Songs to Ring in the NEW YEAR

[thehype]

post em...doesn't matter what genre they are from

[thehype]

obvoius choice....

Daft Punk - ONE MORE TIME

[mikeynine999]

Originally posted by thehype

obvoius choice....

Daft Punk - ONE MORE TIME

yeah thats a goodie

[bmw4jay]

If I were spinning somewhere NYE, I would definitely drop Synidcate of Law - Right on Time (a classic banger from about 3-4 years ago. I would synchronize the track with the ball dropping... 10, 9 ,8 ,7 , 6 , 5 ,4 , 3, 2, 1 .......Come onnnnnnnn!!

[Beer Chick]

I have always been one for 'Blow My Wistle Bitch'. I find it to be an awsome it is one of those techno songs and it is from like 3 or 4 years ago at least but it is still one of my favoites.

[djvectrex]

Originally posted by thehype

obvoius choice....

Daft Punk - ONE MORE TIME

i second that, awesome tune to ring the new year in!

[armanifella]

Originally posted by bmw4jay

If I were spinning somewhere NYE, I would definitely drop Synidcate of Law - Right on Time (a classic banger from about 3-4 years ago. I would synchronize the track with the ball dropping... 10, 9 ,8 ,7 , 6 , 5 ,4 , 3, 2, 1 .......Come onnnnnnnn!!

great call

[bmw4jay]

Originally posted by armanifella

great call

[gemerald]

New Year's Day by U-2.....

i'm sure there's a remix out there somewhere. the last two years, i've heard it from Ferry Corsten. awesome!!!!

[Erock2000]

Hello all--

Since New Year's Eve 2003 is right around the corner, people have been asking me what there is to do in my hometown. Well, I asked around and this list is what I received in reply--just in case anyone may need it.

Get ready; it's a long one:

1. OHIO CITY (http://www.ohiocity.com)

*Moda (1871 West 25 St; 216-781-3805) in Ohio City celebrates with residents G SPOT & SAMMY O, plus the long-awaited return of KRAMER from San Francisco. The evening includes complimentary champagne, sushi and hors d'oeurves. VIP reservations are recommended. Doors open at 8:00PM for 21 and over in proper attire please. Find out more at www.modanightclub.com

*It's "A Perfect Ten" at Union Station/Bounce (2814 Detroit Ave; 216-357-2997)--and that means ten hours of NYE drama. The fun starts with dinner at 5PM in Union Station Video Cafe, then moves to Bounce with hostesses Virginia West and Kari Nickels and music from circuit DJ RICK CORDER till 3AM. As this tend to sell out early, please visit www.clevelandcocktails.com and www.columbusnightlife.com to book a seat in advance and choose from four dinner selections.

2. HISTORIC WAREHOUSE DISTRICT (http://www.warehousedistrict.org)

*The Mercury Lounge (1392 West 6 St; 216-566-8840) features the sounds of municipal uptempo lounge crown prince HRH MIKE FILLY and special guests JUGOE and MISTERBRADLEYP. Tickets are $5 before 11PM and $10 afterward, with VIP tickets available at $85 (open bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres). For more info and to purchase tickets, e-mail GM Michael Graham at mercury1392@sbcglobal.net

*The Liquid Living Group (www.liquidliving.com) is the flagship of North Coast clubland, and NYE 2003 is no exception. The annual "F?!K THE TUX" party at Liquid Cafe & Bar and Fusion (1212 West 6 St; 216-479-7717) has sold out every year since it began in 1997, with neither attitude nor dress code. Tickets are only $15. Meanwhile, over at Tramp (1360 West 9 St; 216-776-7777), it's a "Naughty New Year's 2003" for only $40 at the City's newest dance club. Contact Marketing Director Nicole Giglio for NYE tickets and to reserve private spaces at all Liquid Living venues at 216-776-7777 or visit www.liquidliving.com

*Be sure to wear angel wings to the very first NYE of Cloud Nine Ultra Lounge (1299 West 9 St; 216-363-1113), as longtime nightlife monarchs Jody Jaraczewski & Rachel Roman Jaraczewski invite the young, hip & mondo-mod to celebrate in style at 8:30PM with Blue M/Siesta Music artist DJ HALO, Alluv Recordings artist DUANE MELLOR and Cloud Nine resident JASON SODITCH. All guests will receive two complimentary drink tickets, hors d'oeuvres from Circo/Zibibbo, party favors and the Midnight champagne toast. Special champagnes, VIP booths and VIP tables are available, with exclusive CDs from Halo to all guests with pre-purchased tickets, which start at $65 per person. Contact Cloud Nine now at 216-363-1113 or visit www.cloud9lounge.com to purchase tickets.

