Mixtape Atlanta

X-Mix 2014 Remix

Mixtape Atlanta's annual X-Mix benefiting Songs for Kids Foundation was held on Saturday, December 6 at Vinyl. This year's theme took a break from previous holiday movies themes to make the holidays a little more neon and bright focusing on the best of 1980s music and original pop acts.

Local rockers Goldwing got the night started with a set featuring their own tunes as well as an impressive cover of Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas Time." Whynatte co-founder Jesse Altman was also in attendance for his annual X-Mix toast complete with delicious Santa Little's Helper shoots for the audience.

Aerobics Cube performed two short sets to keep the audience warmed-up throughout the night, including the first live performance of their "Wrecking Ball" parody "Kettlebell" and closing with a Shake Weight choreographed version of Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off."

Nashville's The Love Willows had everyone on the dance floor with their new songs as well as throwbacks like "Falling Faster" and "Strut My Stuff." The duo also dazzled on a cover to "Video Killed the Radio Star" and a sultry "Santa Baby."

James Hall returned to the X-Mix stage to perform with a super group of Atlanta talent. He showcased some new material off his recently released solo album and ended his set with his original holiday song "Last of the Year."

The night's headliners Electric Avenue not only rocked the casbah, but the entire room. The outrageously talented gents had everyone footloose and energized.

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The 411 on X-Mix 2014

Mixtape Atlanta presents their sixth annual X-Mix concert party benefiting Songs for Kids Foundation. This year's theme is taking it to the dance floor with a lineup full of 80s and original pop bands. Atlanta's Best 80s Synth Pop band, Electric Avenue, is headlining the night with support from The Love Willows, an infectious pop band from Nashville, and Goldwing, local original rockers with a pop swing. Atlanta 80s aerobics act, Aerobics Cube, will also be keeping the crowd warmed up and footloose between sets. Music icon James Hall is going to be in attendance too for the sixth straight year with a very special performance. 

Doors open at 8pm and Whynatte is starting the night off right with their annual toast and free shots to first 100 people at 8:30pm sharp! Mixtape Atlanta will also have an 80s theme photo booth snapping from 8-10pm.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. All proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation. Get tickets here!

Night 2- More Than Words

500 Songs for Kids continued the excitement of Night One into Night Two on Friday, April 29. Yearly staples Seed and Feed Marching Abominable provided a colorful performance of Jonathan Adams's "The Time Warp" from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Other returning bands such as Jungol and Ethan and the Ewox performed rock classics "Rock the Casbah" and "Sledgehammer" respectively. Kevin Spencer, who is also scheduled to perform with Yacht Rock Schooner on Night Six, converted non-Rush fans into diehards with his rendition of the band's "Tom Sawyer." Returning to 500 Songs for Kids after a few years, The Love Willows loosened everyone up with their fun version of Madonna's "Like a Virgin." Other highlights included: Ghost Party's cover of The Stone Roses' "She Bangs The Drums," Prisca's take on Regina Spektor's "Fidelity," and Brad Cox's intimate performance in the Atlanta Room. Check out all of Night 2's photos!