N-Substituted (aza)indoles, as well as (aza)benzimidazole were prepared from ortho-methyl bromo pyridines or benzenes.  The procedure sequentially involved: a) condensation of a 2-methy or 2-amino l-bromo pyridine or benzene with N,N-dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal; b) microwaved palladium-mediated amination; c) in situ cyclization of the aniline with enamine or amidine moiety and elimination of dimethyl amine.