NYE

from 4th Ward Heroes!

this New Year’s Eve is shaping up to be a music lover’s dream!

Modern Skirts / Five Eight
Thursday, December 31, 2009 – 8:00 PM
Smiths Olde Bar Atlanta, GA
Get tickets now!
$15 ADV // $20 DOOR

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http://www.starbar.net/

Gringo Star / The Coathangers / The Judies / Young Orchids
Thursday, December 31, 2009 – 9:00 PM
Star Community Bar, Atlanta GA
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$8 ADV // $10 DOOR

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http://www.judichicago.com/

Noot d’ Noot / Judi Chicago
Thursday, December 31, 2009 – 10:00 PM
Drunken Unicorn, Atlanta GA
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$10 ADV // $15 DOOR

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Photo: http://www.myspace.com/cocoimages

The Constellations / The Incredible Sandwich
Thursday, December 31, 2009 – 9:00 PM
Tasty World Uptown, Athens GA
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Decisions, decision! Whatever you decide, stay safe! Happy New Year from 4th Ward Heroes!

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December was a busy month for 4th Ward Heroes! Thank you so much for your continued support. Happy Holidays!

December was a busy month for 4WH. In addition regularly scheduled programming, 4WH had the opportunity to be involved with   three benefit shows in celebration of the holiday season.

December 3rd 2009

We kicked things off on December 3rd with Whynatte and friends from Esperanza, The Silver Tongue, Slush Fund Recordings and Vintage Earth Music to take over Star Community Bar to raise money for Marcus Autism Center.

this event made possible by Whynatte, visit them at their llama farm or backstage at a cool venue near you or at www.whynatte.com (Photo by Nikita Gale)

and the fine folks at Star Community Car, special thanks to Lynn Taylor for everything all the time, visit them at www.starbar.net (Photo by Nikita Gale)

(Photo by Nikita Gale)

Richard Sherfey and All God’s Children, The Back Row Baptists, Part Bear and Cassavetes joined the ranks and provided us with some great tunes and even better times. A great night was had by all and we were able to raise a bunch of money for the Marcus Autism Center. Thanks to my friends and heroes over at Whynatte.

Here are few more of my favorite photos of the event by the beautiful & talented Nikita Gale of www.nikitagale.com

merchandise courtesy of Matt Senna of www. jamiemarx.com (Photo by Nikita Gale)

courtesy of our friends Part Bear, visit them in Athens or at www.myspace.com/partbear (Photo by Nikita Gale)

merchandise courtesy of our friends Trances Arc, visit them at www.trancesarc.com (Photo by Nikita Gale)

courtesy of our friends at Vintage Earth Music at www.vintageearthmusic.com (Photo by Nikita Gale)

courtesy of Travis Thatcher of Voice of Saturn - visit them at www.curiousinventor.com/kits/voice_of_saturn (Photo by Nikita Gale)

courtesy of Taintstick, yep, with special thanks to Christian James Hand, aka Shoebox, one of the finest fellas a girls can know, send him love notes at www.myspace.com/taintstickmusic (Photo by Nikita Gale)

i call this one "movers, shakers, fame and latte makers," (Photo by Nikita Gale)

Sir Grey of Part Bear (Photo by Nikita Gale at www.nikitagale.com)

Lynn and I on stage attempting to raffle off prizes. Here's to everyone that came out to support! We could not have done it without all of you For more info about Marcus Autism Center, please visit marcus.org. Much love! (Photo by Nikita Gale)

Special thanks once again to all of the performers, to our generous sponsors, and to Nikita Gale for generously donating their time and talent, to Fadia Kader for all of her help and creativity, my sister Young Jedi Jess organizer extraordinaire who once again came through despite another 5 am wake up call at the W, and Veronica Yung of Mix Tape Atlanta who held it down all night in Adrian’s Lair. We could not have pulled it off without all of you! Thanks again! M.

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Teaming up with almost everyone in Atlanta for Gritty Glam Squad, Naked Eye Image, Mindzai and Esperanza Present: Harts 4the Holidays at EyeDrum on December 12th was a blast.

December 12th, 2009

Fadia Kader is simply a force of nature and Travis Thatcher did a particularly impressive job at stage managing. Thanks to everyone involved and my heart felt thanks to the presenters for the opportunity to get involved. Special thanks to all of the performers: Hollyweerd, The Judies, Mermaids, Ocha La Rocha, The 54, FKi, Brittany Bosco, Mums FP and Scar.

We raised a lot of money for Songs For Kids Foundation in addition to all of the holiday cards that people made and all of the toys collected. This event was precious. Chilly-O posted some awesome photos. Check them out here!

I managed to get a few iphone photos:

Photo: 4thWardHeroes.com

Photo: 4thWardHeroes.com

Foam hand shenanigans provided by Esperanza Atlanta. Visit them at www.esperanza-atl.com (photo: 4thWardHeroes.com)

I call this one "A family that crafts together, stays together!" Mike Walbert of SMKA, Tanya Ryno (check out her upcoming film 23 Seconds at www.23secondsthemovie.com), Jesse Altman of Whynatte, and Matt Senna of JamieMarx.com (Photo: 4thWardHeroes.com)

David Perloe of Whynatte. Love him! (Photo: 4thWardHeroes.com)

mermaids - visit them at www.myspace.com/mermaidsatl - photo 4thWardHeroes.com

mermaids - visit them at www.myspace.com/mermaidsatl - photo 4thWardHeroes.com

I had the opportunity last night to visit Children’s Healthcare Pediatric Hospital of Atlanta at Scottish Rite – one of the many organizations that Songs for Kids Foundation works with directly enriching the lives of children in need through music – to deliver holiday cards and gifts collected at the event. We had an opportunity to meet some of the children and the volunteer coordinators. If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved as a volunteer please click here!

