What Birthdays, Comics, and Scooters Have in Common

Saturday, June 19, 2010

If you answered Ash Wednesday, then you're correct. Truth is, I love scooters and motorcycles as much as I love karaoke. And today is my friend George's Superhero birthday karaoke celebration at Caffeinated Comics AND The 24 Heures Du Rage scooter rally in San Francisco. Stay tuned for photos from both events, beginning around 4:30pm.

So, I left the Scooter Rage rally to celebrate George's Birthday. It's okay, I am riding the 9-11 leg for team Corazzo-Motosport. But for now, it's all about George and karaoke. There are a number of people here in costume, including Claudia in her Catwoman suit, looking hot, and Captain KJ Scott at best guess looking like some kind of lizard. Here come more people now...  Claudia sang "Bad Girls" followed by Ann who with "Money Money Money."  Meanwhile, back at the SFMC, Matt just boarded the team bike, a.k.a., The White Hawk.

Kitty is "Reminiscing" as the superfriends stuff their faces at the super food table. Everyone just looks so super!

There are enough superheroes here to align the planet, but are they powerful enough to sing in key? We'll see...

Some devil'ey superhero chick just walked in the door. I think it's Tana...
George sings "Born Again."


Becca sings "Yesterday" and looks smashing in her non-costume. How you cover her natural superhero looks with a lowly costume? John simply wouldn't allow it!

SuperBoner flew in like the wind. Or did he make wind on his way into
CaffCom?

Blonde Aztec hero sang "Born To Be Alive," and SuperMechBunny sang "Whole Lotta Love." Now Anna's singing "Come Sail Away". So many damn drunk superheroes, so little crime...

SuperBoner says Don't Stop Til You Get Enough! Obviously, his appetite is strong! I think he needs to solve more crimes with his mighty power sword!

I just got word that Katie is riding leg three for Team Corrazo-Motosport.
Go Katie!




"Be Somebody" and maybe someday you will sing like Kitty. Or you can "Cannonball" like I just did! What we like here is consistency, and birthday boy is dueting with anyone and everyone. Later, he may show you how to tummystick fight!

Oh BatGirl, haven't you some sleuthing to do?

Damn, it's like the Power Exchange in here! Hizzle doin' the nasty on stage while the smell of fried food permeates the air. It's so wrong!!!
It's getting late. My scooter team is calling me to ride the next leg. I'll be on my way back to the rally soon. So, have a very Happy Birthday George. WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!

Ed's Shady Birthday

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

First, let me say Happy Birthday to Ed Shady, man of the night at Amnesia. The timing was perfect: Glenny Kravitz Karaoke Shark was hosting his 4th Tuesday of the month Karaoke gig and dedicated the night to Mr. Shady. Many were in attendance to celebrate Ed and sing in his honor. Unfortunately, nobody sang "Kung fu Fighting," which would have fit the occasion like the color blue fit on Mister Ed!

Amnesia is not a forgettable bar, and with a full calendar of events, many people return for the live bands, dance nights, and open mic on Tuesdays.  I hope to try out some of my own material here sometime.

Ok, now I'm rambling. Back to the facts: Everyone had a great time. Glen managed to keep the eager crowd in fits with his Comedioke--a combination of comedy and karaoke--as a backup singer, faux-guitarist, and human sound effect machine. A force of nature in his own right, Ed crooned to the raucous crowd as they cheered him on. An anonymous stranger presented Ed with but two official Pierce Brosnan chapsticks and disposable razors, showing his love for the man with the silky smooth vocal style. Like Buttah!

Katie Holman did a sweet tribute to Brett Michaels singing "Nothin' But a Good Time," sending him some good vibes for a speedy recovery. Michaels is now lucid and in stable condition. Any coincidence? Patrick Maloney came straight from band practice and helped me get through Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water," my first time ever. Thanks Mr. Maloney, your awesome! Although I do not remember what everyone else sang that night--I was so caught up in the moment taking photos that you can view at Ash Wednesday Karaoke Insider's Group on Facebook--the level of talent who showed up to sing that night ran strong like Usain Bolt's 100m in the 2008 Summer Olympics. These vocal (and at least one oral) Olympians gave their all that night, each delivering a gold-medal performance for their champ, Ed Shady. Happy Birthday to you, Ed!