500 Songs For Kids- #100- 50 Update

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #9

Songs #100-50 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

Friday night finally broke the countdown into double digits as it focused on songs 100- 50. However, the audience got a special treat from the top 3, when Francine Reed graced the stage to sing the number three song on the countdown, Louis Armstrong’s "What A Wonderful World." Cagney Guest impressively played Jane’s Addiction’s "Been Caught Stealing" solo with only a banjo, and Golden kicked the night into high gear early on with their note-for-note rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s "Free Bird."

Here are some of last night’s highlights:

#99- California Girls by The Beach Boys performed by Small Reactions
#94- Been Caught Stealing by Jane’s Addiction performed by Cagney Guest
#91- Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd performed by Golden
#87- Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones performed by Sovus Radio
#86- Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin performed by 500 Songs for Kids Ochastra
#84- Let It Be by The Beatles performed by Stef Dorfman
#80- Keep on Rockin’ In the Free World by Neil Young performed by The Lord is My Shotgun
#79- Shout (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers performed by The Kerry Hill Band
#78- Billie Jean by Michael Jackson performed by Jarin Cobbin
#73- Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf performed by Death on Two Wheels
#71- …Baby One More Time by Britney Spears performed by The Coathangers
#70- 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton performed by Soljunkie
#62- Man in the Mirror by Michael Jackson performed by Three 5 Human, Sam Rawls, and Jarin Cobbin
#58- Another Brick in the Wall, Part II by Pink Floyd performed by The Constellations
#56- Baba O’Riley by The Who performed by Sleep Therapy
#55- The Chanukah Song by Adam Sandler performed by Josh Rifkind
#53- Patience by Guns N’ Roses performed by State of Man
#52- Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen performed by Carousel 5

# 3- What a Wonderful Word by Louis Armstrong performed by Francine Reed

PHOTOS ARE UP- NIGHT 9 OF 500 SONGS FOR KIDS PICTURES

500 Songs for Kids- #150- 100 Update

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #8

Songs #150-100 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

It’s the final countdown! Tonight will start at song #100 as we enter the final stretch on the 500 Greatest Sing- Along Songs for All Time. Last night’s countdown was no easy task as artist after artist tackled the list, including some impressive beat-boxing, acapella and straight out stripping (thank you- Five Eight). Only two more nights and 100 more songs, so be sure to make your way to Smiths to share your money for charity and your voice for a good time.

Here are some of last night’s highlights:

#149- Piece of My Heart by Janis Joplin performed by Laura Dees Band
#148- The Muppet Movie’s Rainbow Connection performed by Eudora June
#145- Wild World by Cat Stevens performed by Nic Cowan
#140- Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed performed by Ken Kiser
#139- I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 performed by Note Worthy
#136- I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder performed by Jamm
#135- Louie Louie by The Kingsmen performed by What The…?
#132- Instant Karma by John Lennon performed by Stereotype
#129- Gloria by Them performed by Supercluster
#125- Bust A Move by Young MC performed by Will May
#121- I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye performed by Heston
#120- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones performed by Five Eight
#118- Fire and Rain by James Taylor performed by Janie Chu
#114- Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen performed by Rick Brantley
#109- Honky Tonk Woman by The Rolling Stones performed by Ponderosa
#106- Holiday Road by Lindsey Buckingham performed by The Californias
#104- Don’t Look Back in Anger by Oasis performed by The Reeds
#101- All Right Now by Free performed by Joshua Fletcher

Check out the night’s photos!

The Californias at 500 Songs For Kids

Note Worthy singing Jackson 5

Mia Miata at 500 Songs- We Are Family

Brett Dennen at 500 Songs For Kids

My personal favorite so far this week! One of Rolling Stone’s Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2008, Brett Dennen performing 1234 by Feist!

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500 Songs For Kids- #200-150 Update

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #7

Songs #200-150 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

Donating to 500 Songs for Kids may lead you on the road to Heaven, but last night everyone wanted to go “Straight to Hell” when Drivin n’ Cryin performed their classic. One great performance led to the next as the continuous revolving door of enthusiastic talent graced the stage. Colonel Bruce Hampton was also there to add his own touch to a Sly and the Family Stone jam.

