Nightspots



December 31, 2025

Ziggy’s: “New Year’s Eve Celebration.”

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With the DJ collective House of Jealous Lovers.

 

December 31, 2025

Zal Gaz Grotto: The Cellar Cats.

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An eclectic mix of rock ’n’ roll, Motown, blues, soul, and R&B—mostly from the 1960s & 70s—by this finely tuned ensemble of veteran local musicians that’s fronted by vocalists Patty O’Connor, who plays keyboards and flute, and Myron Grant, who plays harmonica and guitar. With guitarist Phil Ryski, saxophonist and congas player Charles Dayringer, bassist Terry Gordinier, and drummer Rocky DiIacovo. 9 p.m.–1 a.m.

December 31, 2025

Blind Pig: Pajamas.

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New Year’s Eve show by this local funk-rock jam quartet. Openers: Chirp, a popular local jazz-inflected progressive funk-rock quartet. $25. 

December 31, 2025

North Star Lounge: Crescent City Quintet.

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Two New Year’s Eve shows by this local ensemble, led by guitarist Alex Belhaj, that plays a range of New Orleans jazz styles, from struts, stomps, cakewalks, and rags to pop tunes, marches, and classical favorites. 7 & 10 p.m. $35 (includes a glass of sparkling wine).

December 31, 2025

Blue LLama: Paul Keller Quintet.

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Mainstream jazz by this local ensemble led by veteran bassist Keller. With pianist Adam Mosley, guitarist Ralph Tope, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, and vocalist-clarinetist Sarah D’Angelo. Dinner show: 7 p.m. $100.

December 31, 2025

Blue LLama: Thornetta Davis.

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This acclaimed Etta James-style vocalist from Detroit leads a band in jump blues, Detroit-style R&B, and roots-rock. Dinner shows: 9:30 & 11:30 p.m. $195.

December 31, 2025

Earle: Jake Reichbart.

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Solo jazz guitarist. Solo jazz pianists TBA occasionally substitute.