Saturday, September 14

The Mixtapes

Okay, I guess the time has come where I talk a little more about my band here on the blog.  I'm in a 90s cover band called The Mixtapes.  There are five of us and we all sing.  I play keys and Johnny plays guitar.  We don't have a pro video as of now, but we're working on it, and we don't have any recordings because, well... in this band we don't play our original music.  Our shows are SO FUN.  Everyone in the crowd sings along and dances and has a blast.  I wish I could bring you all along.

We have a little webstore with t-shirts, but our website is still under construction.

Elsie just did a photo shoot for us and made up these awesome posters.  I could not be more in love with them-- they fit our vibe perfectly.

We cover a wide range of 90s music, but it's still all pretty much in the Alternative category.  I sing songs by the Cardigans, Lisa Loeb, No Doubt, Sneaker Pimps, Bjork, the Cranberries, etc.  Mine are less Alternative than Johnny's Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, etc. but they all still work pretty well together.  Right now we just play regionally, so if you wanted to see us, you would have to come to Missouri.

Anyway, welcome to this part of my life.  ;)


35 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    Elsie did do a great job on those posters! They fit perfectly with the 90's vibe :) I have to admit the music was my favorite part of the 90's

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  2. Hanna LeiSeptember 14, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    These posters look great! Being in a band must be so much fun! -Hanna Lei

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  3. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    Katie, that sounds so fun and I would love to see y'all play! Isn't 90s music so fun?

    The poster Elsie designed is perfect!

    -sarah

    Http://www.sarrrahgirl.com

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  4. NoComedySeptember 14, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Love the posters! And good job with the Sneaker Pimps! They are WAY underrated!

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  5. MagpieSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    This sounds like so much fun, I'm sad Missouri is so far away! You play music from all of my favorites from the 90s'. :) Great posters too!

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  6. HelleSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    These posters are crazy awesome!!!

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  7. HelenSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    I love the cut and stick style of your posters, it sounds like you guys put on a really fun show!
    http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/

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  8. dariaSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    this sounds awesome! I really wish I could hear you guys. Perfect name, too.

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  9. BekkaSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Those posters are amazing, and it's so cool that you're in a cover band. Thanks for sharing this part of your life, interested to learn a little more about it!

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  10. ChristinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    I saw 2 videos you had on the facebook page and they were really nice!! You should definately post more videos from future gigs!

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  11. CharlotteSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    I love your taste in music, linger by the cranberries is one of my favourite songs x

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  12. juni // hej juniSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    those posters are sooo amazing! great job elsie :) and your band really does sound like tons of fun

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  13. Valentina DuracinskySeptember 14, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Bjork!? What song!! Love...

    Valentina
    Valentina Duracinsky Blog
    -- Facebook Page

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  14. lisa.September 14, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    everything about this is so ridiculously cute & awesome. I Especially love the cake shirt.

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  15. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    This is so great:) It sound like A LOT of fun!!! When Elsie shared an instagram pic of the yellow poster the other day , I thought I saw your little face in there:) Thanks for sharing!! Really cool

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  16. Jamie September 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I've always toyed with the idea of forming a 90's cover band. Who doesn’t love belting their guts out to Zombie, You Oughta know, Just A Girl, or Bitch. No one, that’s who!

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  17. KatieSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Katie, this is beyond awesome! What a cool thing to do. And those posters are amazing. I really love the first one.

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  18. SarahSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Pretty cool! Hope you guys come to st.louis, soon!

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  19. birdsandoxfordsSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    these are so cute!
    -Deana, from Birds&Oxfords

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  20. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Amazing! Love me some No Doubt. Those posters are rockin!

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  21. miss teacupsSeptember 14, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    I love everything about this and watched a few videos and FELL IN LOVE. If only I could come see a show sometime!

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  22. HeatherSeptember 14, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    I would love to see you guys!! Nothing like a good 90's cover band!! All the music i listened to in high school!!! Awesome music I might add!! Rock on girly!!!

    Heather
    southernnorth.com

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  23. HannahSeptember 14, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    The Cranberries are my favorite band! I'd love to hear you guys do Zombie or Linger sometime. I'm so happy for all of you. Good luck! (:

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  24. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    This is truly cool. That's all I have to say

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  25. KimSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Sweet! I love knowing this about you. I am a 90s music lover =-)

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  26. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    90's music will always be my favorite. I would love to see you guys perform! (If you ever tour to California...)

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  27. 76 sunflowersSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Give me a shout if you hit England :)

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  28. ohsorosieSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Those posters are wonderful, Elsie is so clever! Would love to see some videos :)
    Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten

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  29. petal and plumeSeptember 15, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    this is wonderful! elsie's posters are oh so lovely! keep on keepin' on!
    xx

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  30. SallylineSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    I hope to see you one time when we'll go to Missouri...or maybe if you come in France one day ;)

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  31. KatieSeptember 16, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    all bands i know and miss hearing constantly on the radio! nostalgiaaaaaa... wish i were in springfield for a concert!

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  32. BeccaSeptember 16, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    So fun! I love the posters Elsie made for you guys. They're awesome!

    -Becca
    Ladyface Blog

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  33. EmilySeptember 17, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Your band sounds like my dream job! '90s music forever! I still listen to my No Doubt CD that I got in 6th grade. Only a few songs skip :)

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I wish I was near by... love 90's so so much!

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  35. AnonymousDecember 21, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    So fun! I love the posters Elsie made for you guys. They're awesome!


    Mixtapes

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