If you're still not sure where to party on New Year's Eve, below is a listing of live-band options.
Another idea: the new Nelson's, which opens on Dec. 31 at 11th and State. It's owned by Bob Nelson, former owner of the Docksider Tavern. No band will be playing but the jukebox is plugged in. See more about what's planned for Nelson's in Thursday's Showcase.

Dec. 31 shows:

The Uncles at the Sandbar (9 p.m.-1 a.m.)
Livin’ Easy and Shag Nazty at Bootleggers
French Maide at Willows Tavern
Mad Maxx at the Bay County
Face Down in High Water at Jammin’ Vine in North East
Bryan Burton Band at Last Shot
Money Shot at Cellblock
Matty B. and the Dirty Pickles, the Tradesmen, Red Light Romance at Sherlock's
Hectic, Blak Jizzo, Shellz, Crew Family, DJ at Papa George's
Boogie at the Bayfront with Ohio soul-funk band Redline at Bayfront Convention Center
Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle, Rodger Montgomery Blues Band at Docksider
Madd Max at Bay County
Sixty Inch Slick at BW Saloon
Next of Kin at Doc Holliday's
Bryan Burton Band at the Last Shot
Himini at Country Tavern
New Year's Eve Gala at Erie Playhouse
Rift at Mound Grove
M-80s at Jr.'s Last Laugh
Chance of Reign at Molly Brannigans
Rattlebox at the Oasis
Thirst 'n Howl at South Erie Turners
Black Diamond (9 p.m.-1 a.m.) at American Legion in Girard
Main Street at Pine Junction in Findley Lake, N.Y.
BluesBeaters in the Grand Room at Peek'n Peak