Here are some of last night’s highlights:

#199- Gin and Juice by Snoop Dogg performed by Geisha Hit Squad
#196- You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi performed by Brain Box
#195- I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston performed by TJ (see video below- AMAZING)
#193- Mr Roboto by Styx performed by The Swear
#178- Girls Girls Girls by Motley Crue performed by Ultradrive
#177- We’re Not Gonna Take It by Twisted Sister performed by The Hot Rods
#176- Straight to Hell by Drivn’ n’ Cryin’ performed by Drivin’ n’ Cryin’
#175- Purple Rain by Prince performed by Ryan Waters
#172- Everyday People by Sly & the Family Stone performed by Col. Bruce Hampton
#171- Leaving on a Jet Plane by Peter, Paul, and Mary performed by Madeline
#170- Back in Black by AC/DC performed by The Ming Dynasty
#169- I Touch Myself by Divinyls performed by Lexi Street
#168- Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door by Bob Dylan performed by Frank Bell
#167- Rock the Casbah by The Clash performed by Sun Domingo
#163- You Can’t Always Get What You Want by The Rolling Stones performed by Joe McGuinness
#162- Centerfold by The J.Geils Band performed by Part Bear
#161- Highway to Hell by AC/DC performed by Attractive Eighties Women
#160- I Love Rock n’ Roll by Joan Jett and the Heartbreakers performed by Natalie Warner
#159- Can’t You See by The Marshall Tucker Band performed by Levi Lowrey with Jim Hodgson
#158- Loser by Beck performed by Bruce Butkovich
#153- Ruby Tuesday by The Rolling Stones performed by Lefty Williams Band
#152- Stayin’ Alive by The Bee Gees performed by Wighat

**Also announced- Butch Walker will be performing #2- Sister Christian by Night Ranger**

View the rest of the photos here- 500 Songs For Kids Night 7 Pictures

#195 by TJ is below

Drivin N’ Cryin at 500 Songs For Kids

500 Songs for Kids- #250-200 Update

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #6

Songs #250-200 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

The hits just keep on coming! Last night’s countdown ranged from classic rock hits like “Sweet Child of Mine” to the Christmas standard “Feliz Navidad” to Greatest American Hero’s Theme. Tonight the fun continues with Drivin ‘n Cryin and many more great acts as we continue to count down the greatest sing along songs of all time.

Here are some of last night’s highlights:

#241- These Boots Are Made For Walking by Nancy Sinatra performed by Hardly Darlings
#240- Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N’ Roses performed by Brad Cox from Grayson Manor
#235- Bennie and the Jets by elton John performed by Arts and Sciences
#234- Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac performed by South 70
#230- Hold Me Now by The Thompson Twins performed by the Sun Dogs
#228- Faith by George Michael performed by Galyan
#227- The Love You Save by Jackson 5 performed by Tendaberry
#225- Oh Sherry by Steve Perry performed by Gary Pfaff
#223- Changes by David Bowie performed by Cinetrope
#222- Mr. Jones by Counting Crows performed by Modern Society
#221- Feliz Navidad performed by The Sanata Band
#220- Our House by Madness performed by Nerd Parade
#219- The General by Dispatch performed by Hightide Blues
#217- Sweet Child of Mine by Guns ‘n Roses performed by Bucky Hog
#216- Greatest American Hero’s Believe It or Not by Mike Post performed by Mike Caleanas
#215- Puff, the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul, and Mary performed by Dave Daniels and The P.T.A.
#212- Footloose by Kenny Loggins performed by Chase 56
#211- Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G. performed by Lyrical Preacher
#210- Fat Bottom Girls by Queen performed by J-Roddy Walston and the Business
#209- Singing in the Rain performed by Gwen Hughes
#207- Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana performed by Libras

View the rest of the pictures here- AMG 500 Songs For Kids Night 6 Pictures

500 Songs for Kids- #300-250 Update

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #5

Songs #300-250 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

Mason Jennings, Missy Higgins, and Brett Dennen were there. Cracker performed his monster hit “Low,” and Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan played “I Remember You.” Where were you? Smith’s Olde Bar continues to be the hub of amazing musicianship and charity and we’re only half way there. Come see for yourself what all the buzz it tonight, and support this great cause!

