Not me...my wife and I got married on NYE 33 years ago. We can always make money playing so, I choose hanging out with her.... dinner, drinks and home early (to avoid the craziness on the roads).
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New Year's Eve gigs..... Who's got 'em?
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I am a fill-in for an established band. 3 sets, 7 originals, I've never played with these guys before. No rehearsal. Beach bar in Florida at a big resort hotel. I've been wood-shedding all week. I've played about 1/3 of the songs before. 1/2 are ez covers. I am looking forward to this gig. Super nice guys I've known for a long time.
Yep, not playing though. Just running lights and sound for a country band that my drummer is in with his dad. Just a small bar that will hopefully be pretty busy. Nice thing though is the band pays me the same as what they each get. Every once in awhile they let me sub in on bass for a few songs. Hope everyone has a good time playing tonight.
Yes, bar gig tonight from 9p to 1a. My 3 piece recently became a 4 piece (added second guitar and vocals). I think we sound way better with the new addition. This will be our second gig as a 4 piece at one of my favorite places to play. I am looking forward to a great show.
I used to do New Years like clockwork but not lately. Driving home at 2AM you could always count on seeing someone pulled over starting the new year in handcuffs.
A couple of years ago we were taking the train to fly out of NY on New Year's Eve. I was talking to the transit authority cops and they all hated New Years. Not only are people rowdy but you'd get the drunks that could only make it halfway home. Find them the next morning in Penn Station, stuck to the floor. Yuk. Too old for that nonsense now.
A couple of years ago we were taking the train to fly out of NY on New Year's Eve. I was talking to the transit authority cops and they all hated New Years. Not only are people rowdy but you'd get the drunks that could only make it halfway home. Find them the next morning in Penn Station, stuck to the floor. Yuk. Too old for that nonsense now.
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Playing a private party with my usual guitarist and a New drummer that sings. We had 2 practices and it will be fun. Also, the band will get food!
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Nice to see so many folks gigging and celebrating NYE. We've got a gig too, looking fwd to it, but won't be home till hours after. Bad weather forecast from 4-7pm, when we need to load in. Yee ha! 
Nothing this year for me, but I did a NYE gig a few years ago where we didn't even start until midnight. It was a private party at a country club, and that's what the client wanted. It didn't go well - most of the guests were too tired or drunk to care about us once the ball dropped.
I haven't played a New Years gig in 20 years. I decided long ago that New Years would always be a night off.
Got asked back! A lovely private event - mellow but swinging jazz duo - great pay - food, drink, and grand piano!
We're playing our home dive bar. Not too far away, and always a comfortable gig.
Yes, of course. Private gig tonight (NYE) and the back to regular Saturday night gig on the 5th.
Yeah, I got one at a local resort, as part of a deal with a weekly gig to follow, with a band I just started working with. It's a LONG gig -- 6 hours. Mostly swing on URB and a little EB, although I may end up using EB more just to give my hands a break -- I'm still trying to build up my stamina on URB. I haven't done a late NYE in a while, just First Night gigs where I'm home by 10 pm. I plan to bring a thermos full of coffee...
Y'all be careful out tonight! As has been noted already tonight is the night everyone remembers their "limit" when they were young. Too many bad decisions going on tonight. Don't be a bad decision yourself and be extra careful not to get caught up in someone else's bad decision. I've grown fond of this forum - wouldn't want to see anyone drop off the radar.
First NYE gig ever for me! At a tiny bar in Cottonport LA. Should be fun 
I'll be performing at a place called Shawbuck's in Jamestown NY. It's my band's home base and always a blast. Tonight I reckon will be a huge blowout. I'll try and get lots of pics.
