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is published monthly by:Bayview Publishing, LLC14201 SE Petrovitsky Rd., Ste. A3, #198Renton, WA 98058Ph: (425) 282-4610 Fax: (425) 282-4640Publishing Editor ~ Ty T. Hugheseditor@themedallion.netwww.nwkaraokeguide.netContributorsRocky & Kristine Fields; rocknkris@yahoo.comKurt “Swingcat” Johnson; swingcatpdx@yahoo.comJames Fellers; idic45@msn.comThe Northwest Karaoke and EntertainmentGuide is a monthly, completely free, special interestpublication designed specifically for the enjoymentof Karaoke enthusiasts. We are dedicatedto providing the best, most thorough and honestcoverage of local contests and events as they occurin our community.We represent each and every member in ourassociation with respect, dignity and fairness.Advertising space is available to all individualsand establishments, Karaoke-related or not. 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Thankyou for your support.Support OurAdvertisers13th ave. pub & eatery page 13B&G AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR PAGE 10bad monkey bar & grill page 18benchwarmer sportsbar page 7blue moon lounge page 10BUZZ INN SMOKEY POINT PAGE 10casey’s grill & bar page 20charley’s restaurant & bar page 13diamond jim’S PAGE 5el toro mexican restaurants page 19FLOATATION DEVICE PUB PAGE 8getaway spirits PAGE 18hard luck bar & grill page 2haven puB PAGE 17INDUSTRY LOUNGE PAGE 18johnny’s of FIFE PAGE 8karaoke GEEK PAGE 19La Palma Mexican Restaurant page 5lakewood bar & grill page 8little red HEN PAGE 17MY CORNER BAR PAGE 5nelson & company cpa page 16nisqually radIO PAGE 10o’finnigan’s puB PAGE 10O’HOULIE’S PUB PAGE 7One Eyed Jack’s roadhouse page 5OZZIES PAGE 18PACIFIC LANES BOWL PAGE 12R&K ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 19rickshaw restaurant & bar page 8sal’s KARAOKE PAGE 17skagit valley casino & resort page 17talaricos pizzeria page 10TIM’S TAVERN PAGE 4ULTRALOUNGE AT THE PARLOR PAGE 15WAYNE’S WORLD PAGE 4EDITOR’S NOTEDearest readership,Chin up! You are the most importantpart of our existence. Ourfaithful readers are the reason weget up in the morning, quite literally.Here at the Karaoke & EntertainmentGuide, we refuse to take you for granted.In fact, around the office, you’veactually been elevated to rockstarstatus! And wow, all of the incrediblepeople we’ve met over the past 12years, well, we just love ‘em all!Welcome everybody to a brandnew chapter in Northwestern entertainmentmedia. The publication youare holding now is smaller, yes, butsleeker, more concise, and packedfull of valuable information to meetthe needs of any NW music lover onthe go. This exciting publication isdesigned to slip into your back pocket,or purse, on your dashboard, next tothe toilet - always near at hand.We are excited to get down tothe business of streamlined marketingin it’s most effective form. Our goal isto show you a good time, help localbusinesses experience visible growth,and contribute to our economy asred-blooded Americans do.Thank you for making this publication,and our online presence, yourpremier source for localized Karaoke& Entertainment information.Tell us your thoughts, please, onthe new layout, design, size, etc. if youso desire at edtor@nwkaraokeguide.net. Meanwhile, we’ll get back to creatinga pitch-perfect world in whichto completely lose ourselves.Jump on board! Ride along withus. We’re aiming for the stars and plan tolay hands even on our wildest dreams.Find a show, visit a new location,spend a few bucks, have a good time,and spread the word!WBy Gary Drapere are pleased toadd Julie Onsum ofNW BOOKINGS tothe RockTheBlues.com team. Julie willbe a great asset to us and we lookforward to working with her.If you're a band looking for a venueto play or a venue looking for talent,be sure to email her at "jronsum@aol.com". She is also a contributing writerhere in the RockTheBlues News.Roger Fisher's 62nd Birthdayslash Valentine’s Party at "Steaks &Spirits" in Monroe Saturday, February11 was amazing! The room wasRocky & Kristine’sKaraokeCornerDon’t drink and sleepWelcome fellow karaoke singersand karaoke enthusiasts! This month Iwant to explore a subject that recentlyaffected me, and can affect anyone atany time, so listen up.There are many ailments in thisworld, but this one was news to me,and s c aredthe bejesuso u t o f m etoo. I awokeearly one Saturdaymorning,mouthdry from thec h a n g e i nRocky and Kristine climate, andp r o b a b l ysleeping with my mouth wide open,snoring like an Ox. Everything in theback of my throat was all stuck together.I sat up in a panic, grabbed a bottleof water and downed it, but felt like Iwas trying to swallow my own tongue,or throat, or some part of my anatomythat just wasn't going down!Grabbed my trusty flashlightand gazed deep into my throat andI couldn't believe what I was seeing.That little dangley thing in the backof your throat, which I now know iscalled a Uvula, was swollen so largethat it appeared it had been replacedwith a thumb. No lie! It scared me todeath. No wonder I couldn't swallow,could barely talk, and felt like therewas a marshmallow stuck in the backSee Karaoke Corner on page 5packed full with incredible talent,including many living legends.Performances by The DailyFlash, Aury & Pamela Moore, SomarMacek, Goldy McJohn (Steppenwolf), Lee Oskar (War), Jerry Miller (MobyGrape), Berry Curtis (The Kingsmen),not to mention, the birthday boyhimself, Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen,Mike Derosier (founding members ofHEART), and many more.The hamburgers at Steaks &Spirits are fantastic! A very good night,to say the least. Roger can really throwdown one hell of a party. Can't waituntil next year!Party on! Be safe.www.nwkaraokeguide.net3

