Something in the water at Rickshaw
By Ty Hughes
What is it with the Rickshaw anyway? Seems like everybody who works there has been forever! Must be that amazing food and cocktails they serve.
Patti has logged in for the better part of two decades as Rickshaw’s karaoke host. Her influence on the Seattle karaoke scene is undeniable.
But, we wanted to stop in on a Sunday night to meet the man behind the karaoke controls every Sunday and Monday night. That would be Joel, of course, who has been working his post at the Rickshaw for nine years! Now that’s a long time, I don’t care who ya are.
Joel’s got a bunch of experience outside of the Rickshaw too, still hosting at Marco’s, Thrasher’s Corner, and None Of Your Business as well.
The Rickshaw on 105th and Greenwood Avenue in Seattle is one of the most popular and storied karaoke bars in existence today. Many of you have spent an evening at the Rickshaw somewhere along the way. The place is always busy, and most of the patrons here will get up to sing at one point or another. And Sundays are no different. Joel hosts to a fantastic group of karaoke diehards, including Brady, who sings All My Ex’s, or Mel who sings Girlfriends, and Courtney with Watch Me.
Rich likes the old Neil Simon classics, Jen and Steve teamed up for the other Neil’s Carolina, and Eric and Megan got into I Got You Babe. They were out with the whole baseball team after a big win that day earning the title of league Champs! Way to go team Kinetix!
Johnny gets up to the microphone wearing his O’Boy Oberto shirt, on the very same day the hydro boat with the same name had just taken top honors in the Albert Lee Cup for Seafair.
The Rickshaw staff is very friendly and helpful. The bartenders always have a great attitude and a smile for ya. The food, as stated earlier, is nothing short of incredible.
“Pot stickers are the absolute best here”, said one faithful diner. Not only do they feature all the Chinese favorites, but also an American menu and even some Thai food specialties.
Drinks are tasty and stout in keeping with the old reputation of your neighborhood Chinese bar, and the people you’ll meet will definitely hold your interest.
The bar is small and packed with party people, but the karaoke is off the hook and well-known. However, the best way to understand the Rickshaw phenomenon is to experience it for yourself. Just pick a night – they do it seven nights a week here!
And while you will enjoy karaoke and specials every single night of the week at the Rickshaw, Sundays with Joel is Industry Night with half-off appetizers, $4 U-Call-It’s and a rip-roaring night out with friends, singing to your heart’s content! Join them at the Rickshaw tonight!
322 North 105th Street, Seattle, WA (206) 789-0120.
