Austin Social Scene’s Annual New
Year’s Eve Gala
has earned a reputation as one of
the most unique party experiences in
the nation. For 18 years, Austin’s
professional singles, couples and
groups have come together to
celebrate the New Year with style
and elegance, long past the stroke
of midnight.
This year, Austin's only nonstop,
all-night New Year's Eve parties
will take place at the Crowne Plaza
Hotel, 6121 North IH-35 at 290 East
and The DoubleTree Austin North,
6505 North IH-35 at La Posada.
For guests with hotel packages, the
evening begins at 7pm with a
complimentary pre-party at the hotel
with an open bar and light hors
d'oeuvres. During the pre-party,
attending guests will be given early
entrance to the Main Ballroom so
they may secure themselves the best
seats in the house.
The Gala will begin at 8pm and the
party will kick off immediately with
live music and cash bars
conveniently located throughout the
hotel offering premium liquor,
imported and domestic beer,
champagne and fine wines from around
the world.
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THE CROWN PLAZA PARTY ==================
At the Crowne Plaza we will
be featuring Vallejo and Buzzfuel. The Dress
for this party will be Texas Cocktail Attire.
For men a Blazer will be required for entry to
the party. For women cocktail dresses will be
required. Please do not wear Jeans with a
Blazer.
A striking blend of swaggering rock
grooves, potent guitar work, Latin
percussion and soulful lyrics has
made VALLEJO one of the most popular
bands to hail from Austin. The band
has won numerous awards including
Best Rock Band two years in a row at
the Austin Music Awards. VALLEJO has
also had their songs featured in
several TV shows such as WB’s
Roswell, MTV’s Road Rules and UPN’s
American Top Model.
BUZZFUEL
The Austin cover band Buzzfuel first started
rocking central Texas in 1999, with the first of
what would eventually be three lineups over the
years. From the outset, Buzzfuel's focus has
been high energy and danceable rock, with a
definitive bias towards modern rock. While the
band is not afraid to tap into the 70's and
80's, the 90's and 00's is what Buzzfuel is best
known for. Hits from the likes of Sublime, Green
Day, Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jet
and Blink 182 come together to turn crowds into
a frenzied mixture of dancing and bouncing that
has left more than a few calves aching by the
end of the night. And, of course, they bring
with them hits from KISS, AC/DC, Cheap Trick,
Lynyrd Skynyrd and many other classic
powerhouses to ensure everyone feels the love.
Buzzfuel's attention to detail, musical talent,
and obsession with choosing songs that get
people on the dance floor has made them a
popular act at Austin's Cedar Street.
Two additional bands will play
on the second stage in the hotel.
Rayvon
With vocals ranging from a
soulful tenor and sultry, smooth baritone to
a sizzling soprano and a falsetto that
reaches to the stars, RayVon is one of the
hottest vocalists and entertainers
worldwide. His meticulously selected band
includes only the most accomplished
musicians in the region, all possessing a
keen sense of stage presence, performance
and professionalism. With sensational voices
to accompany their extensive training in all
music styles, they take to the stage with
RayVon to fulfill all your musical
fantasies, from the highest energy jams to
the smoothest ballads - from R&B, jazz, old
school and funk to rock, country and a
dinner set that even Frank Sinatra would get
a kick out of. It is this kind of
unparalleled talent, experience and
diversity that makes RayVon and his band
your only choice for corporate /
private events, receptions and parties
Sticks
and Stones
To
see the Stones live was always an EXPERIENCE,
above just simply the music. But while you can't
see the Rolling Stones all the time, and you
definitely can't see them as they were when they
were young, Sticks 'N' Stones aims to fill that
aching void . Come experience what it might have
been like to see the Stones in their heydey. Or,
maybe it was nothing like that. But the songs
stand and the songs rock. And this band will
rock them. Life is a party. Let's get out and
strut.
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THE
DOUBLETREE PARTY
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The
DoubleTree Hotel Party will be little more
formal. Dress for men will be either a dark
suit or a tuxedo. Dress for women will be
cocktail dress or ball gown.
