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#1

Karaoke in NYC

Hi all. I appeal to the most knowledgeable NYC forum I know.

My coworkers and I are meeting a female friend of mine and her coworkers for karaoke tomorrow (Wednesday), but we don't have a place yet.

Most of the searches of online were unhelpful, and searches of this forum yielded more piano bars, places featuring drag queens, etc.

What we're looking for:
- Something in midtown/Union Square, preferably (but not required)
- Something decently mainstream (not a tourist trap, but not a drag queen hangout either)
- I'd like some Broadway selections, but most will probably go pop
- Cheap drinks, preferably no cover
- No private rooms/"japanese style"--our group probably won't be big enough for that to be worth it
- Conducive to socializing--it's partially a matchmaking event

Suggestions? Thank you!

Updated On: 7/8/08 at 04:14 PM

#2

re: Karaoke in NYC

This is New York. Drag queens ARE mainstream.

I know a place in Inwood that would fit your bill, but I it's usually difficult to convince people to cross the 60th parallel, I know all too well!
#3

re: Karaoke in NYC

Haha, I'm afraid some of my friends don't have the parkas to endure weather that far north re: Karaoke in NYC

Anyone with ideas?
#4

re: Karaoke in NYC

Isn't there a place right in Time Square with the big screen out front? Or is that place too tourist trappy?
#5

re: Karaoke in NYC

There are some places in the 30s but they all have private rooms. You could do Sing Sing on St. Mark's and just hang around the bar.
#6

re: Karaoke in NYC

Does St. Mark's have a similar $1.50/song offer at the bar? The website only talks about the private rooms.

Japas seems to have the per song charge in the main room.

Updated On: 7/8/08 at 11:28 PM

#7

re: Karaoke in NYC

Yes, you can pay for single songs at the bar.
#8

re: Karaoke in NYC

Go to Iggy's Bar on 2nd avenue between 75th and 76th street. I went there last month, and had a fabulous time. The crowd is mixed- I'd say anywhere from 25 to 55. Everyone is just there to have a good time, no one is rude when someone is on stage singing. They also serve food- check out the wbesite-www.iggysnewyork.com. It's a great place....
Acting should be bigger than life. Scripts should be bigger than life. It should all be bigger than life.- Bette Davis
#9

re: Karaoke in NYC

Awe, I love Pieces on Christopher and Gay (no, I'm not kidding).... but you said not a lot of drag queens LOL
"You're every gay man's wet dream!" ~ MA

If in Heaven you don't excel, you can always party down in hell...

#10

re: Karaoke in NYC

^^^ Pieces looks fun but the website says it only does karaoke on Tuesdays re: Karaoke in NYC

Any other karaoke non-private room suggestions? What's the consensus?
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#11

re: Karaoke in NYC

Pieces definitely does karaoke on more than just Tuesdays, unless something has changed.

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