Here are some of last night’s highlights:

#274- Where It’s At by Beck performed by Entropy
#273- When the Saints Go Marching In by Louis Armstrong performed by Ruby Red’s Band
#272- Heat of the Moment by Asia performed by Mason Jennings
#271- 1234 by Feist performed by Brett Dennen 
#270- Low by Cracker performed by Cracker
#269- Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd performed by Missy Higgins
#266- I Remember You by Skid Row performed by Rachel Bolan (Skid Row- bassist), Vanessa Olivarez (American Idol), and Brian Collins
#263- Fight the Power by Public Enemy performed by Phace Orginalz
#258- Achy Breaky Heart by Billy Ray Cyrus performed by High Cotton
#257- I Wanna Be Sedated by The Ramones performed by Crop Circle
#254- Africa by Toto performed by Max Oginsky and Frank Lisco

Check out the rest of the pictures here!

I Remember You by Skid Row performed by Rachel Bolan (Skid Row- bassist), Vanessa Olivarez (American Idol), and Brian Collins

Cracker performing their hit Low

500 Songs For Kids- #350-300 Update

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #4

Songs #350-300 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

The hits kept on rolling during night four of the ten night music marathon. From 112’s Q Parker’s soul rousing rendition of R.E.M’s “Losing My Religion” to Clay Cook’s poignant, acoustic sing along of Annie’s “Tomorrow,” hits and talent are definitely heating up as we near Saturday’s finale.

Some highlights from last night:

#327- I Melt with You by Modern English performed by the Sealions
#324- Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson performed by Fast Mustache
#322- Losing My Religion by R.E.M. performed by Q Parker of 112
#321- Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel performed by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
#320- Tomorrow from Broadway hit Annie performed by Clay Cook
#317- Rapper’s Delight by The Sugarhill Gang performed by Cold Fingers and the Marvelous Malfunction
#312- Turn Back Time by Cher performed by Chris Downs
#311- Celebration by Kool & The Gang performed by The Educators
#309- Take It Easy by The Eagles performed by Kahle Davis and The Nightwatchmen
#305- Run to the Hills by Iron Madden performed by The Seraphix

Check out the rest of the photos here- 500 Songs For Kids Pictures- Night 4!

500 Songs For Kids- #400-350 Updates

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #3

Songs #400-351 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

Highlights from last night that you should be sad you missed (good, bad, and the ugly all incl):

* #396- It’s My Party (and I’ll Cry If I Want To) by Lesley Gore performed by Andrea Nardello
* #391- Mmm Bop by Hanson performed by Why The Fly
* #389- The Candyman by Sammy Davis Jr. performed by Raschad
* #387- Georgia on My Mind by Ray Charles performed by Heather Luttrell
* #386- She Don’t Use Jelly by The Flaming Lips performed by The Julia Dream
* #385- Physical by Olivia Newton John performed by The Susi French Connection
* #384- Rio by Duran Durn performed by Club Awesome
* #381- Total Eclipse of the Heart by Nikki French performed by Chrys of Senona
* #376- White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane performed by Zila
* #373- You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin performed by Audrey Spillman
* #371- I Believe In A Thing Called Love by The Darkness performed by Alf and the Frat Guys
* #369- Thunderstruck by ACDC performed by The Sammies
* #367- Minni the Moocher by Cab Calloway performed by Flat Track Penny Co-op
* #364- Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera performed by Gypsy Pearl (the belly dancer)
* #363- Good by Better Than Ezra performed by Love Rush
* #361- Fletch Theme Song performed by Saddlefunk (i.e. Nick from YOU, Mark from The Warm Gunns, Greg Lee from Sundiver)
* #360- Tom Sawyer by Rush performed by The Natural
* #354- Light My Fire by The Doors performed by Harrison Hudson
* #351- Easy (Like Sunday Morning) by Lionel Richie performed by Matt White (who opened for Sheryl Crow at Chastain earlier in the night! AMAZING!)

Updates for the rest of the week- what you can expect:
* #1 will be Hey Jude and they just announced the artist!!! It’s Cee-Lo from Gnarles Barkley!!!

