No
KJ – just equipment – good system but no emcee’ing – bartendresses run
it – song book is NOT useful for any Country singers – really archaic.
Won’t run “your” song off flash drive – not blamin’ them…obviously no
guard against bootleg and condoms don’t work on flash drives..just
reporting. I wasted a long drive in last Sat for naught.
Kris
Showing posts with label karaoke review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label karaoke review. Show all posts
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Review of karaoke at AJs
AJ's Bar & Grill is located just a short drive west of Milwaukee on
Muskego Lake. Stop by on the first and third Friday of every month
starting at 9:00pm for a few hours of karaoke fun with DJ Dan. You'll be
amazed by our selection of song titles - all-digital and constantly
updated. AJ's features a spacious dining area with pool tables and a
large stage for you to show off your moves along with your karaoke
skills. We have multiple cordless mics so that your friends can join you
on and off the stage. We've got plenty of juice to fill the hall, along
with a floor monitor so that you can hear yourself just as well as your
friends do. We look forward to seeing you in Muskego!
Review submitted 12/4/2010 by DJ Dan himself
For the complete listings of karaoke in the area, check out Milwaukee Karaoke Scene.
Review submitted 12/4/2010 by DJ Dan himself
For the complete listings of karaoke in the area, check out Milwaukee Karaoke Scene.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Review of Wednesday night karaoke at Terri Lynn's
Review of karaoke at Terri Lynn's, Wednesday, July 9, 2010 by John the Revelator
I had the honor of attending the first Wednesday night of karaoke at Terri Lynn's (4740 West Bradley Road, Brown Deer). I had a great time.
Slick Mick (of WKDJ) was the KJ that night. I know him well, since he is a regular at Bootleggers on Monday nights. Nick is very competent, soft spoken and good-natured. Since there weren't a lot of singers, Nick filled in with music between. His music was well chosen for the crowd, and you could see many people singing along with his fill-in music. I appreciate his skill at picking the fill-in music.
Personally, I would have set the music a little differently. I would probably have cut back just a bit on the highs, and also cut back on the backup karaoke music. Feel free to interpret this as either my own preference, or my
The venue is a bit sparse, but well-kept. The bar itself is about twenty stools long, and there were quite a number of four person banquet tables and chairs in the room. Plenty enough for a hundred people to be comfortable. The karaoke was set up on a stage that is easily seen throughout the room. If the crowd were larger, I think a slightly higher stage might be helpful.
The crowd was unfortunately a bit small, with about a dozen people. This is not a surprise, since this was the first Wednesday night that they had karaoke. In my own selfish way, I would like to see more people show up. This place is only a few miles from where I live!
The people there were wonderfully friendly, which is one reason I had so much fun. Chuck presented us with some blues songs that I didn't know. Sid did a good job on some motown. I didn't catch the name of another fellow who sang BB King's "The Thrill is Gone". My favorite performance was by Timone. She came out on the floor with the wireless mic and did a sultry version of Erykah Badu's "Call Up Tyrone" for Sid. The singing was good, the stage presence was priceless.
As for equipment, Nick brought along new and professional quality stuff. He was running only one main speaker that night, but there was plenty enough power for the venue.
I appreciated the fact that Nick also had a monitor speaker on the floor in front of the singer. It is so important for a singer to be able to hear his or herself. I have been to a lot of karaoke shows where there was not a monitor speaker. Sigh. This is one small thing that can have a big impact on the quality of the show.
The display of the words was somewhat less than ideal. Nick used the display from a portable DVD player to display the words. A little hard to read. He was also hooked into two of the TV screens on the walls of the bar, which is nice, but they were a bit far away to read.
Some details for the audiophile: he had a 15" powered Behringer speaker with a subwoofer -- I didn't catch the brand of the sub. The monitor speaker was a small but powerful JBL. His mixer was a 12 channel Mackie. There were two wireless mics. Note to self - ask Ran the Man what the mics were. I thought the quality was pretty good, but I am not sure they were tested on the most difficult voices.
I had the honor of attending the first Wednesday night of karaoke at Terri Lynn's (4740 West Bradley Road, Brown Deer). I had a great time.