Tim’s tavern; seattle, waCheck out Katybelle’s brandnew karaoke at Tim’s Tavernon N 105th in Seattle, aself-proclaimed Retro DiveBar, just up the road fromthe Rickshaw.Seattle area karaoke fan, Katybelle,formed Katybelle Productionswhen she was searching for somethingto do with her extra time. Seemed likea perfect fit, and since hosting herTuesday thru Thursday night karaokeat Tim’s Tavern, she’s managed tobuild a nice little following already.The bar is small, but Tim’s gotTim’s Tavern presents Katybelle!plans to knock out the wall and takeover the neighboring space.Come out and sing with Katybellenext week at Tim’s Tavern. Everyoneis really nice and welcoming.See their ad here for details.Tim’s customers love Host KatybelleKaraoke CornerContinued from page 3of my throat.Initially, I began to panic, fearingthe worst. Cancer? Was my throatgoing to close up? Could I swallow itand choke myself to death? I wasn'tsure what to do. I tried to show peoplearound me, but they all freaked out,telling me I had strep-throat, that Ineeded to call 911. Or, “Oh, it's justyour tonsils....” I don't even own aset of those anymore! I tried ice, butnothing. I tried tea, honey, lemon,gargling with salt water, ibuprophen,claratin, and drinking a ton of water.Nothing was helping.I turned to the internet, andthank goodness I did. I found severalarticles about this condition that I nowknow is called "Uvulitis". Apparently ithappens to a lot of people, and unlessit is in fact some type of infection (i.e.strep, mono) there isn't a whole lota medical doctor can do. Prescribesome meds for the pain perhaps,antibiotics for an obvious infection,but that's about it. There's also a laserprocedure where they can remove theuvula, but the uvula is responsible forparts of speech, blocking food fromyour nasal passages and for deliveringsound through singing!So the question is, how and whydo folks get this condition, and howdo you avoid it happening to you?First off, a lot of people whodrink a lot of alcohol before bedtimeare very prone to this condition. Also,people with sleep apnea, who snore, orsleep with their mouths open, are alsoinclined to be at risk. Basically whathappens is that little thing that looks likea punching bag, becomes one from theforce of severe snoring, accompaniedby a dry environment and/or dehydration.It gets the hell beat out of it whileyou are sleeping and snoring and whenyou wake up, you feel like you've gotsandpaper for a mouth.Best ways to avoid this painfuljourney? 1. Don't drink a lot of alcoholSee Karaoke Corner on page 14www.nwkaraokeguide.net4

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www.nwkaraokeguide.net6free KARAOKE SHOW LISTINGSPlease call before traveling. Times and days are subject to change without prior notice.Aberdeen, WACaptain’s Corner701 W Curtis(360) 533-2908 Sun-ThursALGONA, WACOCO JOE’S305 1st Ave(253) 939-2838 ~ Fri, SatAuburn, WAB.B. Magraw’s12715 NE 124th St(253) 333-8205 ~ Tues, WedRAINBOW CAFE112 E Main Street(253) 833-1880 ~ SatSPUNKY MONKEY124 2nd Street SE(253) 804-9567 ~ 7 NightsBainbridge islandISLA BONITA316 Winslow Way E(206) 780-9644 ~ FriBallard, WAhamburger harry’s2409 NW Market St(206) 297-8000 ~ Fri, Satwaterwheel lounge7034 15th Ave NW(206) 784-5701 ~ Tues, Thur-SatBellevue, WAblue c sushi503 Bellevue Way(425) 454-8288 ~ Wed, ThursMaple Leaf Chinese Rest.707 148th Ave. NE(425) 747-8700 ~ Wed-Satrock bottom brewery550 106th Ave. NE(425) 462-9300 ~ Fristeve’s bar & grill14230 NE 20th St. #A(425) 747-4493 ~ Frithe parlor (see ad)700 Bellevue Way NE. Suite 300(425) 289-7000 ~ Thursthe spot off main20 103rd Ave. NE(425) 646-6434 ~ Wed, SunBellingham, WAel gitano restaurant1125 E Sunset Drive(360) 714-1065 ~ Fri, SatGlynn’s shamrock pub5309 Guide Meridian(360) 398-1702 ~ Wedvillage pub & eatery3020 Northwest Ave(360) 734-2490 ~ FriBonney Lake, WAbonney lake tavern18212 Hwy 410 E(253) 863-9904 ~ Fri, SatNew Peking21179 SR 410 East(253) 826-0000 ~ Tues-SunBothell, WATHRASHER’S CORNER pub20805 Bothell-Everett Hwy(425) 481-0211 ~ SatYucatan Mexican20615 B Bothell/Everett Hwy(425) 482-2715 ~ Fri, SatBow, WASKAGIT CASINO (SEE AD)5984 North Darrk Lane(877) 275-2448 ~ ThursBremerton, WAKelvin g’s tropic blast2825 Wheaton Way(360) 813-1681 ~ Sun-ThursOYSTER BAY INN4412 Kitsap Way(360) 377-5510 ~ Thurs-SatBritish columbiaALDERGROVE ROYAL LEGION26607 Frazer Hy, Aldergrove, BC(604) 856-8814 ~ WedGet Out of the House!Visit Our Advertisers!Spend Money, Tip Well.Sing Karaoke!Enhance The Economyand Your Social Live!HIGHWAYMAN pub32440 Simon Av, Abbotsford, BC(604) 859-3711 ~ Wed, Sat, SunSANDPIPER PUB15595 Marine Dr, White Rock, BC(604) 531-7625 ~ Fri, Sat, SuncaNBY, ORDENNY’S LOUNGE (SEE AD)1369 SE 1st Ave(503) 263-3182 ~ Fri, Satcarbonado, WAcarbonado saloon101 Pershing Ave(360) 829-4347 ~ Satdes moines, WAbarnacles22636 Marine View Drive(206) 878-5000 ~ SatEDMONDS, WAMICK FINSTER’S PUB24001 Hwy 99(425) 775-2121 ~ WedEnumclaw, WAcrystal saloon1324 Roosevelt E(360) 825-0099 ~ Sun, Tue-Thurcity hall saloon35317 314th Way SE(360) 886-0569 ~ WedEverett, WAazteca mexican1321 SE Everett Mall Way # B(425) 353-7588 ~ Thurs7th street pub631 N Broadway(425) 259-2725 ~ Fri, Satblue moon (see Ad)1331 Broadway Ave(425) 259-3573 ~ Thurs-Satbuzz inn9910 Evergreen Way(425) 353-9620 ~ FriCactus Moon Saloon717 128th Street SW(425) 745-9855 ~ SatEVERETT EAGLES1216 Broadway Ave(425) 252-5192 ~ SatHayley’s Bar & grill1716 Hewitt Ave(425) 263-9792 ~ Tues-ThursMadison Ave Pub905 Madison Ave.