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Artist Jeff Cannon readies a fiberglass Gibson guitar for New Year's Eve on Beale.
"Guitar licks" for Jeff Cannon means slapping paint on the 10-foot Fiberglass Gibson guitar he's making for Hard Rock Cafe's New Year's Eve Guitar Drop.
Revelers can count down the New Year as the Gibson guitar is suspended from a crane and lowered over Beale Street.
Hard Rock also will feature live performances by local Memphis rockers Whiskey Penny, Surrender the Fall, ES-335 player Dennis Coffey and DJ Mic Tee of the "Franchise Mix Show."
Photo by Stan Carroll/The Commercial Appeal
Artist Jeff Cannon readies a fiberglass Gibson guitar for New Year's Eve on Beale.
A native Memphian, Cannon is the son of Memphis singer-songwriter Jim Cannon. Jeff donated auction items for the Blues Ball, The Orpheum and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
"As a local artist, I enjoy supporting Memphis," Jeff said. "Creating a guitar for Gibson and the Hard Rock would exemplify the combination of both influences -- Memphis music and art."
Whiskey Penny guitarists Nathan Evans and Steve Hatmaker will be playing conventionally sized Gibson Les Paul guitars.
"It's a come-back show," said drummer Dustin Carr. "We've got two new members, a bunch of new music. We went into the studio. We're just coming back coming back better and better."
The New Year's Eve Guitar Drop begins at 10 p.m. at the Hard Rock at 315 Beale. Tickets are $20 (ages 21 and older welcome).
Other New Year's Eve activities and festivities:
The Peabody offers two New Year's Eve parties:
The Wild Side Party, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., in the Grand Ballroom will feature entertainment by Lord T & Eloise and Gabby Johnson. Cover is $35 per person.
The Scene, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Grand Lobby, Continental Ballroom and Corner Bar will feature Andy Childs and the John Felix Trio. Cover is $25 per person.
The Scene also will feature themed cocktail bars, including a specialty martini bar, a Jack Daniel's tasting bar and a wine aficionado's bar, New Year's Eve party favors and a balloon drop at midnight.
Must be 21 years of age to party. ID is required.
Those purchasing New Year's Eve tickets early will get $5 off. Ticket pre-sales end at 3 p.m. December 31.
Please call 529-4000 for more information.
New Year's Eve at Noon: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, children celebrate 2009 at The Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central. Line up for a march to "Times Square" for the countdown to the New Year. Event included with museum admission. Call 458-2678. Online: cmom.com.
New Year's Eve Snooze: 6:30-10 p.m. Wednesday at the Memphis Zoo in Overton Park. Ages 6 to 12 only. Fee: $75/child ($65/child -- Zoo member). A fun and safe way to help your children celebrate the New Year. Meet animals up close, go on a moonlight safari, participate in fun games, crafts; a countdown to the New Year with party favors, snacks. 333-6765. Registration deadline is Monday.
Playhouse on the Square's fifth annual New Year's Eve Gala: Wednesday at Playhouse on the Square, 51 S. Cooper. Complimentary food and beverages provided before a showing of "Seussical," followed by games, prizes and a chance to meet the cast. Proceeds benefit Theatre For Youth. For reservations, call 726-4656 or go online to playhouseonthesquare.org.
New Year's Eve Parties at both Flying Saucer Draught Emporiums: 7 p.m. Wednesday at 130 Peabody Place, Downtown; featuring live music from Funk De Ville (9:30 p.m.) plus party favors, JELL-O shots, other shooters, free champagne toast at midnight. Admission: $15 ($10 U.F.O. Club members). Call 523-8536. Also at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 1400 Germantown Parkway, Suite 114, in Cordova. Live music from On3 (9:30 p.m.); $10 cover charge. Both locations offer reservations for $10 per seat (in addition to cover charge). Call 755-5530.
New Year's Eve Celebration at Marmalade Restaurant and Lounge: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday at 153 G.E. Patterson Ave. Music by the band Now #1 featuring Willie Covington, singer. Special attractions: hors d'oeuvres served at midnight, party hats/favors. Early reservations encouraged for reserved seating. Admission: $30 per person. Call 774-7866.
-- Michael Donahue: 529-2797
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