*For seven years, visiting celebrities and society darlings have flocked to the NYE theme parties at Spy (1261 West 6 St; 216-621-7907). This year, it's time to go 1940s style for "The Beautiful and The Damned." Doors open at 9PM, and the party runs well into the AM. Visit www.spycleveland.com or send an e-mail to thespybar@aol.com to learn about all the perks and to purchase tickets.

*The Velvet Dog (1280 West 6 St; 216-664-1116) is one of the City's wildest dance clubs. Join them for NYE with either $35 general admission (party favors & Midnight toast) or VIP tickets at $125 single/$200 couple (access to 3rd floor with open bar & complimentary hors d'oeuvres by Sushi Rock, party favors & Midnight toast). Visit www.velvetdogcleveland.com for more information and to reserve tickets.

3. THE FLATS (www.voiceoftheflats.org)

NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, all Flats events occur at the Nautica Entertainment Complex (www.nauticaflats.com) on the West Bank of the Flats.

*Open only since Halloween, Karma (2000 Sycamore St; 216-781-2500) is the City's newest dance palace, taking over the former home of the overhyped-yet-short-lived Culture Club/Polly Esther's inside the Powerhouse at Nautica. "Effervescence" is their very first NYE event (sponsored by Mumm and Perrier Jouet) with champagne specials, hors d'oeuvres and live jazz by the Neil Chastain Quartet from 8-10PM. Tickets are $10 advance till Dec 30 and $15 at the door. Inquire at www.karmanightclub.net for more details and to make reservations.

*Set sail aboard the Nautica Queen (216-696-8888 or 800-837-0604) for its final cruise of the year till spring thaw. Board the two-level enclosed luxury cruiseliner at 8PM, with dinner served dockside at 9PM and the cruise from 10PM-1AM along the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Tickets are $79.95 per person and include hors d'oeuvres, buffet dinner, two levels of entertainment, party favors and a bottle of champagne. Book online at www.nauticaqueen.com

*The glitzy tradition continues at Windows On The River (2000 Sycamore St; 216-861-1445), where the fun statrs at 7:30PM with hors d'oeuvres & cocktails and continues throughout the evening with premium open bar, full multi-course dinner, dessert stations, breakfast buffet, party favors, the music of Park Place and the Midnight toast/balloon drop. Tickets are $110 per guest/$219 per couple. Overnight packages are also available with the Marriott Cleveland @ KeyCorp Center--e-mail Diana Molina for reservations at dmolina@windowsontheriver.com.

*Families have enjoyed the NYE parties at Shooters On The Water (1148 Main Ave; 216-861-6900) for over 15 years. The early celebration at this perennial riverside favorite runs from 3PM-5PM just for kids. Then at 7:30PM it's all for the young-at-heart. Leave a message at shooters@shootersflats.com

*The Odeon Concert Club (1295 Old River Rd; 216-) on the Flats East Bank hosts its annual NYE party starting at 8PM with food, beer & wine for $55. Tickets are on sale now at all TicketMaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com

4. GATEWAY (www.historicgateway.org)

*Fat Fish Blue (21 E Prospect Ave; 216-875-6000) is notorious for throwing outrageous parties. For NYE 2003, it's the "Burnin' Stomp In The Swamp" featuring the SWAMP BOOGIE QUEENS. For $99, patrons will receive an all-night open bar & Creole buffet, dessert assortment, Midnight champagne, stilt walkers, magicians and fire artists. This one always sells out before Christmas, so please contact FFB at fun@fatfishblue.com for reservations.

