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Rebecca Loebe on The Voice

This season, some of Mixtape Atlanta's favorite artists are sharing their talent with all of America via TV reality music competitions. First, Paul McDonald (frontman of The Grand Magnolias) finished in the Top 8 of American Idol; and now, Rebecca Loebe is advancing on NBC's new show The Voice. Rebecca has charmed Atlanta audiences for years with her original folk-rock music, and last night she won over Maroon 5's Adam Levine, who she chose to be her celebrity mentor on The Voice.

Tune into NBC Tuesday nights at 9PM to see Rebecca's journey. Also check out Rebecca's newest music video for her song "Bees and Zombies," which was filmed in Atlanta.

Night 6- Lose Yourself

The song list for Night Six of 500 Songs for Kids included some of the most diverse lineups yet. Songs by The Strokes, Duke Ellington, Coldplay, and Jimi Hendrix were performed by an amazing group of passionate performers. Stokeswood added intensity and harder rock riffs to Coldplay's "Yellow," and Paul Warner and Vanessa Olivarez turned Oasis' "Wonderwall" into a tender moving duet. Although the genres of songs covered Tuesday night were quite diverse, the emotional intensity ran high throughout the night.

Check out all of Night 6's photos!

On a Roll

Have you bought your tickets for 500 Songs for Kids 2010? What are you waiting for?! Avoid having to carry cash for cover and buy your nightly tickets in advance! Purchase tickets here. Every day at noon, Mixtape Atlanta is bringing you 500 Songs for Kids updates and band announcements. Below are today's addition to the lineup as well as previously confirmed bands. You will not want to miss a night of 500 Songs for Kids' music marathon as each night musicians perform one song off of the list of 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time.

Paul Warner (April 29, Night 1)
Michael Magno (May 2, Night 4)
Please PleaseRock Me (May 3, Night 5)
The Lost Boys (May 5, Night 7)
Romeo Spike (May 6, Night 8)Previously confirmed performers:
Rantings of Eva (April 29, Night 1)
The Serenaders (April 29, Night 1)
Stellate (April 29, Night 1)
County Line Strangers (April 30, Night 2)
Dead Confederate (April 30, Night 2)
StoneRider (April 30, Night 2)
The Orkids (April 30, Night 2)
Oh Dorian (May 1, Night 3)
The Julia Dream (May 1, Night 3)
The Falcon Lords (May 2, Night 4)
The Greater Vavoom (May 3, Night 5)
Dukes of Daville (May 3, Night 5)
Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun (May 3, Night 5)
Sun Domingo (May 3, Night 5)
The Yacht Rock Revue (May 3, Night 5)
Rebecca Loebe (May 4, Night 6)
Weapons of Audio (May 5, Night 7)
Dirty Pollyanna (May 5, Night 7)
Sam Thacker (May 5, Night 7)
The 54 (May 6, Night 8)
The Swear (May 6, Night 8)
Gareth Asher (May 6, Night 8)
Hightide Blues (May 6, Night 8)
Jimi Cravity (May 6, Night 8)
Golden (May 6, Night 8)
Five Eight (May 6, Night 8)
Pico Vs. Island Trees (May 7, Night 9)
The Coathangers (May 7, Night 9)
Sonia Leigh (May 7, Night 9)
Young Orchids (May 7, Night 9)
Wild Sweet Orange (May 7, Night 9)

Gimme More

Last week we started our countdown to this year's 500 Song for Kids event with a daily announcement of some confirmed bands who are scheduled to perform. This year's theme is the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time, and we can't wait to see who will be assigned which song. 500 Songs for Kids 2010 will be at Smith's Olde Bar from April 29- May 8 every night starting at 6:45PM. Nightly tickets are now on-sale as well as an all-nights pass; get tickets now! All proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation, which brings music to children's hospitals and special needs camps throughout the year. Now, drumroll please- more bands you don't want to miss...

StoneRider (April 30, Night 2)
Oh Dorian (May 1, Night 3)
Rebecca Loebe (May 4, Night 6)
Sam Thacker (May 5, Night 7)
The 54 (May 6, Night 8)

NIGHT 8- Under Pressure

The passion is rapidly intensifying as we near to the final 100 songs of the 500 Songs for Kids countdown. Thursday night was full of moving and entertaining performances. The Judies fused their own personal style with David Bowie’s signature flair on the Bowie & Queen classic “Under Pressure.” Bain Mattox made Madonna’s pop anthem “Like a Prayer” into a rock love song. Power pop group Stellate keep the energy up on The Outfield’s “Your Love.” Gareth Asher’s stirring acoustic take on Jeff Buckley’s “Last Goodbye” held the entire room’s attention. Although the artist genres and performance styles were vast, the caliber of talent on display was impressive. If you have not yet come to Smith's to participate in this great event and cause, what are you waiting for? Join the fun Friday and Saturday for the final two nights. Check out all of 500 Songs for Kids: Night 8 photos.