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2009 has certainly been quite a year! Just for starters, our “Male Karaoke Vocalist of the Year” winner from KaraokeFest 2009, Abraham Mc-Donald, went on from there to win “Oprah’s Karaoke Challenge” and took home a check for $250,000 and a recording deal! Wow! Way to go Abraham!

Some of you may know that the Oprah Team came out from Chicago and spent almost the entire day at Ka-raokeFest 2009 taping and interview-ing the contestants from our singing competitions for possible inclusion in their show. That’s where they found Abraham McDonald…and the rest is history, as they say.

Karaoke Scene would like to express our thanks to the “Oprah Winfrey Show” for their positive portrayal

of Karaoke on national television. They have done a great deal for the Karaoke community as they showed Karaoke as it really is, not just a bunch of drunks with a microphone, but real people with real talent, reaching out with something wonderful to offer. We would also like to thank Oprah’s staff for their courtesy and professionalism. They are really a class organization.

The Karaoke industry continues to move in new directions with new hardware and software choices pop-ping up all the time. And Karaoke, as an entertainment medium, continues to flourish. Karaoke remains the num-ber one form of live entertainment in Southern California with hundreds of venues from Ventura County to the Mexican border. And Karaoke Scene Magazine is available in all of them to be enjoyed by everyone.

Our “Singer’s Showcase” at www.KaraokeScene.com continues to be a huge favorite with singers all around the world. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you should because you have really been missing a great time. It’s like an online Karaoke party.

And for all you KJs out there, the “KJ Directory” at www.KaraokeScene.com is the perfect way to make sure the whole Karaoke world knows about you and your Karaoke shows. It is the ideal way to let everyone know who you are, where you are and what you can offer in the way of services. And it’s inexpensive, too, only $25 for a whole year!

Don’t forget, you can see your own photos in Karaoke Scene Magazine. We are still accepting photos from all over the Karaoke community for publication in future issues. We ap-preciate all the folks who have sent us their photos and hope to hear from more of you in the future. Here are just a few suggestions:

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Our staff is very busy working on the upcoming SongBurst ‘10 Sing-ing Competition, the winter’s biggest singing contest. SongBurst will again offer both an adult (18 and older) and junior (17 and younger) contest. There will be thousands in cash and prizes as well as a terrific time for all, individu-als and families alike. Exact dates were not available at press time due to the potential sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds by the State of California who owns the property. We are await-ing word from the Orange County Market Place as to the progress of the situation. There is even a chance that Songburst ’10 will take place at a different venue, depending on how the situation develops. You can check out all the latest information regarding SongBurst ’10 at www.KaraokeScene.com as soon as it is available and, of course, our next issue will provide the complete details.

Congratulations!!! Three time KJ of the Year winner for Orange Coun-ty, Donna Thomas has once again raised a phenomenal $13,500 for the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles during her annual gala fundraiser at the TomKat Lounge in Buena Park. Karaoke Scene salutes Donna Thomas and all of the many folks who unself-ishly give so much of their time and money to help these children who need it so much.

Finally, at this special time of year, it is good for all of us to reflect on the many blessings we receive but take for granted. Try to do a kindness to some-one who may need a little boost. Take a step back and maybe let another per-son have their way about something. Try giving the gifts of “love and kind-ness, warm hearts and an outstretched hand of tolerance” this holiday season. Do this, and it will surely come back to you many times over.

All of us at Karaoke Scene Magazine wish you the happiest of holidays and a prosperous, song-filled New Year!

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“Can Alcohol ruin

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Choosing toSing Better

Life, at its core, is an endless stream of choices. Your brain’s most important function is to

separate the successful choices from the failures. This is true for every member of the animal kingdom; from humans to fruit flies. Making the wrong choices means extinction, or at least lousy singing. These choices in-clude conscious ones like deciding on the best songs to sing and unconscious ones like when to blink. Some choices were made for you before you were born. The DNA in your genes dictated the size of your larynx, based on the mating choices made down your fam-ily tree. Obviously, your time is bet-ter spent focusing on the things you can change. But the first step is often missed by those anxious to improve – choosing to sing better.

This may seem like a strange concept. If it’s that simple then why don’t more people just choose to sing better? They could, but most people assume a desire is the same as a choice. It is not. A de-sire is a hope that things will improve. It’s passive. A choice is an action for change. You’ve already separated yourself from those who simply desire to sing better by making the decision to read this article. What’s ahead of you now are many additional smaller choices; each another step towards better singing. Most of these choices have been invisible to you in the past. I know it seems that your jaw just tenses on its own when you reach for a high note – it’s not like you asked it to. Yet your brain does, in fact, choose to turn on that tension every single time. Exposing those unconscious choices, and taking the effort to correct them is how you will eventually rise above the effort of singing and perform from a completely different mindset.

What researchers have discovered is that your mind plays a very influen-tial role in those decisions your brain makes. What your mind is interested in is what pushes the brain to develop in a particular direction. A common metaphor is to imagine your brain as a computer and your mind as the

software. Load any computer with medical software and the computer becomes a very specialized device for diagnosing illness. Load it with sport statistics and the computer can win any argument in a bar. The computer doesn’t care what it’s being used for, just as your brain doesn’t care that you know the difference between a hypo and hyper active thyroid or that the Yankees won the 1956 World Se-ries with the only perfect game ever pitched in post season. Nor does your brain care how well you sing. There-fore, it is your mind you’ll need to reprogram so your brain is better able to choreograph all of the various body parts required for you to sing well.

Right now is as good of a time as any to choose to sing better. Go ahead, say it to yourself. Notice one of two things: You either didn’t say it or you did. If you didn’t say it I would like you to forgive yourself for merely reading this article and not choosing to sing better and try it again. The rest of us will wait. Okay, now notice one and only one thing: Nothing happened! That’s right, no profound sensation, no fireworks and your singing certainly isn’t any better then it was a moment ago. That’s because you simply made a statement – and talk is cheap.

To really choose to sing better means taking action in that direction. The result you want becomes a corner-stone that guides all other actions and choices to come. Brick by brick you’ll build yourself a heightened ability to sing. Each brick is a mere split-second reaction going on in the brain. As you connect more and more of these reac-tions together, operating them in sync with the result you chose, your voice will behave as a perfect representative of your spirit. It will broadcast to the world every little thought and emotion you are experiencing at that moment. People will call you a great singer.

The thought of possessing such ability can be intimidating. Your

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are expected to be both emotional and logical, more than ever now, as the world changes with lightening speed. This new paradigm requires us to use more than the logical left-brain skills we used in school. These days, we all need to get into a “right mind.”

The two brains are separated, and incredibly distinct, which we’ll discuss later.

But just so you know…

characteristics of the left brain:

1. Identifies words 2. Assigns meaning 3. Follows rules and schedules 4. Interprets 5. Factual and detailed 6. Emotionally positive 7. Analyzes 8. Orderly 9. Critical10. Anxious11. Classifies and judges12. Objectifies13. Processes sequentially14. Linear15. Uses symbols and ideas for sensations

characteristics of the right brain:

1. Identifies patterns 2. Assigns value 3. Follows daydreams and impulses 4. Imagines 5. Visual and conceptual 6. Emotionally negative 7. Synthesizes 8. Values sensation for itself 9. Spontaneous10. Dreamy11. Suspicious12. Random13. Plays and responds.14. Processes simultaneously15. Meandering

There, that explains so many things on so many levels, doesn’t it?! The problem is that the two sides actu-ally see the world in vastly different ways. In our current society, the left side just “doesn’t get” what the right side is all about. It tends to dismiss anything significant coming into con-sciousness from its “flakey” cranial twin. Sometimes skills which the right brain can perform better are routinely handled with less skill, by the left brain…such as singing. The right brain is far superior to the left in every aspect of singing. The left brain is engaged when we are read-ing, which is one more good reason NOT to read lyrics on a screen! As soon as you read, instantly you are not as good a singer…don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Here are some exercises to get you into right brain: Walk a different way that’s difficult: backwards, right foot and right hand engaged, now left foot, left hand…anything that is initially unfamiliar. Write your name backwards, then upside down. Sing immediately after doing these things. Also, if you are singing after hours of left brain activity, move your left hand and point your eyes to the left. Don’t let your eyes blink at all and sing. This usually puts you into right brain and can be done onstage…I’ve done it!

Another way to get out of your “criti-cal” left brain is to emotionally con-nect with the song. Imagining is the playground of the right brain. The

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reluctance to reach this powerful place can easily sabotage progress and keep you locked in an endless process of improving. Instead, look at your choice to sing better in a more realistic light. Worrying about what life will be like once you attain your dream voice is the same as worrying about what life will be like the day you choose to let your hair grow. The next day you’re exactly the same. A

week later and you are still the same person. After a month of choosing the same thing every day there will be a slight change, though people closest to you will fail to notice. However, after several months of choosing to sing better and choosing to let your hair grow you will hear and see the results of your daily choices. I should know; I’ve got lots of experience with both!

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actor’s tool of creating the scene, the audience, the emotion…all these things are right brain activities, and your favorite singers have always been brilliant at it. Your expertise in this area is directly related to practice…“deep practice.” You must visualize yourself singing, feeling, being expressive…and then practice until you achieve what you visual-

ized. You can also visualize yourself practicing…that actually works! Your right brain has been maligned for years as “silly,” but things are changing. In most people, the left brain takes control and chooses logic, reasoning and details over imagination, holistic thinking and artistic talent. You, as a singer, have a choice…exercise the “right” one!

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Learning a new song is a fun thing! I can get so bored sometimes, even with the very large repertoire that I have accumulated over the years. Yep! I could sing for hours straight on end with all the stuff I know. Yet, I still feel a great desire to keep learning more and improving on my ability. This is when I pull out the “learn in the future” list.

It really should only take most people about a week or so to really learn a new Karaoke song, practicing it over and over again for about 20 minutes a day. If it takes me much more than that, I know that I am probably not ready for it yet. A good way to learn and memorize a song is to learn it in pieces. Take the catchiest part of the tune, the chorus, and sing it over and over again until you’ve got it in your head enough to sing it in the car or while cooking or whatever other things you do. Then learn the first verse. Again, singing it over and over again in the same manner, and then putting it together with the chorus. Then try going back and learn the rest of the words, the arrangement, the bridge, and then dynamics, etc. I suppose different people have dif-ferent techniques for learning than others, but I have found this to be very effective…especially with re-membering the words.