Don’t miss out the next 6 days! Stay tuned to AMG, your 500 Songs For Kids Headquarters!

The rest of the pictures will be up tomorrow!

Video of #362 featuring The Laughing Bastards

Video of #384 featuring Club Awesome

500 Songs For Kids- #450-400 Updates

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #2

Songs #450-401 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

We only caught the last 20 songs or so, but here’s what we saw:

Highlights from last night that you should be sad you missed (good, bad, and the ugly all incl):

     * #421- Funky Cold Medina by Tone Loc performed by Leadcar Holiday
     * #417- The Best Around by Jose Esposito (From Karate Kid) performed by the Lost Boys
     * #416- Leader of the Pack by the Sangri-Las performed by Algebra
     * #413- Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top performed by The Mike Lowry Band
     * #409- Your Cheatin’ Heart by Hank Williams performed by Micheal Lee Miller
     * #408- Don’t You Forget About Me by Simple Lies performed by The Sarah Mac Band
     * #407- Photographby Def Leppard performed by Roxis
     * #406- Would by Alice in Chains performed by Mister Fernando
     * #401- 7 Nation Army by The White Stripes performed by All The Saints
     * #?- Impromptu numbers by people from various bands- some of them were a mess last night, but      still hilarious to watch!

Updates for the rest of the week- what you can expect:
     * Arrested Development will be performing next Saturday!
     * CNN will be doing a special on 500 Songs For Kids Sunday morning (tomorrow)! Don’t miss it!

Don’t miss out the next 8 days! Stay tuned to AMG, your 500 Songs For Kids Headquarters!

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Below is the video for #421

500 Songs For Kids- #500-450 Updates

500 Songs For Kids Update from Night #1

Songs #500-450 on the Countdown of the 500 GREATEST SING-ALONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

Highlights from last night that you should be sad you missed (good, bad, and the ugly all incl):
     * #496- Don’t Stand So Close To Me by The Police performed by Helios
     * #481- Laid by James performed by Stokeswood
     * #480- Seether by Veruca Salt performed by Today The Moon Tomorrow The Sun
     * #495- Ramblin Man by The Allman Bros performed by Delta Moon
     * #492- A Change is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke performed by Janelle Monae
     * #474- Love and Marriage by Frank Sinatra performed by Swank Sinatra
     * #472- All For You by Sister Hazel performed by Chuck Carrier with Ryan and Jett from Sister Hazel
     * #471- Sabotage by The Beastie Boys performed by The Beastly Boys
     * #470- Man of Constant by The Soggy Bottom Boys performed by Missy Gossip
     * #465- The Simpsons Theme Song performed by Nikko and Kathy on horns
     * #464- Lit Up by Buckcherry performed by Kimberly Nicole
     * #462- Love Shack by the B-52s performed by The Love Willows
     * #457- Get Up Stand Up by Bob Marley performed by Golden Fro
     * #454- Land Down Under by Men At Work performed by Jermaine
     * #452- Johnny B Goode by Chuck Berry performed by the Nick Edelstein Band
     * #451- Mickey by Toni Basil performed on the spot by Josh Rifkin and Friends (see video)
     * #450- Kumbaya performed by everyone! It was a sing-along!

Updates for the rest of the week- what you can expect:
     * Drivin N Cryin will be performing one night! Rumor is that it will be their song Straight To Hell
     * Sister Hazel surprised us last night, but they will be returning further along the countdown
     * Mason Jennings will make an appearance one night
     * Matt White (who is opening for Sheryl Crow at Chastain) will be performing Saturday night after his show at Chastain!
     * Hey Jude will be #1 (but who will be singing it? last year it was Angie Aparo! Who will it be this year? Stay tuned to AMG for rumors and updates!)
     * Francine Reed will be performing a Louis Armstrong song next Friday

Don’t miss out the next 9 days! Stay tuned to AMG, your 500 Songs For Kids Headquarters!

SEE THE REST OF THE PICS HERE!
 

Atlanta Music Guide is your 500 SONGS FOR KIDS HEADQUARTERS!

This just announced by Smith’s Olde Bar and 500 Songs For Kids:

SONGS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION is proud to present 500 SONGS FOR KIDS!

