ENTERTAINMENT - WASHINGTON DC

CENTENNIAL BALLROOM - MAIN STAGE - Set times subject to change
	YOUNG MC 12:30am - 1:15am Young M.C. was born in South Wimbledon, London, England but raised in Queens. After graduating from Hunter College High School in New York City, he moved to California to attend the University of Southern California. He graduated in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1989, Young M.C. rose to prominence with his hit "Bust a Move", from his debut album Stone Cold Rhymin', which won the second Grammy Award for "Best Rap Recording" at the 1990 Grammy Awards, during the golden age of hip hop.
	CRACKER 10:35 - 11:50pm & Midnight - 12:15am Following the break-up of his seminal 1980's band, Camper Van Beethoven, David Lowery, looking to the future, formed Cracker with Johnny Hickman. Cracker was, and continues to be, an ideal showcase for Lowery's invariably satiric, oft-times, acerbic take on present day Americana. As a result, they have enjoyed a longevity possessed by few rock bands. Though, through it all- more than a decade of record labels, music industry woes, endless stages, cities, touring vans, personal and professional achievements and challenges, remains the intrinsic charm and lasting secret of Cracker's appeal- their ability to see and convey that everything around us is both ugly and graceful, it just depends on how you look at it...
	MODERN SKIRTS 9:00 - 10:15pm Since the group formed five years ago, the Modern Skirts have sold out shows at the legendary 40 Watt Club, landed their debut album on PASTE's Best of 2005 list, placed a track on a Q Magazine radio sampler, performed on the Mountain Stage radio program, showcased at the In The City music festival in Manchester, England, and opened for R.E.M. European tour for 2 nights this summer. Some might say we've come up with our own homegrown version of Sloan: another band of accomplished musicians who know their rock history intimately, and who've got a similar knack for matching hooky verses with dazzling choruses. But that wouldn't be doing justice to the band's offbeat diction and endlessly-intriguing lyrics. You won't always know exactly what's happening in a Modern Skirts song, but you'll always be curious - and surprised - at where they're going next.
	MIDNIGHT COUNTDOWN & BALLOON DROP 11:45pm - Midnight Say goodbye to 2008 in style with Atlanta's largest balloon drop while the crew from DAVE FM count-down to the New Year.
	DJ JAMMIN' DAVE (in between sets) DJ JAMMIN’ Dave, discovering the passion for sound and music in college, has lead him to a respected position in entertainment performance and management. As the owner of JAMMIN’ DJs, he currently is one of the top requested disc jockey entertainers in Atlanta for special events including weddings, corporate parties, clubs, high school and college dances. JAMMIN’ Dave has been a choice favorite as as part of the mobile crew for local radio stations All the Hits Q100 and 95.5 the Beat and has spun at Twisted Taco, 1150, Velvet Room, Jack Rabbit Lounge, and the In Like Flynn- Summer Pool Parties at the Hyatt. His enthusiasm and ability to connect with his people during the events help define his edge at keeping the dance floor packed and pleasing the crowd.

HANOVER C-G - Peroni Local Licks Lounge
	MARTAY PARTAY 9pm - 10pm & 10:30pm - 11:30pm "Martay and the Partay" is a collection of talented musicians led by Martay on vocals and lead guitar. They specialize in their own original songs, as well as unique arrangements of rock, pop and funk hits of the '70s, '80s and current music. They are known for their tight harmonies, rhythmic surprises and electric crowd interaction. You can see them around Atlanta, at festivals such as Oysterfest, Oktoberfest in Smyrna, and at 'rockin' parties everywhere. Martay's "That's My Girl" was the theme song, and song of the year for Charleston's radio station 95SX. "Martay and the Partay" combine rock energy and dance frenzy unlike any other band in Atlanta. Come on!
	REALITY CHECK 11:45pm – 12:30am & 1am – 2am When these five everyday guys by day and rockers by night get together on stage they bring their different musical styles together like no other cover band. Covering songs from late 70's to the present, Reality Check is a high energy band which takes pride in performing every song just the way the original artist would perform it live. This band came onto the music scene as an unknown and was able to acquire a huge fan base of faithful followers and seem to pick up many more every time they perform. Isn't it time you came out for a REALITY CHECK. Reality Check is sponsored by Jagermiester.

ALL REGENCY BALLROOMS - CLUB '08

LETHAL RHYTHMS ENTERTAINMENT

Joel Rabe of Lethal Rhythms has been burning up dance floors across the South East for all types of events while developing a diverse musical platform spinning mash ups, special top 40 dance remixes, club and classics. Lethal Rhythms have mixed and entertained in Mexico, Venezuela, and Germany on the International Scene, as well as in cities such as Phoenix, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston and seasonally up and down the Jersey Shore. Expect a great performance as Lethal Rhythms will be mixing video and audio for an unbeatable New Year’s Celebration!

HANOVER A&B - MILLER LITE ATLANTA IDOL STAGE

METALSOME INC. 9pm - 2am
Metalsome is the one and only live Rock Band Karaoke event! Come out and sing your favorite Rock n' Roll anthems, backed by a real, live, sweaty, terrifying, razor-sharp rockin' band! Like stealing your parents' Ferrari, it's the thrill of being turned loose in a powerful machine - an experience you'll never forget! This is the 4th year in a row that Metalsome Inc will be performing at the Downtown Countdown!

CHICAGO - BOWL GAME WATCH ROOM

BOWL GAME WATCH ROOM
Watch this year's New Year's Eve bowl games on big screen TV's. Don't miss a second of the action!

PUNCHLINE COMEDY LOUNGE - LEARNING CENTER 9-10pm & 10:30-11:30pm - Sponsored by Punchline

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	MIKE HAUN Mike Haun was named "Atlanta's Funniest Person" by DAVE FM earlier this year. Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, Michael was one of the most popular kids in school; but at home, he often heard the calls: misfit, outcast, and reject. Soon after he learned what these words meant, he graduated from NC State and then decided to escape from his family of psychics and travel to Georgia. He leads a normal life and tiring of traditional medications, has learned that being on stage makes the voices stop...and listen for a change. He has shared the stage with a multitude of comedians from Emo Phillips to Ron White.
	MICHELLE THOMAS Growing up the oldest of three in a completely dysfunctional family in Texas set Michelle up for one of two things; she could either become a sociopath or a comic. She chose comic. Armed with her quit wit and sarcastic charm, she takes take you on a one of a kind journey through her life and introduce you to the unforgettable characters that inhabit it.
	JARROD HARRIS Jarrod Harris from Marietta, GA has been on Comcast Comedy Spotlight, Court TV Pilot episode Driving me Mad, NBC Night shift with Kevin Ferguson, WE Channel Secrete Lives of Women - Urban Cougars Episode & UPN Kings and Queens of Comedy. Jarrod also hosts Comedy Gold, a weekly comedy show, at Warren City Club in Atlanta.
	LANDRY Just having started performing comedy in Vancouver '06, Landry is a rookie in this industry, but he intends to take it by storm. He was born in Canada and fertilized with dysfunction which makes for a scrumptious recipe of comedy. It took him nearly 29 years to figure out how important life really is. Comedy has helped him through the rough patches. He is influenced mostly by Bill Burr who single handedly got him hooked on the ideals of this sick and twisted career of stand up comedy. He has also appeared on 2008 Season of Bill Bellamy's "Who's Got Jokes".