(425) 348-7402 ~ Sun-Tues, FriNorm’s place7520 Beverly Blvd.(425) 374-8039 ~ Wed, SatO’Finnigan’s pub (see ad)13601 Hwy 99 S(425) 745-4805 ~ 7 DaysPatty’s Eggnest6720 Evergreen Way(425) 353-2200 ~ Thurs-SatTURNERS dining & spirits2015 Hewitt Ave.(425) 610-4379 ~ Wedeverson, WABobby lee’s108 W Main St.(360) 966-8838 ~ Thurs-Satfall city, WAraging river cafe33723 Fall City-Redmond Rd.(425) 222-6669 ~ Tues, ThursFederal Way, WABilly McHale’s1800 S 320th(253) 839-4200 ~ Wed, Sat, Sundiamond jim’s (see ad)1616 325th St. S(253) 838-1440 ~ Wed-Sathitchin’ post2215 SW 356th(253) 835-0840 ~ 7 Nightslolli’s BROILER & PUB32925 1st Ave S(253) 838-5929 ~ Thurs-SatSTARS BAR & GRILL31216 Pacific Highway S(253) 946-9734 ~ Fri-SunVINCE’S ITALIAN32411 Pacific Highway S(253) 839-1496 ~ Satferndale, WAel nopal mexican6104 Portal Way(360) 312-8801 ~ Fripioneer sports lounge2005 Main Street(360) 380-0400 ~ Thurs, Satfife, WAjohnny’s of fife (see ad)5211 20th Street E(253) 922-6686 ~ Fri, Satfort lewis, WAheroes loungeJBLM Main Bldg. 2400(253) 964-0331 ~ Fri 4-9pmGig Harbor, WAFLOATATION DEVICE (SEE AD)14511 Sherman Dr NW(253) 857-3897 ~ Thurs, FriSunset Grill4926 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW(253) 851-8282 ~ Fri, Satissaquah, WAROLLING LOG TAVERN50 East Sunset Way(425) 392-2964 ~ Sattime out SPORTSBAR185 Front St(425) 392-4802 ~ TuesKennewick, WACAVANAUGH’S LANDING1101 N Columbia Center Blvd.(509) 783-0611 ~ SunKenmore, WAdouble d bar & grill7211 NE 181st St(425) 483-9606 ~ Tues, Wed, ThurMia roma’s7620 NE Bothell Way(425) 486-6200 ~ Wed, Fri, SatMVPUB6620 NE 181st Street(425) 486-9962 ~ WedKent, WAbad monkey bar (see ad)623 Central Ave S(253) 859-4800 ~ 7 Nightsbenchwarmer (see ad)24437 Russell Rd(253) 236-8155 ~ Thurs, Fricasey’s grill/bar (see ad)24228 104th Ave SE(253) 236-4137 ~ Tues-Satcloud 9806 Central Ave S(253) 852-9910 ~ Mon-ThursGolden Steer steak & rib23826 104th Ave. SE(253) 852-1144 ~ Fri-Monhd hotspurs315 Washington Ave S(253) 854-5653 ~ Wedinn between pub25412 104th Ave SE(253) 854-4453 ~ Wed-Sunmick kelly’s at riverbend2019 W Meeker St(253) 856-6425 ~ Fripony keg8535 S. 212th(253) 395-8022 ~ SatSTIMPY’S SPORTSBAR & GRILL25608 Pacific Hwy S(253) 946-7841 ~ Thurs-Satvibe226 1st Ave S(253) 852-0815 ~ Tues, Thur, FriKirkland, WAjimmy g’s (tech city bowl)13033 NE 70th Place(425) 827-0785 ~ Wed, FriJUANITA PUB & GRILL9736 NE 120th Place(425) 242-1655 ~ ThurslUCKY 7 SALOON12715 NE 124th Street(425) 821-7717 ~ Fri, SatPegasus Pizza & Pasta12669 NE 85th St.(425) 822-7400 ~ Tues, Thur-SatTiki’s bar106 Kirkland Ave.(425) 827-8300 ~ Sun, TuesTime out sports bar218 Central Way(425) 822-8511 ~ TuesLacey, WAplay pen3811 Pacific Ave. SE(360) 350-0861 ~ 7 NightsLake Stevens, WABuzz Inn1801 Main St.(425) 377-9599 ~ Fri, Satcreekside alehouse12410 20th St. NE(425) 397-0860 ~ Wed, Frifuller o’riley’s1625 Vernon Rd.(425) 334-0604 ~ ThursLakewood, WABourbon Street6008 Mt. Tacoma Dr.(253) 584-1570 ~ Fri, SatGALLOPING GERTIE’S15417 Union Ave SW(253) 584-4848 ~ Thurs, Fri, SatLa Palma Mexican (See ad)6020 Main Street SW Suite K(253) 582-8349 ~ Wed-SatLakewood b&G (See ad)7505 Steilacoom Blvd(253) 582-9195 ~ Wed, Thur-SatOak Tree Food & Drink8011 Steilacoom Blvd.(253) 582-2220 ~ 7 NightsSchooner5419 100th SW(253) 584-1919 ~ Sun-WedLynnwood, WAazteca mexican18920 Alderwood Mall Blvd.(425) 672-1771 ~ Fri13th Ave. Pub (See ad)1233 164th St. SW(425) 742-7871 ~ Mon, Wed, SatDaverthump’s Pub19720 44th Ave. W(425) 582-8808 ~ 7 NightsINN SPORTSBAR & GRILL16716 Hwy 99 Ste G(425) 743-0700 ~ Fri, Satmarco’s lounge17525 Highway 99, Suite A(425) 743-6627 ~ Mon-ThursOld village pub19265 76th St W(425) 778-1230 ~ Thurs, SatOne Eyed Jack’s (See ad)14019 Hwy 99 S(425) 743-5570 ~ Tues-Fri, Suntaster’s wok15128 Hwy 99(425) 787-6789 ~ 7 NightsUNCLE JACKS BILLIARDS5800 198th Street SW(425) 640-5474 ~ Tueslacey, WAviking lounge6318 Martin Way E(360) 456-1555 ~ 7 NightsMaple valley, WAfour corners bar & grill26905 Maple Vly Blk Diamond Rd.(425) 432-1004 ~ Tues, SatContinued on page 11

