Yeah, Mondays Do Suck

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Most people do the Monday through Friday hustle, and most people take it easy on Sunday especially in the evening because of the impending doom that is Monday Morning. But hardcore Karaoke singers aren't like most people. They want to make the most of their weekend, to defy logic and stay out late to sing their favorite songs fully knowing they will hate themselves in a few hours. That's cool... we've all sacrificed quality sleep time for a worthwhile cause. That being said, I want to dedicate today's post to the hardcore Sunday singer, who routinely sacrifices sleep in the name of fun. Such dedication ought to be rewarded, somehow, by our employers! If only Karaoke Singer was a real, paying profession. Sigh...

So, when you arrive at your drab cubicle on Monday morning, coffee in hand and hardly ready for the next 8 hours of subservient misery, just think about these photos to remind yourself that staying up too late again, was all worth it.

In order of appearance: John Baker, Emily Ginn, Denise Remhof, Ash Wednesday and Rob Il Duce, Smurf, Glenny Kravitz Karaoke Shark, Clare's Deli Elaine, Scott Annechino and Smurf, PWebb, Spaulding Smith, Dog, Pamtastic, George Cirilo, Jade Miller, John Atoigue, Becca Cisneros, Tana Sabatino, Ed Meng, Gisele Verrier, Madison Schwiertz, Tharon Knight, Kitty Kelly, Michelle Bruce, Eileen Murphy, Claudia Rivas.

Singing in the Dark at Dalva

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Some bars turn their lights way down low, and then there is Dalva. And somewhere way in the back lurking in the shadows you'll find a unusual group of nocturnals singing, sometimes screaming, while playing faux guitars. Yes, this is Dalva's Sunday Karaoke, hosted by the man who invented the combination song request slip and business card, KJ Paul.

Reviewers on Yelp gave Dalva four stars, impressive for any bar in The Mission. It also seems to be one of the cleanest neighborhood bars in The City. Well, at least it smells that way, which goes a long way in my book. KJ Paul is a pretty clean smelling guy and has integrated himself well there. ;-)

If you love singing Rock, then you're in good hands. Paul has an great collection of Rock in his songbook. From Alice in Chains to Temple of the Dog, Paul's got it. And if you can't find a song in the songbook, just ask Paul to find it for you for the next time.

Get yourself a drink and settle in. Before you know it, your eyes will adjust to the cavern like darkness which, by the way, lends itself well to karaoke. It seems to lower people's inhibitions, allowing them to sing with more emotion and power. Some people will testify to this phenomenon.

Or perhaps Lyndsey was swooning to Scott's rendition of "She Talks to Angels" by The Black Crowes? :-) Have you ever of dreamed of being in a Rock band, but don't play an instrument? Well, you can start a faux rock band here, complete with a real audience to back you up.

With that in mind, are you ready to sing your ass off at Dalva?