MyWinnipeg.com - December 30/08
Not sure yet what to do on NYE? Here are seven events featuring everything from a Bruce Springsteen tribute band to one of North America’s rave icons, Frankie Bones.
Genesis
w/ Frankie Bones, Marco G, Deko-ze, Zew, Kristoff, Perosity, Doran and 28 local DJs
Pantages Playhouse Theatre
180 Market Avenue East
$50 in advance at Urban Bakery and Wild Planet
It isn’t that often that electronic music fans can invade one of Winnipeg’s best venues. With a lineup stacked with veteran New York DJ Frankie Bones, longtime Winnipeg favorite Deko-ze, Quebec’s Marco G and nearly 30 local DJs, Genesis is one of the biggest parties of the year. Advance tickets are going fast, so don’t expect to be able to buy tickets at the door.
Mod Club NYE
w/ DJ Chico, The Invisible Man, DJ Hymen and J.Williams
The Pyramid
176 Fort Street
$10 in advance at Ticketmaster, Kustom Kulture, Into the Music and Hungover Empire
Miss the Mod Club parties? After a brief hiatus, The Mod Club crew are back in action. Spinning everything from old soul to Brit Pop, DJ Chico and The Invisible Man’s eclectic tastes should ensure a packed dancefloor all night. Local badboy J.Williams opens the evening.
The Masquerade
w/ Chocolate, Rob Vilar and Mike B.
Club Desire
441 Main Street
$25 in advance at Ticketworkshop.com, Connect Four, The Urban Bakery and The Urban Boutique
While the Nutty Klub crew have disbanded, you can catch founders Mike B. and Chocolate at The Masquerade. Former CKUW DJ, Rob Vilar is also on the bill. Since this is a masquerade party, make sure to bring your mask.
Viva Las Vegas!
w/ Mista Levi, Spiltmilk, Jordy Funk and Brager
The Academy
437 Stradbrook Ave
$20
If breaks, electro, funk, and hip hop are your thing, Viva Las Vegas! has all the bases covered. With Calgary’s Mista Levi, Vancouver’s Spiltmilk and locals Jordy Funk and Brager behind the decks, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
New Year’s Eve Party at The Lo Pub
w/ Novillero and DJ Jamall Knight
Lo Pub
330 Kennedy St
$20 in advance at Music Trader, Into the Music, and the Lo Pub.
Back from a three week European Tour, Mint Record’s Novillero and DJ Jamall Knight are taking over the Lo Pub for a cozy NYE party. See why Novillero’s recently new album, A Little Tradition, ended up on a bunch of Best of 2008 lists.
New Year’s Eve at the Royal Albert
w/The Geek Street Band, Big Trouble in Little China and American Flamewhip
The Royal Albert Arms Hotel
48 Albert Street
$8 in advance at Ticketworkshop.com, Into the Music and Music Trader
If you are a fan of The Boss, there is only one place you should be on NYE. Featuring a rare performace from Winnipeg’s only Bruce Springsteen tribute act, The Geek Street Band, and also featuring performances from rock n’ roll juggernauts Big Trouble in Little China and American Flamewhip, there is no better place to ring in 2009 if you like your music loud and in your face.
Nadastorm Invades Winnipeg
w/ Dave Nada, Matt Nordstrom and The Hosers
Hi-Fi Club
108 Osborne, 2nd Floor
$20 in advance at Hi-fi and Noir
The only DJs crazier than Washington’s Dave Nada might be L.A.’s Steve Aoki and London’s Marky G. Back for this third Winnipeg appearance, this time Nada is bringing his partner in crime, Matt Nordstrom, along for the ride. Locals DJ duo, The Hosers, kick off the night.