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Floatation Device; gig harbor, waA trio of hoststo keep you singingBy Ty HughesYou cannot expect to spend anentire evening of singing at the FloatationDevice in Gig Harbor without gettingout of your chair for some singin’and dancin’. It simply cannot be done.We’ve done our due diligence.Those three sweethearts hostingkaraoke at the Float on Thursdays andFridays are experts at getting everyoneinvolved and having the time of theirlives. Teri, Mary, and Tamara, aka;“Yestrday”, have a crapload of experiencein the business. They flat knowhow to work a crowd into a frenzy,and they do! Just look at these karaokejunkies - they’re fixin’ to jump right outof their seat!You canhelp save theBy Chris AvisThe soundsystem is topquality,and fillsthe long, narrowbar slash restaurantwithout aproblem.If it’s not theinfamous breakfastsserved at the Floatation Devicethat gets them in the door, maybe it’sa tall cool one, or just maybe it’s thosewacky ladies that keep the doorsswingin’ wide. They are an outstandingteam of motivators and fun too.Right now, on Thursday nightswith Hosts Teri and Mary, duets areencouraged to sing in their ongoingkaraoke industryIfyou were (are!) a bar owner, how happywould you be if 90% of the other barsaround you didn’t pay for the beer/wine/liquor they sell to their patrons?Since the other bars didn’t pay for what theyare selling, the any price they charge is pureprofit. They would undercut “legal” bars toget business. These other bars would be ableto drop the price they charge for alcohol so low thatyou simply would not be able to stay in business. Theycan charge a fraction of what a “legal” bar charges andstill put money in their pocket.Karaoke hosts have been in this position for thelast decade. It is estimated that 90% of all karaokehosts don’t pay for the karaoke music they use for theirshows. Even if this number is only 50%, the harm theyare doing to the industry cannot be disputed. Becausethey have practically zero dollars invested, everypenny they make is pure profit. These illegal hostsSee You Can Help on page 16The Float’s hosting trio; Mary, Yestrday, and Tericontest every Thursday. On the lastFriday of the month (March 30),qualifying duets will sing for cashand prizes.On Fridays, Teri and Yestrdayteam up for more rousing karaoke andthe Mystery Song Contest. Stop in andcheck ‘em out every Thursday andFriday night. See their ad for details.www.nwkaraokeguide.net9

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free KARAOKE SHOW LISTINGSPlease call before traveling. Times and days are subject to change without prior notice.Continued from page 6 Urban Onion116 Legion Wayred dog saloon(360) 943-9242 ~ Thurs, Sat18606 Renton Maple Vly Rd. SE(425) 413-8600 ~ Alt. Tues Parkland, WAMarysville, WA 2121 Pub2121 112th St EDanny’s Midway Pub(253) 536-2100 ~ Wed, Sat14824 Smokey Pt. Blvd.(360) 659-2248 ~ 7 NightsALL SEASONS SPORTS BAR12232 Pacific Ave Smaxi’s(253) 531-1022 ~ Fri, Sat9611 State Ave, Ste Clady luck cowgirl up(360) 659-0879 ~ Wed-Sat14114 Pacific Ave SSaigon Gardens(253) 538-4996 ~ Tues, Wed10013 Shoultes Rd.El Toro mexican (see Ad)(360) 653-9725 ~ Wed, Thurs 13719 Pacific Ave.Milton, WA(253) 536-9735 ~ Fri, SatMilton WokHaven Tavern (See ad)2800 Milton Way12510 Pacific Ave.(253) 952-2888 ~ Thurs–Sat (253) 537-5150 ~ Thurs-SatMill creek, WASkeeter’s1718 99th St. Etwisted lime island pub(253) 531-5900 ~ Thurs-Sat3916 148th St SE(425) 948-7882 ~ Thurs, Sun pasco, WAMonroe, WAhut restaurant & bar605 N Road 27Eddie’s trackside(509) 543-9580 ~ Fri, Sat214 N Lewis St.(360) 805-5305 ~ Tues Puyallup, WAj.R. phinickey’sforbidden city18960 State Route 2 #1941402 E. Main(360) 794-5310 ~ Mon(253) 845-6655 ~ 7 Nightskeg-n-cuemain garden202 S Lewis St.1106 E Main(360) 794-9980 ~ Fri(253) 848-7222 ~ 7 NightsMtlk. Terrace, WA house of kee15305 Meridian St Eazteca mexican(253) 848-4899 ~ Thurs-Sat22003 66th Ave W(425) 672-0601 ~ Frisummit pub9502 Canyon Rd. Egetaway (see ad)(253) 536-1588 ~ Fri24309 56th Ave W(425) 771-8478 ~ Thurs-Sun Redmond, WAo’houlie’s pub (see ad) Palmers East21919 66th Ave W7853 Leary Way NE(425) 776-1833 ~ Thurs-Sun (425) 867-3837 ~ 7 DaysKids Karaoke 9pm-10pmMt. Vernon, WAREDMOND VFW POST 2995big rock cafe4330 148th Ave NE14779 State Route 9(253) 883-2995 ~ Sat(360) 424-7872 ~ Alt. Satsla hacienda mexican Renton, WA2009 Riverside Drive4th street grill(360) 848-6260 ~ Fri4004 NE 4th Striverside lanes(425) 255-3595 ~ 7 Nights225 Riverside LaneA TERRIBLE BEAUTY(360) 424-4221 ~ Wed, Fri201 Williams Ave S(425) 227-3396 ~ Tues, Wednormandy park, wabendersarchies mexican10716 SE Carr Rd.17821 1st Avenue S(425) 277-3307 ~ Mon-Thur, Sun(206) 436-0850 ~ FriBERLINER PUBnorth bend, wa221 Main Ave Smount si tavern(206) 793-6437 ~ Sun-Tues45530 SE North Bend WayBURNETT’S PUB(425) 831-6155 ~ Sat340 Burnett Ave SOak harbor, WA (425) 271-8240 ~ Thurs, Fribayside / elementCASA DURANGO656 SE Bayshore Dr.1306 Union Ave NE(360) 682-2403 ~ Tues, Thurs (425) 793-9501 ~ Fri-Sunoff the hookCLASSICS SPORTS BAR880 SE Pioneer Way2431 Maple Valley Hwy(360) 679-5100 ~ Wed, Fri, Sat (425) 277-0314 ~ SatDIONSIO’S GRILL & BAROLYMPIA, WA310 Wells Avebailey’s motor inn(425) 291-7778 ~ Thurs, Fri (Call)3333 Martin WayJaCK’S BAR & GRILL(360) 455-8862 ~ 7 Nights3901 Northeast 4th St # 105buzz’s bar & grill(425) 271-8851 ~ Thurs-Sat4018 Mud Bay RdJP’S BAR & GRILL(360) 866-8335 ~ Sat-Mon1055 Sunset Blvd NEcharacter’s corner(425) 255-9213 ~ Fri, Sat6620 Sexton Dr NWLOVE’S LANDING(360) 866-9904 ~ Last Sat205 Airport Wayel sarape II(425) 271-8566 ~ 7 Days1200 Cooper Pt. Rd SWno bull saloon(360) 352-1201 ~ Fri, Sat1190 Sunset Blvd. NE, Ste. EFrankie’s(425) 277-4337 ~ Fri, Sat3663 Pacific Ave. SER BAR & GRILL(360) 412-1330 ~ Fri-Sat17178 116th Ave SEhannah’s bar & grille (425) 228-7811 ~ Wed-Sat123 5th Ave. SWTorero’s mexican(360) 357-9890 ~ Thurs-Sat10707 SE Carr Rdsouth bay pub & eatery (425) 277-9104 ~ Sat3323 South Bay Rd NE(360) 456-0809 ~ Thurs 7-10pmuncle mo’s SNAPPY INN321 Williams Ave S(425) 917-3130 ~ Thurs-Satvince’s italian2815 NE Sunset Blvd.