WHAT: DJ Belly, Ideal DJs, AMS, TBA
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey ($10 advance, $15 door)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st at 9 p.m.
Cowboy will be hoppin’ with a dance party to ring in 2015.
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WHAT: DJ Delayney, DJ Matrix, DJ Montiel
WHERE: The Highdive ($10 advance)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st at 9 p.m.
Another DJ’d dance party option. This one is a double whammy — one half modern dance party, one half Power N Soul salsa night.
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EDITOR’S PICK: GRANDKIDS, RESINATER, JORTS
Mike N Molly’s ($5) — Wednesday, December 31st, doors at 9 p.m.
The ultimate variety can be found at Mike N Molly’s this New Year’s Eve with the always-welcome return of Chicago’s previously local indie-folk band Grandkids, preceded by C-U’s double bass double drum stoner metal group Resinater and the also local Jorts, who are an electronic two-piece light show extravaganza. All in one place.
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WHAT: Sun Stereo, The Way Down Wanderers
WHERE: The Canopy Club ($25 advance, $30 door)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st at 9 p.m.
As in New Year’s Eves past, Sun Stereo will play Canopy Club, joined by the Way Down Wanderers. A ticket to this show includes a Manolo’s food buffet from 9-11 p.m. and a limited open bar.
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WHAT: Outbound Drive
WHERE: Memphis On Main ($5 before 9 p.m., $10 after)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st at 9 p.m.
The price of admission to this country rock show includes a midnight champagne toast and party favors as well. Not a bad deal.
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WHAT: The Duke of Uke & His Novelty Orchestra
WHERE: Esquire Lounge (free)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31 at 9:30 p.m.
Esquire Lounge is probably your best bet for a great time with no cover charge on this night of festivities, and music will be provided by The Duke of Uke. Come early for the happy hour from 5-7 p.m.
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WHAT: New Year’s Eve Comedy Show
WHERE: Big Grove Tavern ($10 with dinner, $20 otherwise)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st at 10 p.m.
If comedy is more you’re thing, Big Grove Tavern has you covered this New Year’s Eve with stand-up by Jesse Tuttle, Justin Tuttle, Melissa Richelle, Esteban Gast and a free champagne toast at midnight.
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WHAT: Chachi and the Bandidos
WHERE: The Iron Post (cover)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st at 10 p.m.
Chachi and the Banditos’ fresh take on country-western should be a more low key but fun way to spend the countdown to 2015.
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WHAT: “A Night To Remember”
WHERE: Soma Ultralounge (tickets required)
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31st
I’m not quite sure what exactly it is, but something is happening at Soma on NYE. Will update with more details.