TONIGHT we kick off ten consecutive nights of musical insanity. The first band takes the stage at 6:45pm with song #500, and away we go! More announcements to come...
Get out early tonight and help us kick this marathon off!
www. songsforkidsfoundation. org

Songs For Kids Foundation has leaked just a few artists performing at 500 Songs For Kids...
Thursday, May 1:
Janelle Monae
Sister Hazel‘s Ryan Newell and Jett Beres

Friday, May 2:
Algebra

Sunday, May 4:
Q. Parker from 112

Monday, May 5:
Cracker’s David Lowery and Johnny Hickman
Brett Dennen
Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan
Mason Jennings
Missy Higgins

Saturday, May 10:
Shawn Mullins
Angie Aparo
Corey Smith
James Hall

Remember this is for a great bunch of kids and every night is special! Can’t wait to see you there!

ATLANTA MUSIC GUIDE IS YOUR 500 SONGS FOR KIDS HEADQUARTERS! VISIT THE SITE EACH DAY FOR UPDATES AND PICTURES FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE!

500 Songs For Kids Starts Tomorrow!

500 Songs For Kids kicks off tomorrow at Smith’s Olde Bar, where once again 500 DIFFERENT ARTISTS will hit the stage to sing and scream your lungs out for 10 marathon nights as this time they bring you…

THE 500 GREATEST SING-A-LONG SONGS OF ALL TIME!

Tune in to DaveFM 92.9 FM tonight at 8pm as Songs For Kids Foundation will be dropping in on Margot, DaveFM Music Director, to talk about the big event and all of the exciting work that Songs For Kids Foundation is doing around the calendar!

The 2nd annual event runs from May 1st through May 10th! If you missed last years event then you definitely don’t want to miss this year! Last years performers incuded Mute Math, Butch Walker, Janelle Monae, Edwin McCain, Dionne Farris, Angie Aparo, Aslyn, The Whigs, and 492 other artists! Who will be on the lineup for this year? You’ll have to come out to Smith’s to find out!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY!

AthFest 2008

ATHFEST 2008 has announced the headlining artists for this year’s festival. On Friday, June 20th, 17-piece psychedelic rock collective DARK MEAT, recently signed to Vice Records, will perform. On Saturday, June 21st, pop darlings MODERN SKIRTS, currently in the studio with David Lowery (Cracker), will perform. Dub reggae collective DUBCONSCIOUS, who will soon release their fourth CD, will close the festival on Sunday, June 22nd.

Additional performers for 2008 include: Dead Confederate, Twin Tigers, Cinemechanica, We Vs. the Shark, Centro-matic, A. Armada, Pegasuses XL, Elf Power, Contraband Venice is Sinking, Velveteen Pink, Folklore, Don Chambers + GOAT, Bloodkin, Ken Will Morton and others.

ATHFEST 2008 will be held June 18-22, 2008, in historic downtown Athens, GA, a town long renowned for its thriving music scene. For the past eleven years, this annual music and arts festival has showcased the best in local, regional, and nationally recognized Athens-based talent. Over 150 bands and artists will perform over the course of the weekend, with most performances free of charge to the public. The festival also includes a juried artisan market, the Flagpole Music Awards show, KidsFest, and much more. From 2005-2007, ATHFEST was included in the "TOP 20 Events for June" by the Southeast Tourism Society.

For more info please visit AthFest’s Official Site.
To find a hotel in Athens check

SoCo Music Festival Lineup has Changed

The Southern Comfort Music Festival in Atlanta had originally announced Queens of the Stone Age would be the headlining band for the May 17th festival, but a new lineup has now been released.

Lineup:
Against Me!
Bang Camaro
Ghostland Observatory
Ryan Shaw
Supersuckers

The festival will be held at Centennial Park and is a FREE event. All attendees must be 21+ and no outside drinks, coolers, tents, or chairs will be allowed inside the park.

For more information click SoCo Music Festival.

Queens of the Stone Age FREE SHOW!!!

Queens is playing that Soco Music Expreience this year down in Centennial Park on May 17th. Ghostland Observatory and Ryan Shaw are on the bill as well….watch out for tornado glass

More info here