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The Stuffing Details

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.

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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Music Midtown 2011

Music Midtown returned to Atlanta for the first time in six years on Saturday, September 24 at Piedmont Park. Although the traditional multi-day festival was relegated to one day, two stages kept the music going all day and night.

The setting could not have been more welcoming to concertgoers and musicians. Clear skies and a light breeze set the scene for a delightful mood, while the perfectly timed sets were impressive; not a single act opened a minute late.

The Postelles and Atlanta's own The Constellations were some of the early acts of the day. The Constellations played many of their hits as well as some new songs. The crowd wildly cheered and sang along to most of The Constellations older hits and the band seemed just as excited to see the crowd and to be playing this iconic local festival.The hometown band set the energy bar high for all following acts on the Main Stage, and lucky most rose to meet and exceed the challenge.

By the time festival headliners, Coldplay took the stage the entire packed Meadow of Piedmont Park was electric with energy and excitement. The British rockers not only immediately pleased with confetti canyons, balloon drops, and some of their top hits within the first five songs, but they never slowed down. They performed tracks off of their new album, Mylo Xyloto, including "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" and "Paradise" as well as old favorites. Front man Chris Martin also took frequent breaks to interact with the audience and the band even specialized their set for the audience by incorporating "Georgia on My Mind" and a tribute to local music legends R.E.M. with their standard "Everybody Hurts."

After Coldplay concluded their set and the massive crowds spilled into the streets, the energy was still palpable. People are excited Music Midtown is back and can't wait for next year

See photos from Music Midtown 2011, here.

Music Midtown is BACK!

After much speculation, it was announced this morning that Music Midtown will return to Atlanta after a six year hiatus. The announcement was made by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Music Midtown co-founder and Live Nation president Peter Conlon.

Music Midtown 2011 will take place on Saturday, September 24 at Piedmont Park. The artist line up includes Coldplay, The Black Keys, Cage the Elephant, Manchester Orchestra, Young The Giant, Band of Skulls, Joy Formidable, The Constellations, Mona, and The Postelles. Although Music Midtown 2011 will only be a single day of music instead of the original three day run, rumors are starting to swirl that at least one notable act will be announced to perform on the night of Friday, September 23.

General admission tickets are priced at $55 and VIP tickets will also be available to the public; tickets go on sale Saturday, July 16 at 10AM via online and phone. Since Citi is the official credit card and sponsor of the event, there will be a special pre-sale open to Citi cardholders starting Monday, July 11- Friday, July 15.

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