Karaoke nights

Take your turn on stage any night of the week

By Josh Shreve, Rich Shivener and Katie Maurer

Special to Metromix
July 24, 2009

Karaoke nights
Diane Hurse-Smith of Northside with a high energy version of "Proud Mary" at Northside Tavern. (Credit: Graham Lienhart | Special to Metromix)

In the words of comedian Larry David, Karaoke - next to seeing a movie and bowling - is "like a third thing you can do at night."

The urge to publicly mangle pop songs is one likely satisfied only through the ancient art of karaoke. There just seems to be something in the human condition which compels us to cover the classics with canned accompaniment. Greater Cincinnati is no exception to this enduring leisuretime activity, where you can have fun belting it all over town.

Average Joe's Bar and Grille

405 Buttermilk Pike - Fort Mitchell
859-426-9950

It happens here 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday-Sunday. Work up your liquid courage with a few cheap brews and "Average" bar food. Oh, and that "brutal" hot sauce should clear your sinuses.

Northside Tavern

pick Northside Tavern

4163 Hamilton Ave. - Cincinnati
513-542-3603

A bar with the feel of a neighborhood bar, but oh, what a neighborhood. As soon as Thursday’s happy hour lets up at 8pm, make the most of your lowered inhibitions with weekly karaoke.

Boswell Alley

Boswell Alley

1686 Blue Rock St. - Cincinnati
513-681-8100

This neighborhood favorite serves appetizers and sandwiches and an evening dinner menu. And you can belt out your favorites three times a week. The karaoke starts at 10 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays and 9 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Longworth's

pick Longworth's

1108 St. Gregory St. - Cincinnati
513-651-2253

This tavern (turned bar at night) is always hopping and offers karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on Tuesdays.

Shimmers Tavern

1939 Dixie Highway - Fort Wright
859-426-0490

Dial in your favorite anthem and hop up on the Shimmers stage every Wednesday or Thursday from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (or so). Also, take advantage of discounted food-drink combos while you gawk.

Silverton Cafe

Silverton Cafe

7201 Montgomery Road - Cincinnati
513-791-2922

Karaoke runs Thursday through Saturday in Silverton, starting around 9:30 or 10. The caterwauling gets bumped if bands are playing on Saturdays, but don’t hesitate to check out the professionals.

Southgate House

pick Southgate House

24 E. Third St. - Newport
859-431-2201

At the helm of this weekly series is the fantastic karaoke guru DJ Swirl. Pick your strongest suit from his vast collection, and crowd Junie's Lounge every Tuesday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Smokey Bones

9484 Civic Centre Blvd. - West Chester
513-777-5360

Well-appointed but laid-back Smokey Bones in West Chester hosts karaoke from 9-12 every Thursday night. Plus, there's plenty of BBQ available.

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WhatAConcept - July 29, 2009 at 11:38 AM

Don't forget Smokey Bones in Florence, KY (on Mall Road) as well. They do karaoke from 9:30 to close on Saturday and is a really good show. The Smo...

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