The Deli likes to celebrate post-apocalyptic life and the start of a brand new year in style, so here’s a few quality ways to ring in the New Year with friends and family. (Oh, and we know the broke holiday blues all too well, so rest assured that cheap options are included.)
1. Old Crow Medicine Show and Pokey LaFarge at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Who wouldn’t want to folk the night away with this amazing Americana act and friends at the Ryman? It’s a musically religious experience, for country’s sake!
Price: $90+ Time: 9pm, 21+
2. 4th Annual Bash On Broadway with The Fray, Sixpence None The Richer, and Love & Death & Striking Matches. We’ve heard lots of good things about this event. This is definitely a family event and the tunes are listener-friendly to boot!
Price: Free! Time: 7pm, all ages
3. Bassnectar’s New Year’s Eve 2013 at the Bridgestone Arena with Treasure Fingers and Two Fresh. For all of those whose heart goes “wub wub wub” at the thought of New Year’s with a dubstep and electronica extravaganza, this is for you! If you have holiday money to burn, this show will NOT disappoint fans.
Price: $50+ Time: 9pm, all ages
4. Jesse Lee & Brazilbilly and The Don Kelley Band at Robert’s Western World. A real lower Broadway experience isn’t complete without a trip to Robert’s. Honky-tonk favorites Jesse Lee & Brazilbilly will help you two-step your way into 2013 with good music and cheap booze. (They have excellent hamburgers too, should you be in the need of a late-night snack.)
Price: Free! Time: always music from 11am-2am, 21+
5. NYE Funk n’ Soul Ball at the Exit/In with The Dynamites feat. Ruby Velle and Space Capone. Should you desire a celebration away from the predictable madness of downtown, you can still get your party on at this excellent, moderately-priced show.
Price: $20+ Time: 8pm, 21+
There is an endless list of things to do in Nashville on NYE 2013, but here’s where you can probably find The Deli. Please, party responsibly and be safe out there. Happy 2013, y’all! –Courtney Foster