(425) 226-8180 ~ Fri, SatRochester, WALittle Red Barn6222 197th Ave. SW(360) 273-5439 ~ Sun-ThursRoy, WARoy Tavern & eatery106 McNaught Rd.(253) 843-2680 ~ Fri, SatSeaTac, WABullPen Pub Bar & Grill20011 International Blvd.(206) 824-4070 ~ 7 NightsGregory’s Bar & Grill18220 International Blvd.(206) 248-8185 ~ Wed-SatSeattle, WAatlantic crossing6508 Roosevelt Way NE(206) 729-6266 ~ Monatrium bistro11740 15th Ave NE(206) 365-2500 ~ Fri, Satattic alehouse & Eatery4226 E. Madison St(206) 323-3131 ~ FriBOGARTS3924 Airport Way(206) 622-1119 ~ Wed-SatCaroline Tavern13702 15th Ave NE(206) 362-9879 ~ MonChanges Tavern2103 North 45th St.(206) 545-8363 ~ Sun, Wed, Thurchapel bar1600 Melrose Ave(206) 447-9777 ~ WedCitrus ULTRA LOUNGE1001 Fairview Ave N #2000(206) 402-6364 ~ MonCLAIRE’S PANTRY12360 Lake City Way NE(206) 365-4542 ~ Alt. FriColumbia city theater4916 Rainier Ave S(206) 722-3009 ~ WedCrescent Lounge1413 E Olive Way(206) 720-8188 ~ 7 nightsdante’s steak & grog5300 Roosevelt Way NE(206) 525-1300 ~ Mon, Weddubliner pub3515 Fremont Ave N(206) 548-1508 ~ Mon, Tuesfinn maccools4217 University Way NE(206) 675-0885 ~ Thursfuel164 S. Washington St.(206) 405-FUEL ~ Wedfusion ultra lounge722 NE 45th St.(206) 774-9296 ~ Tuesheads or tails bar12534 Aurora Ave N(206) 440-3288 ~ Thurs-Sunhula hula bar106 1st Ave N(206) 284-5003 ~ 7 Nightsindustry lounge (see ad)6601 E Marginal Way S(206) 762-3453 ~ Fri, Sunjabu’s pub174 Roy St.(206) 284-9093 ~ Fri, Satkate’s pub309 NE 45th St(206) 547-6832 ~ Wedlittle red hen (see ad)7115 Woodlawn Ave NE(206) 522-1168 ~ Mon, WedMandarin gate10000 Aurora Ave N(206) 527-0709 ~ 7 NightsGet Out of the House!Visit Our Advertisers!Spend Money, Tip Well.Sing Karaoke!Enhance The Economyand Your Social Live!Marco polo bar/grill5613 4th Ave S(206) 762-3964 ~ Fri, SatOhana Japanese2207 1st Ave.(206) 956-9329 ~ Sunozzie’s (see ad)105 W Mercer St.(206) 284-4618 ~ 7 NightsRED ONION TAVERN4210 E Madison St(206) 323-1611 ~ SatRickshaw (See ad)322 N. 150th(206) 789-0120 ~ 7 NightsShay’s Restaurant15744 Aurora Ave.(206) 363-8877 ~ Thurs, SatScarlet tree801 NE 65th Suite C(206) 523-8888 ~ TuesScorecard bar & grill543 NE Northgate Way(206) 367-2620 ~ ThursSKYLARK CAFE & CLUB3803 Delridge Way SW(206) 935-2111 ~ MonSwannies sportsbar109 S Washington St(206) 622-9353 ~ Monthe barrel tavern11051 1st Ave S(206) 244-7390 ~ Fritim’s tavern (SEE AD)602 N 105th St(206) 789-9005 ~ Tues-ThursWAYNE’S WORLD (SEE AD)1832 South 120th Street(206) 433-8658 ~ Satyen wor garden8580 Greenwood Ave(206) 784-7422 ~ 7 NightsShoreline, WAdrift on inn16708 Aurora Ave. N.(206) 542-1010 ~ Wed, ThursRoyal Unicorn615 NW Richmond Beach Rd.(206) 542-2169 ~ Fri, Satsilverdale, WAold town bistro3388 NW Byron St.(360) 698-9463 ~ Wedwww.oldtown-bistro.comsmokey point, WAbuzz inn SMOKEY PT (SEE AD)17216 Smokey Point Drive(360) 658-1529 ~ Tues-Satlonghorn saloon18802 Smokey Point Blvd.(360) 653-4760 ~ WedSnohomish, WAbuzz inn harvey field9900 Airport Way(360) 568-3970 ~ Fri, Satcollector’s choice215 Cypress Ave(360) 568-1277 ~ ThursOxford saloon913 1st Street(360) 568-3845 ~ 1st/3rd Wedpiccadilly circus1104 1st Street(360) 568-8212 ~ Wed-SatSpanaway, WAJ.R.’S WHISTLESTOP22225 Mountain Hwy(253) 847-0111 ~ Fri, SatOak Tree food & drink18299 Pacific Ave.(253) 847-3818 ~ 7 nightsContinued on page 14 11www.nwkaraokeguide.net

www.nwkaraokeguide.net12Hosts Seeking locationslocations seeking hostsFree Listings for Hosts and Venuessearching for each other!seeking quality hosts with professional work ethic formultiple Kent/Renton/Tacoma rooms 2-3 nights per week. Equipmentprovided. Call 253-376-3744 or email thedanceparty@yahoo.com.Looking for a good time? Crucial Karaoke is your GOODTIME solution! Thousands of karaoke songs. Constantly updating ourcatalog. Call 425-864-2216 or email kjmayday@crucialkaraoke.comfor booking in greater Seattle area.Digital D.J. Northwest since March of 1993. We provideall Pro DJ & Karaoke Music at all events, clubs, lounges, taverns, anddance halls. Digital DJ NW has up to 250,000 songs available. Bookinghotline: (360) 943-7039.Experienced Karaoke host; Four quality systems andall legal music, no pirated music. We provide quality karaoke shows forrestaurants, bars, clubs, fundraising events, private parties and classreunions from Seattle to Everett. Host is a non-smoker and non-drinker.Call Frank at 206-214-6383.SOUND RIGHT PRODUCTIONS - Available to host regularnightly shows in N. King or S. Snohomish Counties, your equipment ormine. Songs updated monthly! Great customer service, 8 years experience.Parties, weddings, special events. Call Glenn at (425) 971-1274.D&D Productions - looking for a bar to liven up and privateparties to pump up. Private parties have until March 20 to take advantageof our promotion of 15% off of FREE QUOTE!! Contact us at253-216-6095. Have own equipment and will travel.NEW HOST LOOKING FOR LOCATION. Seattle to Everett,any night of the week! Energetic, likeable, people-person. Fair-minded,loves sharing music with others. Lots of karaoke friends. Contact Chrisat 206-963-3062. Does not have equipment.Seattle to Tacoma Fun and entertaining karaoke host foryour club, bar, lounge, birthday, wedding, private parties or any event.Also do singing telegrams. Call Edward at (253) 486-3680 