You don’t really need to do that with Karaoke…or do you? Every little thing that gets imbedded into the brain takes less concentration on that one thing after we learn it so well, like driving. You’re paying attention to the road and making all the right turns and not running pedestrians down in cross walks, yet you can and do think about other things at the same time, like doing your laundry, or getting the kids off to school, or whatever. The same thing goes with

your Karaoke singing. The more com-fortable you become with the lyrics and the arrangement, the more focus you can put on your dynamics and mic technique. Funny thing is, if you keep this up, after a while you will have that song down so well that you might find yourself doing a perfect job on that Karaoke tune while you’re thinking about all the laundry you have to do back home. I would say that, for me, this a great time to learn another new Karaoke tune.

Looking for a new or better sound can be a beautiful thing. In addi-tion to one’s ability, good sound and a great mic are very important to one’s overall performance. There are times when you may go out to a Karaoke venue and the sound quality is just not there. This is sad, but it happens. You really can’t control this. All you can do is find another place that you like with a good professional Karaoke host and go there. Another thing you can do is bring your own mic. Some (but not most) Karaoke hosts will let you bring your own mic in addition to bringing your own discs.

There is ton of gear out there and it can become very confusing to a nov-ice and, sometimes, even to an old “road dog” like myself. I say, “Keep it simple!” Unless you are a real pro who has been around for a while and know what exactly what you are look-ing at, select something that works well for you…something that has a good, clean and crisp sound and that is proven to be durable as well as having a “reasonable” price tag. More does not necessarily mean better! You do not have to spend a fortune to get a quality mic.

Call me old fashioned, but I still like corded mics. Cordless mics can be a real hassle as they can pick up allot of RF interference. If you do go for a cordless type of microphone, be sure to get some help in pricing out

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the right thing or you could be very sorry. This is some thing that you don’t want to get on the cheap just because you might think it to be a real bargain. Be careful.

On the other hand, mics with cords can be very reasonable, easy to set up and cause far fewer real technical problems that any regular Joe/Jane can’t figure out. Look for a clean, clear (and not muddy) sound. Cheap-er mics can be very muddy, kind of leaving you feeling like, “Where is the rest of my voice?” To exagger-ate, like you might have a towel over the mic. It’s just not all there. Highs, lows…things are just missing and you can’t quite figure it out. Another big thing, does the mic make allot of noise when you are holding it? Does the cord at the base of the mic rattle and make allot of loud and obnoxious sound? This is something that is huge to me! I can not stand it! Keep in mind that if you are talking through it or just holding it and it is doing this, that it will also be doing it during your song. If you have not been singing for a very long time and are not accustomed to sound gear, you may not notice it at first…but others will.

The only real problem with corded mics is…the cord. You might find it in your way, tripping on it, etc. If you or your kids sing at home it could result in a broken port on your ampli-fier or Karaoke unit. Another thing

about mics with cords is that you may want to replace well used cords regularly. If your corded mic is not working, investigate the cord first. The mic may be fine and the cord may be the problem. You don’t want to throw out the baby with the bath water. Also be sure that if you have a stereo mic input that you use a ste-reo mic cord. A mono mic cord will not work properly with a stereo mic input! Don’t keep old broken cords around either. It will just confuse you later. If the cord doesn’t work, throw it out and get a new one.

Choosing the correct mic will de-pend on your application. Do you have kids that are going to be using it too? You can spend allot of money on a very high quality mic and find out that it picks up everything…too much even! If you do not trust your-self then have a salesperson that works in that department help you out. Just be careful that you are not “oversold.” Try to take a friend with you that sings and knows something about mics, especially if you are go-ing cordless!

What ever your personal preference is, I would recommend taking your time, getting the proper information, and trying a few things out (more than once). Weigh out the different possi-bilities before you make a purchase. A microphone can be a very personal thing. You owe it to yourself to make a wise and informed decision.

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20 years ago a representative of DK Karaoke walked into the old Tustin Yacht Club, now known as McClure’s Bar & Grill, and offered the owner a demo month of a Karaoke machine complete with 30 disks (all that were available at that time). Skeptical, the owner asked the solo singer, guitar-ist, Tice Griffin, who was currently performing there to host a Karaoke show.

The owner never bought the ma-chine, but Tice saw a tremendous potential in this new craze. What followed has been a 20 year uninter-rupted run of Tice Griffin’s Karaoke Revue.

During this time Tice has raised 2 children, a son who at 18 is a budding musician and a younger daughter. His daughter, who is 16 going on “WHATEVER,” has written this article about her father:

“Tice Griffin has been bringing joy to all who have experienced his artistry for over 20 years. Dubbed ‘the hard-est working KJ in the business,’ Tice makes it a pleasure for everyone to enjoy the art of singing. There is nev-er a dull moment for the singers or the audience. With the newest technology Tice makes it effortless for anyone to sing any song they request.

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Aside from his Karaoke hosting he is an extremely talented singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is more than willing to accompany you with background vocals and guitar.

Entertaining seven to eight gigs a week at nu-merous establishments, mostly in Southern Cali-fornia’s beach cities (see ad for schedule or go to www.ticegriffin.com), you’ll be guaranteed a rocking time with MC T-ice.

You may think, as Tice’s daughter, all this praise is just an attempt to get

a raise in my allowance. But, I’m being sincere. So many people would agree with me.”

Don’t miss out on Tice’s upcom-ing Karaoke contests: in November and December at Woody’s Wharf in Newport Beach, and at Stevens Steak and Seafood House, in the City of Commerce, beginning January 2011 (see Steven’s ad).

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Have you heard about the fabulous Harvey’s Steakhouse in Huntington Beach? Joe Harvey, the new owner, loves to meet and greet all his pa-trons and even enjoys joining in on Karaoke nights. He’s making great chang-es starting with a new Appetizer/Happy Hour Menu in the bar. Fun and delicious items such as Seared Ahi Tuna, Kobe Sliders on Ha-w a i i a n r o l l s (and many more) are now available. The late night “Munchie Menu” on Friday and Saturday nights includes Crispy Artichoke Hearts, Zucchini Wedges, Buffalo Wings, Coconut Beer Shrimp and more!

Currently on Mondays, you can join the fun with Monday Night Foot-ball, Happy Hour drink prices at game time. Beginning December 7th Monday nights will present “R. Stewart and Friends” Rock and Roll Kara-oke beginning at 8:00pm.

Christel Santo has been the Ka-raoke host here for more than eight years. She puts on a fantastic show along with her many loyal supporters who, accord-ing to Christel, have the best voices in Orange County. Five screens on the stage will include live video of the performers as they sing. Christel has an extensive library of songs and has won Best Rotation and Venue of the Year at KaraokeFest. She has also been nominated many times for KJ of the Year.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be pres-ent for the 2nd annual Toys for Tots Drive on December 8th from 5 to 8pm. Please bring an unwrapped new toy to help ensure that many more children can have a wonderful Christmas.

Afterward, join Christel for Karaoke until 11pm.

Thursday night features “Uncle Jonnie’s Playhouse” a live band where you can sing along, on stage, beginning at 7:00pm.

Joe brings in a variety of live bands on Friday and Satur-day nights such as Sal and the Headliners, The Barry Rillera Group (Barry once played with the Righteous Brothers), The Belairs and other musical tribute

bands such as the Hollywood Stones, Pyromania and Aeromyth. The music begins about 9pm.

Let jazz help you relax the evening away on Sunday with Vera Kenney’s Sunset Jazz Band, Barbara Reed, Liz Shockley or Harry Smith Trio begin-ning at 6:00pm.

Coming soon is the new dinner menu for the exquisite pleasure of dining at Harvey’s Steakhouse. New items will

be added such as Rib Eye Steak, Seared Ahi Tuna, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Pork Chops and Shrimp Scampi Pasta. Sit by the warm fireplace and enjoy a bottle of wine with dinner and be sure to save room for dessert! Some of the after dinner favorites are Carrot Cake, Lemoncello, Hot Apple Pie

with ice cream and homemade Chocolate Mousse.

As an onsite owner, Joe has made Harvey’s Steakhouse his home and invites everyone to come and enjoy the great food, service and entertain-ment he wants to share with everyone. Joe wants Harvey’s Steakhouse to be, “A place you can call home, too!”

Harvey’s Steakhouse is located at 6060 Warner Ave. in Huntington Beach (near the corner of Springdale and Warner). Please call (714) 842-5111 for information and reserva-tions.

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Yankee Doodles

So it’s Friday, 5pm, and you have work on Saturday but you really wanted to go out, sing, eat, have a drink and maybe even dance. What do you do? Where to go? Why, to Yankee Doodles in Simi Valley of course! Happy hour Karaoke…what a concept! Go In the door marked “Nightclub” and behind the red curtain you’ll find KJ Aaron is up and singing by 6pm. This place has it all, great sound, extensive song

book and a fair and speedy rota-tion…what else do you need?

How about $2 well drinks or a five dollar 34 ounce domestic draft beer brought to you in the blink of an eye by the gorgeous super friendly serv-ers? Add in a menu that goes from one dollar chips and salsa, appetiz-ers, breakfast (served all night) and sandwiches to Italian entrees, steak and seafood dinners and desserts galore…all reasonably priced. After all…it’s Happy Hour. Wow!

And the Karaoke is to die for! Friendly and enthusiastic locals

dance and applaud the singers…who sing everything from Sinatra to Slayer! A raised, lighted stage area, two levels of seating, a full length bar, multiple TV screens and neon lighting complete the upscale night-club vibe. And you’ll always sound like a pro with excellent sound mix-ing by KJ Aaron.

In the next room a HUGE sports bar is in full swing but don’t worry,

professional sound proofing keeps the two venues from intruding on one other. Ample well lighted parking and on site security en-sures your safety. There is an outside smoking area lo-cated away from the entrances which

provides bench seat-ing and ashtrays. They seem to have thought of everything.

One stop at Yankee Doodles pro-vides the ultimate Karaoke date night...dinner, dancing, singing a few for your sweetie and, best of all, you’ll be snug in your bed by 10pm so you’re bright eyed and bushy tailed at work on Saturday! Come on out and be a real “Yankee Doodle Dandy!”

Yankee Doodles is conveniently located at 2830 Tapo St. (just a few blocks off the #118 Freeway) in Simi Valley (805) 526-1130.

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What a year for Abraham McDon-ald! His story of accomplishment and seeing dreams fulfilled is the stuff of legend. Yet, when we spoke to this fine gentleman of Southern California Karaoke, what we found is a grounded, focused, mature-thinking individual, who deserves all that has happened for him over these past few months. By our thinking, Abraham is at the begin-ning of an exciting journey which will take him to new opportunities and success.