Good things!

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And on December 4WH joined A Fight to the Death to co-host their Second-Annual Fundraiser for Atlanta Community Food Bank at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge.

December 19th, 2009

We raised a bunch of money and barrels of food, doubling last year’s grand total I hear, with the help of hundreds of people in attendance. The folks at the Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge truly did a fantastic job hosting us. Hats off to everyone involved especially Mary Collins from Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge the who held it down all night. I cannot tell you how amazing the line up was if you were not there, and I cannot take credit for booking any of it either. Those fellas from A Fight To The Death put the entire bill together. I rarely promote anything that I am not involved with booking and/or producing, but I knew it would be a dream come true to work with them, so thanks to AFTTD not just for being dear friends, fantastic human beings, and yes, easy on the eyes, but for honoring me with the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the business. And to Adron, Daniel Clay, Telegram, Kitty Snyder,  Old Custer, Blair Crimmins, Lera Lynn and Judi Chicago JukeBox, what can I say? Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You all rock!

#35/50 an exclusive gift from A Fight To The Death! Thank you!!!

Happy Holidays from 4th Ward Heroes! Good things!

“The perfect gift: your very own Judi Jingle Jukebox!!!”

Seriously, what will those Judi Chicago boys think up next?

Looking for that perfect last minute gift? Now’s your chance to blow your mom, girlfriend, kid sister, uncle, aunt, brother, great-grandma away! Last Saturday’s ACFB benefit put on by AFTTD and 4thwardheroes went so well, it gave us a great idea. For a donation of just $10 to the Atlanta Foodbank Judi Chicago will create a personal 30 second chiptune about anything you’d like, lyrics and all. Give the gift of Judi and put food in some hungry mouths!

To enter:

First send an email to: judichicago@gmail.com with your song topic and anything you want included. Once we reply go to the Atlanta Foodbank website and donation at least $10 online to the organization (tax deductible). Then forward us a quick email with a copy of the receipt (minus any personal info on it) and we’ll get to work!

We’ll deliver your song to you via email in mp3 format by the end of the day, Christmas eve. Please let us know first as there’s only so many songs we can make between now and the 24th! Also please let us know if you’d like us to share your song with the world when its finished.

-Baron Saturday

Awesome fellas!

For more check out: http://www.judichicago.com/

Thursday Dec 17th BMI’s Drink Shop Live @ W with Lera Lynn!

Lera Lynn returns from Athens this Thursday 12/17 for BMI’s Edition of Drinkshop Live at the W downtown.

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Saturday 12/12 all about the art of love for the ATL

Hello everyone! Just a quick reminder.

I hope to see everyone at HARTS 4THE HOLIDAYS @ EYEDRUM Art + Music Gallery [290 Martin Luther King Jr Dr S]. Presented by Gritty Glam Squad, Naked Eye Image, Mindzai and Esperanza. Event 12 PM – 6PM.

This is an all ages event, so bring the kids! We request a $5 donation or a new toy in a box. All proceeds will benefit Songs for Kids Foundation, a non-profit foundation that enriches the lives of children in need through music, bringing musicians year round to hospitals, special needs kids camps, and all places where kids are in need.

Enjoy lunch with DBA BBQ and Vegan/Vegetarian Cuisine courtesy of Taj Anwar.

A message from Fadia Kader:

Tomorrow we are joining forces with JANELLE MONAE / WONDALAND ARTS SOCIETY and just about EVERYONE in ATLANTA for the annual HARTS 4TH HOLIDAYS charity event. A great day of creating ARTS + CRAFTS, live Music of ALL genres and shopping with local brands …. all to benefit the SONGS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION! Come join us at Eyedrum Gallery from 12pm-6pm to make Christmas Cards for kids who will be spending the holidays in the hospital.

Go Local! Shop with your favorite local brands! Esperanza, Chilly-O, Mindzai Creative, Siditty Misses, FROME2U, Process. DJs Salah Ananse, Rasta Root, Mr.Mind, Karl Injex, Soulfinger, DJ P-nut.

I hope to see you at the show!

Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Organizers:
Mindzai | Fadia Kader | Aquaponi | Gritty Glam Squad | Comupkids.com | Esperanza | 4th Ward Heroes | I DO MUSIC | Patchwerk Recordings | Naked Eye Image | Give Love | Fli Pelican | MEISA | DBA BBQ | Strong Arm management | Process | Nomad mgmt | Wondaland Art Society | BMI | Chilly-O | Tight Bros | Dres tha Beatnik | SMKA | Vinnies Styles | The Garner Circle | City of Ink | Siditty Misses | Frome2u | White | Lies Color Truth | Maurice Garland | Crew Love | Fli Pelican

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Later on that evening, stop in at MINT GALLERY’s
4th Annual Postcard Pinup Show beginning at 8 PM!
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312

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And later on, our beloved Preston Craig kisses Atlanta goodbye! Let’s send him off with lots of love @ Noni’s Italian Deli & Bar [357 Edgewood Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312]

Good things! M!