Well it’s getting close to that time of the year again - and I’m not talking about Christmas or Hanukkah. That’s right, it’s closing in on New Years Eve - a night that’s both frustrating and fun for concert goers. And the frustrations I refer to aren’t the huge lines, the drunks, or the hugely overpriced hotel rooms. I’m talking about the decision we all have to make in terms of which band(s) to go see. Last year I did The Black Crowes @ Madison Square Gardens. This year, I’ve already decided on a Mule Years Eve. What are your plans?

As a shout-out to two of my favorite music blogs*, (and maybe to help you decide which show to go to) here are ten cover songs by bands that are playing this New Years eve.

1. Umphrey’s McGee - …And Justice for All | source | (UM is playing The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL on NYE)
2. Gov’t Mule - Goin’ Out West | source | (Gov’t Mule is playing The Beacon Theatre in NYC, NY on NYE - see you there!)
3. The Derek Trucks Band - The Weight | source | (tDTB is playing The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA on NYE)
4. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - Skinny Woman | source | (Grace Potter is playing the Higher Ground in Burlington, VT on NYE)
5. Rose Hill Drive - Dazed and Confused | source | (Rose Hill Drive are playing the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO on NYE)
6. Robert Randolph - Purple Haze | source | (Robert Randolph is playing the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on NYE)
7. moe. - Day Tripper | source | (moe. is playing Radio City Music Hall in NYC, NY on NYE)
8. Galactic (with ALO) - Yes We Can | source | (Galactic is playing Tipitina’s Uptown in New Orleans, LA on NYE)
9. Trey Anastasio - Foxy Lady | source | (Trey is playing the House of Blues in Atlantic City, NJ on NYE)
10. Tea Leaf Green - I’ve Got A Feeling | source | (TLG is playing the Theatre of Living Arts in Philly, PA on NYE)
11. The Black Keys - Have Love, Will Travel | source | (The Black Keys have yet to announce NYE plans, so this doesn’t count as one of the 10)

*LMB frequently does tour date info, Here comes the flood features great cover songs.

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