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Abbey Pub
3420 W. Grace
Tickets: 866-468-3401, www.ticketweb.com
Bloodshot Records Presents The Bottle Rockets and Robbie Fulks. A once-frequent Uncle Tupelo tourmate, Missouri's Bottle Rocket's redneck brand of alternative country rock has long captured the attention of Chicago audiences, including Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. One of the more important members of the Chicago neo-traditional country scene, Robbie Fulks' tongue-in-cheek recordings (engineered by Steve Albini of Shellac fame) question the foibles of society as much as they do the traditional country-music establishment. His shows never fail to entertain, even if you're not a huge country fan. The cover includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. $25/Advance, $30/Door.
Aragon
1106 W. Lawrence
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
The truest kind of Jam-band Americana takes the stage with moe. 18+. 8pm. $38.
Blue Chicago
736 N. Clark
Tickets: 312-642-6261
Let Willie Kent & The Gents' meat and potatoes brand of blues keep you going all night long.
Buddy Guy's Legends
754 S. Wabash
Tickets: 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com
Local blues greats Big James & The Chicago Playboys ring in the New Year with their hard-edged breed of funk. Unlimited champagne starts pouring at 9pm. Doors open 5pm, music starts at 9:30pm. $30.
Coyle's Tippling House
2843 N. Halstead
Tickets: 773-528-7569
Don your party hat for a New Year's Eve Bash with The Hat Guys. $95.
Elbo Room
2871 N. Lincoln
Tickets: www.elboroomchicago.com
It's a serious New Year's Eve Celebration at Elbo Room, where $55/Advance, $65/After the 20th gets you in, ushers you up to the open bar, and puts a champagne toast in your hand. Dancing and good times. 7pm.
Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Ave.
Tickets: 800-594-TIXX or www.musictoday.com
Chicago's answer to indie rock ushers in another year of independent music and boys in snug pants with !!!, Outhud, and Handclap. 9pm. $13/Advance, $15/Door
Field Museum
Roosevelt Road & Lake Shore Drive
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com
Ring in the New Year by surrounding yourself with a bit of history. The Field Museum's 21 & over event feautres music by Hello Dave, champagne bar, and lavish hors d'oeuvres. Dress is creative black tie. $135, $160/VIP.
FitzGerald's
6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn
Tickets: 708-788-2118 x-26, between 11am and 5pm
The cozy, near west roadhouse welcomes The Marcia Ball Band. Cover includes appetizers, top-shelf open bar, party favors and champagne. 8pm. $80/Advance. $90/Door.
Green Mill
4802 N. Broadway
Tickets: 773-761-7500 Reservations required.
Featuring Barry Winograd's Alternative 7 with Edward Petersen. New Year's package is $100.00 per person and includes open bar, dancing, party favors, and a champagne toast. 8pm.
HotHouse
31 E. Balbo
Tickets: www.hothouse.net
Take the floor with young and old hep cats as one of Chicago's swingingest bands takes the stage. Yoko Noge's Jazz Me Blues promises a soulful start to 2003. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors. Buffet available for a separate charge. 9pm. $25.
House of Blues
329 N. Dearborn
Tickets: 312-923-2000 or 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com
Goo Goo Dolls usher in the New Year with doors opening at 7:30pm. $150 cover. Also, on the "back porch stage," Pharcyde will be playing at 11:15pm for $60 a person.
Jazz Showcase
59 W. Grand
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The "World's Second Oldest Jazz Club" adds another year to its name with the Henry Johnson Organ Express featuring Von Freeman.
Joe's Sports Bar
940 W. Weed St
Tickets: 773-243-0020 or www.ticketmaster.com
What's New Year's Eve without pyrotechnics? Welcome 2003 while dancing to the best head-banging hits of the 80's with Hairbanger's Ball. Only Infinity plays the front room. Top shelf open bar, fully-catered buffet, champagne, and party favors round out the evening.
Martyr's
3855 N. Lincoln
Tickets: 773-404-9494
Described as the ideal party band, Funkadesi throws together Latin, reggae, funk, and Afro-Caribbean beats for an amazingly diverse world sound. Open bar and Indian and Jamaican food buffet from 9pm-1am. $75.
Metro
3730 N. Clark
Tickets: 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com
The Flaming Lips and Wheat. SOLD OUT. 9pm. $75
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand
Tickets: 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com
This year's 93XRT/Korbel Rock n' Roll Ball features the sounds of the BoDeans and the Violent Femmes. This event also includes Chicago's official Midnight Fireworks display and live TV coverage on ABC-7. $129 for VIP tickets, $93 for general admission.
The Note
1565 N. Milwaukee
Tickets:
Homunculus and guests take the stage, flanked by DJ Shon Dervis. 9pm.
Rosa's Lounge
3420 W. Armitage
Tickets: www.ticketweb.com
Enjoy New Year's Eve at what many consider the best blues club in Chicago with Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band
. Admission includes party favors and a champagne toast. Doors open at 8pm, show at 10pm. $25.
Schubas
3159 N. Southport Ave.
Tickets: www.schubas.com
Drive-By Truckers with Will & Scott of Centro-matic featuring Jay Bennett.
10pm. $30.
Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan
Tickets: Box office: 312-294-3000.
Count Basie Orchestra, plus dancing, open bar, and food. Pre-concert dinner tickets priced at $125 and $300. Event cover is $45-$100. 10pm.
The Underground Lounge
952 W. Newport
Tickets: 773-327-2739
Dan Darrah
live, plus all-you-can drink and a food buffet.
$65/Advance, $75/Door
Wild Hare
3530 N. Clark
Tickets: 773-327-HARE
Admission includes complimentary champagne, party favors, international hors d'oeuvres, and music by Flex Crew and Dub Dis. $20.
Wise Fools' Pub
2270 N. Lincoln
Tickets: 773-327-4273
Open bar-it from 9:30pm to 2am, backed by the music of Starcandy. $65.
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