Singers support your bar!
Singers support your bar!
By Kristine Fields
It has been brought to my attention by several local bar owners that they’re frustrated over certain karaoke singers who they feel take advantage of the fact that they pay for entertainment, yet choose not to contribute anything to the bar. They’ve asked that we help to make our readers aware of the fact that even though you don’t have to pay for the karaoke, they do. Even if you don’t drink alcohol when you come in for karaoke, the bars would very much appreciate that you order something to help them offset the cost of the entertainment. Some bar owners have even discussed implementing a minimum purchase policy during their karaoke shows, like they do for live band nights. However, they are still unsure about how to enforce such a thing and how it would affect their customer base.
If you visit a karaoke bar, please do your part and support that location. Order up a soda, maybe a meal or just some french fries, play some pool, darts, or pulltabs while you’re there. Sing karaoke, but remember it’s a paid service, and we’ve all got to do our part to help keep it going!
Don’t be considered a karaoke freeloader! People do talk, so please, if you care, then listen up!
We’ve even heard of some singers who come in, order water and ask for free popcorn or chips and salsa. Come on people! Please, help support karaoke in our community so we can keep it around and FREE for many years to come.
I for the life of me can’t fathom WHY people would think it’s OK to go into a bar or restarant and just order water!!!
The bar that I did karaoke at for a few years before the owners sold had a drink minimum….normally just one. No purchase, no singing. I thought it was sad that the owner felt compelled to do this, but I also understood why.
Another local venue dropped their friday night karaoke due to low revenue, and unfortunately the KJ did very little in my opinion to encourage people to partake of the food and drink available. The few times I hosted at thethe next at my favorite little bar, I always made sure to let people know about the drink and food specials and remind folks to take care of the bar staff.
Being a KJ is a fun job, but it’s also a hard job. KJ’s are a part of the team on the night(s) they host a show in any establishment….prodding patrons to partake of food or drink is sadly a part of the job.