“You ever been love blind?” theDOLLDAZE asks on her latest single “Blind Wilder” right before a crash of mood music hits. I’ve said it before and I’ll continue to say it, theDOLLDAZE doesn’t sing, she doesn’t even sang, this is my friends is a tour de force of vocal acrobatics. A girl with a guitar, the voice–not a voice and legs to die for. What’s not to like? The track is a buzz single from her upcoming album Mystic Novel: to be cont… Listen and download “Blind Wilder” below.

You can catch theDOLLDAZE performing live in Atlanta, April 14 at GreatEclectic’s debut solos exhibition Want To See A Sad Boy Smile? Pay Him at Studio 900.

Art Nouveau Magazine is pleased to present Want To See A Sad Boy Smile? Pay Him, the debut solo exhibition by artist/designer GreatEclectic at Studio 900 in Atlanta, GA. GreatEclectic gives viewers a glimpse into his elaborate rants and musings on fame, power, money, love, the rise and the fall and our generation’s obsession with celebrity. His signature aesthetic evokes a unique combination of pop culture semiotics and art history paired with a vibrant narrative. Works in the exhibition range from mixed media collages, to drawings, paintings and photography.

Want To See A Sad Boy Smile? Pay Him is arduous. It is bright. It is delusional. It is hidden in prismatic view. It is seeing roses through Reagan-colored sunglasses. It is waking up to the first Pink Friday after Sunday mourning. It is the scene sweet-tooth before and beneath the staid urban decay. It is everything in one place, in distorted focus, for no other reason than for you to see it; because we’ve been blinded by the guided light, because we need to throw shade if only to stargaze again.

The show will also feature performances by some of GreatEclectic’s favorite Atlanta indie musicians including, Rahbi, theDOLLDAZE, Micah Freeman, Ethereal, Savvy Society and Ben Carson. In conjunction with opening, the artist will release an eponymous monograph, cataloging the best of his recent works. Want To See A Sad Boy Smile? Pay Him opens April 14 at Studio 900 in the Little Five Points area of Atlanta, GA.

About The Artist:
Kendrick Daye aka GREATECLECTIC is an artist and designer living and working in Atlanta, GA. His work has appeared in The NY Times Magazine, Creative Loafing, Ebony Magazine, Upscale Magazine and Art Nouveau a quarterly art and culture magazine he owns and edits. In 2009, his duo exhibition with artist Corinne Stevie “Extraordinary Machine,” was voted best art exhibit in a gallery by the readers of Creative Loafing.

Want To See A Sad Boy Smile? Pay Him
One Night Only
April 14, 2011
Studio 900
900 Dekalb Ave

8 PM -12 AM

feat music by Rahbi, theDOLLDAZE, Micah Freeman, Ethereal, Savvy Society and Ben Carson.
Free Entry * Free Drinks * Free Giveaways * All Art For Sale

www.greateclectic.com

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This past Thursday, we celebrated three years of Art Nouveau Magazine with some very special guests. Brooklyn based rapper Theophilus London made his debut at the show will also featured showstopping performances by Tendaberry, theDOLLDAZE, Rahbi (aided by two strippers, yes strippers!), Ethereal, Aware and many many more. The scene was set to look like a circus featuring visuals from Atlanta’s visual army of GreatEclectic, Sean Fahie, Paper Frank and Corinne Stevie. Check out this video recap shot by K.D.

Photography by Kendrick Daye

The energy was high for Ben Carson‘s “Melodic Monster” EP release party this past Thursday at WonderRoot. First up was Jack Preston. Jack Preston’s set was definitely hip-hop inspired, the only one of the night. Jack breezed through songs from his projects. He ended with the amped track “Psycho Mystic,” a song that calls to the mind Outkast’s best.

After Jack’s performance one could wonder how far else the intensity of the night could go. Quench to it there and back. The Atlanta, rock trio brought down the house with riveting performances of their tracks. theDOLLDAZE took the stage for a rare intimate acoustic set. She typically performs with a full band. The performance was a more subdued version of theDOLLDAZE, but it was dynamic nonetheless. theDOLLDAZE did what she does best–sang. It was awesome to hear her voice, which can be lost in the shuffle of a full on rock performance. This acoustic set showed off her powerful voice. She performed songs, new and old.

Ben Carson took the stage cast among blood red strobe lights as cameras flashed continuously. The rockstar, backed by his band Jack on drums, Fred on Guitar and Dondria on bass, rocked out live versions of the songs from his recently released EP “Melodic Monster. “Breaking Me Down,” “Temptation,” “Wasted” and new song “Selfish” were all covered. Take a closer look at images from the show below. And if you haven’t download Ben Carson’s EP “Melodic Monster” at www.melodicmonster.bandcamp.com.

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On the night of September 30th at Wonder Root in Atlanta, I will be performing with some of Atlanta’s talented musicians for the release of my new EP Melodic Monster. The acts cover a good musical selection as Jack Preston will start the party off with his Hip-Hop flavor, giving the audience something to groove to before they get hit with some hardcore rock and roll. After Jack, Quench will take the stage and perform, followed by southern belle rocker the DollDaze. Finally I will take the stage and perform songs from my EP and I might sneak some new ones in there. You never know what will happen on a night like this so to prepare you, I’ve gathered some footage together to give you a hint of what’s to come.

Later Days…

Ben Carson – Selfish & Wasted

theDOLLDAZE – The Hard Way

Quench – Fat Cats

Jack Preston – Beet

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Halloween comes a little early this year. On Sept 30, Ben Carson will release his highly anticipated EP Melodic Monster. How does Atlanta’s resident rock star celebrate? With one of this years nastiest rock shows along side the brightest rock acts in Atlanta: theDOLLDAZE, Quench and Jack Preston. Doors open at 9 PM. The show starts at 10 PM. Tickets are $3 in advance and $5 at the door. And there are drinks under a $1, basically you can’t lose with this one. The first ten advance tickets will receive a free copy of Ben Carson’s EP Melodic Monster.

