New Year's Eve 2008!!!!

What: Akron/Family curates NYE 2008
Where: Knitting Factory
Who: Akron/Family, Deerhoof, Deer Tick, Dirty Projectors, Megafaun, & More!
When: 8pm
Cost: $100 VIP, $65 General Admin+Free Booze, $35 General Admin
What to Expect: The final show in the long running history of the current Manhattan location (they're moving to Lit's old building) of the Knitting Factory is probably the safest bet of the show going evening. With three floors of music there has to be something for every taste and the main room featuring Deerhoof and Dirty Projectors (for a 2nd year in a row) is a lineup worthy of any indie rock fan. This is definitely a great way to ring in the New Year, but it's also the final way to pay homage to a very influential and important New York venue.
Listen: Akron/Family - "Don't Be Afraid, You're Already Dead"
Deerhoof - "Fresh Born"
Deer Tick - "Long Time"
Dirty Projectors - "Six Pack"

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What: Sanoto's New Year's Eve
Where: Santo's Party House
Who: Andrew WK, Gang Gang Dance, Lissy Trullie, Lemonade, & More!
When: 9pm
Cost: $50 Advance/$65 DOS
What to Expect: If ever Santo's were going to live up to their full name (you know the whole "Party House" thing) this should be the evening, and based on the roster of performers you're getting they should have no problem doing that. With the Misshapes spinning records and bands like Gang Gang Dance and Andrew WK taking the stage there is no doubt that some serious partying and dancing will be going on, the only question is whether you should go stag or bring a date!
Listen: Andrew WK - "I Love NYC"
Gang Gang Dance - "House Jam"

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What:Cake Shop New Year's
Where: Cake Shop
Who: These Are Powers, Dan Friel, + More
When: 8pm
Cost: $8/or $12 with (2) drink tickets
What to Expect: A late addition to the New Year's festivities, and by far the least expensive of all the city fare this year, this show should be a blast with two excellent bands, a few bands I don't really know, cheap(er) booze, and some DJ's. If you're looking for more of a chill vibe where dancing is not required I'd go with Cake Shop it's as solid a bet as there is out there right now. Oh and if you take the drink ticket option be sure not to waste it on canned beer otherwise it doesn't pay to go that way!!!
Listen: These Are Powers - "Chipping Ice"
Dan Friel - "Ghost Town (Part 1)"

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What: PA/Meanyfest USA Present NYE Blowout
Where: Public Assembly
Who: Semi Precious Weapons, Titus Andronicus, DJ VHS, + More!
When: 8pm
Cost: $70 VIP/$35 GA
What to Expect: A bunch of crazy ass, I don't know how they fit together, bands and DJ's all over the place. Plus they have a 24-hour liquor license (major selling point!) and it promises to be an unforgettable, quickly forgotten New Year's Eve bash!
Listen: Semi Precious Weapons - "Her Hair Is On Fire"
Titus Andronicus - "Waking Up Drunk"

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What: Martini Red Countdown
Where: Martini Red
Who: Paragraph, Captain Ahab and the Sea Crackens, Mancrush, + More
When: 9pm
Cost: $10
What to Expect: Those out on Staten Island looking to ring in the New Year have gotten themselves a heckuva show here with Paragraph and the surftacular Captain Ahab and the Sea Crackens providing the music and Mancrush providing some improvised comedic stuff. It should be a fun night and with a shit load of drink specials it is not likely to be a night you will remember anytime soon!!!
Listen: Paragraph - "Gurli"
Captain Ahab and the Sea Crackens - "The Ballad of Johnny Surfelstein"

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What: New Year's Late Night Blowout
Where: (le) poisson rouge
Who: Matthew Dear, Drop the Lime, Michna, + More
When: 11:45pm
Cost: $25
What to Expect: Kicking off late, and rolling till 8am (with complimentary breakfast!!!) this show may just miss the midnight touchstone but it will do everything in its power to make sure that the party continues rolling well past sunrise! With Matthew Dear performing and a slew of capable DJ's helming the decks this party should be a non-stop dance fest that will be fueled by booze and Red Bulls until your heart can barely stand it. Then they'll give you some bacon and see if it explodes! But seriously what else do you have to do after the ball drops? That's right nothing! So get your asses here from some dancing and some early morning eggs and maybe just maybe this will be a New Year's to remember, though you'll probably be drunk enough to forget it all.
Listen: Matthew Dear - "Pom Pom"

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What: New Year's Eve in Jersey
Where: Wellmont Theater
Who: Yo La Tengo, The Feelies, Vivian Girls
When: 7pm
Cost: $35
What to Expect: After playing Maxwell's for 8 crazy nights, I'm sure it will be a little strange for Yo La Tengo and their fans to adjust to the size of the Wellmont Theater. But generally whenever this band plays in Jersey it is an event to be witnessed and I can say they will probably be pulling out all the stops for a New Year's Eve extravaganza! Plus you have the traditional holiday appearance of The Feelies plus a strange opening slot for Vivian Girls. This should be a night of very solid music in Montclair, NJ.
Listen: Yo La Tengo - "Be Thankful for What You Got"
The Feelies - "The Boy With Perpetual Nervousness"
Vivian Girls - "Where Do You Run To?"