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- Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To drink or not to drink... That's the question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4826
- Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: karaoke piracy
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2805
Dont know that ASCAP, etc. would even bother with this. We're small fries in their eyes And I think they would want something juicier. Heed Bigdog's advice and sharpen your skills. Update your sysytem. Get a website, put together a marketing strategy that shows what your all about. What separates yo...
- Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Worst Karaoke Night in My History.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1687
- Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To drink or not to drink... That's the question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4826
Fair enough wiseguy. I agree that a cocktail during your show isn't going to kill anyone. However, having two buckets of beer on or near the karaoke stage isn't very professional in my opinion. I'm not a big drinker to begin with so getting even tipsy wouldn't occur during my show. I also believe th...
- Sun Jun 14, 2009 3:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: To drink or not to drink... That's the question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4826
To drink or not to drink... That's the question
Was at a new karaoke show tonight (unfortunately not mine) and noticed the 2 girls running it were drinking alcohol. Was wondering how you all felt about drinking alcohol while you perform your show. I rarely drink at my show unless prodded by a customer who insists on buying me a beer, etc. These t...
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Drill Sargent Singing Voice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4414
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mandatory Commitment Time...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1574
Owners are usually too damn lazy to help promote your show. They feel they've done enough in hiring you and therefore, you should self-promote your shows. I have had numerous conversations with owners in regards to marketing, advertisement, etc. and maybe 2 times out of 10 make any sense with them. ...
- Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Smoking Ban & bar business.
- Replies: 91
- Views: 25903
Well, I'm glad for the no smoking in public places. Especially in places where I do karaoke. My equipment no longer wreaks of cigarette smoke(minus the mics) and I breathe easier because of it. I did a gig recently at an Eagles Club (about a month ago) which allowed smoking (huge mistake) and it too...
- Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: Karaoke Scenarios
- Topic: Getting Paid And Other Vents
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9722
Damn Sabrina, I just noticed these posts by you at the end of May and wondered how you wound up. I feel so sorry for you and your husband. Its almost impossible to have a good attitude and stay upbeat all night doing karaoke when you put up with what you do. This lady sounds very disrespectful and n...
- Sun Jun 07, 2009 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tale of Two Gig Interviews.
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9196
Another genius decision made by an incompetent bar owner. I know not all bar owners are dumb, but come on. They have no loyalty. Sounds like this couple had a very successful show (5 years)and when the times start getting tough the owners bailed on ther kj's. If the owner is willing to get rid of PR...
- Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tale of Two Gig Interviews.
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9196
Bigdog You have a very valid point with regards to crap kj's hurting the industry. In Florida it's like starting from scratch. For every decent kj down here there's 50 bad ones. The ones who have poor equipment, poor business skills, poor mixing ability, poor negotiating skills, poor attitudes, etc....
- Sun May 31, 2009 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Crap KJ complaints
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2715
- Sun May 24, 2009 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Karaoke Try-Outs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5788
Sounds like it worked out for you Bigdog! I have done about a half-dozen free gigs in my short time as a kj to generate new business and its worked out 50% of the time. I've been scammed by the bar owner that never intended to have entertainment in the first place and I've also been hired to do week...
- Tue May 19, 2009 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Karaoke Try-Outs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5788
- Sat May 16, 2009 4:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Recording Singers
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7060