Well here it is, the 2008 Year in Review wrap-up. This year’s recap includes:

–The top-5 music-related stories of ’08,
–Favorite albums of the year, and
–Favorite live shows of the year.

Read it here. It’s also in today’s issue of The Reader. Check it out.

Hey, don’t forget to enter to win a copy of the coveted Lazy-i Best of 2008 Compilation CD! All you have to do is e-mail me (tim@lazy-i.com) with your name and mailing address and you’ll be entered into the drawing. Details and track order are right here. Enter today! Deadline’s January 17.

So what’s going on tonight? I generally stay in on NYE — stay out of the line of fire, as it were. This year will likely be no exception. NYE is a bust for fans of good, original live music. Venues generally book cover bands in a desperate effort to draw the largest possible crowd of yahoos as possible. NYE, St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween — these are the harvest nights for bars. I can’t says as I blame them for booking cover bands. Plus, what decent touring band is going to play in Omaha on NYE? Anyway, have a safe and happy New Year’s Ever. See you in ’09.

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