The picture that comes to mind when threatened with a night of karaoke is businessmen in three-piece suits, belting out their best renditions of '80s hits knowing that they will never quit their day job, but still dreaming of the rock 'n' roll life. But as kitschy as it sometimes seems, karaoke can be pretty cool. And there's a safety net to the whole karaoke thing more than likely, no one will remember what you sounded or looked like. The GuideLive staff hit the town, researching different venues throughout the Dallas area that offer this time-honored tradition. We found a variety of karaoke styles and locales, some perfect for beginners, others better suited to the seasoned pro.
Participants get their own stage complete with curtains and spotlights.
Two emcees run the show, and both provide vocals when the rush to get on stage slows. None, from what we could tell. If you're nervous and want to try your voice with no one watching, this is the place and the time to go. Some customers were obviously just out for a night of fun, while the emcees were a tad more professional. Bourbon Street is situated in the middle of City Streets, and it's surrounded on three sides by a piano bar, a dance club and a country-western bar.