Purchasing a ticket to the galas entitles you to
enter either party if you are appropriately
attired.
Founded in 1996 and
widely regarded as one of the most
versatile bands around, the group
keeps the dance floor packed from
start to finish with everything from
swing to retro to classic rock to
country. Two distinct male vocalists
compliment a terrific female
vocalist to form a versatile and
formidable vocal lineup. For non-stop dancing and the most
professional overall presentation
around.....The Newsboyz deliver!
Comprised of Robert Wagner (Lead
Vocals), Brian Andrew Lee (LeadVocals, Rhythm
Guitar), John Lockhart (Lead Guitar, Vocals),
Chris Skiles (Drums, Vocals), Danny Swinney
(Bass, Vocals), Suede is rocking the Texas club
and party scene with five decades of radio rock
hits. Veteran musicians with
diverse backgrounds, this group artfully mixes
talent hailing from past studio work with Black
Pearl, Brother Love, Too Smooth, Chamber 36,
Brian Andrew Lee, just to name a few, and
performances in bands, such as 14K, Calico
Kings, The Bizness, Taboo, The Phase, Jukebox
Heroes, Kudu Karnival and Texas Unlimited Band.
Suede features two incredible lead singers—each
with his own unique style—creating an
unforgettable, electrifying sound and
experience. The band continues to gain
popularity as it adds to its fan base by
catering to every crowd with a versatility
ranging from strong Rock & Roll roots to Rhythm
& Blues, and Country. Indeed, some of Suede’s
influences are the great radio rock bands such
as Journey, Boston, Foreigner, Van Halen,
Kansas, Toto, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Earth Wind &
Fire, et al. Suede proudly opened for
southern rock icon .38 Special at the Glass
Cactus in Grapevine, TX and received rave
reviews!
Two additional bands will play
on the second stage in the hotel.
This group
of talented musicians gives a concert
experience you won’t soon forget, playing
classic and progressive rock from Journey,
Styx, Kansas, Pink Floyd, Rush, Genesis,
Yes, and many others. The group
is headed up by Jason Townsend (Lead Vocal).
Joseph Macry
(Bass/Vocals)-began his career in music as a
popular singer song writer “Pine Tree”.
Dave Brown (Guitar/Vocals)
with his Ax in his hands. Dave has a great
Austin history with
bands like Second Nature, Ground Zero,
London Calling, and Instant Replay,
James Rago (Keyboards/Vocals) was the
founding member of the rock band “Portrait”
which is the predecessor of Raized On Radio.
His skill and attention to detail make the
music Raized On Radio plays, come alive in
the minds and hearts of those who hear this
unforgettable band.
Considered Austin’s finest dance band.�
We consider them the best in Texas and beyond.�
Veterans of the Texas music scene for more than
a quarter of a century, these astounding
musicians will take you on a time trip through
music history with their classic rock, pop,
oldies and country western music.�
They will bring a smile to your face and will
drive you to the dance floor in droves.
After the Gala ends,
the hotel atmosphere really heats up.
This year, all guests of the Gala are invited to
continue the festivities into the wee hours at
any of the legendary after-parties hosted by
guests throughout both hotels.
Hotel Packages
The cost of The
Gala/Hotel Package is $279.00 plus
tax.
The package includes
your accommodations at the Hotel and
admission for two to the pre-party,
the Gala and the after-parties.
However, the earlier that you make
reservations, the more money you
will save on the package If you
book prior to December 30th, the cost will
be $279 plus tax at the Doubletree
or $239 plus tax at the Crowne
Plaza�
Be sure to book your reservations
early because as usual, the hotel
definitely will sell out.
Gala Tickets
If you are only
purchasing tickets, and not the
hotel package, the cost is $50 per
person until December 25th, and $60
thereafter and at the door the night
of the Gala.�
Single tickets provide admission for
one to the Gala, and access to the
after-parties at the hotel.
Shuttle Services
Both Hotels will be
running Shuttle service between the
hotels throughout the evening.
Should you decide to walk it is
about a 2 minute walk.
You can purchase your gala
tickets / hotel packages through Austin Social
Scene by calling 512-331-7890.
