New Year’s Eve in Detroit will offer concert-goers a wide variety of live music events – spanning across countless genres.
Detroit Music Magazine has compiled a list of five of the best music events in Detroit. Have a safe and happy New Year!
5) White Shag, Sick, DJ Dante LaSalle @ PJ’s Lager House
Enjoy a night of catchy guitar riffs and heavy pedal effects with White Shag’s exuberant rock sound. $25 tickets will include all-you-can-drink PBRs and well drinks until 1 a.m. See details here.
4) DJ Assault, Frankie Bones, 94 West Jesse James … and more @ The Works
Legendary turntable master DJ Assault (aka Craig Diamonds) will lead a three-stage electronic super-show at The Works with help from Frankie Bones, 94 West, Jesse James and countless others. The eight-hour event begins at 8 p.m. and continues until 4 a.m. New Year’s Day. See the full lineup and purchase tickets here.
3) Nothing Elegant, Doc Waffles, Eddie Logix, Cold Men Young, Laura Finlay @ Old Miami
Experience the wild 90s antics of female DJ-duo Nothing Elegant, hip hop gurus Doc Waffles, Eddie Logix, Cold Men Young and vocalist Laura Finaly. This lineup of live performances will supply listeners with a great mash-up of styles, and utilize Detroit’s most exquisitely-furnished hangout. Tickets are available at the door for $10, or $5 if you bring a pizza. See details here.
2) NYE in Detroit: Freddy Todd, Robotic Pirate Monkey, Ill.So. Naj, Dantiez Saunderson, Quarter Royce, Ternidup @ Majestic Theatre
Motor City Art Machine and Curated Music present the must-see electronic event of NYE. Hometown hero Freddy Todd returns with the help of Robotic Pirate Monkey, Ill.So. Naj, Dantiez Saunderson, Quarter Royce and Ternidup for an unforgettable night of dancing. See details here.
1) The Gories, Apache Dropout, Pretty Ghouls @ Magic Stick
Legendary garage-rockers The Gories return to Detroit for a New Year’s Eve of headbanging following the release of their live album via Third Man Records. The trio will be accompanied by Apache Dropout and Pretty Ghouls. See Detroit’s garage-rock royalty at an intimate venue for a great price on NYE. See details here.