MusicFestNews’ Top NYE Shows and Events Staff Picks

From all of us here at Music Fest News, we would like to thank you for following along with us this year as we have reported on the latest in music and festival happenings. Three of our staff writers on the East Coast would like to share their picks for NYE events and concerts happening in their respective cities, if you have yet to find a place to hang out and bring in the new year. We appreciate all of you, and we are excited to see what 2015 has in store for all of us!

MIAMI


 

Phish NYE Celebration at the AAA Arena. Four days of Phish shows kick off tonight at the AAA Arena for NYE.  LivePhish.com will webcast all four shows on Phish’s upcoming Miami New Year’s Run beginning December 31st. 601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132. (786) 777-1000. Tickets available at http://tickets.phish.com/

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Particle at Grand Central. Particle will be celebrating the 10-Year Anniversary of their studio release Launchpad by performing the album in its entirety on Thurs, 1/1 at Grand Central in Miami. In addition to playing the Launchpad album on 1/1, Particle will also be busting out a bunch of NEW ORIGINALS and NEW COVERS at these two late-night Phish after shows. And with so many amazing musicians in town…you never know who might drop by to play! $20 per night or $35 for 2 nights ADV/$25 per night DOS Doors 11 pm | Show will start immediately following Phish. 18+. 697 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33136; (305) 377-2277.
http://ticketfly.com/event/719343 (Wednesday)
http://ticketfly.com/event/719349 (Thursday)
http://ticketfly.com/event/719359 (2 Nights)

 

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J. Cole at the Delano Hotel. It’s going to be a Cole New Year with live poolside performances at the Delano hotel. There will be open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. Doors open at 9 p.m. The Delano Hotel, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-672-2000;delano-hotel.com. General admission tickets cost $250 to $300 plus fees. Tickets available at nightout.com. Ages 21 and up.

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#Yoppin Wednesday NYE 2014. Niko Javan takes his trippy visuals and stimulating audio to Haven in South Beach to close out 2014 correctly. There’s no cover and a $100 drink ticket can be purchased for open bar all night.  1237 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139. (305) 987-8885.

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Bon Voyage. Wuki, SLUGGERS, Mark Starr, LittleROK say goodbye to 2014 at Steam Miami. Doors open at 10 PM. Steam Miami, 30 NE 14th St, Miami, Florida 33132. Tickets are $40 via https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/730725

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New Year’s Eve at the Ultimate House Party.  Peaches and a surprise guest get freaky for NYE at The Garrett. Art installation by Brian Butler and Jessy Nite. Presented by Desperados. Doors open 10 p.m., The Garret at Grand Central, 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-377-2277; grandcentralmiami.com. Free with RSVP via supermarketcreative.com/rsvp/desperados. Ages 21 and up.

¡Muy Divertido! New Year’s Eve post-Phish to Sunrise Rager with the Heavy Pets. Presented by Aura Music & Arts Festival and Brotherly Love Productions. Wednesday, December 31, 11:45 p.m. Will Call, 700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami; 305-577-5900; willcallmiami.com. Tickets cost $20 plus fees via brownpapertickets.com. Ages 21 and up.

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Let’s Get Weird NYE 2015. Bring in the new year with the Electric Pickles fantastic resident DJs. There will be open bar from 10 PM to 12 AM. 2826 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127. (305) 456-5613. Tickets are $20 and are available at https://www.facebook.com/events/1746405098917845

 

NASHVILLE


 

Jack-Daniels-NYE-CBRadio-Event-ImageJack Daniel’s Bash on Broadway. This is Nashville’s headlining New Year’s Eve party. The Music City has been chosen as a feature on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, and the program will be aired on ABC at 8PM EST. Country superstars Lady Antebellum will be headlining the downtown bash, with special guests Gavin DeGraw, The Apache Relay, and Kristen Capolino. Interested in venturing to downtown Nashville to catch the show? The event is free to attendees, and the stage is set up on lower Broadway at 1st avenue. http://www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve


Totally-Rad-NashvilleTotally Rad Nashville 3D NYE Party. What a cool idea for a New Year’s Eve celebration! The Greenhouse Bar, located near Green Hills Mall on Brandywood Drive, will be hosting a dance party and DJ set from 8pm until 3am to ring in the new year. Guests will be provided with 3D glasses and can jam the night away in the eye-popping third dimension with entertainment courtesy of Wild Cub, Jung Youth, Diamond Cuts, DJ Rage. Tickets are $35 each for general admission and $75 for VIP access. The event will also feature food trucks, party favors, special giveaways, and twelve bar stations. http://totallyradnashville.com/

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4D NYE Extravaganza. We’ve told you about 3D, but leave it to Nashville to also have a party in 4D. The Mercy Lounge will be hosting its 4D NYE Extravaganza, promising a celebration to “time travel into the New Year” featuring different themes throughout the evening such as prehistoric times, Ancient Rome, the Renaissance, and the musical revolution of the 1960s. Doors open at 8pm and the party begins at 9pm; tickets are $15 each and guests must be 21+ to attend. Over a dozen acts will perform on two stages, including RI¢HIE, Penicillin Baby, and The Ascent of Everest1 Cannery Row, Nashville, TN 37203. (615) 251-3020.
http://mercylounge.com/calendar/venue/mercy/2014/12/31/4d-nye-time-travel-into-the-new-year-w-richie-penicillin-baby-more/