Many of you know that Abraham was the recent winner of “Male Karaoke Vocalist of the Year” at KaraokeFest 2009. He was seen at KaraokeFest by the “Oprah’s Karaoke Challenge” team as they were there taping all day seeking exceptional singers for their show. Thousands of other individuals across the U.S. attempted to capture the show’s attention with mailed-in videos and live performances (if the Oprah team was on hand to witness their singing). Eight semi-finalists made the cut, coming from various cities across the nation. When the dust finally settled, there were only three, Abraham McDonald from Southern California, Donnie Denny of Hertford, North Carolina and Rob Weddle of Orlando, Florida. Abraham’s renditions of the Luther Vandross remake of “Superstar” and Oleta Adams’ “Get Here” captured the nation. After more than two mil-lion folks from all over the country

held in Houston called “Act So,” in which he represented the Beverly Hills chapter of the organization. He recalled that he also performed “Get Here” against the representatives from all fifty states in winning the Gold Medal.

During this time in his life, he met Trevor Lawrence, the son of one of the Supremes, who helped him in being accepted at the Hamilton High Music Academy. While there,

he met Gospel great, Andre Crouch, visited Norway to sing in a Gospel group, and was given the opportunity to share a duet with Greg Allman that appeared in the movie, Under Siege 2. Actually, pop star, Jackson

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voted in the finals, Abraham emerged victorious and won the $250,000 first prize. So moved was guest contribut-ing celebrity judge, L.A. Reid, that he also offered Abraham a chance to cut a song for his Island Def Jam Music Group label.

Now let’s meet Abraham McDon-ald…

Abraham began singing seriously at the age of thirteen. He dabbled with

songs prior to this, capturing the at-tention of one of his biggest support-ers, his sister, Breeze. In fact, during this time, she wrote a song for him to learn. Basically shy, she involved him in a couple of singing contests in 1990. Despite his quiet demeanor, he won both contests. First, at the local Avalon Discount Swap Meet, and later a national NAACP competition

Browne, made this happen when he introduced Abraham to the movie’s producer, Steven Seagal.

After high school was a quiet time for Abraham. Despite his initial success, the McDonald family lived a modest life with all the trials and tribulations that befall normal fami-lies. That is…until 2009.

Abraham was having car issues (as we all seem to at one point or anoth-er). Breeze thought she had helped him solve his automotive problems by providing him with a ’94 Chevy. However, the car was rickety, and it broke down almost immediately. Breeze’s solution…enter a Karaoke contest!

By his own admission, Abraham had not really experienced Kara-oke, per se. Yet the idea of travel-ing around the corner to Chester Washington Golf Course to enter a local contest appealed to him. What he thought was going to be a one-day event that could help him get his car out of the shop, turned into an odyssey that would land him on national television.

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He discovered that (as he puts it), “God had a plan for me.” So during the KaraokeFest 2009 contest, he made a bunch of friends, “Quando Jones, Tish Jones (no relation), David Elliott, Bobby Vegas, Gary Maddux, and many more.” What he had learned is that the Karaoke com-munity is bristling with wonderfully supportive people, who love the joy of competition. And they were a lot like him! He considered these new singing friends a gift from God, and all helped renew his interest to for-

tify his dreams and fulfill his wishes that had been buried for so long. He realized that his only enemy was his fear to try again. So that night at Chester Washington he made a private pledge to set goals and travel around the country singing.

He also had a goal for the Ka-raoke community, “Karaoke is hotness! We need to get this on the map. When I think of Ka-raoke Scene Magazine – it helps folks see their dream. I really want to see this happen. It’s about desire and song choice.” So he pro-ceeded on through the KaraokeFest semi-finals, and onto the finals at the L.A. County Fair. He is proud that the ’94 Chevy is out of the shop, though he’s not sure that he will even buy a new car just yet.

Taking the initial meeting with Oprah’s people seriously, he decided to send them a video of his singing the National Anthem. However, he was thrilled to find out that he made the Oprah show based on his performance at the KaraokeFest Finals in September, since this was the catalyst for his opportunity. He was playfully annoyed that Oprah’s people tricked him by the way he was told by the host that he was a semi

finalist for the Chal-lenge. Ultimate glee was his later reaction.

What Abraham would not joke about is the profes-sionalism of Oprah’s staff. He says, “They treated ev-ery contestant like Rod Stewart had just arrived at the airport.” He wanted to send a shout out to these

tireless workers: Leslie, Brian (B-Rocker), Meghan, Ann, Julie, Taylor, Torrance etc.

“They built our confidence from day one. They also dress well, all looking fabulous each day.”

He hopes that this experience would change eight lives (the semi-finalists) for the better. When he made the Fi-nals, he felt that God carried him to the winner’s circle. He speaks very well of the other finalists. “Rob’s spirit, I loved, and he rocked! I felt Donnie; I think he is America’s new Garth Brooks.” The fact that both

Donnie and Abraham were wor-ship leaders was important for our magnanimous winner. Something

he hopes shined in his interview portion of the show.

He really enjoyed the way the voting procedure worked for both KaraokeFest and Oprah’s Kara-oke Challenge. He loved that his peers were involved in the former. And he hastens to remind future singers in the KaraokeF-est contest that it’s about being a good cit izen. “Peers do not toler-ate clouds over your head.” He felt that audience-judging was more fickle. “Who would they like to invite to their home?” was the ques-tion that ran through his mind about this aspect of the latter competition. He called the celebrities who were invited by Oprah in both rounds, “counselors that helped provide guidance to the singers and the voters.”

He wanted to share the fact that waiting on television goes way beyond what airs. But, Abraham

credits Director Joe Terry for his orga-nizational skills. He was meticulous in the way he would do the setup (called “blocking”). He decided during the fi-nal day’s taping, win or lose, to just be happy to be there, and be appreciative, whatever the outcome. While waiting, he remembered that God had given him a taste of this when he was young. He was content with the idea that the recalibration process was important as he walked away and returned to focus and deliver. He calls it “sober thinking.” We agree.

On given the opportunity to work with L.A. Reid, whom he calls an industry guru, he now feels he is in awesome hands. With the steady help of his sis-ter, Breeze, and the team he is assem-bling, Abraham is now ready to begin the process of providing joy to the

country with great music. He wants to sing for the President at t he Whi te House. He hopes to be able to ap-pear on El-l e n , T h e View, Jimmy

Kimmel, etc.

He also wants to carry Karaoke on his back. He thinks Quando Jones would be a great television host of a Kara-oke-oriented program. He promises to find new ways to bring Karaoke to the nation. Somehow, we completely believe him. And we wish Abraham McDonald the best of luck and God’s speed in all that will come his way.

Abraham Mc DonaldMale Karaoke Vocalist of the Year

KaraokeFest 2009

CJ & Abraham

Abraham & Quando Jones

Abraham at KaraokeFest 2009

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For the last 10 years, Karaoke has been a huge part of what happens regularly at the Palos Verdes Bowl in Torrance. Of course, Willie Corso, P.V. Bowl’s Bar Manag-er certainly knows that, too. Hats off to Willie! Without him, Karaoke at the Bowl may never have been given a chance. Willie saw the potential in Ka-raoke and jumped on board to make it a success. He helped promote and tended bar on al-most every Karaoke night for the past 10 years, and has even been known to sing one every once in a while. He has recently retired and every-one is sure going to miss him.

But let’s not for-get about Charlotte Melsh, P.V. Bowl manager, who was the first KJ at the Bowl. Just one of the many hats she continues to wear. P.V. Bowl owner, George Brandt, has also been a strong supporter of Karaoke at the Bowl. He opened the doors and staffed the Bowl around the clock for five days straight to provide a place to raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims, while break-ing the world record for continuous group Karaoke singing.

Now let’s talk about the next ten years. Under new man-agement, Palos Verdes Bowl’s bar has taken great strides to keep up the traditions and reputation of being one of the best Ka-raoke venues in Southern California, being nominated for “Venue of the Year” at KaraokeFest for many years and winner in 2006. The Bowl has started a remodel which will include a new stage, new plasma TVs, a new large comfortable booth at the back of the Karaoke room, “VIP” section, a new DJ/KJ booth with easier access for the costumers, a brand new touch screen Karaoke system with green screen capability and even a new pool table and darts for the non-singers in the bunch.

This new touch screen Karaoke sys-tem features state of the art technology

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that is second to none. The singer can create their own folder and save song selections with key changes so they can access them more easily. All the

hassle of books, slips, pencils and pressure to get your request turned in is erased. If you wish, you can choose all your songs at once for the whole night, then sit and enjoy the show until it’s your turn to sing. The green

screen is on the video side of things. If you chose, your image can be pro-jected into a music video, or any image

for that matter. They project those images onto some of the TV screens so that all can enjoy. Oh, and if your still old school, no worries, it also plays discs.

Let’s not forget about the staff. The new bar staff at Palos Verdes Bowl is

superb. Louise (the new Bar Manager) is certainly not new to the business. Growing up around the family business has allowed her expe-rience to bring fresh new ideas to the Bowl. You’ll see live music along with a lot of other fantastic entertainment coming soon. She has also put her best girls behind the bar on Karaoke nights and even added a cocktail server when

needed, Stephanie (Friday night) and Natalie (Saturday night) have taken over with-out missing a beat after Willie retired. They are both loved by all the regulars and strongly support Karaoke.

Starlight Entertainment’s own Tony DeFazio is back hosting at P.V. Bowl on Friday nights, where

it all began. Brand new on the scene, KJ Jimmy D. brings his brand of host-ing to the Bowl on Saturday nights. We promise both of these guys will make you smile while you experience great sound and song selections.

If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Palos Verdes Bowl, do yourself a favor and drop by. You’ll have a blast. (All remodels mentioned are sched-uled to be completed by the holiday season.)

The Palos Verdes Bowl is located at 24600 Crenshaw Bl. in Torrance (310) 326-5120.

Agave Bar & GrillNew Wednesday Night Karaoke Hot Spot

Last Wednesday night I decided to have a burger at Agave Bar & Grill. It’s located inside the clubhouse of our local golf course, Angeles National Golf Club, in Sunland. To my surprise they were having Karaoke. A young woman was on the stage singing op-era. That’s right...opera...something by Puccini. It was beautiful! The next singer sang “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. Incredible! This couldn’t really be Karaoke…could it? They were so good! I finished by burger and found myself staying for another 3 hours enjoying singer after singer.

The show is run by TJ Entertainment Productions and hosted by Valerie and sound mixer Barbara. These two used to do shows in the 1990s under the same business name and are now back together at the Agave. Back in the day, they were renowned for their phenom-enal sound and style of hosting.

