NYE Austin Events - which one(s) will you be at?

So Xmas is right around the corner and I keep thinking about what I am planning to do for New Years.

Here is some events that are happening around Austin and a brief description of what's going down at each one of them.

You know those crazy rock n rollers Conquistador Inc? Well they have rented out the Salvage Vanguard Theater for New Years Eve and throwing it down for Brave New World New Year's Eve party. Stay tuned for official lineup. I know Conquistador Inc will be playing for sure and they ain't a band you want to miss. This is a guaranteed fun time. RSVP here.
Price: Unknown

Black Joe Lewis at the Honeybears will be playing to an already SOLD OUT show at Stubb's. If you already got your tickets to this snazzy even then lucky you! Enjoy the overpriced beers, free slamming bbq buffet, and toast me on with that free champagne at midnight. For those not fortunate enough to throw down on $60 tickets for this one, you still can have a listen if you go sit in the creek by the Austin Police Dept parking building with a 6 pack of Miller High Life. Take the old fold up chair to sit in. Pros- no cover if you do this and Cons-you might be approached by random people so hide that 6 pack til you're ready to drink.
Price: sorry buddy, scalpers might be on hand day of show but I wouldn't pay more than $40 for these tickets.

If you have never been to First Night Austin then get ready! This is a mostly free event that showcases all of the culture, music, and exciting talents that this city has. All is going down on Auditorium Shores with illumination shows, a Vespa raffle, and even a parade.

Not into the partying mood? I read that there will be a First Night New Years Eve Run sponsored by the good ol local folks of RunTex. This unqiue 2 mile run begins at 10pm on the South First Bridge. This is a great way to start the year off on the right track! (I wanna do this)
Price: unsure - when I register I will be updating this post.

Did you happen to check out Broken Social Scene at SXSW at the recently-turned-venue the Live at Seaholm warehouse? I did and it was amazing.

Rare Magazine is having their own NYE party called Uncorked 2010 with Flosstradamus, Shiv, and Car Stereo Wars. I have been to MANY Rare events and they always impress me with their endless amount of free booze and cool magazines to accompany my free drink(s). 
This sounds like a great night with opportunities to reserve a table for you and your friends (which I recommend) and see some bad ass fireworks.
Price: $75 each ticket

Couch Professor Entertainment is throwing a nice little party at The Parish called 2010: A Dance Odyssey. For the first 100 people there will be 2 free drink tickets given to those who want to stand in line early. Chipotle burritos & Austin Daily press will be giving food away if you get there early. (You know that food doesn't last long when it's free, yo.) It definitely has a great lineup of music (I wanna see Missions): Zeale, Missions, The White White Lights, Prepmode, Markus (with a K), DJ Czech One
Price: get your tickets early for $18 or be a procrastinator and shell out $24 for a ticket at the door

Momos has a great lineup to ring in the new year with Belleville Outfit. I have heard of these folks from my office mate at work. Their music is addicting and Warren Hood is just as good.  Momos has a great patio, lots of outdoor space, and an amazing view of West 6th street (and the tall condoes in that area).
Price: None listed but Do512 is having a giveaway for free tickets.

The Continental Club is going to feature T Birds and the Breaks this year. This sounds like a guaranteed fun,dancing time filled with a room of sweaty people and hardly any room to really get your dance on. Jade Idol will open up for the gals and girls of T Birds and the Breaks.
Price: Probably over $10 for sure. get there early!

As more comes my way I will update the post.
Where you gonna be at?

I will be here.

Free Week in Austin - lineup annouced from Tranmission Ent

I have been going to Free Week in Austin for going on 6 years and every year more and more venues annouce they too will open their doors up to Austin for no cover charge and showcase local bands. It just used to be Emos who did it but now it seems like all live venues in Austin are getting on board.

Transmission Entertainment made their annoucements and band picks for Free Week. Of course, all bands are donating their time & efforts for this week so you have to understand that these bands are in it because of how popular Free Week has become.
If you are in a band that is playing this Free Week at any of the Red River venues - way to go! This Free Week is going to be a smaller version of SXSW but think more localized.
Free Week is Jan 1 through the 15. Venues such as Mohawk, Emos, Beauty Bar, Red Eyed Fly, Club Deville, The Parish, and possibly Stubbs (inside) will charge no cover those nights to hop in, see a band, and not have to worry about having wasted 5 bucks for some crappy band.

The bands I definitely will make it a point to see: The Obsolute Machines, Paper Shapes, the Thieves, Iron Age, Missions, La Snacks, Eagle Claw, Many Birthdays, PJ and the Bear, and Fake Book.

Here you can find the full press release from Graham Williams, who started Transmission Entertainment, on what bands they selected to play the time during Free Week.
Here is the poster:

For those bands not picked up by Transmission Entertainment, let me know when you are playing and where. I am going to make it out all of the venues I can during this long week regardless.
Transmission Ent can be so hoity toity.

There are other venues that always have free music and you should support regardless: The Parlor (North Loop), The Carasouel Lounge, Poodle Dog Lounge, Creekside Lounge, Headhunters, Plush, and that's all I got for now that I know is always free.

I think that Free Week is a good marketing tool to figure out what bands you should book more often depending on the amount of people they bring in to their show & how much they ring in at the bar. It's clever and I don't blame anyone if they are using this strategy. Hell, I use it.