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The Seed's drummer, Brent Hoskins

Guitarist Brent Hoskins

The Seed

A lot of good bands are playing on New Year's Eve. But only one band -- barring any random, internecine explosions among other bands in town -- is playing its final show on New Year's Eve. The Seed was tearing up the Roanoke music scene, twice winning best band in the newspaper's music poll. Then they decided to move to Washington, D.C., in a change we chronicled at roanoke.com/entertainment/insideout/music/wb/xp-157126.

Turns out that in the end, they couldn't agree on the move and decided to break up. Seed drummer/songwriter Brent Hoskins said the band members remain close -- he and guitarist/singer Gabe "The Ambassador" Lewis even plan to continue writing together. Lewis said he plans a move soon to San Diego. Go to this story at roanoke.com/entertainment to hear some Seed music plus a bonus track from Hoskins featuring a friend of the band's who had overindulged in certain substances before placing a phone call to percussionist John "Slothman" Spence on Sept. 11, 2001.

Details: 10 p.m. Awful Arthur's, downtown Roanoke. $5. 344-2997, myspace.com/awfularthursdowntown, myspace.com/theseedsound.

Collabfest

Featuring The Situationist and Nancy & Two Meteors

Here's a good place to start your NYE revelry. The Situationist is one of a group of bands that lost gear and rehearsal space in a warehouse fire last Jan. 3., a story we updated at roanoke.com/news/wht/wb/188540. Nancy & Two Meteors' electronic rock will make you jump and holler. This one is an all-ages, booze-free show, but wigs might be appropriate.

Details: 7 p.m. The Water Heater, 813 Fifth St. SW, Roanoke. Free. thewaterheater.blogspot.com, myspace.com/thesituationist music,

HopeHop

Mighty funksters plus a serious rapper out front equals a good way to bring in '09.

Details: 8 p.m. The Lantern, Blacksburg. Call venue for cover charge. 951-1019, thelanternblacksburg.com, myspace.com/hopehopmusic.

True Sound

Jah-I-Witness Emcee and his band of musical monsters ring it in at Awful's.

Details: 10 p.m. Awful Arthur's, Blacksburg. Free; $50 for champagne dinner for two. 443-9109, myspace.com/awfularthur39sblacksburg, myspace.com/truesoundlive hiphop.

Russ Wilson and His Mighty, Mighty Men

Featuring Kerry Hurley

You want a swinging NYE? This is your joint. With Hurley on vocals, it should be hot.

Details: 9 p.m. Blue 5 Restaurant, downtown Roanoke. $50. 904-5338, blue5restaurant.com, myspace.com/everswinging.

Hillbilly Casino

With Loud Clangin' and Bangin' and DJs Heather O and Matt O

This Nashville rockabilly band will bring in the new year, greaser style.

Details: 10 p.m. The Mix, downtown Roanoke. $20 at the door; 21 and older. 344-4494, myspace.com/themixone6club, myspace.com/hillbillycasino.

Electric Chameleon

At 460 West, it's not just New Year's Eve. It's Electric Chameleon guitarist Joey Dennis' 22nd birthday.

Details: 10 p.m. 460 West Restaurant and Lounge, Market Square East Shopping Center, Roanoke. $15. 400-7440, myspace.com/electricchameleon.

Half Moon, Lazy Man Dub Band and Groova Scape

There will be no shortage of jam in this venue on this night.

Details: 10 p.m. Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill, Roanoke. $10. 985-6278, martinsdowntown.com, myspace.com/thehalfmoonband.

TK-421

One of this region's strongest acts started "by accident" in 1999. Thus begins its 10th anniversary. Congrats, guys!

Details: 9:30 p.m. Awful Arthur's, Towers Shopping Center, Roanoke. $5. 777-0007, myspace.com/awfularthurs, tk-421.net.

Lloyd Dobler Effect

This hard-touring Washington, D.C., band raises its flutes in Roanoke.

Details: 10 p.m. Corned Beef & Co., downtown Roanoke. $35 includes buffet, favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. 342-3354, lloyddoblereffect.com.