JACKSON, Wyo. — Move into 2026 boldly, shed that snake skin and gallop into new terrain. It’s the Year of the Horse, and rhythms will flood Teton County in a big way this New Year’s Eve. Here are a few options to place your assertiveness on Wednesday, December 31.
B-Side Players with opening DJ set from Jackson native SANDANFORD — If you encountered a whiff of cumbia, reggae, salsa, Afro-beat, and funk from San Diego’s B-Side Players, you’ve probably returned to the scene of the groove. The culturally rich dance-instigating unit is propelled by fierce polyrhythms and an uplifting vocal message emitting unity and consciousness. 9 p.m. at the Mangy Moose. $113. MangyMoose.com.
NYE Town Social: The Deadlocks with Melvin Seals, Kanika Moore, Jeremy Hoenig — Melvin Seals played keyboards for the Jerry Garcia Band for 15 years, from 1980 until Garcia’s death in 1995. He’s regarded as one of the world’s finest Hammond B-3 organists, known for blending authentic gospel, soul, and R&B sensibilities into improvisational rock and carrying the Garcia flame. Pre-JGB, Seals recorded and performed with legends such as Chuck Berry, Charlie Daniels and Elvin Bishop. Vocalist Kanika Moore has performed with the Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann, String Cheese Incident, and is frontwoman for electro-pop band Doom Flamingo. Drummer Jeremy Hoenig is Seals’ bandmate in JGB. 8 p.m. at The Virginian Lodge. $85. TetonFest.com.
Something Else presents Church Bats and DJs — Indie garage rock of Church Bats followed by the Something Else crew bringing the dance floor heat with house, techno, garage, and bass. 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach Bar in Wilson. $25/advance and $40/day of at Eventbrite.
Paul Cleckler — Classic country favorites and popular modern country hits. 8 p.m. to midnight at the Silver Dollar Bar. Free.
Kurt Van Meter — Kurt Van Meter performs country cover songs believing the most important part of his show is to “make the crowd the show.” 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. $25 at 6 p.m., $50 at 8 p.m. Entry is first-come, first-served, no advance tickets available.
DJ Bernard Foyer — 10 p.m. in the Trap Bar at Grand Targhee Resort. $19. GrandTarghee.com.
Be safe out there and enjoy the ride!
