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Videos and Pictures from the FINAL 2 nights of 500 Songs For Kids are up!

There are WAY too many videos to post them all here, but here are AMG's two favorites from the final night! You can view the rest of our videos from 500 Songs For Kids on Atlanta Music Guide's YouTube Page.

We have also posted pictures that you can cehck out with these links- 500 Songs For Kids Night 9 Pictures and 500 Songs For Kids Night 10 Pictures 

Cee-Lo sings his own song Crazy at 500 Songs For Kids

Angie Aparo sings American Pie at 500 Songs For Kids

Corndogorama Lineup Announced! On SALE TODAY!

Now with 100 bands, over 4 days, on 4 main stages, 2 indoor and 2 amazing outdoor stage in the shadow of historic Cabbage Town at the legendary Lenny's. This year's signature back-to-back format is a line up only Atlanta's mainstay Corndog-o-rama mastermind and founder David Railey can deliver: Artists: Independent music artists and fans will reap the benefits of the festival's outdoor stage experience with pro-level sound, lighting, and staging music festival lovers expect, we think the local artists deserve, and the Corndogorama now delivers to America's breakout independent music scene.

Announced Lineup:
OPENING PARTY JUNE 26, 2008 AT LENNY'S BAR

8:00 PM SPECIAL OLYMPIAD main stage
8:30 PM Trial by Fire side stage
9:00 PM LOOSE SCREWS main stage
9:30 PM The HOLLAND DUTCH side stage
1000 PM Attractive 80's women main stage
1030 PM TENTH TO THE MOON side stage
1100 PM THEE Crucials main stage
1130 PM HEINOUS BIENFANG mainstage
1200 mid BLOOD VESSELS main stage
1245 AM Grey GOO main stage

CORNDOGORAMA DAY 1 FRIDaY • 6/27/2008

8:00 PM SPY FOR HIRE
8:30 PM PROTON Outdoor Stage
9:30 PM Janelle Monae Outdoor Stage
9:30 PM Holly Faith Main Stage
1010 PM JAMES HALL Main Stage
1050 PM Noot D' Noot Main Stage
1120 PM Judi Chicago, Main Stage
1145 PM DAN DEACON, Main Stage

CORNDOGORAMA DAY 2 • 6/28/08- The Return of BEACHTITTI

4:00 PM THE BEER FACTOR OLYMPICS
5:00 PM THE CORNDOG EATING CHALLENGE
6:30 PM BATTLE CAT Side Stage
7:00 PM JEFF MYERS SPINS THE BEACH PARTY
7:30 PM THE HISS, Outdoor Stage
8:15 PM THE ALL NIGHT DRUG PROWLING WOLVES,Outdoor Stage
8:45 PM DJ KWAKU , Beach Party outside
9:00 PM Gringo STAR, Outdoor Stage
9:45 PM snowden, Outdoor Stage
1000 PM THE LIFE AND TIMES
1030 PM dropsonic
1100 PM The HOWLIES Side Stage inside
1130 PM Anna Kramer, Main Stage inside
1200 MID ABANDON THE EARTH MISSION

LaTE NIGHT DaNCE PaRTY-
FEATURING FRINGE FaCTORY and BEACHTITTIE

CORNDOGORAMA CLOSING DAY • 6/29/08 • SUNDAY MUDDY SUNDAY

STARTS AT 12 NOON- SO COME EARLY FOR BLUEGRASS FROM WHOA NELLY aND THE RETURN OF THE SLACKEY FAMILY, + COUNTRY, HEAVY INDIE METAL, AND OH, YEAH; THE BEACH PARTY WILL STILL BE GOING WITH DJ CORVETTE AT 2:00 PM AND MANY OTHER SPECIAL DJ GUESTS THE ENTIRE DAY

6:00 PM caddle Outdoor Stage
7:30 PM summer birds in the cellar Side stage inside
7:30 PM BITCH Outdoor Stage
8:00 PM The Cassavetes Main Stage inside
8:30 PM Blackberry Smoke Outdoor Stage
8:30 PM cinemechanica Main Stage inside
9:00 PM Maserati Main Stage inside
9:45 PM The Khans
1059 PM Zoroaster

Buy tickets in advance here

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!

Check out Brett Dennen if you haven't heard of him before-
Brett Dennen Official Site
Brett Dennen Myspace Page

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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