or e-mail:edwardbrazier11@live.com.KARAOKE HOST for your club, bar, or event.Available for Pierce and parts of Lewis, South King and Thurston Counties.Long-term contracts available. Over 15,000 karaoke songs in English, over2,500 in Spanish, and more online. Get your location dancing and singing.Call Michael at 253-205-9856.Event Source NW Seeking “FUNERGIZED”, extraordinaryEmcee’s, DJ’s, Emcee/DJ teams, Fantasy Casino Card Dealers, GameShow Hosts, and Set-up Crew for a growing company who’s been in theNW for 19 Years. Pay is WAY above industry averages! Please call Troyfor an opportunity to “Try Out” - (206) 818-2532.Karaoke By Robby Professional karaoke host with ownequipment and over 16 years experience. Polite, sober, non-smokerwith personalized customer service and faithful following in WesternWashington from Ferndale to South Seattle. Currently Between Bothell/North Seattle to Marysville. Robby Treichel (206) 963-4082.Anonymous Productions will host politely without smokebreaks, flirting, drinking on the job, off-color remarks, filthy language orlate starts. Will work from Blaine to Everett area. Competitive pricingand free consult at our storefront, 3205 Northwest Ave, Bellingham.Call Mike at 360-319-7121.Host with 2 systems available! Karaoke hosting,DJ Services, Private Parties. Available anytime in the Seattle andSouth Seattle area. Contact Ron Von at Orange Guy Entertainment:206-755-2632.Hostess Rose available South Sound and Olympiaarea, with or without equipment. Eight years experience using alltypes. Call Rose at Tiger Rose Entertainment: 253-473-3922 or email:tigerrose@nubiz4u.com.Northwest Entertainment Karaoke available forbooking. 5108 N. Ash, Spokane, WA 99205 - Toll Free 877-588-6626.Seattle, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Bremerton,Poulsbo, Puyallup Parties, weddings, clubs, bars. Available7 nights a week. 16,000 + karaoke songs and a wide selection of dancemusic. Contact Michael Kennish of Raven Entertainment Karaoke & DJfor pricing; 253-988-1539 or Darkmessenger5@aol.com.SPOTLIGHT KARAOKE Looking for a good show? Spotlitght isserving your area! All digital,19,000+ song selection. Available for parties,weddings, clubs, taverns, bars, pubs, and/or any occasion. Call Luke andbook now. Exceptional rates. 425-346-6000 Lukevaule@msn.com.KroaknKing Music: Host available in King and Pierce Counties,nightclubs, bars, taverns, restaurants, parties, weddings. 21,000+ Song/Karaoke Selection on Jukebox, 500-Watt Powered Mackie sound, friendlyDJ with exceptional rates. Call Robert James at 253-797-9460.Karaoke Host Available any day of the week in Pierce,King, Thurston Counties! Private parties, corporate parties, school partiesand fundraisers. Call Entertainment Masters at 253-566-6891.Karaoke Unlimited/Michael Coleman availablefor hosting in Thurston, Pierce, Lewiston, King and Snohomish Counties.2200+ CDGs. 360-789-3490.KJ Howard with Michael Bookerfarmhouse; portland, orFarmhouse fidelityBy Kurt ‘Swingcat’ JohnsonThe Farmhouse Restaurant& Lounge is a long-time,seven-night-a-week Karaokevenue in SE Portland. It's beenthere for years and years, andhas a loyal base of return customers.Located at 3612 SE 82nd Ave,The Farmhouse is easily accessedfrom the I-205 freeway and Highway26 to downtown. Both a restaurant and lounge, they offera full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu along with latenight bar scack selections. The front part of the buildingis the restaurant and the the rear half of the building is theKaraoke, Video Poker and dance floor.Karaoke host at The Farmhouse is Howard Stiff whoowns and operates Sterling Entertainment and KJ's at theFarmhouse seven nights a week. He's been at the Farmhousefor about two months and has KJ'd since 1988. Heoriginates from Panama CIty, Florida and moved to thePortland area in 2001. He has worked many differentvenues both in DJ and KJ capacities.His system is computer-based and uses JBL EONspeakers along with VOCOPRO sound gear. He lists over17,000 songs and updates his assortment constantly byadding 8-10 CDGs per week. Howard is a personablehost and a confirmed karaoke addict, "If I'm not working,I would be out singing somewhere."See Farmhouse on page 15

casey’s bar & grill; kent, waWine Tasting Party at Casey’sBy Ty HughesCasey’s Grill and Sportsbar onKent’s East Hill is attracting a diversecrowd with highly specialized andunique offerings.On the second Thursday of eachmonth, Randi and Jim, host a fun littlewine-tasting party, and the group isslowly growing in numbers as peopleget drawn into the excitement.Randi fills a table with sophistocatedwines, fruits, and chocolates,charges $5 for a glass, and enjoy awhole gamut of quality wines, red andRandi is a great host for Casey’s wine-tasting partiesRandi and Jim at Casey’s Grillwhite, learn more about pairings, andjust become better acquainted.For your five bucks, she’ll evengive you your own glass to decoratewith chocolate, glitter glue, and markers.Not only are you sipping wines,nibbling away, you’re steeped in acraft project to take with you as asouvenir or gift.Get yourself to Casey’s on Thursday,March 8, 6:30pm start andbroaden your horizons! See their adon page 20 for more at Casey’s.www.nwkaraokeguide.net13