*Pickwick & Frolic (2035 East 4th st; 216-736-4242) will have food, fun & laughs throughout its venue. Comedian BILL BURR headlines inside Hilarites 4th St Theatre, and numerous packages are available starting at $25 per person. Overnight packages are available with the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites as well. Please call 216-736-4242 or visit www.pickwickandfrolic.com

*Catwalkblue will perform live at 10PM at Wilbert's Food & Music (812 E Huron Rd; 216-902-4663) inside the Caxton Building. Tickets are $8 and available now.

5. PLAYHOUSE SQUARE CENTER (www.playhousesquare.com)

*For the most part, the USA's largest performing arts center outside Manhattan NYC is silent except for two events. Choose between JIM BRICKMAN & FRIENDS at the Palace Theatre (1621 Euclid Ave; 216-771-4444) at 8PM for $35-$55, or work the funny bone at the final performance of THE SECOND CITY Cleveland (2037 East 14 St; 216-771-8403) at 7:30PM for $99 (includes show tickets, dinner & Midnight toast). Go to www.playhousesquare.com to buy tickets.

5. MIDTOWN (www.midtowncleveland.org)

*The legendary Agora Theatre & Ballroom's (5000 Euclid Ave; 216-881-6911)annual NYE Ball features a number of acts, including Hesohi, WATR, Vex, and The Lovethang Boomin' Soundsystem--all for only $10 advance and $15 at the door, which opens at 7:30PM. Tickets are available at all TicketMaster outlets or at www.ticketmaster.com and www.clevelandagora.com

6. UNIVERSITY CIRCLE (www.universitycircle.org)

*The Cleveland Pops Orchestra (216-765-POPS; www.clevelandpops.com) takes over the world-famous Severance Hall (11001 Euclid AVe; 216-231-1111) in University Circle for what many Clevelanders call the best NYE party in the City. Vocalist BARBARA KNIGHT, violin virtuoso STEVEN GREENMAN and 15-year-old award-winning pianist YIHAO NU headline the 8th annual concert (sponsored by Fifth Third Bank) at 9PM followed by dancing, desserts and coffee to two bands. Tickets start at $15, available now at 216-231-1111 and www.tickets.com

And since NYE is a one of the three "Amateur Nights" , here's where to stay awhile and sober up:

1. Renaissance Cleveland Hotel @ Tower City Center (24 Public Square; 216-696-5600; $139; www.renaissancehotels.com)

2. The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland (1515 West 3rd St; 216-623-1300; $199; www.ritz-carlton.com)

3. Marriott Cleveland @ KeyCorp Center (127 Public Square; 216-696-9200; $139; www.marriott.com)

4. Sheraton Cleveland City Centre (777 E St Clair Ave; 216-771-7600; $139; www.sheraton.com)

5. Hampton Inn Cleveland (1460 East 9th St; 216-241-6600; $75; www.hamptoninn.com)

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (629 Euclid Ave; 216-443-1000; $78; www.holiday-inn.com)

7. Residence Inn by Marriott (527 E Prospect Ave; 216-443-9043; $119; www.marriott.com)

8. Embassy Suites Cleveland (1701 East 12th St; 216-523-8000; $169; www.embassysuites.com)

9. Wyndham Cleveland Hotel @ Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave; 216-615-7500; $124; www.wyndham.com)

10. Holiday Inn Select City Centre Lakeshore (1111 E Lakeside Ave; $80.50; www.holiday-inn.com)

11. Radisson Hotel @ Gateway (651 E Huron Rd; 216-377-9000; $88, www.radisson.com)

12. Hilton Garden Inn @ Gateway (1111 Carnegie Ave; 216-658-6400; $115; www.hilton.com and www.hiltongardeninn.com)

13. Comfort Inn Cleveland (1800 Euclid Ave; 216-861-0001; $110; www.comfortinn.com)

14. Hyatt Regency Cleveland @ The Arcade (401 Euclid Ave; 216-776-4576/216-575-1234; www.hyatt.com)

WARNING: All events are 21 and over unless otherwise noted. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

Happy New Year!