New Year’s Eve Party Guide 2011

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L’ABSYNTHE 1738 St-Denis, 285-1738

Local ska-punk band the Brixton Robbers invite you to party with them at their favourite bar. Rock ’n’ rollers Broad Cats open the show. 9 p.m., $10.

BARFLY 4062 St-Laurent, 284-6665

Forget the champagne and glitzy clubs as local punkers the Dryheaves join Misfits cover band Bloodfeast for a night of heavy debauchery. 9 p.m., $8.

LES BOBARDS 4328 St-Laurent, 987-1174

Local band Syncop describe their sound as a mix of “Rai Chaoui, reggae, chaabi, raga and hip hop.” They’ll liven things up with some traditional Quebec songs thrown into the mix. DJ Kyou follows the performance with the first Bobards hippie dance party of 2012. 9 p.m., $15/$20.

BRUTOPIA 1219 Crescent, 393-9277

Enjoy some live jams with your pint of raspberry beer, courtesy of Tommy Youngsteen & the Million Dollar Band, and a free bubbly toast at midnight. 9 p.m., $10.

CABARET MADO 1115 Ste-Catherine E., 525-7566

If it’s pure entertainment you’re looking for, the hilarious drag queen extraordinaire Mado will provide it. The show also features other local royalty, such as Nana, Dream, Marla Deer, Rita Baga, Celinda, Gisele Lullaby, Tracy Trash and more. 9 p.m., $20/$25.

CAFÉ CHAOS 2031 St-Denis, 844-0738

Local punk rock veterans the Ripcordz combine forces with fellow troublemakers Tailgunner, Whiskey Shits, T.O.A. and Irish Nails on the first floor (8 p.m., $10), while a party with an open bar takes place downstairs (10 p.m., $30, $40 with access to the show).

DIÈSE ONZE 4115 St-Denis, 223-3543

The Vivienne Deane Quartet plays for the last time in 2011 at this cool jazz den. 8:30 p.m.

DIVAN ORANGE 4234 St-Laurent, 840-9090

Release your inner gypsy and spice things up with some Balkan beats as 11-piece band Roma Carnivale warms up Divan Orange with their Tsigani-inspired tunes. Experts of the Balkan party scene, DJs Touski and Eliazar, keep you moving afterwards with “beast gypsy gems.” Revellers will also enjoy a free glass of sparkling wine and an authentic Balkan buffet. 9 p.m., $40.

L’ESCOGRIFFE 4467 St-Denis, 842-7244

Go-go and get groovy as the beloved haven for underground rock music throws a 60s-themed New Year’s bash guaranteed to make you twist and shout. Soul, mod, pop, freakbeat and champagne at midnight, yé-yé! 10 p.m., $5.

FRITES ALORS 680 Ste-Catherine W.,

CHOM 97.7 and Dungeon Works Productions invite you to enjoy some hard rock with your fries, offering performances by Slaves on Dope, Dissension and Corvus Rex. After midnight, metalheads from various groups (the Catalyst, 3 Mile Scream, Endast and more) will cover hard rock classics. Get tickets at admission.com or Labyrinthe. 9 p.m., $10/$12.

HOUSE OF JAZZ 2060 Aylmer, 842-8656

Savour prosciutto, chicken, salmon and more as jazz performers including Billy Georgette, Mike de Masi and a band called Snooky and the Bandits serenade you during dinner. 7:30 p.m., $110.

IRISH EMBASSY 1234 Bishop, 875-8777

The downtown pub gives a distinctive Irish twist to your usual Auld Lang Syne celebration by offering you a flute of Guinness instead of the usual boring old champagne. Party for free with live music courtesy of Angela and the Off-Whites. 7 p.m.

 

 

JACKIE & JUDY 6512 Parc, 303-2333

You won’t risk hearing any LMFAO at this New Year’s party. “Stay Gold” features awesome live performances by Dirty Beaches, Grand Trine and Jef Barbara. Dress to impress in your golden best and stick around for a dance party with DJs Sanderson (Pirates of the Lachine Canal), Dorito Dan (CPC Gangbang) and Castilloux (Many Mental Mistakes). 9 p.m., $12.

JELLO MARTINI LOUNGE 151 Ontario E., 285-2009

Dessy Di Lauro and her Orchestra get you groovin’ and DJ Rom fills in between sets to keep the party going. 10 p.m., $30/$45.

MCKIBBINS PUB 1426 Bishop, 288-1580 3515 St-Laurent, 282-1580 6361 Trans-Canada Hwy,   Pointe-Claire, 693-1580

Downtown, take advantage of happy hour prices all night for only $10 with live band the Gun Show. On St-Laurent, the $25 ticket price will get you one drink, champagne at midnight and a show by the Capones. In the West Island, Gravitas takes care of the music while guests enjoy happy hour prices and party favours all night. 9 p.m., for $20.

PLACE JACQUES-CARTIER lesfeeriesduvieuxmontreal.info

Join tens of thousands of people for the New Year’s Eve Grand Bal, a wonderful outdoors celebration with traditional Quebec jams by Alain François and Raffy and, of course, don’t miss the fabulous fireworks (it’ll be kinda hard to). 9:30 p.m., free.

POP! BAR À VIN 250 des Pins E., 287-1648

Bruno Lamarche charms you on the sax and flute, with Félix Stüssi playing piano and Clinton Ryder on the stand-up bass. 8:30 p.m., $90.

QUAI DES BRUMES 4481 St-Denis, 499-0467

Quebec rock ’n’ roll man Sunny Duval plays with his band les Cuisses Noires, promising lots of dancing and covers of timeless Quebec hits, with a special appearance by singer Mara Tremblay. 10 p.m., $10/$12.

RIALTO THEATRE, 5723 Parc, 770-7773

Quebec superstar Michel Pagliaro stops by the beautiful theatre, where the New Year will be feted with a tribute to the Beatles. Bonus: champagne at midnight and snacks all night. 9 p.m., $100.

UPSTAIRS 1254 Mackay, 931-6808

Six-time winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist, Dawn Tyler Watson takes to the stage for a jazzy year-end celebration. 8 p.m., $135, includes a three-course meal.

YE OLDE ORCHARD 5563 Monkland, 484 -1569 1189 de la Montagne, 874-1569 20 Prince-Arthur W., 845-7772

NDGers can expect business as usual with special champagne at midnight and a live performance courtesy of Québécois band Swerve, 10 p.m. free. The downtown pub participates in a pub crawl with the Burgundy Lion and McLean’s. The $45 ticket will get you a meal and pint at the Burgundy, a pint and a shot at McLean’s, as well as at Ye Olde, where Sam Murphy will be providing live music. The crawl starts at 7 p.m. at the Burgundy Lion. On Prince Arthur, Skinny plays some ska-infused reggae, and free champagne and party favours are handed out at midnight. 10 p.m., free. ■

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