Slick Mick (of WKDJ) was the KJ that night. I know him well, since he is a regular at Bootleggers on Monday nights. Nick is very competent, soft spoken and good-natured. Since there weren't a lot of singers, Nick filled in with music between. His music was well chosen for the crowd, and you could see many people singing along with his fill-in music. I appreciate his skill at picking the fill-in music.
Personally, I would have set the music a little differently. I would probably have cut back just a bit on the highs, and also cut back on the backup karaoke music. Feel free to interpret this as either my own preference, or my
The venue is a bit sparse, but well-kept. The bar itself is about twenty stools long, and there were quite a number of four person banquet tables and chairs in the room. Plenty enough for a hundred people to be comfortable. The karaoke was set up on a stage that is easily seen throughout the room. If the crowd were larger, I think a slightly higher stage might be helpful.
The crowd was unfortunately a bit small, with about a dozen people. This is not a surprise, since this was the first Wednesday night that they had karaoke. In my own selfish way, I would like to see more people show up. This place is only a few miles from where I live!
The people there were wonderfully friendly, which is one reason I had so much fun. Chuck presented us with some blues songs that I didn't know. Sid did a good job on some motown. I didn't catch the name of another fellow who sang BB King's "The Thrill is Gone". My favorite performance was by Timone. She came out on the floor with the wireless mic and did a sultry version of Erykah Badu's "Call Up Tyrone" for Sid. The singing was good, the stage presence was priceless.
As for equipment, Nick brought along new and professional quality stuff. He was running only one main speaker that night, but there was plenty enough power for the venue.
I appreciated the fact that Nick also had a monitor speaker on the floor in front of the singer. It is so important for a singer to be able to hear his or herself. I have been to a lot of karaoke shows where there was not a monitor speaker. Sigh. This is one small thing that can have a big impact on the quality of the show.
The display of the words was somewhat less than ideal. Nick used the display from a portable DVD player to display the words. A little hard to read. He was also hooked into two of the TV screens on the walls of the bar, which is nice, but they were a bit far away to read.
Some details for the audiophile: he had a 15" powered Behringer speaker with a subwoofer -- I didn't catch the brand of the sub. The monitor speaker was a small but powerful JBL. His mixer was a 12 channel Mackie. There were two wireless mics. Note to self - ask Ran the Man what the mics were. I thought the quality was pretty good, but I am not sure they were tested on the most difficult voices.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Review of karaoke at Olympic Lanes
Olympic Lanes, Milwaukee, WI
(Friday Night)
Olympic Lanes has a large and open venue with a small staging area which makes it easy to see the singers. The set up, however, causes those signing up to sing to walk in front of the performers, which is awkward and distracting.
Three monitors makes it easy for singers to face patrons on all sides, and roam occasionally. The Sound system is great for the audience, but the feedback monitor for the singers seemed lacking. While the program format is the alternating Single Song/Music Video variety that keeps the show moving, it also runs the risk of losing the serious karaoke patron. Music videos shown in between singers was of the current Pop variety and seemed louder than necessary for the size of the room and crowd. Audience response to performers was adequate and respectable. Drinking “Sociables” was encouraged, and at the time of this review, smoking was permitted.
This karaoke venue is for the casual karaoke singer and the 20- something crowd.
Reviewed by Hobbs (June 2010)
(Friday Night)
Olympic Lanes has a large and open venue with a small staging area which makes it easy to see the singers. The set up, however, causes those signing up to sing to walk in front of the performers, which is awkward and distracting.
Three monitors makes it easy for singers to face patrons on all sides, and roam occasionally. The Sound system is great for the audience, but the feedback monitor for the singers seemed lacking. While the program format is the alternating Single Song/Music Video variety that keeps the show moving, it also runs the risk of losing the serious karaoke patron. Music videos shown in between singers was of the current Pop variety and seemed louder than necessary for the size of the room and crowd. Audience response to performers was adequate and respectable. Drinking “Sociables” was encouraged, and at the time of this review, smoking was permitted.
This karaoke venue is for the casual karaoke singer and the 20- something crowd.
Reviewed by Hobbs (June 2010)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Review of karaoke at Roma
Roma’s, East Troy, WI
(Saturday Night)
Roma’s quaint bar area has a central bar with seating all around. Two corner staging areas are set up, one for Friday nights, the other for Saturday nights. The stage is small and makes it easier to see the singers from across the room. Two monitors are available for the singers and patrons to follow along.
