You pick up a book that has the list of songs, find the one you want and write it down on the provided forms (normally close to the books) and hand it to the DJ.  NEVER set it on something or hand it to someone else.

There are MANY different karaoke brands and some are better that the others.  Our list of Preferrences are as follows in order:

SC - Sound Choice, DK or DKM, ZM - Zoom, and take your pick if it is not available in those choices.  Again this is OUR pick, doesnt have to be yours.

Giving your performance is a lot of fun!

The rookies may need to learn how things work with karaoke.  There are typically no written rules, but we are working to fix that.

Karaoke Performer Tips-n-Hints
 Please keep these tips in mind:

• Never heckle or boo the person on stage. People go to karaoke to have fun.
• Performers put themselves out there for fun, not to be treated poorly.
• This is especially true for the idiots who heckle singers, but are too afraid to go up and sing themselves.
• Applaude when singers are finished. No matter how bad they sounded. Applause never hurt anyone!
• Never grab microphone and start singing without being invited by the singer. This doesnt apply when its a group song, but make sure you are a part of that group.
• Wait for your turn.
• Do not yell at the DJ if your turn has not come up. Don't hang around the DJ nagging him/her about your turn. We start a list of singers at the beginning of the night, and add as the singers arrive and put in songs.  If we are at the bottom of the list and a new singer arrives it will be the next round before they sing.  However, if there is 2 or more singers from the bottom they WILL get to sing in that round.  If a singer drops off of the list the list will move up OR a new singer will fill that slot.
• Don't let a great singer keep you from singing, as some people are looking to be discovered professionally.
• If someone sang your song, just pick a different one, we try to catch it when you turn it in but if we dont we will let you choose another one. And be ready when your name is called as if you're not, you will have to wait another round for your turn.  And, don't stay on stage singing song after song. This is not YOUR show!
• Treat the equipment, and mics like they are worth a million dollars, because if you break one by mistreating it it WILL be added to your bill !!!
• Sometimes there are big crowds. Make sure you put your song in early to avoid not getting to perform. The time moves fast.  Most shows are about 4 hours.  Now let's figure this out.  Most songs sang are 4 to 5 minutes, it takes about 1-2 minutes for each singer to get started, and 30 seconds for clapping.  That's about 7 and a half minutes... Translation about 8-9 singers an hour.  That's only 36 songs and the night's over.
• Beginners typically come up as groups of 3 or more and hang on each other while fighting for the microphone the whole performance. Starting by avoiding the mic, by most and then fighting for it, then singing solo later in the evening.
• We have 1 wireless mic. and that is for DJ use ONLY!!  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  DON"T ASK!

Getting Trashed at  Karaoke is NOT ADVISED, when you're drunk you do NOT sound good, no matter what you think.  Drink in moderation and keep a sense of yourself.  Besides the night ends and you do have to leave the bar.  COPS know that!

So have FUN and see you at KARAOKE

Here is a list from

THE DON'T LIST

1.     Don't tap on, drop, or swing the microphones.  I can't be nice to people who abuse my equipment.

2.     Don't show up after 11:30 and expect to sing a lot or at all.

3.     Don't sit in the crowd and try to sing louder than the singer.  It makes you look arrogant.     

4.     Don't cup the microphone screen, it really makes you sound horrible and makes it really hard for me to adjust the microphone volume and keep it from feeding back. 

5.     Don't ask me, "When am I up next."  I sometimes get annoyed and "lose" your slip.

6.     Don't point a live microphone at a speaker, it will feed back.  Hold the microphone up even during the instrumental breaks.

7.     Don't buy alcoholic beverages for someone under 21.  You don't look good in neon orange.

8.     Don't join in on a song in progress without permission from the singer.

9.     Don't heckle the singer, it's rude.  Your mom taught you better than that. 

10.   Don't try to buy alcoholic beverages, if you are under 21.  It's illegal. 

THE DO LIST

1.     Do applaud profusely, even if they can't sing.  They had the guts to get up there.

2.     Do fill out the song request slips completely.

3.     Do have fun, but not at other people's expense.   

4.     Do sing directly into the microphone one to six inches from your mouth.

5.     Do sing multiple songs. we enjoy your company.

6.     Do support the establishment who employs us.  Water doesn't keep me there.

7.     Do tell me if you like the show, or not.  I can take constructive criticism.

8.     Do dance if you get the urge.  Don't be shy.

9.     Do come in early.  You get to sing more. 

10.   Do tip the bartender.  They work hard to make sure you are happy. 

All of you take care and have a great week.

Our singer rotation policy:

1.  I HATE sing one, bring one, period.  Bring me two, three, or seven slips at a time.  I am somewhat intelligent and can figure out where to put you in the line-up.

2.  I will arrange the slips so that everyone sings in the same order every rotation.  Unless you hand me your slip in the last hour, then there's no guarantee you will sing.

3.  I will NOT move your song's placement if you plan to leave early.  I cannot make 20-30 people mad to please you and your friends. 

4.  I will put new singers ahead of the rotation change.  (See Example below.)

5.  I will skip you in the rotation if you try to change your name on your song slips.  If the name on your first slip is Jeff, don't try to pass me another slip with your last name or nickname on it. 

6.  Please, Please, Please, fill out the song request slips completely.  If you have trouble finding a particular song number, I will help you.  I cannot look up everyone's song numbers, however, it's not possible.  If you don't write the title of the song on the slip, I can't tell if the song you want to sing matches the number on your slip.

7.  I will call you when it's your turn.  If you ask me when you are up next, OVER and OVER, I will probably tell you, "It may be awhile."  Depending on my mood, I may move you down a couple of notches in the rotation.  I will be fair to everyone.

Example:

Rotation 1:

1. Kathy  2. Ashley  3. Chase  4. Kevin  5. Amanda  6. Shawn  7. Jim

Rotation 2:

1. Kathy  2. Ashley  3. Chase  4. Kevin  5. Amanda  6. Shawn  7. Jim   8. Jake (new)   9. Michelle (new)  (if no new singers turn in a song, go to rotation 3)

Rotation 3:

1. Kathy    2. Ashley   3. Chase    4. Kevin    5. Amanda    6. Shawn    7. Jim     8. Jake  9. Michelle  10. Jack (new)  11. Jill (new)   Etc. Etc.

Other Business Policy:

1.  We will not "skip-out" on you if another establishment offers us more money.  It's bad business, and we will not engage in such activity.  

2.  We do require a signed contract prior to setting up.  This is to protect our investment, as well as, yours.  You pay for four hours, you are guaranteed four hours.  Likewise, we give you four hours, you guarantee payment.

3.  The establishment is responsible for it's patrons and employees.  Any damage to our equipment, by a patron or employee, is the responsibility of the owner of the establishment.

(PRICE LIST FOR REPLACEMENT)

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4.  We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone .  This is including: (but not limited to) abusive patrons, extremely intoxicated patrons, and anyone that we deem to be a threat to us or our equipment.

5.  If a threatening situation arises, we reserve the right to cease operations until the threat is eliminated.  This will be done without an extension of the time period or refund of fees.

6.  Since we are not direct employees of your establishment, we are not obligated to split any tips we receive with your employees.  Likewise, we don't expect to be included in the tip distribution of your employees.

7.  Discussions of any business arrangements need to be kept private.  This includes rates, contracts, etc.  We would love for you to recommend us to another establishment, however, our fees vary with booking frequency and longevity.