Karaoke at the Bar
While there is karaoke every night of the week somewhere in the county, I usually make it on Tuesdays at Dolan's Den. Regulars and sometimes strangers gather to sing and listen, drink and be merry. Talent varies wildly, but consistent throughout is the togetherness, celebration, and rejoice in music that comes from just being here to sing. Some people prefer to sing the same things every week, keeping a familiar reliable rhythm while others strive to sing something new each time they take the microphone. The selection of songs is extensive and has no focus on genre. The KJ (like a DJ but for Karaoke) James is jovial, welcoming, and supportive. When he is capable he will bend over backwards to find your song, and never forgets to let the singer know they did a great job. The list fills up fast so it's best to arrive early, but some Tuesdays it can be a slow enough night you can get three, even four songs in! The words appear onscreen and the house lights are dimmed in favor of dancing colorful lights, and the bar jukebox is quieted in favor of the speakers set in the front of the room (My girlfriend stands in the back closer to the bar for better acoustics to sing to). It's great fun!!
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