Mixtape Atlanta

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!

Night 1- Hot Hot Hot

Night One of 500 Songs for Kids 2010 began with a strong audience turnout and a plethora of inventive performances. Artists covered songs 500-451 off of the list of 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time. The Futura Bold's Bruce Butkovich brought along talented friends James Hall and members of Renegade Jane to help him perform a stripped down yet passionate version of Asia's "Heat of The Moment." Bruce and Renegade Jane joined forces again later in the night as the rockers added a twist to M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes." Acoustic solo artist Jeremy Aggers' comedic version of Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It" had the crowd laughing and singing along. Quench's energetic cover of Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" was spot on and amped the rock quota for the evening. Rantings of Eva's assignment of Radiohead's "Karma Police" was no easy chore, but they did the song proud. Two of the night most amazing performances were last. Marshall Ruffin's cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Smoke Stack Lighting" was blues perfection and Nikki Wade mixed her own unique style with Lady Gaga's to get everyone dancing to the pop star's hit "Poker Face." Check out all of Night One photos here!

Tonight's the Night!

Tonight 500 Songs for Kids begins! This year's 10-night marathon will focus on the 500 Greatest Era-Defing Songs of All Time with a different artist performing one song off of a nightly list of 50. The show starts at 6:45PM at Smith's Olde Bar and last until all of that night's songs are covered. Get your advanced tickets here or pay $10 at the door. ALL proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation.Tonight's performers covering songs 500-451:
AMANDA MEREDITH
ANDREA NARDELLO
BEASTLIER BOYZ
THE BLUE HOTEL
THE BRETHEREN
BRIAN BISKY
BRUCE BUTKOVICH
THE CABARET MURDER
CALVIN PAYNE
CHUCK HUELS
DAVIN MCCOY BAND
DEEP BLUE SUN
DL7
DOUG EASTERLY
ELECTRIC CODPIECE
FRACTURE
HALFMAST
HANNA BARBARIAN
HIP TO DEATH
I.TEGRITY
JEFF HIX & THE HERETICS
JEREMY AGGERS
JESSIE BOCK
JIMMY GALLOWAY
JULI VAUGHN
KRISTEN HOPE JUSTICE
LAVISTA
LEXI STREET
LITTLE TYBEE
MAD MISSION
MARSHALL RUFFIN
MISTER FERNANDO
NICOLE CHILLEMI
NIGHT DRIVING IN SMALL TOWNS
NIKKI WADE
PREMA LANAY
QUENCH
RANTINGS OF EVA
RED LION
RENEGADE JANE
RUSTY ZARSE/ LEVOUS
RYAN GAY
THE SERENADERS
STELLATE
SUMMER BERGERON
SUNDAY DRIVE BYE
UPTOWNSUITE Check back tomorrow for a full recap with photographs of Night 1 performances.

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)

Keep It Coming

Yesterday, we confirmed that Dirty Pollyanna, Sun Domingo, Dead Confederate, Five Eight, and Wild Sweet Orange will all be performing on various days at 500 Songs for Kids. Check out whom else will be tackling one of the songs off of the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time.

Stellate (April 29, Night 1)
The Orkids (April 30, Night 2)
Golden (May 6, Night 8)
The Yacht Rock Revue (May 3, Night 5)
Sonia Leigh (May 7, Night 9)
Young Orchids (May 7, Night 9)

"Sing Sing" Music Video

Check out Stellate's brand new music video for "Sing Sing" off their 2009 EP I Get A Rush. Directed by Rett Thompson and produced by Mixtape Atlanta's Kim Burdges, the video was shot across Atlanta last summer at various locations including The Loft.

Stellate's New Music Video Premiere

Tonight- Friday, February 26- Stellate is premiering their new music video "Sing Sing" at Hard Rock Cafe's Velvet Underground. Before you see the first collaboration between producer Kim Burdges (Mixtape Atlanta) and Rett Thompson (Rett Thompson Video), see the exclusive behind the scenes photography of the video shoot from POParazzi Photography. Check out all the photos, here. Get more information about the Premiere Party, here.

"Sing Sing" Music Video Premiere Show

Friday, February 26 come to Hard Rock Cafe’s Velvet Underground for the music video release of Stellate’s song “Sing Sing.” Produced by Mixtape Atlanta’s Kim Burdges and directed by Rett Thompson, “Sing Sing” is an electric video that captures the band’s high energy and pop appeal. Not only will attendees be the first to see this new music video, Stellate will perform as well as The Breakdown and Come Down Denver. This is an all ages show. Fun starts at 9PM. Get your tickets now!

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.