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No Bull, it’s a ton of fun!
By Debra Mikolaizik
Don’t miss out on the fun at the No Bull Saloon in Renton just up Sunset Avenue off of 405 North, exit #5, in Renton. The ever-popular Cartman (did you know his real name is Eric?) hosts karaoke there on Friday and Saturday nights, as he has for the past two years now. [...]
Big Rock ain’t your average tavern
By Rocky & Kristine Fields
Big Rock Cafe & Grocery is one interesting place. On the corner of the turnabout at College Way and Hwy 9 in Mount Vernon, sits what looks like your typical little corner grocery and gas station. Until you come inside. Then you begin to realize that you’ve entered something completely different.
Big [...]
Thunderbird celebrates 20 years!
By Ty Hughes
It’s true, twenty years! The Thunderbird Lounge has been a staple in the Summit-Waller Community of Tacoma for the past 20 years solid. And that’s saying something, especially given the state of the Union these days! But if there ever was a location that will pack ‘em in when no one else is, [...]
Donnie Dark highlights all-new Stix ‘n Stones
By Ty Hughes
The very best in karaoke entertainment is currently being redefined at the all-new Stix ‘n Stones Restaurant and Lounge in downtown Renton.
Under the direction of the master, Donnie Dark, legendary host 45 years in the making, the karaoke experience at Stix ‘n Stones rises high above the rest. Not only is the sound [...]
Kamel Toe Outrageous
By Thomas Hayley
The Kamel Toe Bar and Grill is the newest hotspot in Parkland. But don’t take my word for it, go see for yourself!
Kamel Toe karaoke runs every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, but I was here for the Kamel Toe Karaoke Idol contest and got so much more than expected. The Kamel Toe Idol [...]
Farewell to Dangerous Dan McKay
In Memoriam
The final weeks of Dan’s life were filled with a number of farewell phone calls. Family, friends, those long lost lining up to leave messages of hope, love, remembrances, some expression to convey the human connection. Most of the sentiments left were the expected. Dan, of course, appreciated each one, but one message caused [...]
Tiger B. elevates your experience at Bamboo
By Ty Hughes
One word: Tiger B! Okay, two. This guy is a one-man show that just happens to star the entire audience, every Thursday night at the Bamboo Bar & Grill on Alki Beach.
Confused? See one show marked by matted rocker wigs, twisted masks, busted teeth and you’ll be more confused than ever. It would’ve [...]
RockTheBlues.com
By Ty Hughes
RockTheBlues.com and the Hard Rock Seattle hosted an all-star jam on Sunday, July 11 to benefit Seattle musician Norm Bellas and friend Steve Randel. Titled Rock n’ Blues, performing artists included the School of Rock West Coast All Stars, plus original members of Bad Company, Heart, Paul Rodgers, Spike and the Impalers along [...]
Okay, okay, I’ll enter the contest!
(Good grief – now what do I do?)
So your friends keep telling you over and over again that you should enter “that karaoke contest.” Doesn’t matter which one it is – there are plenty around this time of year. You decide to bare it all and put yourself up on the stage and give it [...]
Get your karaoke lovin’ at Oaktree 2
By Thomas Hayley
A comfortable feeling comes over me as I walk through the doors at the Oaktree Food & Drink Co. #2, a neighborhood pub on the outskirts of Spanaway. Lined with dark wood-colored walls, the bar’s sole pool table sits just near the rear exit.
On the opposite end of the bar is the karaoke [...]