Smile Politely

The Overture: NYE 2014

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.

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