ogarts bar & grill; seattle, waBogarts is back!Change is good, right? Well, for you old-schoolers,you’ll be glad to hear that Bogarts is back! Formerly GoldiesAirport Way, Bogarts presents karaoke with Anna everyWednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. While Jim still runsa great show every Friday.Lots of upgrades and news coming out of Bogarts.Stay tuned and we’ll bring you the latest.Anna hosts at theAll-New Bogarts onAirport Way, Seattlewww.nwkaraokeguide.net14All-AgesKaraokebARNACles / saturdayDes Moines, WA (206) 878-5000bUZZ INN SMOKEY POINT / friday 8-10pArlington, WA (360) 658-1529daffodil bowling center / friday 8:30pPuyallup, WA (253) 845-9166DODGE CITY Bar & grill / Thursday 7-10pCamas, WA (360) 833-1044 ~ Thurs 7-10pmJR’s Whistle stop / friday & saturday 9-clSpanaway, WA (253) 847-0111KATHY’S PIZZA / wednesday & friday 8-10pSeattle, WA (206) 829-9251OXFORD SALOON / 1st wednesday 6-8:45pSnohomish, WA (360) 568-3845Palmers east / Saturday 9-10p, Sunday 8-10pRedmond, WA (425) 867-3837RAGING RIVER CAFE / tuesday & wednesday 8-10pFall City, WA (425) 222-6669stonegate restaurant / monday ‘til 10pTacoma, WA (253) 472-7493Continued from page 11Y sports bar & Grill23517 32nd Ave E(253) 230-3845 ~ Tues-Thursspokane, WACHINESE GARDENS5207 East Trent Ave(509) 534-8491 ~ Fri, SatStanwood, WAstanwood hotel & tavern26926 102nd Ave. NW(360) 629-2888 ~ FriSultan, WAloggers inn215 Main St.(360) 793-1923 ~ SatSumner, WAWATER HOLE BAR15716 Main St E(253) 863-8478 ~ Fri, SatTacoma, WAbob’s java jive2102 South Tacoma Way(253) 475-9843 ~ 7 Nightscharley’s (see ad)6520 19th St. W(253) 564-9454 ~ 7 Daysel toro mexican (see ad)5716 N 26th St.(253) 473-3309 ~ Fri, SatEngine House #9611 N Pine St.(253) 272-3435 ~ Thurs, SatFIRWOOD ROCK LOUNGE734 Pacific Ave(253) 212-9717 ~ MonFlying Boots614 S 38th Street(253) 475-9628 ~ Fri, Satgloria’s bar & grill8201 Pacific Ave(253) 475-5877 ~ Tues-Sathome plate tavern1042 S Sprague Ave(253) 272-9713 ~ Thurs-Satjazzbones2803 6th Ave(253) 396-9169 ~ Monkabuki japanese2919 S 38th St #B(253) 474-1650 ~ 1st/3rd Wedkrickett’s14815 Pacific Avenue S(253) 531-1970 ~ Wed, Thursloose wheel bar/grill6108 6th Ave(253) 301-1647 ~ Mon, W, Th, Satnorth point bar6210 29th St. NE(253) 927-7767 ~ 7 NightsO’Malley’s Irish Pub2403 6th Ave.(253) 383-3144 ~ Tues, Wedpacific lanes (SEE AD)7015 South D St.(253) 474-0594 ~ Thurs-SatKaraoke CornerContinued from page 5before bed time. 2. Drink a LOT of water, stay hydrated,especially if you plan on drinking alcohol! 3. Take care ofyour sleep apnea!I have forgotten to mention that I have sleep apnea,and it's one of the worst cases my Dr. had ever seen. Theweekend we went out of town, I had forgotten to bring mybreathing machine along for the trip and voila! I spent therest of the weekend miserable, and part of the following weekhoping that it would eventually get better. It took almost anentire week for it to feel relatively normal again, but I won'tbe leaving my sleep apnea machine at home ever again, I canassure you of that. And in case you were wondering, no, Ididn't have a single drop of alcohol, which would have madethe condition almost deadly from what I have researched.Scary stuff!There are many, many ailments that can affect thevoice, and for those of us who sing, it's important to sharethese stories with fellow singers.Next month I hope to bring you more helpful informationabout conditions that you can avoid or be aware of.That's it for this month! Hope to see you soon, andas always, contact us anytime at rocknkris@yahoo.comor (425) 359-9450.free KARAOKE SHOW LISTINGSPlease call before traveling. Times and days are subject to change without prior notice.Get Out of the House!Visit Our Advertisers!Spend Money, Tip Well.Sing Karaoke!Enhance The Economyand Your Social Live!puget sound pizza317 South 7th(253) 383-4777 ~ Tues-Satspuds pizza parlor7025 Pacific Ave(253) 475-3366 ~ Sat, SunsTONEGATE LOUNGE5421 South Tacoma Way(253) 473-2255 ~ Montempest lounge913 Martin Luther King Jr(253) 272-4904 ~ 1st/3rd Thursthe mix635 St. Helens Ave.(253) 383-4327 ~ Thurs-Sunthunderbird lounge7121 Waller Rd E(253) 539-1995 ~ 7 Nightsthe swiss tavern1904 Jefferson Ave(253) 572-2821 ~ WedWestgate bar & grill5928 North 26th Street(253) 756-7072 ~ Sun-ThursTukwila, WAWhite Horse14935 Interurban Ave. S(206) 242-2842 ~ Fri, SatUniversity Place, WAjade palace3810 Bridgeport Way W(253) 564-7170 ~ Thurs-SatUP Station8305 27th Street SW(253) 460-3510 ~ 7 nightsWest Seattle, WAchelan cafe3527 Chelan SW(206) 932-7383 ~ Thur, Sat, Sunrocksport bar & grill4209 SW Alaska St.(206) 935-5838 ~ Fri, Sattalarico’s pizzeria (see ad)4718 California Ave SW(206) 937-3463 ~ Sun-Tue, Thurthe bridge4439 35th Ave SW(206) 402-4606 ~ Sunwest seattle eagles4426 California Ave. SW(206) 938-4426 ~ Fri (Sept-May)Yen Wor2300 California Ave. SW(206) 932-1455 ~ 7 nightsWhite Center, WALocker Room Tavern9633 16th Ave. SW(206) 762-9805 ~ Wed-SatTriangle pub9454 Delridge Way SW(206) 763-0714 ~ Fri, SatWHITE CENTER EAGLES10452 15th Ave SW(206) 248-1400 ~ Wed, Satwoodinville, WACHAN’S PLACE14203 NE Wdnville Duvall Rd.(425) 483-2223 ~ FriYelm, WAwhite horse tavern107 Yelm Ave(360) 458-4555 ~ Mon, Wed, Thurwilloughby’s113 Yelm Ave(360) 400-2240 ~ Mon-Thurs