From the perspectives of both the audience and the singer, the sound system and feedback monitors are good. There is no need to bring your own cds, for this karaoke show is digital. If you don’t see a title you want to sing in the song book, don’t worry: it probably is in the extensive computer library. This program is a format for the serious karaoke patron, non-stop amateur singing with the Two-Song Set. Beverages are not allowed on stage. At the time of this review, smoking was permitted.
KJ Kalani is an interactive emcee, with a set of large hand drums and harmonica which he occasionally plays in accompaniment with some singers. If requested, he will perform The Phantom of the Opera in full cape, hat and mask. Audience response to all singers was extremely appreciative. Kalani holds singing contests throughout the year. There is plenty of talent on tap.
This karaoke venue is definitely for the serious singer and mature karaoke crowd.
Reviewed by Hobbs (June 2010)
(Saturday Night)
Roma’s quaint bar area has a central bar with seating all around. Two corner staging areas are set up, one for Friday nights, the other for Saturday nights. The stage is small and makes it easier to see the singers from across the room. Two monitors are available for the singers and patrons to follow along.
From the perspectives of both the audience and the singer, the sound system and feedback monitors are good. There is no need to bring your own cds, for this karaoke show is digital. If you don’t see a title you want to sing in the song book, don’t worry: it probably is in the extensive computer library. This program is a format for the serious karaoke patron, non-stop amateur singing with the Two-Song Set. Beverages are not allowed on stage. At the time of this review, smoking was permitted.
KJ Kalani is an interactive emcee, with a set of large hand drums and harmonica which he occasionally plays in accompaniment with some singers. If requested, he will perform The Phantom of the Opera in full cape, hat and mask. Audience response to all singers was extremely appreciative. Kalani holds singing contests throughout the year. There is plenty of talent on tap.
This karaoke venue is definitely for the serious singer and mature karaoke crowd.
Reviewed by Hobbs (June 2010)
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Review of karaoke at the Bowery
The Bowery, Franklin, WI
(Thursday Night)
This little, out-of-the-way establishment is a real neighborhood hang out. Tightly packed with it’s regular bar patrons and it’s various sponsored teams players, karaoke singers receive a friendly welcome here. Tucked in a corner at the front of the room is the KJ equipment and two monitors. There is no stage, so pool-shooting patrons have to stretch to see the singers over the other patrons from across the room. The sound level at the front of the room is uncomfortably high, and the music often seems louder than the singer’s voice. Generally speaking, the program is a Two-Song Set format, unless the individual singer prefers to perform only one song. If the title you’re looking for is not in the song book, just ask the KJ to search his vast digital library, and 9 times out of 10, he will have what you’re looking for. At the time of this review, the establishment allowed smoking.
You’ll find award-winning singers here as well as fun-loving amateurs.
This karaoke venue is for a mix of the 20- and 30-something crowd.
Reviewed by Hobbs (May 2010)
(Thursday Night)
This little, out-of-the-way establishment is a real neighborhood hang out. Tightly packed with it’s regular bar patrons and it’s various sponsored teams players, karaoke singers receive a friendly welcome here. Tucked in a corner at the front of the room is the KJ equipment and two monitors. There is no stage, so pool-shooting patrons have to stretch to see the singers over the other patrons from across the room. The sound level at the front of the room is uncomfortably high, and the music often seems louder than the singer’s voice. Generally speaking, the program is a Two-Song Set format, unless the individual singer prefers to perform only one song. If the title you’re looking for is not in the song book, just ask the KJ to search his vast digital library, and 9 times out of 10, he will have what you’re looking for. At the time of this review, the establishment allowed smoking.
You’ll find award-winning singers here as well as fun-loving amateurs.
This karaoke venue is for a mix of the 20- and 30-something crowd.
Reviewed by Hobbs (May 2010)
Friday, July 2, 2010
Review of Bootleggers Wing N Sing
Last Monday night at Bootleggers was unbelievable.
In the spirit of truth in advertising, let me start with a disclaimer. I run karaoke at Bootleggers with my buddy Sven.
Bootleggers runs karaoke every Monday night along with a special on beer and wings. $10 gets you unlimited wings and unlimited beer. Naturally, we get crowds, typically one or two hundred people. This past Monday, with Summerfest going on, I was expecting that we would be lucky to see 100.