They still have that terrific sound sys-tem and vast song selection but this is Karaoke with a twist. Pat and Barbara Dempsey, owners of TJ Entertain-ment, are using the Karaoke venue to help promote aspiring singers and musicians. “I think Karaoke is a won-derful avenue to bring people of all backgrounds and ethnicities together. We want to take Karaoke to the next level,” says Barbara. Celebrities and industry pros are coming in to hear and critique the singers. Dot Todman, vocal coach to American Idol con-testants, Masahiko Kaneko-a music recording executive, and Jacques Cas-tro, a manager and talent agent, were recently reviewing the show.

TJ Entertainment holds weekly audi-tions during regular Karaoke for their end of the month showcase, held the last Wednesday of the month. Three talented singers are featured dur-ing the Dinner Showcase starting at 7:30pm. The showcase gives sing-ers the opportunity to invite family and friends as well as talent agents and managers in the recording, film

and television industry to see them perform live. November’s showcase entitled “Perfect Gentlemen” featured 3 male singers.

This showcase is just the screening process for the larger project they are working on…Karaoke singers performing at the Hollywood Bowl. Valerie Brown, co-owner of Valbar Productions and executive producer of the “A Night Under the Stars” project says, “We are very excited about the Hollywood Bowl project. It will be the first of its kind nationwide with annual shows to follow. Each year will be bigger and better. I first thought of the idea after visiting the Hollywood Bowl for a jazz concert. I thought that it would be a wonder-ful experience for an aspiring singer to be able to perform under the stars. And what a boost to their resume! I shared this with Barbara, she agreed, and we were on our way.” Barbara states, “It’s a huge undertaking but we have teamed up with the right people and sponsors and things are moving forward as scheduled.”

TJ Entertainment Productions is pro-viding a tremendous opportunity to aspiring singers and musicians to per-form in front of a live audience. They are using Karaoke as the stepping-stone to help keep dreams alive.

Agave Bar & Grill has good, reason-ably priced food and great drink spe-cials ($2 draft beer on this particular Wed night.) It’s a beautiful, unpre-tentious, upscale location. The golf course is open to the public. I may not be a golfer but I will definitely be coming back for dinner on Wednesday Karaoke nights.

Angeles National Golf Club Agave Bar & Grill is located at 9401 Foothill Bl. in Sunland (818) 951-8771 (www.angelesnational.com). For more info visit www.tjentertainmentproductions.com or send an E-mail to: info@tjen-tertainmentproductions.com

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By Carla Negri

Christmas is Here,Tra La Tra La Tra La

I am pleased to announce at long last my return to the “Broadway” stage. This winter’s theatrical sea-

son will feature an ALL STAR CAST of locals in a wonderful version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” to be performed in an historic landmark location. The Warner Grand Theatre, located in the ACE (Arts/Culture/En-tertainment) district of San Pedro, is a restored movie palace from the early 1930’s. 22 years ago I appeared in a version of “Mame” in this same theatre, BEFORE they recovered the seats and did much restoration. It was wonderful to perform in such a grand space. I expect this production to be another fulfilling holiday experience appearing as LEAD CAROLER…and there are lots of carols to be sung.

I have been saying for many years “THIS Christmas will be different!” But this year it is very true. So many changes have taken place, even since the last article, and El Paso will never be the same for me. I have traded the beach and the pier for the waterfront and an historic downtown with lots of local color. First Thursday continues, even as the days grow shorter…lots of wonderful folks strolling around, sharing the cultural exchange.

6th Street hosts many venues, includ-ing Sacred Grounds, a coffeehouse with much live music available for the cost of a cup of “joe” and a cookie. Williams Bookstore hosts poetry read-ings and Mishi’s Strudel features live music and incredible Hungarian de-lights, both sweet and savory. Mishi’s is on 7th at Centre, down the street from my old corner at 6th and Centre. I am now further up the street where it is warmer and there are more strolling

visitors, in front of Z Fabrique on 6th, across the street and down a few doors from the Warner Grand.

Music is always a big part of my life (DUH) so now I am learning a whole new set of alto harmonies to some unfamiliar songs and original mate-rial, and all the verses to other, more common, carols.

One thing that defines a musician is the need to grow in some way. This is es-pecially true for singers (yes, Karaoke singers)…new material, new inter-pretations, another verse completely memorized, etc. That’s what keeps it fresh. Some years ago, when doing bar shows, it often seemed as though I was “phoning in” the song, almost as if I was “channeling” the song, not re-ally connected to the experience in the NOW. As I had sung the song literally hundreds of times before, I was always working on not using the screen for the lyrics, letting go of the crutch…it was a good thing. Now I don’t use a screen at all and many people marvel at my ability to remember all the lyrics. All I can say is “rejoice in repetition,” (my teacher’s pet phrase in recent years) and “practice makes better.”

Our production of “A Christmas Carol” will open on 12/22 and play through the holidays. There is a free senior citizens (and some others) in-vitational on Monday 12/21 at noon. We will be doing the final dress run-through and would appreciate an audi-ence. Call me at (562) 485-7097 and I’ll put you on my guest list.

That’s it for now. Happy holidays and…keep on singing!

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KAVIKAS95 Aquarium Wy562-432-8700Tu 9pmLIQUID LOUNGE3522 E. Anaheim St562-494-7564F Sa 9pmMICK & MACK’S740 E. Broadway562-983-7001M 9pmMINDA’S RESTAURANT2227 Pacific Ave562-997-9288Nightly 5pmPROSPECTOR2400 E. 7th St562-438-3839W F 8pmPUKA BAR710 W. Willow St562-997-6896Th 9pmRIPPLES5101 E. Ocean Bl562-433-0357Th 8:30pmROCKS3445 Long Beach Bl562-427-8023W F 8pmSHORE ULTRA6200 E. 2nd St562-491-7625W 8pmSPRINGBOK BAR & GRILL423A Shoreline Village Dr562-437-3734W Su 8pmTACO BEACH CANTINA211 Pine Ave562-983-1337W Su 8pmTIL’ 2 CLUB475 W. Willow St562-424-0267F Sa 9pmTRACY’S5511 E. Spring St562-421-1726M Th Su 9pmTUCK’S TAVERN4111 Viking Way562-429-8935F 9pmVFW POST #17461032 South St562-423-3201Tu F 6pmVFW POST #86152850 South St562-630-5009F 8 pmWARDLOW STATION1174 Wardlow Rd562-427-4630Tu-F 7 Sa 8pmYANKEE DOODLES4100 E. Ocean Bl562-439-9777Tu 9pmLOS ANGELESACAPULCO4444 Sunset Bl323-665-5751M W Th Sa 8 F 5pmBAR MELODY9132 Sepulveda Bl310-670-1994M 10pmBARRAGAN’S1538 Sunset Bl213-250-4256F 8pmBIG FISH BAR5230 San Fernando Rd818-244-6442Th Sa 9pmBOTTOM LINE LOUNGE2066 W. Manchester Ave323-778-3862Tu 8 Su 4pmBUSBY’S EAST5364 Wilshire Bl323-525-2615Th 9pmCAFFE BRASS MONKEY659 S. Mariposa213-381-7047Nightly 9 F 4pmCATCH ONE 4067 W. Pico Bl323-737-1159M 8 Su 7:30pmCHESTER WASHINGTON GC1930 W. 120th St323-779-2975M 7pmDEL’S SALOON12238 Santa Monica Bl310-207-1978W Sa 8:30pmDRAWING ROOM1800 Hillhurst Ave.323-665-0135Su 9pmFAMILY ROOM12704 S. Main St323-418-9966Tu 8pm

Dec / Jan 2010 19 KARAOKE SCENE - If it’s not in “The Scene” it’s not making “The Scene”

HAPAG KAINAN BUFFET4157 Eagle Rock Bl323-344-1758Nightly Call 4 TimesHOUSE OF UHURU8001 S. Figueroa323-552-1949Sa 9pmJINDA RESTAURANT5321 Hollywood Bl323-993-9000Tu 9pmLITTLE BAR757 S. La Brea Ave323-937-9210M 9:30pmLIVING ROOM2636 Crenshaw Bl323-735-8748Th-Sa 9pmLOTUS LOUNGE1135 N. Vermont Ave323-664-8554W Sa 8pmORCHID LOUNGE607 S. Oxford Ave213-251-8886Tu - Su 6pmS & S10899 Venice Bl310-839-6197F 9pmYAGURA ICHIBAN101 Japanese Village Plaza213-623-4141M Sa 9pmMALIBUTHAI DISHES22333 Pacific Coast Hwy310-456-6655F Sa 10pmMANHATTAN BCHOB’S GRILL & BAR3610 Highland Ave310-546-1542M 9pmPANCHO’S3615 Highland Ave310-545-6670Tu Su 8pmSCHOONER’S1120 22nd St310-545-1551F 9pmMARINA DEL REYBRENNAN’S4089 Lincoln Bl310-821-6622M 8:30pmSPORTS HARBOUR13484 Washington Bl310-823-0933Tu 8pmMAYWOODHOUSE LOUNGE3626 Fruitland Ave323-587-5285W 7pmMONROVIA4TH DIMENSION326 S. Myrtle Ave626-303-8656W 9pmACAPULCO600 W. Huntington Dr626-357-9878F Sa 8pmBRASS ELEPHANT311 W. Foothill Bl626-303-3666M W F Sa Su 9pmGEM CITY GRILL115 E. Olive Ave626-358-0342Th 7:30pmMIKONI414 S. Myrtle Ave626-303-7338Sa 9pmMORENGUE CAFÉ110 E. Colorado Bl626-357-1616Th 8pmMONTEBELLOBEVERLY BOWL1201 W. Beverly Bl323-728-9161F Sa 9pmMONTEBELLO INN624 W. Whittier Bl323-722-2927W Th 7 F 5pmMONTEREY PARKVENICE ROOM2428 S. Garfield Ave323-722-3075T W 7 Th-Su 8pmNEWHALLDON CUCO’S24130 W. Lyons Ave661-254-4874F 8pmLYONS DEN23700 Lyons Ave661-222-9097F 9pmRENDEZVOUS22505 8th St661-255-7833W 9pm

