AP 12.25.13


If you're not the type to stay at home on New Year's Eve, there are venues all over town featuring some of the area's best musical talent, from metal to jazz to orchestral pops. And many are cheap, for those low on cash after the holidays. Here's a directory of where to go. Tue 12/31.

* 2013 local record releases were plentiful. We've compiled them.
* Mike's Barn moves its shows to Detroit-Shoreway warehouse. Sat 12/28.
* Local music maven Dave Swanson debuts new WJCU-FM radio show. Sat 12/28.
* Jamey Haddad brings his global percussion home to Nighttown. Fri 12/27-Sat 12/28.
* Sweet Truth Fest at HOB features stellar local lineup. Thu 12/26.
* Former Dead Boy Cheetah Chrome releases anti-Christmas song for you Grinches.'''
* Metal band Schnauzer brings Worst Noel to Pat's in the Flats. Fri 12/27.

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