nikhilnarayanan: Listening to Swahili or one of such music. Great co-travellers in this bus. Omg,they are singing along,I'm so lucky!
about 3 minutes ago
ShesSoOffbeat: That's just like me singing "Oh Canada" in Canada or "La Marseillaise" in France. All of y'all would be like "Isn't she...American? O_o"
about 3 minutes ago
outcastspice: dudes! mos def singing "caldonia" is awesome. go buy it on itunes or something! plus he's cute :)
about 9 minutes ago
Veeeziee: #happinessis having the remote control as a microphone or a guitar & singing every word of your favourite song. Bliss :-)
about 11 minutes ago
ericathemighty: 3 cups of coffee, making food for 13 people, jason is singing disney songs, my mom just said "i'm going to kill you or have a panic attack"
about 15 minutes ago
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There are no shortage of area bars at which to sing your heart out in front of a room full of strangers. |
| By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers |
| Last updated March 19, 2009 at 5:46 a.m. |
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Note: The contents of this guide were checked for accuracy when this article was updated on March 19, 2009 at 5:46 a.m. We continually update the thousands of articles on OnMilwaukee.com, but it's possible some details, specials and offers may have changed. As always, we recommend you call first if you have specific questions for the businesses mentioned in the guide.
Fans of "American Idol" use it to practice singing in front of an audience before getting skewered by Simon. Drinking buddies see it as a great dare for the drunkest in the group. And some aim to "wow" the record company executives who surely hang at local bars and restaurants looking for their next big star.
The old saying goes that "karaoke" is Japanese for "tone-deaf." Actually, it comes from the Japanese "kara," as in "void," and "oke," which means "sutora," a Japanese derivative of "orchestra." And its ascendancy since the '90s hasn't let up; bars all over Milwaukee still regularly hold karaoke nights. So, if you're prepping your pipes and looking for legitimacy, here's a list of places where you can sing your little heart out.
Be sure to call the establishment before you prepare any Sunny and Cher or Aretha Franklin. Not all places consistently hold karaoke nights.
Amelia's
724 E. Layton Ave., (414) 483-0345
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Bay View Bar / Cataldo's
2860 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 483-0677
Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Bowery Bar & Grill
3023 W. Ryan Rd., (414) 761-3260
Thursdays from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
BritInn
4473 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 755-2357
Saturdays at 9 p.m.
Burnham Bowl
6016 W. Burnham St., (414) 543-7880
Fridays at 9:30 p.m.
Carey's Irish Sports Pub & Grill
9155 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 476-1130
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9 p.m.
The Chancery
4624 S. 27th St., (414) 282-3350
Thursdays from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Clifford's
10418 W. Forest Home Ave., (414) 425-6226
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m.
C.G.'s Hideout
6357 S. 27th St., (414) 761-1086
Mondays at 9 p.m. and Fridays at 9:30 p.m.
Denoon Saloon
W198S10857 Racine Ave., (262) 971-0171
Second and fourth Saturday of the month at 9: 30 p.m.
Erv's Mug
130 W. Ryan Rd., (414) 762-5010
Saturdays at 9 p.m.
Final Approach
4959 S. Howell Ave., (414) 744-7060
Saturdays at 9 p.m.
House of Frank N' Stein
726 E. Center St., (414) 264-4440
Every night of the week.
Frank's Power Plant
2800 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., (414) 481-9200
One Saturday a month at 8 p.m. Call for dates.
Long Wong's
5230 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 454-0400
Fridays from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Magoo's Sports Bar & Grill
8911 W. National Ave., (414) 329-1477
Thursday at 9 p.m.
Milwaukee Ale House
233 N. Water St., (414) 226-2337
Thursday at 10 p.m.
Monkey Bar
1619 S. 1st St., (414) 384-4663
Sundays at 9 p.m.
Paulo's Pizza
5121 W. Howard Ave., (414) 727-9332
For 18 and under on Mondays from 5 to 9 p.m.
PJ's on Lincoln
3000 W. Lincoln Ave., (414) 643-8256
Call for days and times.
Rascal's Pub
2311 N. Murray Ave., (414) 224-7084
Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m.
Safe House
779 N. Front St., (414) 271-2007
Wednesdays at 10 p.m.
Scuttlebutt Sports Lounge
5175 S. 27th St., (414) 281-1447
Fridays at 9 p.m.
The New Yorker
645 N. James Lovell St., (414) 272-9444
Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 p.m. until close
The Newsroom Pub & Grill
137 E. Wells St., (414) 273-4900
Wednesdays at 10 p.m.
Up And Under Pub
1216 E. Brady St., (414) 276-2677
Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.
Yester Years Pub & Grill
9427 W. Greenfield Ave. (414) 476-9055
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. until 2 a.m.
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Posted by rafters on Sept. 17, 2009 at 3:33 p.m. (report)
The Rafters @ 7228 S. 27th Street Oak Creek has karaoke every Friday starting October 2nd. The show starts at 8:00p.m. Hope to see you there!
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Posted by lcoindian on Aug. 7, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. (report)
My favorite place for karaoke is Wild Bill's in West Allis. Just south of Greenfield on 92nd. Right across from St Al's. I first started singing when a girlfriend sang and wanted me to sing. At first like everybody I felt like a fool. Now I get cheered and asked for there favorite songs. Please join us...Sunday nites at 7 P.M. to Midnite. Give this place a try....you will be suprised at the talent here. Rick
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Posted by punkasses on May 3, 2009 at 3:31 a.m. (report)
here are a few more: JC'S PUB & GRILL (WATER ST/WIS AVE) EVERY TUESDAY 9PM, MONA'S OUT & ABOUT (1ST/GREENFIELD) EVERY THURSDAY 9PM, BIGALKE'S SPORTS BAR (7TH/LAYTON AVE.) EVERY SUNDAY 8PM..... THANKS
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Posted by GNKaraoke1 on April 15, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. (report)
Paulo's Pizza G & N Rock Star Karaoke 51st And Howard Milwaukee Every Sat. Night 9pm Light,fog,Pro Mic's ,Strobe lights,Easy To Read Projection Screen Lyrics So You Can Move Around Just Like A Rock Star. So Come feel Like A Rock Star Like No Other Karaoke MUST SEE
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Posted by eddietopple on April 5, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. (report)
Butler Inn every tuesday and saturday (Outstanding Sound system)
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