VINCENZO’S PIZZA24500 W. Lyons Ave661-259-6733F 6:30pmNO HOLLYWOODBULLET BAR10522 Burbank Bl818-762-8890M 9pmESCAPADES10437 Burbank Bl818-508-7008Tu 9pmFOXFIRE ROOM12516 Magnolia Bl818-766-1344W 9 Su 8pmGOOD NITE10721 Burbank Bl818-636-0123W Su 9pmJD’S SPORTS BAR10721 Burbank Bl818-760-9031Th 9pmMANGO TANGO11669 Sherman Way818-255-0964Th 9:30pmMOONSHADOW10427 Burbank Bl818-508-7008Tu 9pmNORAH’S5667 Lankershim Bl818-980-6900W Th 7 Su 12pmRAWHIDE10937 Burbank Bl818-760-9798M 8pmRUSTY’S CLUB 20006439 Lankershim Bl818-761-8438M Tu 2pmSWAP MEET7355 Lankershim Bl818-765-8244Su 12pmUNIVERSAL BAR & GRILL4093 Lankershim Bl818-766-2114F 9:30pmNORTH HILLSNORWOOD INN16200 Nordhoff St818-891-6511F Sa 9pmNORTHRIDGEACAPULCO9400 Reseda Bl818-349-4584F 7pmEL PRESIDENTE18441 Devonshire818-368-3658Th 9pmLAS HADAS9048 Balboa Bl818-892-7271Th 11 amNECTAR8626 Balboa Bl818-885-9622S 9pmSTOVEPIPER LOUNGE19563 Parthenia St818-886-2526M 9pmTANGO D’ AMORE19524-3 Nordhoff St818-727-7399Th 12n Sa 8 Su 7pmNORWALKAMERICAN LEGION #35911986 Front. St562-864-90213rd/4th F 7:30pmGUESTHOUSE SASH12500 Firestone Bl323-691-8671M 9pmKEYSTONE LANES11459 E. Imperial Hwy562-868-3261F Sa 9pmROSEWOOD14322 Pioneer Bl562-864-6122F Sa 9pmPACOIMAROCKY’S “V”12657 Osborne Bl818-896-8828Tu 7pmPANORAMA CITYOSHATA8516 Van Nuys Bl818-892-6866Th - Tu 11pmPARAMOUNTMR. J’S7824 Alondra Ave562-634-9001Sa 9 Su 7pmROSEWOOD15750 Paramount Bl562-630-4433F Sa 9pm

PASADENABARN BURNER1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave626-403-7427Th 7pmBOULEVARD3199 E. Foothill Bl626-356-9304Nightly 9pmFRED’S MEXICAN119 E. Colorado Bl626-304-9955Tu 9pmROBBIN’S395 N. Rosemead626-351-8885F 9pmPICO RIVERADAYS INN6540 Rosemead Bl562-222-1076Tu 9pmIGUANA’S8528 Rosemead562-479-1400W Th 8pmPLAYA DEL REYPRINCE O’ WHALES335 Culver Bl310-823-9826Su 8pmSHACK185 Culver Bl310-823-6222W F 10pmPOMONAANGELOS EATERY135 E. 2nd St909-629-8100Th 6pmCHARACTER’S276 E. First St909-622-9070Su 8:30pmFRIAR TUCK’S540 E. Foothill Bl909-625-7265Th 9pmHOOK UP BAR & GRILL1047 E. Second St909-620-2844W 8pmREDONDO BEACHBAC STREET2422 Artesia Bl310-374-7030Tu Th F Sa 8:30pmDELZANO’S179 N. Harbour Dr310-374-7525Th 9pmDOLPHIN BAR1995 Artesia Bl310-318-3339Tu Th Su 9pmHENNESSEY’S1712 S. Catalina Ave310-540-8443Su 9pmKEGS120 N. Internatl Boardwalk310-798-5347W 8 Su 3pmMICKIE FINNZ1710 S. Catalina Ave310-316-6658W 9pmPAULIE’S UPPER DECK409 N. Pacific Coast Hwy310-374-0001Tu 7pmSTARBOARD ATTITUDE202 Fisherman’s Warf310-379-5144M Tu Th 8 F 5:30 Su 1:30pRESEDAWEBER’S SPORTS BAR19312 Vanowen St818-343-4345M 9pmROSEMEADQUE’S8921 Valley Bl626-286-6338Daily 10amSPIKES BAR & BILLARDS7813 Garvey Ave626-288-4366Th 9 Su 4pmSAN DIMASCHAPPARAL LANES400 W. Bonita Ave909-592-2772F Sa 9pmSAN GABRIELGAME6420 N. Rosemead Bl626-2854263Nightly 7pmSHAKEY’S PIZZA886 E. Las Tunas Dr626-285-1215W Th Su 6 F Sa 7pmSAN PEDROGODMOTHER’S SALOON302 W. 7th St310-833-1589Tu 8pmGOODFELLAS356 W. 6th St310-832-6609M W 8pm

PORTS O’ CALL1190 Nagoy A Birth 78310-832-4251Sa 5pmPUESTA DEL SOL1622 S. Gaffey St310-833-9765W F Sa 9pmSAN PEDRO FISH MRKT1190 Nagoya Way310-832-4253F 6 Sa 4pmSANTA CLARITACASTAIC SPORTS PUB31579 3/4 Castaic Rd661-295-8755F Sa 8:30pmSANTA FE SPRGSACAPULCO13473 Telegraph Rd562-946-7577Th 7 Sa 8pmBRUCE’S12623 Imperial Hwy562-868-4660Tu Th 8pmMAGGIE’S PUB11900 Telegraph Rd562-944-5399M 8pmSANTA MONICABRITTANIA318 Santa Monica Bl310-458-5350Tu Th Sa Su 9:30pmFRIENDSHIP112 W. Channel Rd310-454-6024Tu 9pmGASLITE2030 Wilshire Bl310-829-2382M -Th Su 9 F 7pmGOLDEN BULL170 W. Channel310-230-0402Tu 10pmNOCTURNAL2101 Lincoln Bl310-396-9010Tu 9pmPARLOR1519 Wilshire Bl310-395-0103Tu 8pmRUSTY’S SURF RANCH256 Santa Monica Pier310-393-7437M 8pmSHACK2518 Wilshire Bl310-449-1171Tu 9pmSONNY MCLEAN’S2615 Wilshire Bl310-449-1811W Sa Su 10pmSPEAK EASY1326 Pico Bl310-450-4989Th Sa 9pmYANKEE DOODLES1410 3rd St Promenade310-394-4632M 9pmYE OLDE KING’S HEAD116 Santa Monica Bl310-451-1402Su 9pmSHERMAN OAKSBARREL4547 Van Nuys Bl818-990-2095Sa 9:30pmCOZY’S BAR & GRILL14058 Ventura Bl818-986-6000Su 7pmEL TORITO14433 Ventura Bl818-990-5860Sa 9pmSIGNAL HILLCURLEYS1999 Willow St562-424-0018Th 7pmSO. PASADENACARMINE’S424 S. Fair Oaks Ave626-799-2266W 9pmSTUDIO CITYDRAFT BAR & GRILL12430 Riverside Dr818-508-8652Tu 7pmGUY’S NORTH12655 Ventura Bl818-980-1399F 9pmOIL CAN HARRY’S11502 Ventura Bl818-760-9749W 8pmOYSTER HOUSE12446 Moorpark St818-761-8686W 10pm

SPORTMEN’S LODGE12833 Ventura Bl818-755-5000Th 8pmSUNLANDAGAVE9401 Foothill Bl818-951-8771W 8pmSYLMARHIDEWAY12122 Kagel Canyon818-890-1225Th 8pmTARZANACLUB SIXTY-256025 Reseda Bl818-881-4311Su 9pmCORBIN BOWL19616 Ventura Bl818-996-2695F Sa 9pmLITTLE ROCK5507 Reseda Bl818-881-9833Tu F 10pmPALADINO’S6101 Reseda Bl818-342-1563M 9pmTORRANCEAMF BOWL-O-DROME21915 S. Western Ave310-328-3700F Sa 9pmBAYSIDE KARAOKE BOX2212 W. Artesia Bl310-769-5548M Sa 7pmCREST BAR & GRILL1625 Cabrillo Ave310-320-9347W 8:30pmGABLE HOUSE BOWL22501 Hawthorne Bl310-378-2265Tu 8 F Sa 9:30pmHI-N-DRY3116 W. 182nd St310-329-9443Th Sa 8pmHONG KONG GARDEN21718 S. Vermont310-320-8802W Su 6pmKEEGAN’S IRISH PUB1434 Marcelina Ave310-328-3750Tu W Su 9pmPADDY O’S20320 S. Western Ave310-787-8433F 5 Su 3pmPALOS VERDES BOWL24600 Crenshaw Bl310-326-5120F Sa 9pmSAN FRANCISCAN2520 W. Sepulveda Bl310-325-5231M Tu W 9pmSULLY’S22735 Hawthorne Bl310-375-9158Th 9 Su 8pmTEXAS LOOSEY’S22252 Palos Verde Bl310-540-9799Th Su 8pmZEBRA ROOM20930 Hawthorne Bl310-371-2092F Sa 9pmZINA’S4525 Calle Mayor310-378-2777Tu 8pm

UNIVERSAL CITYHOWL AT THE MOON1000 Universal Center Ctr818-755-9970M Tu Call for TimesJILLIAN’S BILLIARDS1000 Universal Studios Bl818-985-8234Th 9pmVALENCIAKISHO JAPANESE REST.23430 Valencia Bl661-284-3856F Sa 9pmL.B.MULLIGAN’S25848 Tournament Rd661-255-3356W Th Sa 9pmVALLEY VILLAGEPAT’S COCKTAIL12121 Riverside Dr818-761-7340W 9:30pmVAN NUYSCARLITOS WAY15238 Victory Bl818-997-1241W 8pmLA NUEVA FOGATA16852 Sherman Way818-782-8349Tu 8pmLIQUID ZOO7214 Sepulveda Bl818-997-3818F Sa 9pmLULU’S16900 Roscoe Bl818-988-0707W Sa 8pmOXWOOD INN13713 Oxnard Bl818-997-9666M 9pmPERFECT FIT SPORTS7900 Woodley Ave818-780-4639Tu 8pmSPRINGBOK BAR & GRILL16153 Victory Bl818-988-9786Sa Su 9:30pmUJPEST SPORTS LOUNGE14034 Vanowen St818-780-6823Tu Th-Su 9pmVENICEVENICE WHALER10 Washington310-821-8737Th 8 Su 7pmW. HOLLYWOODBARNEY’S BEANERY8447 Santa Monica Bl323-654-2287M W Su 10pmCAT CLUB8911 Sunset Bl310-657-0888M 9:30pmCLUB 79697969 Santa Monica Bl323-654-0280W 7pmFIESTA CANTINA8865 Santa Monica Bl310-652-8865W 10:30pmFUBAR’S7994 Santa Monica Bl323-654-0396Tu 10pmHOUSE OF BLUES8430 Sunset Bl323-848-5100Th 9pmMOTHERLODE8944 Santa Monica Bl310-659-9700Th Su 11pm

