New York City is often seen as ground zero for New Year’s Eve celebrations; as such, it is never too early to plan your New Year’s Eve. In fact, it might even already be too late. Never fear! We’ve got you covered with enough quality concert options listed below that you’re bound to find something to happily blow your eardrums to as the clock strikes midnight and the calendar shifts to 2009. “Should old acquaintance be forgot…”

Patti Smith is playing Bowery Ballroom - buy tickets HERE

My Morning Jacket is playing Madison Square Garden - buy tickets HERE

Yo La Tengo and The Feelies are playing Wellmont Theatre - buy tickets HERE

A Place to Bury Strangers and The Vandelles are playing Mercury Lounge - buy tickets HERE

The Damned is playing Blender Theater at Gramercy - buy tickets HERE

Chuck Berry is playing B.B. King Blues Club - buy tickets HERE

Gov’t Mule is playing Hammerstein Ballroom - buy tickets HERE

Mike Doughty is playing Maxwell’s - buy tickets HERE