Skagit valley casino resort; bow, wa“A” list talent at the SkagitBy Kristine FieldsTheSkagit Valley Casino Resort, locatedin Bow, WA, has got the fun going on!Not only do they have great karaoke onThursday nights from 8pm-Midnight, they also have amazingconcerts. A lot of folks still haven't heard, but The Skagithas one of the most intimate concert venues in WashingtonState, and their ticket prices are excellent. If you use yourrewards club card,the prices get evenbetter. Buy at TheSkagit, and you'llpay no service fees.You'll find TheSkagit located off ifI-5 at exit #236, justten minutes North ofMount Vernon.C o m i n g i nMarch on the 16thand 17th is DiamondRio. Grammy winningDiamond Rio,one of my all timefavorite count r yWas". This is a tribute concert that pays sincere appreciate forboth Frank Sinatra and the amazing Barbra Streisand.In May, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Leon Russellreturns, and in June you can enjoy Paul Revere & TheRaiders, do you remember the song "Cherokee People"...yeah, those guys!Are you a big fan of comedy? Jim Breur of SaturdayNight Live fame joins The Skagit for some live comedyaction July 20th and21st.Country fanswill enjoy John Anderson,Grammynominee and CMAHorizon WinnerAugust 17th and18th. "SeminoleWind" and "StraightTequila Night", twoof my favorite JohnAnderson tunes.And just announced,The Presidentsof the UnitedStates of Americabands, has won sixtimevocal group ofSkagit’s Trouble sings to his wife on Valentine’s Daythe year. It's no wonder with their perfect harmonies andsuper country hits like "I Believe" and "Meet in the Middle",along with my most favorite "Beautiful Mess." It is highlyrecommended to grab your tickets as they're going fast!April features "Barbra and Frank, the Concert that Neverwill be performingin the Pacific Showroomat The Skagit on October 12th and 13th! "Lump","Peaches" and "Kitty", three of their best tunes, to sparkyour memory if you weren't sure, now you are!Remember, show tickets are on sale now, and werecommend getting in on the action to see all of these greatacts in concert. The line up this year is phenomenal, andyou can be sure more great acts will be on the bill soon.Contact The Skagit at www.theskagit.com for hotel pricing,and get out there and play! The Skagit features morewinners all the time and with so much going on, you'renot going to want to miss out on any of the fun. Watch thispublication for upcoming karaoke promotions as well. Congratulationsto all of The Skagit karaoke winners last monthfrom the "Sing for Your Supper" promotion too! 2012 holdsa whole lotta fun at The Skagit. See you there!www.nwkaraokeguide.net16You Can HelpContinued from page 9undercut the price thatlegitimate hosts chargewhich is driving them outof business. It is an extremely selfish act and one thatultimately hurts them when other illegal hosts undercutthem as well. There is no honor among thieves.The karaoke song manufacturers are also suffering.The quantity and quality of the music beingproduced by the karaoke song manufacturers is alsoseeing the effects of piracy. Since the illegal hosts arenot paying for the music that is being produced, themanufacturers are not making the money back on theirproduction costs.You can help.Come back next month for part II. Or continuereading online at www.nwkaraokeguide.net.- - - - - - - - - - - - - -Chris Avis is the owner of Feel Good Productions. Hehas been singing karaoke for more than 17 years andhosting a karaoke show one night a week since July or2010. He holds down a day job with software companyto pay the bills, but dreams of hosting karaoke full time.He also blogs on karaoke related matters at http://afairrotation.wordpress.com

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industry lounge; seattle, waPump up the volume, dance, dance!By Ty HughesTheIndustry Lounge inSeattle’s Georgetownis packed fullwith party peopleon Friday nights forDarnell’s big karaoke extravaganza.That’s really what it feels like too! Theentire bar is focused on the stage andsingers. Karaoke is the primary dealhere on Fridays, new with Darnell,and still growing Sundays with TripleJ and Michellay.Owner Tony is more than happywith the way his business has grownover the past several months. Especiallysince installing karaoke. Hiscustomer-base is crazy for singing andentertaining, and word is spreading.Karaoke at the Industry is agroup effort. Yeah, you still get yourmicrophone and top billing for yourfive minutes, but often times it’s thebackup singers that steal the show.Together, they all just blend togetherand make sweet music that reaches inand grabs hold of your soul. Always agreat time at the Industry Lounge!Industry Lounge owner, Tony, with his number one girl, TishDarnell hosts Fridays at the IndustryIt was Tony’s birthday the nightwe stopped by, and he seemed to bein an extra good mood. The bar wasfull, folks were singing and dancingeverywhere, glad to be alive. Ray Ray,and Vic-licious, Jeffrey, and all thegang was out in force.Anita and “T” held down the bar,keeping everyone hydrated. Whilethe Industry’s newly-hired Chef Rollyworked his magic in the kitchen. Theyjust rolled out a brand new menu,and everyone was anxious to wraptheir lips around some of Chef Rolly’smasterpieces.Come down and experienceIndustry-style karaoke every Fridayor Sunday. Bring a date and your appetite,youll need them both.www.nwkaraokeguide.net19

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