PALMS8944 Santa Monica Bl310-652-1595Su 9pmW. LOS ANGELESBOARDWALK 1110433 National Bl310-837-5245Nightly 9pmGABE’S SPORTS BAR2965 S. Sepulveda Bl310-473-1667W F 9pmRAE’S LOUNGE10939 Venice Bl310-202-8464Th 9pmZIP FUSION11301 W. Olympic Bl310-575-3623Daily 3pmWEST COVINALE GRAND BBQ1559A Amar Rd626-810-2595Nightly 8pmMICHAUD’S2100 S. Valinda Ave626-968-2453Th 8pmROYAL LOUNGE210 S. Glendora Ave626-919-1500F Sa 8pmSABOR A CASA1200 S. Sunset Ave626-962-9963F Sa 9pmSEAFOOD BAY BAR1230 Lakes Ave Su 102626-919-2061Tu 6pmWESTWOODSTAND1116 Westwood Bl310-443-0400F 8pmWHITTIER3 ALARM PIZZA CO.11343 La Mirada Bl562-906-3473Tu 7pmJT’S BEACH CLUB15334 E. Whittier Bl562-943-3112M 9pmLA CASITA MEXICANA16258 Whittier Bl562-947-3683Sa 7pmRADDISON HOTEL7320 Greenleaf Ave562-945-8511Tu 8pmWOODLAND HILLSCORNER CLUB21797 Ventura Bl818-883-8144W 9:30pmEL TORITO6040 Canoga Ave818-348-1767Th F 9pmGIOVANNI21801 Ventura Bl818-884-0243M Tu Th Su 9pmPAOLI’S PIZZERIA21020 Ventura Bl818-883-4136Su - Th 9pmSTAND5780 Canoga Ave818-710-0400Th 5:30pmWHITE HARTE22456 Ventura Bl818-224-3822W Su 7:30pm

20 Dec / Jan 2010 KARAOKE SCENE

Ace Karaoke: Past, Present& Future Events

By Raymond Mendoza

Looking for a fun way to bring your family together this holi-day season? Ace Karaoke

believes in providing great service with the latest Karaoke entertainment technology, in addition to provid-ing a service to the community. Ace Karaoke has events lined up that are sure to give your family’s December a soundtrack to remember.

In addition to having three retail stores in City of Industry, Chino and Santa Fe Springs along with an excellent online store at AceKaraoke.com, Ace Karaoke also participates in a number of local events to provide the crowd with popular music, great Karaoke machines, and all around fun for everyone. Ace was proud to have a retail/Karaoke performance booth at the most recent Orange County Fair. The event gave individuals a chance to sing the newest and coolest songs on the radio with the aid of some of the most sophisticated Karaoke home equipment in the market. Ace also gave away some magnificent gifts to crowd participants. The great

free prizes ranged from Karaoke CD packets with carrying cases, top of the line Acesonic brand microphones and Acesonic brand Karaoke machines, which included one of the newest and most popular Karaoke machines avail-able: the DGX-109.

Ace Karaoke wants to participate in MORE local events and reach out to the community, so if your school, club or city event is looking for entertain-ment or maybe you would like to have Ace Karaoke sponsor your club or athletic team, give Ace Karaoke a call at (888) 8WE- SING or (888) 893-7464 or visit them online at Acek-aroke.com.

Ace Karaoke was also fortunate to host a singing competition in the Chino Hills Spectrum and a Hallow-een themed Karaoke booth on Hal-loween day. The first affair had some of the best Chinese speaking singers compete at a chance to win a trip to China along with the Acesonic KOD 800, a Karaoke machine that holds

thousands of songs on an 1.5 terabyte hard drive. A terabyte is a unit of stor-age measurement that equals 1,000 gi-gabytes, which means more space for more Karaoke! Locals from the cities of Chino and Chino Hills were treated to an afternoon of great Karaoke tunes as well as a CD and equipment give-away. And while the event took place on a particularly hot afternoon, the contestants were still able to “cool off” with some grand entertainment, all provided by Ace Karaoke.

Ace Karaoke was thrilled to give out candy to all the little trick-or-treaters of the Chino/Chino Hills area while also hosting a Karaoke booth. The event, which was free to the public, took place on Halloween day from 4-8 p.m. and was a big success with parents and children as Ace Karaoke delivered some of the most well known Halloween themed hits as well as songs from Disney artists such as the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus all on some of the most advanced Karaoke equipment available.

December will be a very special month for Ace Karaoke as it means cel-ebrating such holidays as Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza and New Years Eve! Accordingly, Ace Karaoke will be decorating all three of their retail

locations with a Christmas theme, complete with Christmas music to spread holiday cheer to all of their customers. Ace will also be releasing some of their newest Acesonic Ka-raoke products in December, which includes new amplifiers, all-in-one systems and accessories; all of which will be available for the holiday sea-son. In addition, a large amount of Ace Karaoke’s Acesonic products will be available at inexpensive prices to make sure that you can stay within your budget. They will be calling it the “Value Line,” since it will satisfy any family’s need to purchase an af-fordable Karaoke player while also satisfying the need of a great piece of entertainment hardware that the whole family can use.

For all of your Karaoke needs this Holi-day season and beyond, check out Ace Karaoke at their three convenient retail locations in City of Industry, Santa Fe Springs and Chino. Or, you can shop online at AceKaraoke.com to check out their expansive list of amplifiers, speakers, accessories and players, all from the comfort of your own home. Ace Karaoke also offers a huge selec-tion of the newest and best pop, rock, hip-hop, gospel, country and foreign language Karaoke CDs and DVDs to make sure that the music never stops.

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Dec / Jan 2010 21 KARAOKE SCENE - If it’s not in “The Scene” it’s not making “The Scene”

Dear Little Miss Attitude,

Business has been really tough lately, seems like my shows are cancelling left and right. I’m worried about the holidays and making ends meet. Do you have any pointers or ideas to generate more business?

Signed,

Broke for the Holidays

Dear Broke for the Holidays,

It is no secret that times are tough and competition is fierce out there. In a market like this the best defense is going back to the basics (a good offense). Pick up the phone; make some calls to venues in your area. They may be feeling the wrath of the economy and may be looking for ways to entice customers back into their venues…alas, Karaoke nights!

Also make a true effort to keep in touch with the venues you already work at. Check often to see how things are going. Offer special nights or a contest to keep the Karaoke night fresh. A good way to boost business is to offer to make up flyers advertis-ing that the venue does catering and private parties for the holiday season

and Karaoke can also be provided. You may pick up an additional show here and there and also help your existing Karaoke nights by having private parties attend them.

Send out emails to your loyal custom-ers regularly and post on MySpace and FaceBook. Also CraigsList is a good place to run a free ad about your services. Make sure your com-pany name and number is on your automobile.

Last but definitely not least, let’s not forget about advertising in this won-derful publication, Karaoke Scene Magazine. Sometimes you have to spend a little money to make money and this publication is very cost effec-tive. By running an ad, you will get the word out to the target market by reaching the entire enormous South-ern California Karaoke community at one time. Utilize our services, go online and post your show on the website. Make sure your venue is listed in the Karaoke Klub Scene section and is UPDATED.

Strive for professionalism and you will come out ahead in 2010! Happy holidays and have a prosperous New Year.

Little Miss Attitude

22 Dec / Jan 2010 KARAOKE SCENE

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ALISO VIEJOTIME OUT SPORTS27822 Aliso Creek Rd949-362-5919Tu W 9pmANAHEIMAZTECA2383 W. Lincoln Ave714-774-4441F 8pmBRAVO NIGHT CLUB1490 S. Anaheim Bl714-533-2291Su 8pmDOLPHIN LOUNGE1274 S. Magnolia714-826-7690Su 8pmDOWNTOWN BAR & GRILL195 W. Center St Promenade714-999-8699Th 6pmFOXFIRE5717 E Santa Ana Canyon714-974-5400M-W 9pmGOOD OLD BOYS10624 Katella Ave714-535-4335F Sa 9pmKENO’S5750 E. La Palma Ave714-777-9511F Sa 9pmLINBROOK BOWL201 S. Brookhurst Ave714-774-2253Nightly 8pmLOFFLERS8901 Katella Ave714-826-2040W 9pmOTHER PLACE316 S. Euclid St714-533-9900Tu Th 8pmPHOENIX CLUB1340 S. Sanderson Ave714-563-4166W 7pmRIO VISTA INN200 S. Rio Vista714-632-0045Nightly 9pmBUENA PARKROCKS6146 Beach Bl714-521-9440W F 8 Sa 9pmT.G.I.FRIDAYS8039 Beach Bl714-761-6000F 8pmTOMKAT LOUNGE8858 Knott Ave714-826-1780Nightly 7:30 F 5pmCOSTA MESACHRONIC CANTINA1870 Harbor Bl949-646-0227W 9pmDETROIT BAR 843 W. 19th St949-642-0600Su 10pmDURTY NELLY’S2915 Redhill Ave714-957-1951F Sa 9pmLION’S DEN719 W. 19th St949-645-3830W 8pm

WESTSIDE512 W. 19th St949-646-5615M Th 9pmWILD RABBIT2675 Irvine Ave949-574-4995Sa 7:30pmCYPRESSEL TORITO5995 Katella Ave714-761-8155F 8pmMUGSHOTS BAR10461 Denni St714-761-2249Su 8:30pmDANA POINTBRIO TUSCANY GRILL24050 Camino del Avion949-443-1476Tu 9pmCOCONUTS34235 Doheney Park Rd949-487-2787Th 8pmHENNESSEY’S TAVERN34111 La Plaza949-488-0121M 9 W 10pmFOUNTAIN VALLEYBLARNEY STONE11761 Edinger Ave714-775-9987Tu W Su 8:30pmELVIS KARAOKE STUDIO18914 Brookhurst St714-965-5657Daily 2pmFOUNTAIN BOWL17110 Brookhurst St714-963-7888W 8:30 Th-Sa 8pmFULLERTONBANANA’S 601 S. Raymond Ave714-871-7390Sa 9pmCANTINA LOUNGE2736 E. Nutwood Ave714-879-8094Sun 9pmFENDER AVE BAR & GRILL2466 Fender Ave714-441-0777W 9pmIN CAHOOTS1401 S. Lemon St714-441-1666Tu 8pmLUCKY JOHN’S1310 S. Euclid Ave714-870-6191W 9pmMIKEY’S3159 Yorba Linda Bl714-528-9150Th Sa 8pmMULBERRY STREET114 Wilshire714-525-1056Sa 10:30pmRAIL RESTAURANT110 E. Commonwealth714-870-5475Th 10pmGARDEN GROVEAZTECA MEXICAN REST.12911 Main St714-638-3790F 11 Sa 9pmGAYNOR’S9902 Westminster Ave714-638-2800F Sa 9pmJAK’S BISTRO12752 Valley View714-898-8989Th 9pmVALLEY VIEW BOWL12141 Valley View714-898-2507F Sa 9pm

