Tonight I went out to see my buddy's band. Or rather the band of whom my good friend's landlord is the bassist. I have known Chris, the bassist for a little over a year and his band, "The Average Joes" is a great time. They play their gigs mainly on the Westside of LA, featured at places like the Venice Bistro and Joxer Daly's.
Now you might think they are like any other local LA band, playing any small venue they can to try and get a record deal. Though that is not their thing. thier thing is "Live Karaoke."
They are a three piece band, Chris on bass, Nick on drums and Darren on Lead guitar. But hey, there is no lead singer. That is the great part, the lead singer is you.
Wherever this band plays the patrons have the chance to be a rock star for a night. They have an extensive list of covers they play, available on their MySpace page, linked above, and you can sing with the band.
Now I have done Karaoke many times at the Daily Pint (Wed and Sat nights) and the Gaslight, known for its way too crowded karaoke nights, but there is nothing like singing in front of a live band.
The timing, the breaks, you are held accountable. Don't kid yourself, even though they have lyric sheets if you need them, you need to know the song you are singing. I have seen them stop mid song and "fire" a singer if they don't have what it takes.
Al in all, think of a live music experience with the kitch of karaoke. But bring your chops because the proverbial hook is there if you can't hold your snuff.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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