30 at The Plaza Theatre at 7:30PM with an After-Party/ Concert at Vinyl immediately after. Join the cast, crew, fans, and featured bands from the film to celebrate!
May 28, 2010
The Fat Boy Chronicles ATL Premiere
Mixtape Atlanta and Tin Roof Films are excited to announce the Atlanta premiere of the feature film- The Fat Boy Chronicles- on Wednesday, June 30 at The Plaza Theatre. Based on a true story and book by the same name, The Fat Boy Chronicles tackles issues of childhood obesity and bullying through the eyes of a charismatic young man named Jimmy. The movie also features music by some of Atlanta's most popular bands including Y O U, The Greater Vavoom, All Get Out, Weapons of Audio, The Judies, Club Awesome, Modern Skirts, The Empties, Mermaids, The Kicks, Death on Two Wheels, Stellate, and more!
7:00PM- Red Carpet & Book Signing
7:30PM- Movie Premiere
Immediately After-Film- Q & A with Cast & Filmmakers
9:30PM- After-Party/Concert with All Get Out and Weapons of AudioGet tickets!
March 31, 2010
SXSW 2010: Thursday, March 18
Even though J Roddy Walston and The Business reside in Baltimore, they have performed several times in Atlanta, most recently including Star Bar, and they are always met with a warm reception. In Austin, the crowd was red-hot for all of The Business’ sets. During their performance at Red Eyed on Thursday, there was minimal chatter or bar lines. As soon as they walked onstage, the dispersed crowd quickly huddled to the front of the stage and stayed mesmerized for the band’s entire set. The room was amazed and astonished at what they were witnessing- a true rock and roll band. Between J Roddy Walston’s attack of the piano with clawed like hands or bassist Zach Westphal’s pulsated neck and intermediate head thrashing, The Business is the type of authentic Americana rock act our parents bragged about seeing in the 1970s. Even actor Colin Hanks’s eyes seemed to dart around the room as if to say, “Does anyone else see this?!” He was not alone. At several of The Business’ shows throughout the week, that seemed to be the general consensus: shock, awe, and pure enjoyment.
Austin is known as the live music capital of the world and it is easy to see when live music venues are created everywhere. The foyer of The Pita Pit served as the venue for Atlanta’s Mack Messiah performance featuring Young Orchids’ Kyle Gordon on drums. Proving that he really is everywhere, Atlanta nightlife staple, Kenny Crucial lead his band to a short energetic show, which drew a crowd from passersby.Thursday night, several of the week’s biggest showcases played out at different venues across town featuring quite a few Atlanta and adopted Atlanta artists. BMI took over Maggie Mae’s for a killer showcase that occupied both floors of the venue with some of SXSW’s most buzzed about artists. Aslyn set the bar high with a strong performance and large devoted crowd. She played many songs off of her recent album The Dandelion Sessions, including “Trying to Drive,” a duet with Zac Brown that she performed just as powerfully solo, and “Wally,” a bouncy yet emotionally charged powerhouse of a song. As Aslyn wrapped her performance downstairs, The Rocketboys took to the stage upstairs. With vocals reminiscent of Pictures and Sound’s Luke Reynolds, The Rocketboys produce an interesting mixture of piano driven hits that are ambient yet make an impact.
While the BMI Showcase continued to produce noteworthy artists and draw a crowd of fans trying to enter, The Favorite Gentlemen and Ticket Alternative party got under way at the picturesque The Belmont. Considering many of the southeast’s most promising artists are signed to Favorite Gentlemen Record Label, their joint showcase party with Ticket Alternative was a hit. All Get Out and Death on Two Wheels played their second shows at SXSW and managed to increase their energy and stage presence. Harrison Hudson, Winston Audio, and Shotgun Lover also performed on the blockbuster bill. Check out ALL of Mixtape Atlanta's photos from Thursday- including stage and party pics- here!
Kim Burdges
SXSW 2010: Wednesday, March 17
Wednesday morning the slightly crowded streets of Tuesday became packed with the overnight influx of bands and fans. Most of the day shows kicked off around noon and BMI’s Austinist Day Party at Mohawk was a must attend. South Carolina natives and frequent Atlanta performers All Get Out was one of the first performers to take Mohawk’s outdoor stage. Surviving initial technical difficulties and lack of sleep, the boys from Charleston played a solid set of old songs and new ones from their soon-to-be-released LP. One of their new standout songs, “Lucky Bastard,” is the perfect mixture of a driving beat and catchy chorus, including the repeated “I wanna go home,” that shows a significant lyrical and musical maturity. All Get Out's new stuff will help them solidify their established fan base as well as gain new ones. Vancouver’s Yukon Blonde followed All Get Out on the outdoor stage and they had enough easy rock licks and folk groove to make these Canadians come off with a pure Americana sound.
Although many Atlanta artists dominated the bills at venues up and down the popular 6th Street, it was great to see local artists out and about supporting their fellow hometown musicians. Members of The Constellations, Young Orchids, and Ponderosa were in attendance to watch Death on Two Wheels’ first SXSW performance of the year on the rooftop of the Blind Pig Pub. Playing a full set, which included mostly songs from their last album Separation of Church and Fate, those that knew the songs sang along and those that didn’t gobbled up copies of the band’s albums at the front of the stage so they would.On the other side of town at The Lustre Pearl, which is part gutted house and part posh bar, The San Diego Hoe-Down showcase got under way. Pearl rocked with performances by Steve Poltz, Transfer, and El Ten Eleven and the promise of free beer and tacos. Although no free tacos were found, the west coasters did deliver on their beer promise.
Since Wednesday was also St. Patrick’s Day, many fans choose booze over bands but luckily there were still plenty of music to be heard. Tigercity brought their hybrid of easy rock and hipster disco beats to the swarming rooftop of Paradise and instantly helped heat up the chilly night temperature with their dance provoking hits. Leaving the stage all together to join the dance party, lead singer Bill Gillim and bassist Joel Ford, invaded the crowd for their final song “Are You a Sensation”.See all of Wednesday's photos here!
Kim Burdges
March 11, 2010
October 06, 2009
All Get Out raises Hell
Charleston's All Get Out played to a small, but captivated crowd on Sunday at Masquerade's Hell proving the intensity of their name. Make sure to catch them next time they make a stop in Atlanta so you can say, " I saw them when"... Check out Mixtape Atlanta's photos from Sunday's show here!
July 20, 2009
All Get Out Gives Their All
South Carolina based All Get Out is no stranger to performing in Atlanta. Last fall they were frequent Atlanta performers sharing bills with Manchester Orchestra, Ponderosa, and others. On July 17 All Get Out returned to Atlanta closing out an exciting lineup at Vinyl featuring Gasoline Heart and Rova Zetella. Luckily for the other bands, All Get Out went last; because following lead singer Nathan Hussey’s passion would have been an impossible task.
Hussey’s clear falsetto danced along the band’s southern infused rock hits as the crowd bounced along to each track. The guitar laden and well harmonized “Water and God” is always a standout that should make similar bands like Band of Horses and Manchester Orchestra envious. As the set progressed so did Hussey’s intensity and the amount of veins pulsing out of his neck. By the time they ended with the emotionally wrenching “Let Me Go,” Hussey looked exhausted and the audience was in awe.
Often times a crowd can hear a band’s intensity, but with All Get Out you could clearly hear and see every ounce of passion this talented quartet gave. Don’t miss their next Atlanta performance, you won’t regret or forget it. See Mixtape Atlanta's concert photos.
