Why are the lineups for NYE in Baltimore/DC, always kind of lame, every single, year? I mean, seriously... The only one I was interested in was the Spank Rock show, and that was cancelled. Abdu Ali just announced something that looks fun... But the rest? (Copy pasted from DC Showlist's website)
Thursday, 31 December 2015
? (Sir) Joe Quarterman and FreeSoul with singers Michael Mwenso & the Shakes featuring Brianna Thomas - Kennedy Center (Millennium Stage)
? the Beanstalk Library, Uptown Boys Choir, and the Jackfields (Mike Reina & Drew Morris) - IOTA Club & Café
? Chaka Khan - Kennedy Center (Concert Hall)
? Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires - the Hamilton
? Cris Jacobs Band and Friends (2 sets), Bawdy Shop Burlesque, and Brooks Long & the Mad Dog No Good - Baltimore SoundStage
? the Cyrus Chestnut Trio - Blues Alley (Two shows)
? Dial 251 Unplugged - Mr. Henry's Restaurant [601 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WDC]
? Dian Schuur and Strings, Celebrating Sinatra's Centenary - Kennedy Center (Terrace Theater - 7 & 9 PM)
? Doc Scantlin & His Imperial Palms Orchestra - Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club [7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD]
? Gauche, Flamers, Hothead, Teen Liver, Default Handshake, Cool People, and Snail Mail - Bathtub Republic's New Location [2511 10th Street NE, WDC]
? the Infamous Stringdusters and Cabinet - Rams Head Live! (Baltimore)
? the Legwarmers - State Theatre
? Marcus Johnson - Rams Head Tavern (Annapolis)
? Melodime, the Roosevelts, Steve Everett - Jammin' Java - sold out
? Nadastrom, Tittsworth, and Ken Lazee - U St Music Hall (Late show - 10 PM)
? New Years Eve Cover Show - Sidebar Tavern (Baltimore)
? Papadosio and Chon - Fillmore Silver Spring
? Peaches O'Dell & Her Orchestra - Black Cat
? Pimps of Joytime and the Ron Holloway Band - Gypsy Sally's
? the Seldom Scene, Gold Heart, and Only Lonesome - Birchmere
? Spank Rock, Bond St. District, Scottie B., Normaling, and Kate Boss - Metro Gallery (Baltimore) CANCELLED
? St. Paul & the Broken Bones and Trouble Funk - 9:30 Club
Is it because everyone would rather play other markets on December 31??? Are all the rest of the bands off or in NYC? Why is it like that here??? I don't mean to hate, I am sure all of the shows in that posting would be a good time, just none of them appeal to me/jumped out at me (except of course the one cancelled show and also the Bathtub Republic one looks fun)...
The show I am interested in does not even have a location listed...
Dec 31
ABDU ALIs NYE PARTY LIT FEST
LIVE: ELON, GREYDOLF, BUTCH DAWSON, BENNY BOELDT
DJs: VJUAN ALLURE, ABDU ALI, GRAHAM HATKE
PERFORMANCE ART BY BALTI-GURLS
HOSTED BY PLATFORM GALLERY & KAHLON
LOCATION: WAIT 4 IT