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Great KARAOKE article on John Rogers and Phat Kat DJ's plus it's highlighting the Fireside Brewhouse...check it out here!

http://www.dailyjournal.net/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=112097&SectionID=241&SubSectionID&S=1

The Colonial Inn at the "point" on the southside - at the corner of Shelby and Madison - is the epitome of a "karaoke bar" in the Central Indiana area.  It's a down-home, friendly, smoke-filled dive in some regards but it's for sure one of the best, most fun karaoke bars I have ever frequented.  With Clark Bar - the bartender named Clark who all have aptly named "Clark Bar" - plus many long time servers, and waitresses, this southside sing-a-long jewel of a night spot caters to the old and young alike.  Many U of Indy college kids show up, as well as blue collar folks and many times upper management types.  Why such a diverse mix of people?  My guess is that Rick Phillips of the Karaoke Zone is the answer.

For about two decades, Rick has been singing and entertaining at bars on Indy's southside and with much notoriety.  He used to sing at Sandy's on south Meridian.  Used to be at Bogie's in Greenwood, which is now Peppers.  Heck, Rick even did shows at the old Quincy's Night Club out at the Adam's Mark.  Now, for the last 10 or so years, he's been the main attraction at the Colonial.  People love him.  With his wit and great blue sense of humor, he keeps even the casual observer entertained.  He makes you feel at home, he controls the show putting the spotlight on those who deserve it.  He steers us through the night song by song and drink by drink.  Now Rick used to do each and every night himself, but he's getting long in the tooth (Sorry, Rick!)  Now Rick is off every other weekend and every Wednesday and Thursday.  He has his right hand man, Jeff, do the show.  Jeff is a great entertainer in his own right and it works out great.  So for great karaoke on the southside, the Karaoke Zone can do the trick

So, for karaoke 7 days a week, 9pm to 3am weekdays and 8pm to close on Sundays, hit the Colonial.  You'll be glad you did.  Karaoke LIVES at the Colonial.

Jason Upham, Promotions Director for SingItIndiana.com

Indy's Top Karaoke Nights by Amy Bartner of Indy Metromix, March 3, 2010

(Go directly to the actual article by clicking this link: http://indianapolis.metromix.com/events/article/indys-top-karaoke-nights/1795820/content ) 

Instead of auditioning for “American Idol” — alone, in your basement — Southsider Jason Upham wants you to share your off-key voice with the world.

His new company, SingItIndiana.com, promotes the best karaoke bars/restaurants in Central Indiana and lets you share your experiences the next day on your favorite social networking site.

Using a Facebook site, a Twitter account (@SingItIndiana) and SingItIndiana.com, karaoke lovers can get constant updates, reviews and information.

“I’m promoting shows that are friendly to the karaoke singer,” said Upham, 38. “My ultimate goal is for it to be an Angie’s List for karaoke.”

SingIt Editorial:  For more on Indy nightlife, events and happenings, go to www.indianapolis.metromix.com.  And of course, for great karaoke shows in your area every day of the week, go to www.singitindiana.com.

I have been singing Karaoke since 1999 when a friend of mine asked me to go to a karaoke show at Big Daddies Coffee house on Pennsylvania Street in downtown Indy. I was wondering "do you prefer a show with the old fsahioned song books and song slips turned into the K.J. to secure your rotation spot?" Or "do you trust the new Laptop programs which are  designed to keep your spot in rotation all evening long?" A KJ that has the laptop program has made my karaoke night so much easier so that I can leave my big case of CDs home. I have made a list of songs in my notes on my Samsung Magnet Cellphone that I refer to in order to pick my song selections. I know of two shows here in Indy where the KJ has NO songbooks whatsoever. How do you feel about attending a show like this? One thing i miss is sometimes you might see a group or artist in there that you did not think of to sing. Sometimes the songbook jars your memory of a song you quit singing five or ten years ago and now when you sing it it is like new again. I really wish my favorite host would have a few songbooks just to help remember songs and artists. Without using song slips where you pick the version,  you may end up singing a version that you dislike of that song. Has  anyone been to a show yet with a Songstation Player? I wonder how good quality are they? I also think we should have a giant karaoke convention someday here in Indianapolis and invite all the CD companies and artists to attend and maybe have a  Nattional Karaoke Contest at  the same time. What do you think?

Submitted by Tom Botos

SingIt Editorial:  Tom presents some very interesting questions for us, the karaoke community of Central Indiana.  Please feel free to comment all you'd like and invite friends to comment, even friends who don't belong to this site.  Everyone can leave a post and we invite and encourage you to do so.  Maybe you can help shape the mode and method of karaoke at your favorite show to be a better one.

A Great karaoke comic!!!!

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By Darby Conley