I totally missed the mark. There were just over 400 people that walked in that night! I didn't talk to every one of them, but it seemed like a good time was had by all.
At the end of the night there were 102 request slips... enough to keep us singing until at least 3:00 AM. We didn't stay that long.
We did have a decent sized group from the Lia Sephora conference, but that was perhaps 20 or 30 ladies? Thank you, by the way, you provided lots of positive energy.
And we had a lot of the regulars... B-Rad and the Boyz, Sunshine, Luke, Chad, Cassandra, Becca, Josh, Dre, Dante, Mike, Savonnie, Marvin, Slick Nick, and of course, Marty... thank you, thank you, thank you!
What will the 5th of July bring? I can't wait. Sven has declared it a suit-up night to celebrate the first night of smoke-free bars.
In the spirit of truth in advertising, let me start with a disclaimer. I run karaoke at Bootleggers with my buddy Sven.
Bootleggers runs karaoke every Monday night along with a special on beer and wings. $10 gets you unlimited wings and unlimited beer. Naturally, we get crowds, typically one or two hundred people. This past Monday, with Summerfest going on, I was expecting that we would be lucky to see 100.
I totally missed the mark. There were just over 400 people that walked in that night! I didn't talk to every one of them, but it seemed like a good time was had by all.
At the end of the night there were 102 request slips... enough to keep us singing until at least 3:00 AM. We didn't stay that long.
We did have a decent sized group from the Lia Sephora conference, but that was perhaps 20 or 30 ladies? Thank you, by the way, you provided lots of positive energy.
And we had a lot of the regulars... B-Rad and the Boyz, Sunshine, Luke, Chad, Cassandra, Becca, Josh, Dre, Dante, Mike, Savonnie, Marvin, Slick Nick, and of course, Marty... thank you, thank you, thank you!
What will the 5th of July bring? I can't wait. Sven has declared it a suit-up night to celebrate the first night of smoke-free bars.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Review of karaoke at City Lounge
City Lounge, Cudahy, WI
(Sunday Night)
Smoke-free City Lounge has a quaint eccelectic Old Milwaukee decor. It has a roomy stage from which all singers can be seen. It has four monitors for singers and audience to follow along. The sound equipment lacks somewhat in that the music is often louder than the singer’s voice. At the time of this review, the digital equipment seemed faulty to the point where the music and words would often go out of sync, and the KJ would have to resort to cds. This doesn’t stop the patrons from having fun in this Single Song format. The show keeps moving at a steady pace, with no need for music videos between singers. Fellow singers and audience members alike show enthusiasm and appreciation. It is an upbeat, fun and friendly atmosphere.
This karaoke venue is for serious and silly singers alike.
Reviewed by Hobbs (May 2010)
(Sunday Night)
Smoke-free City Lounge has a quaint eccelectic Old Milwaukee decor. It has a roomy stage from which all singers can be seen. It has four monitors for singers and audience to follow along. The sound equipment lacks somewhat in that the music is often louder than the singer’s voice. At the time of this review, the digital equipment seemed faulty to the point where the music and words would often go out of sync, and the KJ would have to resort to cds. This doesn’t stop the patrons from having fun in this Single Song format. The show keeps moving at a steady pace, with no need for music videos between singers. Fellow singers and audience members alike show enthusiasm and appreciation. It is an upbeat, fun and friendly atmosphere.
This karaoke venue is for serious and silly singers alike.
Reviewed by Hobbs (May 2010)
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Welcome to Milwaukee Karaoke Blog!
I am starting this blog for the Milwaukee karaoke community. I will be posting articles that relate to karaoke in the Milwaukee area. This is a companion to my main website (RevelatorKaraoke.com), which has information about my own karaoke hosting business, my karaoke scene webpage (RevelatorKaraoke.com/Join_the_Fun_.php), and my karaoke blog that has a lot of random stuff about karaoke and music in general (John-the-Revelator-does-karaoke.blogspot.com).
Future posts will include reviews of local karaoke spots, announcements of karaoke contests, and changes -- places that either are picking up karaoke or are not doing karaoke any more.
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Future posts will include reviews of local karaoke spots, announcements of karaoke contests, and changes -- places that either are picking up karaoke or are not doing karaoke any more.
Do you have something you would like posted? Email me RevelatorKaraoke@gmail.com
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