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Paul McDonald "Bright Lights"

This week Paul McDonald premiered his new music video for his single "Bright Lights." The catchy song and emotional video are a sign of exciting forthcoming music from the southern rocker. In an effort to quell his fans need for more music, McDonald has been busy finalizing his first solo album. The album's fate is relying on a Kickstarter campaign that has less than a week to go. For more information or to contribute to the cause, click here. Check out the new video below!

Indianapolis Jones and The CD Release Party

One week from tonight on Friday, May 2 Indianapolis Jones will host a night of music, fun, and spectacle to celebrate their new CD release at The Goat Farm with special guests Yip Deceiver. The event is 18+ and doors open at 8pm. Tickets are only $10. Buy tickets here.

Combining some of Atlanta's most talented musical forces, Jones is fronted by Nicholas Niespodziani (Y-O-U, Yacht Rock Revue), Tim Smith (Jellyfish, Noel Gallagher and the High-Flying Birds), and Jason Nackers (Second Shift, Constellations). Think of Jones as more of an original rock odyssey encompassing various prisms of high notes and influencial movements from The Beatles, psychedelic funk, electric synth, and even contemporaries like The Black Keys and Daft Funk. This band needs to be on your musical radar.

This week Jones released a new music video for their song "Not Ghosts Yet". The collaboration of music, design, as well as Niespodziani's rhythmic jump rope makes "Not Ghosts Yet" the perfect taste of what is still to come from the band's music and live shows. Check out the video below, and watch Jones in action live on May 2.

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.

The Electric Sons "Carry On"

As if these guys couldn't get any cooler. Fresh off bringing the party to The Nightmare Before X-Mix last Friday, The Electric Sons have released another dance igniting music video. "Carry On" was filmed at Wreckroom Records in Adrian Grenier's Brooklyn home, and we dare you not to jump along.

The Whigs "Staying Alive"

Check out The Whigs new music video for "Staying Alive" off their current album Enjoy the Company.The trio portray an underappreciated wait staff with director Scott Carney serving as their boss. The Athens band is currently on the road promoting Company, and their next show is on their home stage at 40 Watt the end of this month. Get tickets to the April 27 gig here.

Paul Warner's "The Flood"

Check out the music video for Paul Warner's "The Flood." Directed by Rett Thompson and filmed locally in Atlanta.

Anchorman Delight

Yacht Rock Revue is no stranger to covering the smooth hits of the 1970s, but Saturday night the boys in polyester tackled a new set- Anchorman soundtrack. This is all in a continued plea to get the attention of producer Judd Apatow and crew, before the sequel to the popular comedy starts filming in Atlanta this spring. Although the plot of Anchorman: The Legend Continues has not been released Atlanta's yachtiest of rockers have no doubt they will fit right into production. Neither do we. Check out Yacht Rock Revue close out their set with Channel 4 Newsteam's favorite diddy "Afternoon Delight" in the video below. View photos from the night here.

Yacht Rock Holiday Special 2012

This Saturday, Yacht Rock Revue is bringing their annual holiday show back to Variety Playhouse, after a two-year hiatus, and Yacht Rock Schooner is joining in on the fun. Combining the best of tinsel and Tennille, each year these captains of smooth toss in some holiday jams to their set of 1970s soft rock standards to create a squall of festiveness and fun!

Mixtape Atlanta will also be there to take your holiday portrait with Santa. Yeah, we know him. Santa photos are free with a donation to Atlanta Community Food Bank, so start cleaning out those pantries.

Ticket are $20 in advance or $25 at door. Buy tickets here. Doors and Photo Booth open at 7PM; music starts at 8PM.

To get you in the mood for Saturday, check out Yacht Rock's performance from last year's holiday show.

YRR 2011 Wonderful Christmastime from Mixtape Atlanta on Vimeo.

The Gift of Song

Since the start of Mixtape Atlanta's annual holiday show X-Mix, we have been extremely blessed to have the participation of James Hall and The Futura Bold every year in some form. To keep things festive, we always ask X-Mix performers to play at least one holiday song. Last year the real treat was having James Hall create his own and perform it onstage with various Atlanta musicians, including members of The Futura Bold.

Although we can't wait to see the full band onstage again at Smith's Olde Bar on December 8, The Futura Bold have recorded the song Hall debuted last year at X-Mix! We could not be more honored to premiere and release the original holiday song, "Last of the Year," right here on Mixtape Atlanta. You all can thank the band for making it free.

Free download "Last of the Year" here!

Don't miss The Futura Bold onstage for X-Mix 2012 at Smith's Olde Bar on December 8 with The District Attorneys, Aerobics Cube, Rick Brantley, Lauren St. Jane, and Carly Kane. Purchase advanced tickets here! All proceeds from X-Mix benefit Songs For Kids Foundation. The Futura Bold are also huge supporters of Songs For Kids and every year have performed some of the most memorable performances at the foundation's annual benefit, 500 Songs For Kids.

