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SXSW 2011: Friday, March 18

Atlanta artists invaded Austin throughout SXSW, but as the final weekend of the festival started even more ATL bands pulled into town for showcases. The ATL Yeah! showcase brought a small but lively crowd out to Red Fez to see sets by Trances Arc, Death on Two Wheels, Mood Rings, Mermaids, and others. Many bands also took to the streets to make their own stages on street corners and center lanes. Lovett continued to garner even more buzz as the full 12-piece group paraded down 6th Street.

Friday night, several of the week's most anticipated showcases took place including Lost Highway Records' 10 Year Anniversary party co-sponsored by BMI. Taking place at the new ACL Live at The Moody Theatre, Lost Highway showcased their impressive roster of talent from Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears to Lucinda Williams. The night's favorite performer seemed to be Ryan Bingham's surprise set with his band, The Dead Horses.

Check out some photos from Friday's trip around town here.

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Atlanta Gets Ready to Raise the Roof

On Saturday March 19, Mindzai Creative and Whynatte present some of Atlanta's best bands to the rooftop bar of Cheers Shot Bar. Don't miss this open SXSW showcase.

ATL Yeah! in Austin

Atlanta invades Austin again with another killer showcase at SXSW 2011. Download a sampler (mixtape!) of some of our favorite Atlanta bands here.

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!

Immediately after the premiere, don't miss the after-party/ concert at Vinyl featuring All Get Out and Weapons of Audio. Tickets are $15 and include admission to movie premiere AND after-party/ concert. Tickets are selling fast so act now!

Wednesday, June 30 2010
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 Audio

Get tickets!

On The Road Again

TONIGHT 4th Ward Heroes is marking their one-year anniversary doing what they do best: organizing awesome events and promoting talented upcoming bands. Come to Star Bar tonight for a FREE show featuring Mermaids, Young Orchids, and Moonlight Bride. Raffle tickets are available at the door for some great prizes with all proceeds benefiting the performing bands and helping to fund their upcoming tours. Mixtape Atlanta will also be there providing an under-the-sea themed photo booth. Doors open at 9PM.

SXSW 2010: Friday, March 19

Although Atlanta artists played many showcases throughout SXSW, on Friday they all converged onto one: We Put the A in Austin. Producing a diverse lineup of mostly hip-hop and rock acts, We Put the A in Austin benefited from an awesome lineup, a unique two-story club layout at the Light Bar, as well as a frequent open bar courtesy of Belvedere Vodka. Weapons of Audio (formerly Futureshock) and Hollyweerd got the party going downstairs, while alternative acts like Mermaids, The Judies, and indie songstress BOSCO performed on the rooftop. Spree Wilson and The 54 also performed on the roof with their mixture of rock and hip-hop beats. Frequent SXSW performers Ocha La Rocha rounded out the rock diversity on the upstairs stage, while The Falcon Lords made sure everyone was having a good time by dancing with the crowd. Check out all the photos from We Put the A in Austin here!

Kim Burdges