Bassnectar 360º NYE at Bridgestone Arena. For those of you lucky enough to score tickets, we bow down to you. Bassnectar will be back for their fourth New Year’s Eve performance in Nashville performing with their rotating stage setup. They will be joined by special guests are Tipper and G Jones. Unfortunately, the wildly popular show is already sold out, so if you have tickets, congratulations and enjoy! Bassnectar promises to deliver a wonderfully wild way to ring in 2015. http://www.bridgestonearena.com/events/detail/bassnectar-1

Diarrhea Planet w/ Music Band, Jawws, and PUJOL at EXIT/IN. If you live in Nashville, chances are you’ve caught one of the Music City’s favorite six piece punk rockers’ shows. Diarrhea Planet released their latest EP Aliens in the Outfield earlier this year, and they’re taking over Exit/In for a NYE bash that’s sure to delight. Special guests include three other Nashville rock favorites: PUJOL. Music Band, and Jawws. Show starts at 9pm and tickets are $15 each. http://www.exitin.com/

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New York


 

You don’t have to be outside for twelve hours straight freezing while staring up waiting for the ball to drop. If you’re spending New Years Eve in New York City, MFN has got you covered. We’ve compiled our picks of best concerts around NYC tonight. There are still tickets available to all of these events either through the venue or StubHub.

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Jack U. Bring in the new year with Jack U (Skrillex & Diplo) as they take over Madison Square with A$AP Ferg, Rudimental, and Yellow Claw.  Doors open at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $70-120. 4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001. (212) 465-6741
http://www.ticketmaster.com/skrillex-diplo-age-18-new-york-new-york-12-31 2014/event/1D004D178F5F226C?artistid=2040454&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=201

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The Disco Biscuits New Years Eve Run. The Disco Biscuits will be performing three sets at Best Buy Theater to celebrate the new year. Doors open at 8:00 PM. The event is sold out but tickets are still available on StubHub.

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Elton John & His Band New Years Eve 2014. The Barclays Center will be hosting the Rocketman and his amazing band. Doors open at 8:00 PM. There is limited ticket availability so grab them while they’re still available. http://www.ticketmaster.com/elton-john-brooklyn-new-york-12-31-2014/event/00004C9088EE6A02?artistid=735394&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&tm_link=artist_msg-1_00004C9088EE6A02

Gov’t Mule NYE Run. Gov’t Mule with special guest Myles Kennedy. Beacon Theater. Doors open at 9. Tickets are sold out and are only available through StubHub

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Deer Tick 10 NYE 2014. Performing an all fan chosen Deer Tick set, T. Hardy Morris and the Hardknocks come to The Brooklyn Bowl. Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11249. Doors open at 6:00 PM || Show: begins at9:00 PM. Ticket availability is limited at the door, also available through StubHub. This event will end before midnight, Washed Out (DJ Set) will begin at 11:50, it is unclear if attendees of this Deer Tick show will be allowed to stay for that set.

 

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PhilRAD at The Capitol Theatre. Phil Lesh and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead will take over The Capitol Theater to welcome 2015. Doors open at 6:30 PM , the sh0w: 8:30 PM 149 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573. Tickets are only available on StubHub

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Wild Life New Years Eve. Disclosure, Claude Vonstroke, Dusky, Ten Walls, Kyle Hall Isaac Tichauer at Pier 94. Doors: open at 8:00 PM. 711 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10019. (312) 527-4141 Tickets are available at  http://www.flavorus.com/wafform.aspx?_act=eventtickets&_pky=269635

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Unicorn Meat NYC Presents: STEAL THIS WAREHOUSE. Shpongle (DJ set by Simon Posford), Co-headliner to be announced, Phutureprimitive, Liquid Stranger, Kalya Scintilla, Kaminanda, Ana Sia, Ill-Esha, Dirtyfinger, Small Change, Illexxandra, Joro Boro, DJ Shakey and More! Official after party details available through email sign up. The event will take place in a warehouse in Brooklyn. The exact location will be announced to ticket purchasers. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the afterparty begins at 4:00 AM. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/unicorn-meat-nyc-presents-steal-this-warehouse-ny-2015-tickets-14484368135

The Hold Steady NYE 2014. Come party with The Hold Steady & The So So Glos at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Doors open at 8:30 PM. Tickets are only available through StubHub

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Holy Ghost! Live performances by Holy Ghost!, Museum of Love, That Work. Doors open at 8:30 PM. Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003. (212) 777-6800. Tickets are available at http://concerts.livenation.com/event/00004D24BAD73C24?c=LNSM_CT_New_York_Holy_GHOST!__twt_promo_12012014

 

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