Check out two of our favorite 500 Songs performances from The Futura Bold below.

Ponderosa "Navajo"

This week Ponderosa released a music video for the new single off of their current album, Pool Party. "Navajo" represents the feel and tone for the majority of Pool Party. Departing from the Americana, Southern rock of Moonlight Revival, Pool Party finds the band diving into more psychedelic and experimental sounds...as well as fighting aliens. Just watch the video.

Matt & Kim "Let's Go"

Check out the new music video from Matt and Kim for their current single "Let's Go" off of their recently released fourth full-length album, Lightning. The music video, which originally premiered on Funny or Die, brings new awkwardness, fun, and quirk to the "art" of family portraits.

Matt and Kim are currently on tour promoting Lightning, and have a sold out show scheduled for this Friday at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse.

The Wallflowers "Reboot the Mission"

The Wallflowers are back with new music, a new album, and most importantly new tour dates including Atlanta! The band, who recorded their upcoming sixth studio album at Nashville's popular Easy Eye Sound Studio (The Black Keys, Grace Potter), will perform at Smith's Olde Bar on Monday, September 24. Tickets go on sale tomorrow- Friday, August 24- and will no doubt go fast.

Although The Wallflowers' new album, Glad All Over, doesn't hit stores until October 2, they have released the first single "Reboot the Mission." The catchy, Clash inspired song features The Clash's very own Mick Jones on vocals and guitar. Check out the music video below. You can also download the song for free at TheWallflowers.com.

 

 

Yacht Rock Revue Deports from 10 High

Four years ago, the ultimate "Surprise Party" shocked many as the popularity of Yacht Rock night became a movement and changing tide in the Atlanta music scene. What started as the guys from Y.O.U. donning some polyester, side stepping, and inviting sailors into the cozy 10 High has evolved into one of the most popular headlining acts in the city at venues ten-times the size of the intimate basement.

On June 21, Yacht Rock Revue will depart from its monthly residency at 10 High. Their mates in smooth Yacht Rock Schooner will join the original crew onstage for a night that will involve dancing, side stepping, and much smoothness. Celebrate their successful time at the Virginia Highlands venue on Thursday, June 21 at 9:30PM for the last Yacht Rock at 10 High ever.

Just in time for Summer, Yacht Rock Revue has recently released their own original smooth hits. Visit iTunes and download their songs "Can't Wait for Summer" and "Good Thing." Both hits are also available on vinyl at YRR Merchandise table. Check out the groovy music video for "Can't Wait for Summer."

Please PleaseRock Me at Smith's

Sunday May 27, the gents behind Please Rock and Yacht Rock Revue are bringing their Beatles tribute band- Please PleaseRock Me- to Smith's Olde Bar. For the past two years, Yacht Rock Revue has tackled hits from The Beatles at the annual 500 Songs for Kids musical charity event. Check out their performances of "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "With a Little Help From My Friends" below and don't miss this talented group live THIS Sunday at 8PM. Don't forget Monday is a holiday and you likely don't have work. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door; buy tickets here.

500 Songs for Kids 2012: Yacht Rock Revue

Yacht Rock Revue performs The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever" on Night 10 of 500 Songs for Kids at Smith's Olde Bar.

500 Songs for Kids 2011: Yacht Rock Revue

Yacht Rock Revue performs Joe Cocker's version of The Beatles classic "With A Little Help From My Friends" on Night 10 of 500 Songs for Kids at Smith's Olde Bar.

OoWee Good Time

Anoop Desai is kicking off his "OoWee" Tour on June 6 at Smith's Olde Bar. Adding to his mix of soul and high energy pop, DJ ADHD will be joining Anoop on this tour and will- no doubt- provide a pulsating dance environment to get everyones heart and feet going.

Since making Atlanta his home base a little over a year ago, Anoop has jelled well with Atlanta's diverse and well established music community. Don't miss Anoop Desai live at Smith's Olde Bar on June 6. Limited advanced tickets for $10 available here.

Watch the video below and find out what more you can expect from Anoop's tour.

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."

 

500 Songs for Kids 2012: Janelle Monae

On the final Night of 500 Songs for Kids 2012, Janelle Monae returned to Smith's Olde Bar stage to support Songs for Kids Foundation. Monae has been an amazing supporter of the foundation since it started, including making visits to the hospitals and performing for several years at 500 Songs. With her increasingly demanding schedule, Monae was unable to perform at last year's countdown but she returned this year with her most stunning performance to date. Supported by her full band, Monae absolutely rocked the house with her renditions of The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" and Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing." Watch her full performance below.

500 Songs for Kids 2012: David Dalton

Check out David Dalton's acoustic performance of U2's "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses" from Night 6 of 500 Songs for Kids.