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 [...]
Little Red Hen Parties Onward
little red hen; seattle, WA
By Ty Hughes
Whoever said we have a slumping economy forgot to tell the scantily-clad college kids flooding the Little Red Hen every Wednesday night for DJ Forrest Gump’s karaoke exhibition. Downright mayhem could be used to describe the madness that sets in. DJ Forrest Gump, aka Robert, of KARR Productions (www.karrproductions.com) [...]
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Sit-down with Tim Archer, ibDJ Mobile Media
By Steven, the Singing Geek
Hey kids, it’s Stephen the singing geek coming at you with an interview I recently conducted with the owner of ibDJ Mobile Media, Tim Archer. He is a newer host to the Whatcom County area and I have now been to a number of his shows recently and they have just [...]
On the 8th day God created karaoke…
By Thomas Haley
… and it was sooo good.
In the early part of the millennium, at a local contest, a new face appeared through the mist; with vocal stylings that would give even the most talented performer a run for their money; his name was Super Steve. One that would be revered for all eternity as [...]