Things to do in Fresno: karaoke
Uploaded yesterday on YouTube, location: the ever-classy Club One Casino in downtown Fresno (had lunch there last Friday, so I'm not a hater):
It took me 14 seconds to figure out what song they were singing. (How bout you?)
I love karaoke. I like that it's an opportunity for non-singers to shine. But if you can't sing it, then you gotta bring it.
And I know there are a bunch of places in town that offer this affordable and entertaining activity. My favorite is Sierra Lanes (where I've sung "Cold Day in July" by the Dixie Chicks and "Tomorrow" from "Annie"). Both times I've seen a very talented older gentlemen serenade his wife (of what would have to be 50 years) with classic Dean Martin-type tunes.
UPDATE 8/2: I got the bug after posting this, so I went to Tokyo Garden and did "Memory" from "Cats" ... my wife hates "Cats," but she says it's still better than the time I did "I Don't Know How to Love Him" from "Jesus Christ Superstar"):
Oh, btw, here's Mike Oz singing karaoke the best way ... a Capella:
Where's your favorite karaoke joint?
Comments:
You had to post that video again, didn't ya?
Posted by: Mike Oz at July 25, 2008 10:40 AM
The older man in your blog is known around the "Karaoke" scene as Micheal M. He and his wife are in their upper 80's and have been married for over fifty years. Singing "Dean and "Frank" songs has been fun to watch as the crowd erupts with applause.The applause is mostly for the fact he isn't sitting home watching T.V. or doing nothing but sleeping at midnight, but he's out shakin' hands with young people and enjoying the singing jewels of the valley. I have my favorite places to sing karaoke. It's fun to go to new places to sing and meet new people. But I always go home to Sierra Lanes.
Posted by: Scott Eddy at July 25, 2008 7:21 PM
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