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 28, 2011
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 yearSee photos from Music Midtown 2011, here.September 21, 2011
Music Midtown Pre-Party
After six years of anticipation Music Midtown is finally returning to Atlanta this weekend. With so many fans counting down the hours until Saturday's concerts, get a jumpstart on the partying! Join The Constellations and Chris Freeman from Manchester Orchestra this Thursday, September 22 from 8:00 PM- 1:00AM. Chris and The Constellations will be providing the night’s soundtrack with various DJ sets. Did we mention there will be free cocktails until 9PM? Party with the bands on Thursday and see them perform live on the Music Midtown stage on Saturday. RSVP [email protected].
July 06, 2011
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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April 14, 2011
April 12, 2011
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
May 10, 2010
Night 7- More Than Words
Several hours before the doors opened at Smith’s Olde Bar for Night Seven of 500 Songs for Kids, the word spread that Atlanta’s own Manchester Orchestra would be performing. Although Manchester took to the stage with exuberant applause, the group quickly quieted the packed crowd with their emotional version of Neil Young’s “My My, Hey Hey.” Another hometown band made famous, Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ followed Manchester’s acoustic set with an amped up version of Tom Petty’s “American Girl.” The piano was a popular instrument Wednesday as many solo musicians took beyond the keys for some of the night’s most memorable performances from covers of “Fur Elise,” Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now,” and CosmoKnox’s inventive take on the theme from Chariots of Fire.
May 05, 2010
TONIGHT Manchester Orchestra plays 500 Songs for Kids
BREAKING MUSIC NEWS! Manchester Orchestra will be stopping by 500 Songs for Kids TONIGHT-May 5- at Smith's Olde Bar to perform a song off of this year's countdown of 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time! Drivin' N' Cryin' are also scheduled to perform tonight and many others. Doors open at 6:45PM and cover is $10 donation to Songs for Kids Foundation.
March 11, 2010
June 09, 2009
Summerfest Sizzles
The hot summer sun and a lineup of sizzling music acts heated up the 92.9 Dave FM stage at the 26th Annual Virginia Highlands Summerfest. Saturday’s lineup started early and the crowd was sparse for Jackson County Line, but as the day continued the crowd increased. Hightide Blues’ feel good rock and the acoustic sounds of Matt Hires and Gareth Asher provided great summer songs to help the audience both dance and relax. As the heat intensified so did the crowd and energy onstage. By the time Cowboy Mouth started their manic set, a dense standing crowd had consumed the fenced music area.
Sunday’s lineup started off with an audience comparable to the day before; however, each act transitioned so well into the next that it seemed like an alt-rock opera. The newly formed County Line Strangers performed alt-country tracks off of their upcoming Heartbreak Motel as well as the Tom Petty classic “American Girl.” Ponderosa compounded the alt-country vibe with their classic rock and untouchable style. The Constellations moved to the other end of the alternative rock spectrum with their signature sexy punk songs that dared the crowd not the dance. Their recent radio hit “Felicia” had many singing along, and crowd favorite “Step Right Up” successfully recruited new fans and late night partiers. Manchester Orchestra expertly wrapped up the day with their unique mix of indie-rock and alt-country performed with energetic jam band fervor.
Don’t miss the next must see Atlanta summer musical festival on June 20 at Candler Park for Midsummerfest with Guster and Rusted Root.
Check out Mixtape Atlanta's photos from Summerfest here.