HUNTINGTON BCHARBOR’S STEAK HOUSE6060 Warner Ave714-842-5111Tu W 7:30pmCENTERFIELD SPORTS17296 Beach Bl714-848-0113Su 7pmDON JOSE9093 E. Adams714-962-7911F Sa 9pmDON THE BEACHCOMBER16278 S. Pacific Coast Hwy562-592-1321Sa 9pmGALLAGERS300 Pacific Coast Hwy714-536-2422Su 9pmLA BRIQUE STEAK HOUSE14892 Springdale St714-897-0055Tu 7 Sa 8pmLI’S8961 Adams Ave714-968-5050F 9:30pmMARLIN BAR16651 Gothard St714-842-5587M 9pmMETRO Q19092 Beach Bl714-968-6677Su 8pmOLD WORLD BEER GARDEN7561 Center Ave #49714-895-8020Th 7pmPELICAN ISLE16400 Pacific Coast Hwy562-592-3221Sa Su 3pmSANDBOX SPORT’S8052 Adams Ave714-969-1400M 8pmTUMBLEWEED’S21094 Beach Bl714-960-2776M Tu 9pmIRVINECARROWS RESTAURANT14346 Culver Dr949-857-2103Call for TimesMcCORMICK & SCHMICK’S2000 Main St949-756-0506W 8pmLA HABRAANGEL’S #4211 E. La Habra714-526-3132Tu Th 9pmCHASER SALOON211 E. Imperial Hwy714-526-3132Tu Th 9pmHEDZ OR TALES211 E. Imperial Hwy714-447-8514Tu Th Sa 9pmLA MIRADAIMPERIAL STRIP14137 Imperial Hwy562-944-8000Th 9pmLA PALMATEXAS LOOSEY’S40 Centerpoint Dr714-739-2500Su 7pmLAGUNA HILLSEL TORITO24301 Avenida De La Carlo949-951-9137W 8:30pmLAGUNA NIGUELPATSY’S IRISH PUB28971 Golden Lantern949-249-2604Tu-Su 8pmROCKS 26022 Cape Dr949-582-5909Tu W F 9pmLAKE FORESTBOBBY D’S23532 El Toro Rd949-597-8994Tu - F 8:30pm

BOSCOE’S SPORTS GRILL23364 El Toro Rd949-859-9351Tu Th 9pmFOREST LANES22771 Centre Dr949-770-0055Th F 9pmLOS ALAMITOSAMERICAN LEGION #7163252 Florista562-430-60332nd F Call 4 TimeMR. B’S11272 Los Alamitos Bl562-430-0213Th 8 F Sa 9pmPUBJoint Forces Training Base714-321-7165F 1st Sa 7pmSTARTING GATE5052 Katella Bl562-598-8957F 6 Sa 5 Su 7pmMISSION VIEJOBISTRO D’ ASIA24000 Alicia Parkway #15949-768-3309Tu Sa 9pmBOOSTER’S SPORTS28621 Marguerite Pky949-347-0111W 8pmPATSY’S IRISH PUB25571 Jeronimo Rd949-587-0253W-Su 9pmNEWPORT BEACHCODE RESTAURANT4221 Dolphin Striker Wy714-660-0888M 8pmSHORE HOUSE CAFÉ801 E Balboa Bl949-673-7726Th Sa 9pmWOODY’S WHARF2318 Newport Bl949-675-0474Tu 8pmORANGECHASER’S LOUNGE2765 N. Orange Olive Rd714-637-6530W Th 9pmDAVE & BUSTER’S20 City W. Bldg. G #1714-769-1515F Sa 8pmOC SPORTS GRILL450 N. State College Bl714-935-0300W 8pmT.G.I.FRIDAYS3339 Entertainment Ave714-978-3308Tu 9pmPLACENTIACLUBHOUSE GRILLE2053 E. Orangethorpe Ave714-528-7000Tu 9pmEL TORITO1474 N. Kraemer Bl714-996-5350Th 8:30pmSAN CLEMENTEMOLLY BLOOM’S2391 S. El Camino Real949-218-01203rd Sa 10pmOC TAVERN2369 S. El Camino Real949-542-8877M 8pmTAKA-O425 N. El Camino Real949-498-7111Nightly 9pmTROPICANA BAR610 Avenida Victoria949-498-8767Th 10pmSAN JUAN CAPOSAN JUAN DEPOT26701 Verdugo St949-496-7225W 8pmTANNIN’S27211 Oretega Hwy949-661-8466W 8pmSANTA ANABENJIE’S1828 N. Tustin Ave714-541-6263F 9pmORIGINAL MIKES100 S. Main St714-550-7764Tu 8pm

SILVERADOBUCK’S ROADHOUSE28222 Silverado Cyn Rd714-649-3200F 7:30pmSTANTONACAPULCO12765 Beach Bl714-895-4444F Sa 8pmKARAOKE STUDIO12860 Beach Bl714-537-0700Daily 2pmSUNSET BEACHHARPOON HARRY’S16721 Pacific Coast Hwy562-592-5216W 7pmKING NEPTUNE’S17115 Pacific Coast Hwy562-592-4878Th 7:30pmTRABUCO CYNCOOK’S CORNER19122 Live Oak Cyn Rd949-858-0266Tu Th 8pmTUSTINFLAVIO’S ITAL KITCHEN14425 Newport Ave714-832-3434M 8 Su 7pmMC CLURE’S14401 Newport Ave714-544-1995Tu W Th Su 9pmOGGI’S PIZZA & BREWING13612 Newport Ave714-731-6444W 9pmPINEAPPLE HILL GRILL645 E. First St714-669-9818Nightly 9pmWESTMINSTERBLEU CLUB14160 Beach Bl714-903-7770W 9:30pmMICHAEL’S SPORTS PUB15192 Goldenwest St714-373-5665Tu 8pmWESTMINSTER LANES6471 Westminster Bl714-828-2058W 8pmREBEL ROOM LOUNGE8433 Westminster Bl714-893-9283Nightly Call 4 TimesYORBA LINDACANYON INN6821 Fairlynn714-779-0880W 9pmYORBA LINDA BOWL18171 Imperial Hwy714-777-3818F Sa 9pm

ALPINEVFW POST844 Tavern Road619-445-6040F 6 Su 11amBONSALLRINGER’S5517 S. Mission Rd760-941-5083Th 8 Su 7pmCARLSBADALLEY421 Grand Ave760-434-1173Su-W 9pmCOYOTES BAR & GRILL300 Carlsbad Village760-729-4695M Tu 6pmHENNESSEY’S2777 Roosevelt St760-729-6951W 9pmCHULA VISTABRUNSWICK LANES845 Lazo Court619-421-4801Su 7pm

CENTERCUT STKHOUSE534 Broadway619-476-1144F Sa 6pmDI-MOND JIMS773 3rd Ave619-585-7323Su - Tu 8pmDOCK’S317 3rd Ave619-422-1566W-Sa 9pmEL TORITO271 Bay Bl619-425-6013Tu W Su 8pmFORMOSA CLUB840 Broadway619-422-1424Nightly 9pmHAVEN618 E St619-420-6400M W 9pmMANHATTAN400 Broadway619-422-6641Su-Th 9pmMJ’S BAR & GRILL1445 3rd Ave619-264-6145Th Sa 9pmMR. D’S1322 3rd Ave619-427-4200Su-Th 8pmON-THE-ROCKS656 E. St619-420-9951Su-Th 9pmSILVER DOLLAR341 3rd Ave619-422-4381W F Sa 9p Su 7pmSTAR GAZER33 Broadway619-425-7306W 7:30pmCORONADOISLAND SPORTS104 Orange Ave619-435-3456Tu Th 9pmDEL MARJIMMY O’S225 W. 15th St858-350-3735Tu 9:30pmEL CAJONBLARNEY STONE388 N. 2nd St619-328-5403W Th Sa Su 8pmCHANNEL TWELVE 25172 E. Main St619-440-1225Call for TimesCHEERS & BEERS8043 Winter Gardens Bl619-561-3494Nightly 9pmDON’S COCKTAILS13321 Hwy 8 Busines619-443-2444Tu Th 7 Su 4pmELKS LODGE1400 E. Washington St619-444-1812Th 7pmFLINN SPRINGS INN15505 Olde Hwy 80619-561-3015Th 9 Su 6pmHACIENDA CASA BLANCA700 N. Johnson Ave619-442-9827Th 8pmKC’S COCKTAILS1678 Greenfield Ave619-442-7676W Sa 9pmLANDING1185 E. Main619-442-0258Nightly 8:30pmQUARTERDECK979 Broadway619-447-2022F 7pmTYLER’S576 N. Second St619-444-9295Th 6pm

ESCONDIDOACAPULCO1541 E. Valley Pkwy760-741-9922M F 6pmCANYON GRILL8860 Lawrence Welk Dr760-749-3253F 7pmCOMSTOCK316 W. Mission Ave760-746-6188Nightly 7:30pmESCONDIDO SPORTS1205 S. Escondido Bl760-489-1172Sa 9pmNORTH BAR200 W. El Norte Pkwy760-480-8225Sa 8:30pmSUNSET LOUNGE2328 S. Escondido Bl760-741-2541F - Su 9pmFALLBROOKDA GIORGIO3135 Old Hwy 395 S.760-723-1080Su 6pmRED EYE SALOON 1448 S. Mission Rd760-728-4881Th 8 Su 7pmIMPERIAL BEACHSCOREBOARD II951 Palm Ave619-424-9909W Sa 9pmVFW POST #5477123 Palm Ave619-424-6666Sa 8pmLA JOLLASHOOTERS LOUNGE3229 Holiday Ct858-453-5500Sa 7 Su 5pmLA MESACHARCOAL HOUSE9566 Murray Dr619-465-7050W F Sa 9pmNORMA JEAN’S5286 Baltimore Dr619-462-0533F Sa 9pmNORM’S COCKTAILS7403 El Cajon Bl619-337-7825F 9pmPARKY’S6149 Lake Murray Bl619-464-9119W 8 Sa 9pmWONG’S GOLDEN PALACE7126 University Ave619-464-9772F 7pmLAKESIDECOO COO CLUB8203 Winter Gardens Bl619-561-1158Nightly 8pmNEIGHBORS PUB & GRUB12169 Woodside619-561-8890Sa 7 Su 5pmLEMON GROVEANNA’S FAMILY REST.8099 Broadway619-462-9295Th 5:30pmDIRK’S NITECLUB7662 Broadway619-469-6344W Su 9pmVFW POST #15126873 Federal Bl619-583-6873F 7:30pmVFW POST #20822885 Lemon Grove Ave619-465-1992Th 6pmMIRAMARMARINE CORPS AIR STABld 5509 Area 51 Enlist Club858-693-1477W 6pmNATIONAL CITYN CITY SPORTS2511 Sweetwater Rd619-475-7313Th 9pm

