End the long strange trip of 2017 with Sarasota Grateful Dead tribute group Ship of Fools, which starts at 9 p.m. and plays into the new year at Ace’s Live. With the Dead's lengthy discography and love of jams, Ship of Fools won’t struggle to fill that space. If you already have New Year’s Eve plans but still want to see some live music, roots group Vermont’s Easy Street Duo also plays Ace’s Live from 5-8 p.m. that day. 9 p.m. Sunday; Ace’s Live; $10; 941-795-3886; aceslivemusic.com