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.
Karaoke nights
Take your turn on stage any night of the week
By Josh Shreve, Rich Shivener and Katie Maurer
Special to MetromixJuly 24, 2009
Average Joe's Bar and Grille
405 Buttermilk Pike - Fort MitchellIt 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
4163 Hamilton Ave. -
Cincinnati
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
1686 Blue Rock St. - CincinnatiThis 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
1108 St. Gregory St. -
Cincinnati
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 WrightDial 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
7201 Montgomery Road - CincinnatiKaraoke 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
24 E. Third St. -
Newport
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 ChesterWell-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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