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AZAR’S RED ROBIN2215 Michael Dr805-498-2365Tu 8 Su 7pmBELLA LUNA579 N, Ventu Park Dr805-499-6767W 7pmOAKVIEWHILL TOP530 Ventura Ave805-649-4689F 8pmOXNARDCAMELOT ROOM1331 W. Gonzales Rd805-485-8502Su 8pmFRESH MEX4238 Saviers Rd805-986-0702W 7pmJOLLY’S LOUNGE640 N. Ventura Rd805-983-0213Th 8:30pmLA DOLCE VITA740 S. B St805-486-6878Th Sa 9pmLOBSTER TRAP3605 Peninsula Rd805-985-6311F 8:30pmOLD DUBLIN1900 Victoria Av805-985-6750W Th 7pmQ-CLUB2362 N. Oxnard Bl805-278-1231Th 9pm

PLUM LOCO2511 Sweetwater Rd619-475-7313Su 9pmOCEANSIDEBEACH CLUB1903 S. Coast Hwy760-757-2995M-Th 9 Su 2pmCHIN’S PLACE2241 El Camino Real760-439-3600Th - Su 9pmEL TORITO2693 Vista Way760-439-5407F 8pmFLYING BRIDGE REST1105 N. Coast Hwy760-722-1151W Su 7:30pmIRON MIKESSouth Mesa Bldg760-725-2231Sa 8pmJOLLY ROGER1900 Harbor Dr N760-722-1831Th-Sa 8pmMCCABE’S BCH CLUB1145 S. Tremont760-439-6646W - F 7pmROOKIE’S SPORTS2216 El Camino Real760-757-1123Su 8pmTONY’S SPORTS274 S. Harbor Dr A760-433-8644W Su 8pmWINGS-PIZZA N THINGS4225 Oceanside Bl760-631-4700Tu 8pmPACIFIC BEACHMOONDOGGIES832 Garnet Ave858-483-6550W 9pmPOWAYPOWAY FUN BOWL12941 Poway Rd858-748-9110Tu - Sa 8:30pmRAMONABOIL WEEVIL2548 Main St760-788-1392Sa 6pmCHEERS 2475 Main St760-789-0270Th 7pmMOLLY MALONE’S1270 Main St760-789-9050Th 8pmRNCHO BRNRDOEL TORITO16375 Bernardo Center858-485-1905F 7:30pmMR CHARLIE’S COOKIE11828 Rancho Bernardo858-451-8958M 8 F Sa 8:30pmSAN DIEGOBAMBOO INN1719 Palm Ave619-575-9988Th Su 8pmBITTER END/BACKSTAGE770 5th Ave619-338-9300M 9pmBOURBON ST4612 Park Bl619-291-0173Tu 7pmBRASS RAIL3796 5th Ave619-298-2233Th 9pmCALIPH3100 Fifth Ave619-298-9495Tu Th Su 9pmCAMEL’S BREATH INN10330 Friars Rd619-281-1722Tu W Th Su 9pm

CANE’S3105 Ocean Front Walk858-488-9690Tu 9pmCARRIAGE HOUSE7945 Balboa Ave858-278-2597W - Sa 9pmCHANNEL ONE3232 Greyling Dr858-569-1310Th - Sa 9pmCHICO CLUB7366 El Cajon Bl619-465-4190W 9pmCRICKET3339 El Cajon Bl619-282-8277F Sa 9pmDOUBLE DEUCE528 F St619-450-6522Th 9pmEL TORITO8223 Mira Mesa Bl858-665-5792F 8pmEL TORITO445 Camino Del Rio S619-296-6154Th 5pmFILLING STATION PUB9522 Miramar Rd858-578-0757W - Su 9pmFLEETWOOD639 J St619-702-7700Su 9pmFLICKS1017 University Ave619-297-2056Su M 10pmGILLY’S2306 El Cajon Bl619-298-6008Th-Sa 9pmHENNESSEY’S708 4th Ave619-239-9994Tu Th 9pmHENNESSEY’S TAVERN4650 Mission Bl858-483-8847Th 9:30pmHENRY’S PUB618 Fifth Ave619-238-2389Su 9:30pmIN CAHOOTS5373 Mission Center Rd619-291-1184Tu 8pmJEWEL BOX508 16th St619-236-86852nd Sa 8pmJP’S PUB10436 Clairemont Mesa858-576-2509M W Th Sa 9pmJT’S CLUBHOUSE5821 Mission Gorge Rd619-280-4698Tu Th Sa Su 9pmKEARNY MESA BOWL7585 Clairemont Mesa858-279-1501F Sa 9pmKRISTY’S MVP SPORTS3225 Midway Dr619-222-0388Th 8:30pmLAMPLIGHTER817 W. Wahington Bl619-298-3624Nightly 9pmLAST DAY1872 Rosecrans St619-222-7050F Sa 9pmLEGENDS NIGHT CLUB6323 Imperial Ave619-263-1339Th 8pmNANCY’S PUB4246 University Ave619-280-5834Sa 8pmO’CONNELL’S1310 Morena Bl619-276-5637Th 8:30pm

OULD SOD3373 Adams Ave619-284-6594Th Sa 9pmPACIFIC BEACH BAR860 Garnet Ave858-272-4745M 9pmPADRE GOLD7245 Linda Vista Rd858-277-8681Th 7pmPAL JOEY’S5147 Waring Rd619-582-6699Tu Th 9pmPETER D’S5149 Clairemont Mesa858-277-3217W - Su 9pmREDWING4012 30th St619-281-8700Call for TimesRHYTHM LOUNGE3048 Midway Dr619-224-4835Call for TimesRILEY’S MUSIC LOUNGE2901 Nimitz Bl619-255-8635W 8pmROSIE O’GRADY’S3402 Adams Ave619-284-7666W 9pmROUNDTABLE COCKTAILS1723 Euclid Ave619-264-6000Su 9pmRUBY ROOM1271 University Ave619-299-7372Tu 9pmSECOND WIND8515 Navajo Rd619-465-1730M 9pmTICKLED TROUT-RAMADA2151 Hotel Circle S.619-291-6500W F Sa 9pmTINA’S1956 54th St619-263-0258W 8pmTOM CAT BAR & GRILL9388 Mira Mesa Bl858-566-5300M 9pmU-31 COCKTAILS3112 University Ave619-584-4188Tu 9pmWHIRLY BIRD1671 Palm Ave619-429-1291Nightly 9pmWHISKEY GIRL600 5th Ave619-236-1616F Sa 8pmWINSTON’S BCH CLUB1921 Bacon St619-222-3802Su 9:30pmWIT’S END420 Robinson Ave619-294-4848W 8pmXAVIER’S750 5th Ave619-233-0500W 8pmSAN MARCOSACAPULCO1020 W. San Marcos Bl760-471-2150Tu 8 W 6pmCOWSHED502 E. Mission Ave760-471-4579Th Sa 9pmFORTY NINER546 W. Mission760-744-5200F 8pmSANTEECARLTON OAKS C.C.9200 Inwood Dr619-448-4242F Sa 9pm

FILIPPI’S PIZZA GROTTO10767 Woodside Ave619-562-7878F Sa 8 Su 5pmMUVANEY’S WAGON WHEEL8861 N. Magnolia Ave619-448-8550Call for TimesVFW POST #93278790 Cuyamaca619-562-4022Sa 8pmSPRING VALLEYFANNIE’S9143 Campo Rd619-698-2204Su - W 8:30pmMIKE’S629 Sweetwater Rd619-463-1651M F Sa 7pmSHOOTER10761 Jamacha Bl619-660-1109W F Sa 9pmVALLEY CENTERCASA REVELES29000 Lilac Rd760-749-8041W Sa 7pmVISTAHENNESSEY’S224 Main St760-643-1619Call for TimesJIM’S VISTA LOUNGE1587 E. Vista Way760-941-3063F Sa 9pmSAN GIORGIO LUCANO1280 E. Vista Way760-724-7242M Th F 7 Sa 8pmSMITTY’S DOWNTOWN119 E. Broadway760-724-0510Nightly 9pmVISTA ENTERTAINMENT435 W. Vista Way760-941-1032Th Sa 9pm

CAMARILLOYAMATO1901 E. Daily Dr805-383-9000Tu F Su 8pmYAMATO1901 E. Daily Dr805-383-9000Tu 8pmMOORPARKBUTERA’S476 W. Los Angeles Ave818-825-1150W 9pm

SHORES1031 S. Harbor Bl805-984-5533Th 8:30pmPORT HUENEMETOP DECK100 W. Pleasant Valley Rd805-488-5244F 9pmSANTA PAULAIRONHORSE-HOUDINI134 N. Mill St805-933-3534Th 8pm 1st/3rd Su 3:30LOGSDON’S824 E. Santa Maria St805-525-1101W 7:30pmSIMI VALLEYARENA GRILL & BAR999 Enchanted Way805-583-2000M W 9pmBIG Z’S2428 Stearns St805-526-3000Th 6pmJUDGE ROY BEAN’S2780 Tapo Canyon Rd805-526-0806W Th 9pmPC’S BAR & GRILL4250 E. Los Angeles Ave805-579-9079W - F 9 Su 2pmVINCENZO’S PIZZA2955 Cochran St805-579-9662Sa 7:30pm

YANKEE DOODLES2830 Tapo St805-526-1130F 6pmTHOUSAND OAKSEL TORITO449 N. Moorpark Rd805-497-3952F Sa 8pmFAMOUS SPORTS821 E. Thousand Oaks Bl805-497-4669Tu 7pmVENTURABILLY O’S2819 E. Main St805-652-0327Th F 9pmBOMBAY BAR & GRILL143 S. California St805-643-4404Tu 9pmGIGI’S2493 Grand Av805-642-2411Th 9pmGOLDEN CHINA760 S. Seaward Ave805-652-0688Nightly 9pmMAIS CAFÉ2815 E. Main St.805-652-2061Tu 9pmPADDY’S LOUNGE2 W. Main St805-652-1071W 9pm

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