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Tickets

1 Ticket $3.00 2 Tickets $6.00 3 Tickets $9.00 5 Tickets $10.00 10 Tickets $20.00

Art Nouveau, GreatEclectic & Ben-Rocks.com present
“MELODIC MONSTER”

feat performances by Ben Carson, theDOLLDAZE, Quench & Jack Preston

Hosted by Guy Anthony
Sounds by GreatEclectic

Sept 30 at WonderRoot
921 Memorial Drive
Atlanta, GA 30316

Doors open at 9 PM | Show Starts at 10 PM
Tickets: $3 in Advance | $5 at the door

Good weather, good people, and good music is all you need. The vibes were right in 529 this past Saturday for Mad Mad World. Sye Spence‘s EP release party sponsored by Art Nouveau and hosted by Coco & Breezy brought out an eclectic mix of fashion lovers, artists and music heads ready to party to the sounds of what’s new, now and next in indie rock music.

Ben Carson opened the show with booze infused performances of his songs “Selfish,” “Isabella” & “Wasted.” Sandflower, aided by lights on her fingertips, performed second. By the time theDOLLDAZE was on stage, the entire 529 had turned into a mosh pit. The singer went through songs the crowd knew by heart including “The Hard Way” & “Words.” Her guitarist got so into the performance he smashed his guitar all over the stage by the last song she performed.

Of course that’s a hard act to follow. But Sye Spence was intent on doing just that. Dressed in a zebra striped cat suit and six inch feather laced heels Sye Spence entered the stage like a Diva and belted through “A Merican Dream.” Her performance was a mixture of Beyonce and Lady GaGa, just enough theatrics to keep you entertained and more than enough vocal skill to catch anyone’s ear.

Sye’s EP Mad Mad World is available now. Take a closer look at photos from Mad Mad World taken by GreatEclectic. Click here for more. Watch this neat video wrap up below.

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Everybody loves Rahbi, and this Friday you can find out why. August 13, Rahbi will present his latest extravaganza Strange Fruit V at the Apache Cafe in the Midtown area of Atlanta, GA. The singer/songwriter plans to put on a show inspired by the hey days of Studio 54. Performers include theDOLLDAZE, Shanell, Jay Scott, Ben Carson, Muffy and more. With sponsorship by Art Nouveau Magazine, Sesac, Rahbi & Blitz this will sure be a night to remember. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

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Atlanta based singer/songwriter/rock star theDOLLDAZE recently leaked a new track “Lust” and I can’t help but be enamored with it. Taking an undeniable inspiration from the funk of Prince, theDOLLDAZE presents a new song that’s at once edgy and dare I say it radio friendly. “Lust” is the first leak from her upcoming full length project Mystic Novel: to be cont… due out January 2011. Listen and download “Lust” below.

MP3: theDOLLDAZE – Lust (Right Click + Save Target As)

Finally, footage from Art Nouveau & GreatEclectic’s “Noise Porn” show at Studio 1-5-0 in Atlanta. Check out video footage featuring live performances by RAHBI, Corinne Stevie, theDOLLDAZE, Ben Carson, Nemo, Sye Spence, Al K!ng, & Naira. The-Socials.com was also there to capture footage and interview singer/songwriter Sye Spence, blogger Scarlett Spade & producer Savvy Society. Check out the entire show below! And if you haven’t click here to download Noise Porn and the Noise Porn: Remixes album.

The-Socials.com Recap

Guy Anthony

Sye Spence

Ben Carson

Al K!ng

Nemo

Naira

theDOLLDAZE

Corinne Stevie

RAHBI

By now you’ve heard “Noise Porn.” Now hear the remixes of tracks by theDOLLDAZE, Rahbi, Corinne Stevie & more by GotDion, Timeshare, Corinne Stevie, Savvy Society, Ethereal & GreatEclectic. Listen and download the remixes below.

1. Kid Cudi & RAHBI – What’s That Sound (Remix)
2. theDOLLDAZE – Illuminate The Sky (GreatEclectic Remix)
3. Corinne Stevie – Grace Jones (GotDion Remix)
4. Sye Spence- Back (ETHERRMX)
5. Koohl Cardi, Ben Carson & Corinne Stevie – Noise Porn (GreatEclectic Mashuo)
6. Antonio Stapleton & KJ – #1 Fan (GreatEclectic “Heartbeats” Mix)
7. Naira – Nightmares (GreatEclectic “Sexy Time” Mix)
8. Guy Anthony – GLOW (GreatEclectic Mashup)
9. Corinne Stevie – Grace Jones (TIMESHARE REMIX)
10. Roz Bell – Anymore (GreatEclectic “Infidel” Mix)
11. Antonio Stapleton & KJ – #1 Fan (GreatEclectic “ClockStrikes” Mix)
12. Corinne Stevie & MERC – Grace Jones (Savvy Society Remix)
13. theDOLLDAZE- illuminate the sky (Corinne Stevie mix)
14. Sye Spence & Troi – Back (Savvy Society Remix)

This track by Atlanta based singer/songwriter theDOLLDAZE has been my anthem for a while. She originally recorded the track for Art Nouveau Magazine’s music compilation Noise Porn. When it came to making remixes for the Noise Porn remix album I knew I had to tackle this one. Listen and download the GreatEclectic remix of “Illuminate The Sky” below.Noise Porn: Remixes drops next Monday, June 21.